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Lemony bright Legrandite. This rare mineral occurs in the areas of zinc and arsenic deposits that have been altered and oxidised by passing waters and occasional pegmatites. Originally found in Mexico in 1934 and named after a Belgian mining engineer and avid mineral collector who first collected it, it has also been found in the Tsumeb mine in Namibia, that fount of many lush minerals. A hydrated zinc arsenate, this specimen displays the perfect bright yellow that characterises the highest quality. While it has long been loved by collectors, it is too soft (4.5 on Mohs scale) to be used in jewellery, though occasional faceted gems have been cut. Loz Specimen on limonite matrix, size 6x3.8x3Cm, from Ojuela mine, Mexico, ex Romero collection Image credit: Jeff Scovil/ Rob Lavinsky/www.iRocks.com http://www.mindat.org/min-2365.html http://webmineral.com/data/Legrandite.shtml#.UhQBbz-O64w http://www.galleries.com/Legrandite

pronunciation | tsUn-dO-kU (tsoon-doh-koo)  submitted by | chrysalismm submit words | here Japanese script | 積ん読 kanji, つんどく hiragana

JLPT | 日本語能力試験 Hey guys, throughout my time running this studyblr I’ve received a lot of questions regarding the JLPT exam. Personally, I myself have never taken the exam nor am I planning on doing so in the near future, however I have asked my closest friends around me who have taken the exam in the past, or who are currently studying for it, for advice regarding how to prepare for the exams. So below is some advice, information, and resources that I’ve gathered over time. I hope it’ll be able to help answer some of your questions! What is the JLPT and why is it important? The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is an internationally recognised exam that measures the proficiency of non-native Japanese speakers. There are five levels, N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1. N5 is the lowest level, which is equivalent to basic conversational Japanese skills, and N1 is the highest level, equivalent to that of a native speaker. The JLPT is important say for example, if you plan on working in Japan in a job that requires you to use Japanese. How can I take the JLPT? The test is held twice a year (July and December) in some cities, and just once a year in other cities (December). On the official website is a list of institutions that hold the JLPT. Which level should I take? You can attempt sample questions from the different levels on the official website in order to understand which level you are. What will I be tested on? The JLPT tests examiners on their vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening skills. For a full view of all the items you will be tested on, check out the official website for more information. How should I study for the JLPT? There are a lot of websites online with information, resources, and study-guides for each level of the JLPT. This website hosts pdfs with practice tests, official workbooks, mock tests, and answer sheets for each level of the JLPT. It’s a good idea to purchase a textbook so that you can learn new vocabulary, grammar, and kanji, as well as get in some reading practice or practice exercises. -  For N5/N4 I can recommend the Genki series or Minna no Nihongo. -  For N3 Jitsuryoku Up! Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken has been recommended. -  For N2/N1 日本語総まとめ and Kanzen Master (新完全マスター) books have been recommended. I’ve been told kanji is used quite sparingly in the N5/N4 exams, so I’ve been advised that you shouldn’t spend all of your time studying kanji for those exams. A good idea is to focus on the recommended kanji for each level, and spend more time on vocabulary, grammar, and more time on reading and listening comprehension. You should try to study every day if possible. Studying/cramming for a certain amount of hours in just one session each week is not a good way to retain information. You don’t have to study in the traditional sense every single day, it can be anything from reviewing vocabulary, going through kanji flashcards, or talking with Japanese friends. Another good tip is to time yourself with the appropriate exam timings when taking a practice test online to see how you score under exam conditions. Recommended websites and apps: -  Memrise - for vocabulary -  Anki decks - for kanji -  iTalki - speak with conversation partners or Japanese teachers -  Nihongo Ichiban - JLPT materials -  JapaneseTest4You - JLPT materials -  Jisho - good online dictionary -  Nihongonomori - JLPT Youtube channel -  Tanos - JLPT materials Textbook PDF’s: -  Genki I -  Genki II -  Genki Answer Key -  Japanese for Busy People -  Kanji Look and Learn -  A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar -  Tae Kim’s Japanese Grammar Guide Disclaimer: As I mentioned before I’ve never taken the JLPT exam, nor do I plan on taking it anytime soon, so I cannot be certain that all the informatin I’ve listed is correct. If I’m wrong about anything please let me know! 頑張ってください！

25 Japanese words for clothing items

1。 ベルト [beruto] ~ belt

2。母子 [bōshi] ~ cap; hat

3。ブラジャー [burajā] ~ bra

4。ブリーフ [burīfu] ~ briefs; men’s underwear

5。ドレス [doresu] ~ dress

6。ジャケット [jaketto] ~ jacket

7。ジーンズ [jīnzu] ~ jeans

8。コート [kōto] ~ coat

9。靴 [kutsu] ~ shoes

10。靴下 [kutsushita] ~ socks

11。ネクタイ [nekutai] ~ neck tie

12。サングラス [sangurasu] ~ sunglasses

13。セーター [sētā] ~ sweater

14。シャツ [shatsu] ~ shirt

15。スカート [sukāto] ~ skirt

16。スーツ [sūtsu] ~ suit

17。スニーカー [sunīkā] ~ sneakers

18。トランクス [torankusu] ~ boxers; men’s underwear

19。ズボン [zubon] ~ pants

20。手袋 [tebukuro] ~ gloves

21。スカーフ [sukāfu] ~ scarf

22。宝石 [hōseki] ~ jewelry

23。水着 [mizugi] ~ swimsuit

24。パジャマ [pajama] ~ pajamas

25。服 [fuku] ~ clothes

Learning modern languages: Hello! How are you? My name is Josh. I am happy today. Where is the bathroom please?

Learning ancient languages: Life is long and unbearably hard. Each day barbarians slaughter another member of my family. Pirates, sailing swiftly across the wine-dark sea, have kidnapped my sister and stolen our grain. We are starving. Oh immortal gods! Soon we all will die.

今日の昼食は、中華料理店で食べて、すごい美味しかったよ！ Today, we ate lunch at a Chinese restaurant and it was delicious!

あと漢字の読み練習した。 After, I practiced reading kanji.

最近、日がどんどん短くなってきて、なんだかちょっと悲しいよね。 Lately, the days are getting shorter and shorter, somehow it’s a little sad.

あなたの住んでいる所は、今何時に日が暮れるか？ Where you live, at what time does the sun sets?

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The Opposite Words in Japanese

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Sleepy vocab in German

der Schlaf - sleep schlafen - to sleep schläfrig - sleepy

die Müdigkeit - tiredness müde - tired gähnen - to yawn die Erschöpfung - exhaustion erschöpft - exhausted

Gute Nacht! - Good night! Schlaf gut! - Sleep well! Träum schön / süß! - Sweet dreams!

das Nickerchen - nap sich niederlegen - to lie down einschlafen - to fall asleep der Traum - dream träumen - to dream der Albtraum - nightmare sich hin und her wälzen - to toss and turn schnarchen - to snore ausschlafen - to sleep in aufwachen - to wake up aufstehen - to get up schlaftrunken - drowsy, sleepy (lit. “sleep drunk“) ausgeschlafen - well-rested wach - awake

das Schlafzimmer - bedroom das Bett - bed die Couch, das Sofa - couch, sofa die (Bett)decke - blanket das Kissen, der Polster (österr.) - pillow das Nachtkästchen, der Nachttisch - nightstand die Nachttischlampe - bedside lamp der Wecker - alarm clock

der Schlafmangel - sleep deprivation die Schlafstörung - sleep disorder die Schlaflosigkeit - insomnia das Schlafwandeln - sleepwalking