Sempai-kohai (p.187)- seniority
Ryosaikenbo (p.179)-"good wives and wise mothers."
1. Define Nemawashi using one citation from the textbook.
Nemawashi is commonly used in Japan. The term originally referred to digging around a tree before transplanting (159). Often, Nemawashi is displayed in the business world of Japan. Before holding a meeting, the is communication before hand to insure they'll all be on the same page. Thus as a result the meeting will run smoothly.
2. Nemawashi and Sudan ishiki have deep connections. Use the one citation from the textbook and explain it.
Yes they do indeed have a deep connection, and that is simply because of theyre derived from the same culture. Other then that i'm not sure their connections are so deep. Nemawashi is seen in a work context, where employees communicate before meetings so they can run smoothly. On the other hand Sudanishiki is a form of nonverbal communication. I'm not sure these terms directly reflect one another deeply. They do share an important role though that is deep. That is to insure wa in society.
3. What is Sempai and Kohai? Define them using more than two citations from the textbook.
Sempai- Kohai refers to the roles of seniority. In a highschool setting, seniors are called sempai (187), ...where it referred to people who are older or superior in ability. Kohai is the opposite.Ko means later or afterwards, and Hai signifies fellows or mates (188). Sadly, the roles of Kohai and sempai are fading away in Japan as many the many other traditions of traditional Japanese culture (192). This is do to the many changes acuring such as western influences, and even more, the realization that seniority is not always the most effective approach to max productivity.
4. Considering Sempai and Kohai, what are the relationships between Umi (Mel) and Syun?
Overall Syun smepai over Mel. There are many things that influence their roles of sempai (Syun) and Mel (Kahai). Such as age, grade, height, intelligence, sex, etc. Well first off, if i'm not mistaken, Syun is a older than Mel and possibly a grade above. Also Syun is male which, because of confucianism means he has authority over her. Also, Syun has much experience with extracurricular activities. This also shows Syun's sempai over Mel. Overall there are numerous things that express Sepai and Kohai in mel's and Syun's life's.
5. Do you think the clubhouse embodied wabi sabi? why or why not?
There was not a simple beauty there for the most part. This building was totally cluttered and messy. As far as i understand wabi sabi refers to simplicity. Having so much going on in the clubhouse is not simple but cluttered. In result, the clubhouse was not a good example of wabi sabi, even after the remodeling.
6. What was the significance of the scene where Umi, Shiro, and Syun, wait for the head of the company in regards to otogibanashi? What was the significance of the way Umi acted in relation to the others?
What is going on here? doesn't otogibanashi refer to folktales of Japan? okay ok ok. While maybe it's possible to related otogibanashi with Mel's action during the meeting with the big, boss guy, but not while the three kids were waiting. When in the meeting they spoke to the head, big, boss man. In this meeting the two dudes of the three kids spoke and the head boss bro be like, alright that be cool and all, but like the chick girl, Mel spoke and junk, and the boss man be like, "wow girl you make like total sense and stuff." So as be a result the company head was totally in agreement with the kids desires. And it was all because the boss related well with Mel's story.
7. Why did Miyazaki make Umi and Syun think they were brother and sister later to find out they weren't actually related. Which value does this represent?
Miyazaki????
8. How did the clubhouse serve as nemawashi?
It didn't. I don't like to waste time trying to connect terms to things they don't belong.
9. Was Umi’s grandmother a good example of Ryosaikenbo? Cite textbook more than 2 times and explain the reasons why do you think so.
Yes. she cook and served. i don't need citations from book. we have read enough about the roles of women in Japan, thus a citation to test are understanding is totally lame.
10. With the strong women that Umi has around her do you think she will develop into a good example of Ryosikenbo?
Women are not strong. there muscle proportion are minimal. But, yes, Mel will develop into a good example of Ryosikenbo, or maybe she already has, pardoned the marriage part.
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