Japanese Calligraphy Class - 書道の授業
Japanese Calligraphy Class – 書道の授業 Scene Description – シーンの説明 Inside a Japanese elementary school classroom, students sit quietly on the floor, holding fude (brushes) and dipping them into sumi ink. They carefully write kanji characters on washi paper. The teacher walks around offering guidance, and the sound of focused silence fills the room. Everyday Japanese Expressions – 自然な会話と表現 • 「ゆっくり書いてね」 (Yukkuri kaite ne) – “Write slowly.” • 「止め・はね・はらいを意識して」 (Tome, hane, harai wo ishiki shite) – “Focus on the stop, hook, and sweep.” • 「いい字になったね!」 (Ii ji ni natta ne!) – “That turned out really nice!” • 「もう一枚書いてみよう」 (Mou ichimai kaite miyou) – “Let’s try one more sheet.” Cultural Points and Expression Background 文字に心をこめる – Putting Heart into Writing Shodo (書道) is more than just writing—it’s about expressing the spirit behind each stroke. Focus and calm are essential. 止め・はね・はらい – Calligraphy Techniques These terms describe specific bru...