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Nami Ohara teaches Japanese language and culture to students in St. John's, NL and also around the world via Skype Lessons. This blog is designed to provide Japanese lessons, notes on Japanese culture and lots of other fun Japanese related stuff to enhance the learning experience of Japanese language students everywhere.
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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Song - たなばたさま Tanabatasama

July 7th is Tanabata (Star Festival).  Enjoy the Japanese famous tanabata song, たなばたさま Tanabatasama with a variety of versions. My favourite version is the last one.

Please don't forget to watch Vega (Orihime) and Altair (Ushikai/Hikoboshi)  on July 7th. Enjoy stargazing!

童謡　たなばたさま　（歌入り）




童謡　たなばたさま（伴奏）


The lyrics for the song, Tanabatasama.

ささの は さらさら　　Bamboo leaves are rustling

のきばに ゆれる 　　And swaying at the eaves

おほしさま きらきら 　Stars are twinkling

きん ぎん すなご 　　Like gold and silver sands


ごしきの たんざく　　On colorful papers

わたしが かいた　　 I wrote my wishes

おほしさま きらきら　Stars are twinkling

そらから みてる　　  And gazing at me from the sky 

Make a Wish 

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1 comment:

  1. BobbyJuly 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    The last one is a great performance but I LOVE the anime version. Cute little kimono dance to go along with the lyrics. Fun for students of Japanese for sure! Thanks Nami!

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