Bab 29 Nihongo kirakira

Summary

The lesson covers various aspects of cities, with a focus on Japanese and Indonesian environments. Students learn about different types of cities, their facilities, and how to describe these aspects in Japanese. The script highlights specific places like hospitals, police stations, and post offices while discussing the unique features of different cities, such as busy, quiet, or old cities. It also addresses common urban issues like traffic jams, pollution, and limited green spaces. The lesson further explores public transportation, encouraging students to reflect on how it affects their daily lives and what improvements could be made.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on discussing cities, specifically the meaning of 'Maci' (city) and 'hiroba' (large area or field) in Japanese.
• 😀 The teacher explains the city atmosphere, where some cities are busy, large, old, quiet, or small, and invites students to reflect on their own city's characteristics.
• 😀 In Japan, private homes are rare in big cities like Tokyo; most people live in apartments or mansions, with suburbs being the place for private homes.
• 😀 Various facilities are mentioned, such as hospitals, post offices, police stations, malls, parks, mosques, churches, and temples, to help students learn to describe their city in Japanese.
• 😀 The teacher encourages students to use Japanese vocabulary to describe different places in their city, such as 'bioing' (hospital), 'eki' (station), and 'mosk' (mosque).
• 😀 Students are asked to describe their city's infrastructure, such as whether it has traffic signs, police stations, post offices, malls, or transportation systems.
• 😀 Problems in the city are discussed, including traffic jams, damaged roads, limited green spaces, dirty rivers, and lack of public transportation, all of which affect city life.
• 😀 The script teaches the usage of particles in Japanese, such as 'ni' (for place), 'e' (for movement), and 'kara' and 'made' (for indicating time or direction).
• 😀 Public transportation culture is discussed, highlighting how in Japan, people prefer using public transport due to high costs associated with private cars, such as taxes and parking fees.
• 😀 The lesson concludes with an assignment where students are asked to create a map of their city and present its features, including transportation options and public services.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'Maci' as mentioned in the lesson?

Maci refers to a city or urban area where people live. It is used in the context of describing a place where activities and facilities exist.

What does the word 'Hiroba' mean, and how is it related to cities?

'Hiroba' comes from the word 'hiroi,' meaning a large area or open space. It refers to a large field or open space, which may exist within a city.

How do living conditions in Japan differ from those in larger cities like Jakarta or Tokyo?

In Japan, private houses are rare in big cities, with most people living in apartments or mansions, especially in urban areas. In contrast, suburban areas have more private homes, similar to cities like Depok or Bogor in Indonesia.

What does the script suggest about the presence of police stations in Japanese cities?

The script explains that police stations in Japan are usually small due to the low crime rate. The need for a large police presence is minimal compared to cities with higher crime rates.

What are the main facilities found in a city according to the lesson?

The lesson highlights various city facilities such as hospitals, post offices, police stations, malls, parks, hotels, mosques, churches, and temples.

What are some of the problems faced by cities according to the lesson?

The lesson mentions several urban problems, including traffic jams, road accidents, damaged roads, lack of green spaces (leading to global warming), and dirty rivers causing flooding.

How does the script explain the transportation issues in cities?

Transportation issues discussed include the lack of efficient public transportation systems in some cities, as well as the preference for motorbikes and cars despite the availability of public options like KRL or subway systems in other places like Japan.

What is the Japanese word for a crowded city, and what does it mean?

The Japanese word for a crowded city is 'nigiyakana.' It is an adjective used to describe a city filled with people and activities, though the ending 'na' can sometimes be omitted.

What is the significance of public transportation in Japanese cities?

In Japan, despite high incomes, people prefer using public transportation like KRL and subways because owning a private car is expensive, and parking spaces are limited.

How does the script suggest solving the transportation problems in cities?

The script suggests considering the advantages and disadvantages of using mass transportation, such as its convenience and efficiency, to alleviate issues like traffic jams and pollution. It also emphasizes technological progress in transportation systems.