Trylingual Volume 1 - Turkey + Japan

The University of West London has one of the largest multicultural student populations of any University. We believe this should be acknowledged and celebrated. ‘Trylingual’ as we’ve so poignantly named it, gives Edify readers the opportunity to pickup some interesting information and bits of language from various countries around the world, or at least enough to make you sound smart!

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Country

Turkey - also known as the republic of Turkey

Flag

Red and White the red in the background is the representation of the Turkish military (soldier) blood leaked all over the riverbed! The term 'Ay Yildiz' is just an expression of the symbolic representation of the moon and star! The Turkish flag derived from the previous Ottoman Empire flag with many changes made! The moon and star is not a significant symbol in Islam.

Currency

New Turkish Lira (TL). £1.00 GBP = 2.50613 TRY

Sightseeing

Ankara (Capital) Kizkalesi means "Maiden's Castle," the romantic name for the crusader castle floating in the blue water 150 meters offshore from this eastern Mediterranean beach resort town.

Menu

Turkey is famous for its kebabs especially the Adana kebap on pide flatbread, served with (clockwise) parsley, onion salad, grilled tomatoes, and peppers.

Facts

The Anatolian peninsula, comprising most of modern Turkey, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions in the world. The earliest Neolithic settlements such as Çatalhöyük (Pottery Neolithic), Çayönü (Pre-Pottery Neolithic A to Pottery Neolithic), Nevalı Çori (Pre-Pottery Neolithic B), Hacılar (Pottery Neolithic), Göbekli Tepe  (Pre-Pottery Neolithic A) and Mersin are considered to be among the earliest human settlements in the world. Every Turkish male need to go to the Turkish armed forces this is known as the army, the navy and the Air forces.

Survival Speech

• Merhaba = Hello
• Günaydın = Good Morning
• İyi akşamlar = Good Evening
• Nasılsınız = How are you?
• Çok iyiyim = Very well
• Evet = Yes
• Hayır = No
• Lütfen = Please
• Teşekkür ederim = Thank You
• Pardon = Excuse me
• Ne? = What?
• Nasıl? = How?
• Ne kadar? How much 

 

Country

Japan - otherwise known as Nihon

Flag

known as Hinomaru (日の丸^?, "sun disc"). The circle in the middle of the flag represents the sun. Japan's name translates to "The land of the rising sun." The white represents honesty and purity and the red disc is a sun symbol meaning brightness, sincerity and warmth.

Currency

Yen (¥). £1.00 GBP = ¥135.159 JPY

Sightseeing

Tokyo (capital), Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima

Menu

Sashimi (Fresh raw seafood, sliced and served with dipping sauce), Onigiri (rice ball), Teriyaki (boiled fish or meat marinated in a special soy, sake or mirin sauce)

Facts

Japan has the longest life expectancy of any country in the world. It also has the second lowest homicide rate in the world after Singapore. While there is an Emperor as well as a monarchy, Japan is governed by a Prime Minister and a house of 480 representatives. It is is a leading nation in scientific research, particularly technology, machinery and biomedical research. The leading religion is Buddhism. Sumo is considered the national sport however, Baseball is the most popular. Japan’s national flower is Sakura/the Cherry Blossom; it’s beautiful but seasonal so be sure to go at the right time of year to see it in bloom.

WLSU supports the japan relief effort. You can contribute at: www.redcross.org.uk/JapanTsunami

Survival Speech

• Hai (hi-ee) = Yes
• Ie (ee-yeh) = No
• Nani (nah-nee) = What
• Itsu (ee-tsoo) = When
• Doko (doh-koh) = Where
• Dôshite (dohh-shee-tay) = Why
• Dô (dohh) = How
• Ikura (ee-koo-rah) = How much? / How many?
• Dore (doh-reh) = Which one?
• Sumimasen = I’m sorry
• Arigatō/Domo arigatō gozaimasu = Thanks [formal/informal]

• Konnichiwa = Hi/Good afternoon.
• Ohayō gozaimasu/Ohayō = Good morning [formal/informal]
• Konbanwa = Good evening
• Oyasumi nasai. = Good night
• Sayōnara. = Goodbye

• Otearai wa doko desu ka = Where is the restroom?
• Kore wa ikura desu ka = How much is this?
• Kore wa nan desu ka = What is this?
• Gakusei waribiki wa arimasu ka = Do you have any discounts for students?
• Tasukete kudasai = Please help!