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Old 2004-06-16, 11:24   Link #100
Sakai
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Originally Posted by aurora704
would body wash be offensive?
I think it's okay.

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Originally Posted by aurora704
do i have to gift wrap the presents, or can i leave them in gift bags or something?
As you wish.

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Originally Posted by aurora704
what would be the phrase to say when i am giving them their gifts?
"Tsumaranai mono desuga, douzo."
means "I have a small present for you."
It literally means "It’s a trivial thing, but please accept."

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Originally Posted by aurora704
"i am really excited (to meet you)"
"Hajime mashite, oai dekite ureshii desu."

"Hajime mashite" means "Nice to meet you."
It literally means "This is the first time (to meet you)."

"Oai dekite ureshii desu" means "I am glad to meet you."

...and more

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Originally Posted by aurora704
"i'm nervous."
"(Totemo/Sugoku) kinchou shite imasu."
'Totemo/Sugoku' means 'so' or 'very'.

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Originally Posted by Roots
(tokidoki is the Japanese onamonopeia for fast-paced heart beating).
It is 'Doki-Doki'.
'Tokidoki' is 'sometimes'.
ex. Doki-doki shite imasu. (I am excited)


Anyway, good luck, aurora704!
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