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*Kyo wa watashi no tanjobi desuyo* (Original Post) yuiyoshida Jan 2016 OP
Very happy b-day to one of the posters I admire the most on DU! Divernan Jan 2016 #1
awww yer sweet! Arigatou! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #2
Wishing for you a very happy birthday! JEB Jan 2016 #3
Thank you so very much! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #8
A very happy happy to you! longship Jan 2016 #4
Happy B Day! ProfessorGAC Jan 2016 #5
Thank you very much!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #9
Happy birthday to one of my favorite DUers! I hope you have a wonderful day, yuiyoshida! nt ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2016 #6
wow! thank you yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #10
Happy BD, Yuiyoshida! Have a great year -- and especially a great early November :) JudyM Jan 2016 #7
sankyuuuuuuuuuuuuu! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #11
Tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu. MineralMan Jan 2016 #12
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #13
Happy birthday, lovely yuiyoshida. Have a wonderful year. merrily Jan 2016 #14
Sugoiiiiiiiii thats wonderful! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #19
Happy Birthday, Yuiyoshida! kentauros Jan 2016 #15
That looks so Yummy.... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #17
Hau'oli la hanau, E yuiyoshida! KamaAina Jan 2016 #16
ooooooh hawaiian!! Mahalo!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #18
お誕生日おめでとうございます! spinbaby Jan 2016 #20
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #22
Have a wonderful day...all the best to you. panader0 Jan 2016 #21
Sankyuuuuuuuuuu very much! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #23
Happy birthday young lady. Dragonfli Jan 2016 #24
Thanks! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #27
Alerting due to mysterious non-English messages Orrex Jan 2016 #25
ROFLMAO yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #29
Happy Birthday! demmiblue Jan 2016 #26
Fantastic Gifs!! and gifts yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #31
Well, happy birthday, Yui! Hortensis Jan 2016 #28
Yes thank you very much yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #34
Happy Birthday EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #30
Now there's a cake ... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #35
Carefully indeed! EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #78
O-tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu! R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2016 #32
Haiii!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #36
Yaya kaneeka chok! tabasco Jan 2016 #33
Thanks so much... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #37
おめでとう。 なんさいですか miyazaki Jan 2016 #38
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #68
You say it's your birthday? malthaussen Jan 2016 #39
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #44
Happy birthday, Ms Yoshida Jack Rabbit Jan 2016 #40
Thank you sir! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #48
o tanjobi omedetou! nansai desu ka? Tiggeroshii Jan 2016 #41
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #52
Happy Happy Birthday, from the DU Crew! lastlib Jan 2016 #42
Well break out the booze! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #58
Happy Birthday yuiyoshida! geardaddy Jan 2016 #43
wow! Yes!! all languages are welcome in this thread yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #53
... geardaddy Jan 2016 #100
... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #103
Well, then... Mike__M Jan 2016 #241
Hawaiian! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #248
An island in the Pacific Mike__M Jan 2016 #282
I WOULD really like to believe that but yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #325
お誕生日おめでとうございます pangaia Jan 2016 #45
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #54
Well, Happy Birthday! Xyzse Jan 2016 #46
Its turning out that way! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #55
Happy to hear that. Xyzse Jan 2016 #118
YOU CAN tell her happy birthday in Japanese yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #121
Thanks! Will do tomorrow. Xyzse Jan 2016 #123
wow what a great age to be! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #126
Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida! And many, many more! Mnemosyne Jan 2016 #47
Thanks!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #57
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MynameisBlarney Jan 2016 #49
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #59
Happy Birthday! MerryBlooms Jan 2016 #50
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #61
Happy Birthday to one of my FAVE DUers!!! chervilant Jan 2016 #51
to say Happy birthday yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #62
Bon anniversaire! guillaumeb Jan 2016 #56
let the languages roll!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #64
Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida! kentuck Jan 2016 #60
Thank you Kentuck yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #69
Happy birthday! Jim__ Jan 2016 #63
sankyuuuuuuuuuuuuu! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #70
Enjoy your birthday! shanti Jan 2016 #210
Shanti thank you so very much!!!!!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #326
May a thousand cranes bring you many, many happy returns of this day. sarge43 Jan 2016 #65
Sugoiiiiiiiiiii! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #72
Very happy birthday, my friend! OriginalGeek Jan 2016 #66
Thanks so very much! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #73
Feliç cumpleanys! DFW Jan 2016 #67
Wow!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #77
There you go! DFW Jan 2016 #83
I have been to Barcelona,..its lovely yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #86
So you're way ahead of me! DFW Jan 2016 #88
BLAME my dad he likes to travel! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #92
Happy Birthday to you! jalan48 Jan 2016 #71
Thank you so very much! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #79
Some of the nicest people I know were born in January zeemike Jan 2016 #74
subarashii dayo! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #81
They say it's your birthday... Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #75
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #82
Hehe MynameisBlarney Jan 2016 #76
haha not today!! Like MFM I may go underwearless yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #84
I think it's your patriotic duty to go commando on your Birthday MynameisBlarney Jan 2016 #87
That's why they call it a yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #90
Ayup,lol. MynameisBlarney Jan 2016 #99
HappyBirthday Gothmog Jan 2016 #80
Thank you!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #97
Happy ! yesphan Jan 2016 #85
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #98
Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida! complain jane Jan 2016 #89
Thanks :) yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #101
Congrats! Happy Birthday!! Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #91
Thanks!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #104
Happy Birthday Berlin Expat Jan 2016 #93
Thank you very much!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #105
"Nan sai" to iu koto wo moushi agetai n desu ga . . . hatrack Jan 2016 #94
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #108
Happy Birthday!! Thor_MN Jan 2016 #95
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #110
Happy Birthday! cwydro Jan 2016 #96
Thank you so very very much! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #113
You're one of my favorite DUers. cwydro Jan 2016 #190
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #196
K&R... spanone Jan 2016 #102
thank you! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #114
Lá breithe shona duit! Glassunion Jan 2016 #106
sugoiii wonderful yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #116
First is Irish Gaelic and the second is Swahili Glassunion Jan 2016 #124
very nice and yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #127
Happy Birthday! drm604 Jan 2016 #107
SANKYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #119
Put this on while you're enjoying this day, and feel special about yourself. NBachers Jan 2016 #109
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #125
Happy Birthday :) nt abelenkpe Jan 2016 #111
Thanks, Time to party!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #133
May you experience a perfect day today! CrispyQ Jan 2016 #112
korchia Koso! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #129
Tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu. Rex Jan 2016 #115
Perfect!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #130
It is very important not to insult someone else when trying to guess Rex Jan 2016 #172
very good and yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #173
Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida! mountain grammy Jan 2016 #117
awwwwwwwwwwww sankyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu very much!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #132
Happy birthday, yuiyoshida! femmocrat Jan 2016 #120
Sugoiii ne!!!!!! doumo arigatou gozaimasu!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #136
Have a great B'day, sweetie! Hope this is your best one, ever! countryjake Jan 2016 #122
so far its the best!! Breaking out in music now!! Party Time!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #138
For YOU! countryjake Jan 2016 #215
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #218
yuiyoshida, best wishes, happy birthday saidsimplesimon Jan 2016 #128
A dragon is a symbol of yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #141
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! gregcrawford Jan 2016 #131
Oh you know.... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #142
In that case d_legendary1 Jan 2016 #134
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #143
Well you know Republicans d_legendary1 Jan 2016 #148
yup yuppiity yup!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #151
Very Happy Birthday annabanana Jan 2016 #135
doumo arigatou gozaimashita sora kara korchira koso! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #145
Co-latha breith sona! edbermac Jan 2016 #137
OY!!! THANKS MATE!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #146
Happy Birthday! blogslut Jan 2016 #139
THANKS puddin!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #147
Have a fabulous birthday, yuiyoshida! frogmarch Jan 2016 #140
were gonna party like its 2016!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #149
I hope this doesn't catch on.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #144
I would probably yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #153
Better than these guys.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #162
"Ohio" Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #150
MICHIGAN!!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #156
When I was a freshman a scout troop from Shizu, Japan (Omaha's sister city) spent a week at camp Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #160
Any time you wish to learn a little Japanese yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #161
Oemedeto Gozaimasu The Polack MSgt Jan 2016 #152
close!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #157
STO LAT!! The Polack MSgt Jan 2016 #318
Happy Birthday, Yui !!!! Blus4u Jan 2016 #154
I was going to ask what's in November yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #158
As a pastry chef..... Sophiegirl Jan 2016 #155
All that cake.. oishiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii desho!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #159
Minna sama, doumo arigatou gozaimasu, honto desuyo! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #163
Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #164
Willy Willy Willy!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #166
Happy Birthday, hope it is a great one! n/t n2doc Jan 2016 #165
its been great so far! Thanks.... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #167
Happy birthday nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #168
Nadin!!!!!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #171
Happy Birthday! Phentex Jan 2016 #169
well, its just getting yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #174
Happy birthday!!!! wendylaroux Jan 2016 #170
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #175
You are welcome my dear! wendylaroux Jan 2016 #177
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Sanity Claws Jan 2016 #176
Danke yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #180
Happy birthday to you. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #178
Thank you BLUE...GOTTA song or you! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #182
Thank you. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #186
Lots of songs by L'arc en Ciel on Youtube.. maybe you know this song... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #189
The singer's got some old Axl Rose moves. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #197
They can really rock! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #199
Happy birthday... Tom_Foolery Jan 2016 #179
Hey back atcha! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #184
Have a nice birthday! (Fijne verjaardag )n/t Jeroen Jan 2016 #181
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! honto desuyo! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #188
Happy, Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida! Lars39 Jan 2016 #183
PARTY TIME!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #193
Nice! :-) Lars39 Jan 2016 #200
This is one of my favorite songs... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #203
My Japanese language skills are non-existant, but they've got energy Lars39 Jan 2016 #211
Enjoy your favorite dinner, and make it expensive! Eleanors38 Jan 2016 #185
Well I wish I could... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #198
Have a very happy birthday and many more CanonRay Jan 2016 #187
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #201
wa idai! retrowire Jan 2016 #191
daijoubu! its fine... Ganbatte kudasai...do your best!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #204
HAPPY BIRYHDAY!!! Odin2005 Jan 2016 #192
SANKYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #205
Nado nado! Octafish Jan 2016 #194
I love THE SEVEN SAMURAI!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #206
Powerful music. I really like what Sanjuro got. Octafish Jan 2016 #319
Have you ever watched any of the Shintaro Katsu "Zatoichi" movies...those are my favorite! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #327
Thank you! Octafish Jan 2016 #328
Its funny about Shintaro Katsu yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #331
Thank you, yuiyoshida! Octafish Jan 2016 #332
wikapedia probably has some info yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #333
Happy Birthday!! NikolaC Jan 2016 #195
sankyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #207
Happy Birthday!!! MrScorpio Jan 2016 #202
A little love for Mr. Scorpio ... some Crystal Kay! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #213
beeru wah doko deska? tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #208
Biru? Haiiiiiiiiii daisuki desuyo! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #216
tseeet-shu ray she mahs tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #220
Pati no jikan! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #222
Shibuya! tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #226
THE BOYS.... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #227
wooop wooop !!!! tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #230
Neko san wa kakkoii ne!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #232
Congratulations, Yui! hifiguy Jan 2016 #209
Thank you so very much!!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #223
Happy Birthday, Yui-Chan Aerows Jan 2016 #212
doumo arigatou gozaimashita cher! XD yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #225
Birthday greetings yuiyoshida! Stellar Jan 2016 #214
SWEET! Doumo Arigatou gozaimashita!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #221
ありがとう Stellar Jan 2016 #228
wakarimasen yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #231
Partay!!! Stellar Jan 2016 #233
Sou ne!! Yatta! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #235
Happy Birthday to you, Yuuiyoshida! steve2470 Jan 2016 #217
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #229
Happy Birthday, Pretty Lady! LongTomH Jan 2016 #219
Thank You Kind Sir... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #234
Happy birthday and thanks for widening my view of the world rurallib Jan 2016 #224
awwwwwww sweet ne!! Let me some songs for you! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #236
I am really liking this music! Thanks! rurallib Jan 2016 #284
If you like this music yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #320
I thought you were talking Palin B Calm Jan 2016 #237
Palin can see Russia from her house... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #251
WOOT!! Skittles Jan 2016 #238
Big Hugs to my big yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #252
awwwwwwwwww Skittles Jan 2016 #257
You got one Onesan! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #259
yui-anego keroro gunsou Jan 2016 #239
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #253
Happy birthday, Yui! LuvNewcastle Jan 2016 #240
haiiiiiiii doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #255
Otanjobi ni omedeto goizaimsu! 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #242
close! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #258
Happy Birthday Kenjie Jan 2016 #243
doumo arigatou gozaimashita Kenjie san! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #260
お誕生日おめでとうございます!!!!! raindaddy Jan 2016 #244
Totemo yoi! very good!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #261
Happy Birthday! redwitch Jan 2016 #245
That would be lovely... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #262
Happy Birthday madokie Jan 2016 #246
sweet as a birthday cake, thank you very much!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #263
And a very happy birth day to you uppityperson Jan 2016 #247
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #264
Happy, happy, happy Birthday! Many, many more! JDPriestly Jan 2016 #249
hey hey Jd thank so very much!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #266
wishes for a very Happy Birthday etherealtruth Jan 2016 #250
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #269
:-) etherealtruth Jan 2016 #273
enjoy! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #274
Happy Birthday, Yui. Unknown Beatle Jan 2016 #254
Thats awesome, so since the Beatles are great...I will play yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #267
So very glad to join in the chorus and say, Paka Jan 2016 #256
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! Meiyo arimasu! (honored) yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #268
Happy Birthday!!! tom_kelly Jan 2016 #265
its getting better and better, arigatou! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #270
Happy Birthday, yuiyoshida! Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #271
my FAVORITE UNCLE!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #272
Thank you, that was a super video. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #275
One more for you! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #278
She's good. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #280
Again? Seems like you had one just last year! Kablooie Jan 2016 #276
Yeah it happens in cycles t hey tell me...another trip around the sun! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #277
Kokeshi cake!! Generic Other Jan 2016 #279
looks yummy huh? yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #296
You've come a long way, young Lady. PeoViejo Jan 2016 #281
thank you! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #297
Happy Birthday! n/t That Guy 888 Jan 2016 #283
Thanks yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #298
Sheng Ri Kuai Le, Wo De Ri Ben De Wang De Peng You. Feeling the Bern Jan 2016 #285
XIE XIE yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #299
Bu Yong Xie Feeling the Bern Jan 2016 #310
Happy happy birthday to my favorite poster!!! Playinghardball Jan 2016 #286
That's sweet, thank you yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #300
a very happy birthday to you, and may the coming year be filled with wonder and joy and niyad Jan 2016 #287
wow! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #301
Happy Happy Birthday Yui may you have as many more as you wish! dae Jan 2016 #288
gosh I hope so yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #302
Happy Birthday area51 Jan 2016 #289
And I have enjoyed your yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #303
Happy Birthday yuiyoshida! ornotna Jan 2016 #290
oh i love these guys thank you! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #304
Happy Birthday Yuiyoshida! Indepatriot Jan 2016 #291
thank you so very much! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #305
Happy birthday to a great Lady. BlueJazz Jan 2016 #292
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #306
My birthday is today. Didn't post it yesterday on your thead 'cause I didn't want to steal your fame BlueJazz Jan 2016 #317
Otanjoubi Omedetou gozaimasu yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #329
Omedetou! sorcrow Jan 2016 #293
Hey thanks! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #307
Tanjoubi omedetou! CaptainTruth Jan 2016 #294
well technically you would use yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #308
Fuji-san CaptainTruth Jan 2016 #295
That is spectacular! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #309
OH MY GOD... yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #311
WOW!! NBachers Jan 2016 #312
saeng il jook ha hab ni da rpannier Jan 2016 #313
gomabseubnida!! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #321
Hope it was a good one! Hissyspit Jan 2016 #314
subarashii dayo! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #322
Sorry to be a day late, yuiyoshida, Cyrano Jan 2016 #315
doumo arigatou gozaimashita! yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #323
My wish for you and us madokie Jan 2016 #316
Isn't the President sworn in on January 20th? yuiyoshida Jan 2016 #324
Happy Belated Birthday yuiyoshida! kydo Jan 2016 #330

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
15. Happy Birthday, Yuiyoshida!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 12:47 PM
Jan 2016

May you be free of cake wrecks

Then again, if you so get one, be sure to show it off




Whoa there, Nelly!
Whoa there, generic horse name!


You're both drunk.

*****

geardaddy

(24,926 posts)
43. Happy Birthday yuiyoshida!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 01:15 PM
Jan 2016

生日快樂! (sheng ri kuai le)
Penblwydd hapus! (Happy Birthday in Welsh)

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
248. Hawaiian!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 08:25 PM
Jan 2016

I am part Native Hawaiian but.. I my parents never taught me the language.. it was something they wanted to leave behind when they came to California where I was born. They dun know Japanese either, or very little. I had to learn it on my own, and I love to speak it!

Doumo arigatou gozaimasu!

Mike__M

(1,052 posts)
282. An island in the Pacific
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 09:45 PM
Jan 2016

is the home of the Native side of my family, too, though it's only a Raven's hop from the mainland. I'd love to learn the language, but I've heard its very difficult, and I fear I'm too old. Kudos to you for embracing yours!

By the way, Hawaiians are "first Americans" in my book--your post a couple months ago in that group helped me decide to join DU. Hope you had a great day.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
325. I WOULD really like to believe that but
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 03:07 PM
Jan 2016

I had a friend who is 100% Lakota and he told me that Hawaii was annexed by America long, long after People moved to America..and took over the land. Hawaii was always, seemingly part of Polynesia.. I guess. My grandfather is 100% Hawaiian Native..and its sprinkled in with my Japanese heritage. I always seem to lean towards the Asian side, because I look Asian, and am a little darker, as are some Japanese. I love the Hawaiian side, its so exotic, but was never taught about it, nor have I really had time to research it, though I should.

You know, not many people know this, but there are some people, who were ON the island of Japan, who were there long, long, before the Japanese! They are called the Ainu! I have read about them and they seem to follow the same history as most invaded societies. Worth reading about as well. Nice to meet you! Hajimemashite! Dozo Yoroshiku!!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
121. YOU CAN tell her happy birthday in Japanese
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:40 PM
Jan 2016

Otanjoubi Omedetou gozaimasu!

OH TAN JOE BE OH META TOE, GO ZA EE MAS U!

DFW

(54,341 posts)
67. Feliç cumpleanys!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 01:40 PM
Jan 2016

I figured everybody would say "happy birthday" in Japanese, so I chose to say it in Catalan instead!

DFW

(54,341 posts)
83. There you go!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:03 PM
Jan 2016

Actually, way back in my tender years, I lived in the part of Spain where the local language is not Castellano ("Spanish&quot , but the older language of Català ("Catalan&quot , the language of the medieval kingdom of Aragón, almost identical to the medieval southwestern French Langue d'Oc. This was during the Franco era, so school, TV and newspapers were forbidden in Catalan, but since all the people spoke it, and I lived with a local family, I learned it by osmosis, and then took a private course (also forbidden, but tolerated) in how to write it.

Unless you spend a lot of time in the northeast of Spain, Andorra or the Balearic Islands there is no real reason to learn Catalan, but since I go back to Barcelona about once a month, I have every reason to keep mine fresh. I go mostly for work, but the fact that Barcelona is optically (Gaudí is just art of it) one of the most fascinating cities in Europe doesn't hurt any.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
75. They say it's your birthday...
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 01:50 PM
Jan 2016

Wareware wa tsumori yoi jikan o motte imasu!

...and my apologies to both you and the Beatles if I made a mess of that!

MynameisBlarney

(2,979 posts)
87. I think it's your patriotic duty to go commando on your Birthday
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:05 PM
Jan 2016

if you don't, you're obviously a commie!

MynameisBlarney

(2,979 posts)
99. Ayup,lol.
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:12 PM
Jan 2016

I remember when I was a kid, before I understood what that meant, I thought it was some kind of actual suit. No wonder mom laughed when I got mad after she said I couldn't wear my birthday suit to kindergarten.

hatrack

(59,583 posts)
94. "Nan sai" to iu koto wo moushi agetai n desu ga . . .
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:08 PM
Jan 2016

Demo Chotto shitsureina shitsumon desu ne?

Omedetou gozaimasu!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
108. doumo arigatou gozaimashita!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:23 PM
Jan 2016

Watashi no nenrei wa watashi no puraibēto jiken, sono himitsudesu.

For my Birthday I am having Turkey dinner, with mashed Potatoes and gravy! Probably apple juice to drink...or maybe apple cider! (stronger if you know what I mean)

Glassunion

(10,201 posts)
106. Lá breithe shona duit!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:20 PM
Jan 2016

or
Furaha ya kuzaliwa!

Using the languages of my ancestors...

I speak neither of these languages... They could say "I shoes my happy" for all I know.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
172. It is very important not to insult someone else when trying to guess
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 05:35 PM
Jan 2016

what to say in an unknown language...imo. Hope it is a happy birthday!

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
128. yuiyoshida, best wishes, happy birthday
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:46 PM
Jan 2016

What is the meaning of the dragon in your signature line? Please forgive my ignorance of your culture.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
141. A dragon is a symbol of
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:01 PM
Jan 2016

strength and power, RYU is also a Japanese name for a guy. I have always loved the Dragon, in Asian Art. Thanks for asking!

gregcrawford

(2,382 posts)
131. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 02:48 PM
Jan 2016

I can't quite make out the first number on that cake, but is that a "3"?

I was 30 once... in 1977. Sigh...

Have a great day!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
142. Oh you know....
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:03 PM
Jan 2016

That was a totally random photo..I picked out cause I loved the topping. As for my age...
shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. I am over 18 and still carded!!!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
143. doumo arigatou gozaimashita!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:04 PM
Jan 2016

Thats funny the way your post is, it looks like Bush is giving me the finger while wishing me a Happy birthday!!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
145. doumo arigatou gozaimashita sora kara korchira koso!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:05 PM
Jan 2016

Thank you so very much and may your days have happy returns as well!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
156. MICHIGAN!!!!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:39 PM
Jan 2016

This reminds me of a story!!! I was in my chat room one time when this person came in and saw me and said, "OHIO!". So, of course I replied, "Michigan!!" and they went, "Whaa??" And I said, you said, "OHIO, so I said Michigan!" and he says, "no no no, I was saying good morning in Japanese!" and I said, "No, you were saying a state...so i picked Michigan" and he goes, "No I was speaking Japanese..." and I said... Oh ..I think you mean "Ohayou"... and he goes...
"How ever you spell it...good morning damn it!!" "Yes it is...in CALIFORNIA!!"

He says "forget it!!"

Lets Party!!!

Omaha Steve

(99,582 posts)
160. When I was a freshman a scout troop from Shizu, Japan (Omaha's sister city) spent a week at camp
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:56 PM
Jan 2016

Ohi..er...."Ohayou"...

They loved sea food. We are the beef state. I picked up several words. But that was #_((^&*%$ years ago.

OS

Blus4u

(608 posts)
154. Happy Birthday, Yui !!!!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:26 PM
Jan 2016

Remember this birthday, because most of us believe your greatest wish will be delivered in November.

Peace to you, and to your family!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
158. I was going to ask what's in November
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:43 PM
Jan 2016

but I know what you mean!! Yeah that would be awesome!
Thanks so much!!

Let's Party!!

Sanity Claws

(21,846 posts)
176. Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 05:52 PM
Jan 2016

That's German.
I hope you had a great birthday and that this year brings you many wonderful surprises.

Lars39

(26,109 posts)
211. My Japanese language skills are non-existant, but they've got energy
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 06:49 PM
Jan 2016

and a positive tone in their voices.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
198. Well I wish I could...
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 06:31 PM
Jan 2016

Dungeness crab is still unavailable for a while, but I will do my best! ganbarimasu!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
327. Have you ever watched any of the Shintaro Katsu "Zatoichi" movies...those are my favorite!
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 05:36 PM
Jan 2016

You can find them on Youtube with english subtitles. These were often called "period" pieces
in Japanese..Jidaigeki

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
328. Thank you!
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 05:41 PM
Jan 2016

No. I love learning about Japan's people and history. Plus, I like action films. So, I will be in heaven.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
331. Its funny about Shintaro Katsu
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 05:49 PM
Jan 2016

He could have been as famous as Toshiro Mifune but he didn't get along with Akira Kurosawa and walked off the movie Set. Mifune has appeared in one Zatoichi film as Katsu has appeared with Mifune in another Period piece. Tomisaburo Wakayama is Shintaro Katsu's brother and often directed many of the Zatoichi movies. Tomisaburo Wakayama also appeared in many of his own movies...playing Ogami Itto, the scowling, 19th century ronin warrior in the six Lone Wolf and Cub samurai movies. You can find these on Youtube also with english subtitles...

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
332. Thank you, yuiyoshida!
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 06:34 PM
Jan 2016

I look forward to learning more about Katsu. I've loved Kurosawa since "Dersu Uzala." Genius beyond genius.



Can I ask a favor? Can you tell me about Seiji Miyaguchi? His countenance as Kyūzō matches my mug in real life.

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
217. Happy Birthday to you, Yuuiyoshida!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 06:59 PM
Jan 2016

Watashi wa anata no tanjōbi wa hijō ni manzoku shite iru negatte imasu!

(horrible google-ese, my apologies!)

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
251. Palin can see Russia from her house...
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 08:27 PM
Jan 2016

Just don't ask her to speak it... she probably doesn't even know.. "nyet!"

LuvNewcastle

(16,844 posts)
240. Happy birthday, Yui!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 07:45 PM
Jan 2016

You're still young, so have fun, but remem ber that you're getting older soon, so take care of yourself.

3catwoman3

(23,973 posts)
242. Otanjobi ni omedeto goizaimsu!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 07:55 PM
Jan 2016



Two of the most interesting years of my life were the 2 years I spent in Japan, courtesy of my time in the Air Force nurse corps I learned just a bit of Japanese - enough to ask questions, but not enough to understand most of the answers. I have noticed that the Romaji spelling I was taught is a bit different from yours, so sorry if it looks a bit off. it was quite some time ago - 1977 and 1978.

raindaddy

(1,370 posts)
244. お誕生日おめでとうございます!!!!!
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 08:05 PM
Jan 2016

Happy Birthday yuiyoshida!!

I hope those were the right characters...

madokie

(51,076 posts)
246. Happy Birthday
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 08:23 PM
Jan 2016

This just put a big ass smile on my face when I read this.

I'm not much of a singer but I did belt out a few lines of the happy birthday song to you for you

You are AWESOME and a pleasant person to share DU with. My best to you

Unknown Beatle

(2,672 posts)
254. Happy Birthday, Yui.
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 08:35 PM
Jan 2016

You're one of my favorite posters.

A birthday wouldn't be complete without The Beatles Birthday.

 

Feeling the Bern

(3,839 posts)
285. Sheng Ri Kuai Le, Wo De Ri Ben De Wang De Peng You.
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 10:41 PM
Jan 2016

Which in Chinese means "Happy Birthday, my Japanese internet friend."

生日快乐,我的日本的网的朋友。

niyad

(113,259 posts)
287. a very happy birthday to you, and may the coming year be filled with wonder and joy and
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 11:26 PM
Jan 2016

happiness.

 

BlueJazz

(25,348 posts)
317. My birthday is today. Didn't post it yesterday on your thead 'cause I didn't want to steal your fame
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 09:12 AM
Jan 2016

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
329. Otanjoubi Omedetou gozaimasu
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 05:43 PM
Jan 2016

A very happy birthday..I think you should post it, cause why not! Its great to have such lovely supportive DUers holding you up. Its a lovely feeling..

CaptainTruth

(6,588 posts)
294. Tanjoubi omedetou!
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 01:51 AM
Jan 2016

Not sure if that's right, but I mean Happy Birthday! If it's wrong, blame Google-san.

I've been to Japan 15 times, wonderful country, I love it, just wish it wasn't so expensive now.

I used to go to Akihabara & buy equipment for my recording studio, so much cheaper than in the US, but then everything got expensive. I haven't been there for years, so maybe prices are better now, not sure?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
308. well technically you would use
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:32 AM
Jan 2016

the "O" which means honorable. Otanjoubi...honorable birthday You are most lucky, I am a Japanese American and never been to Japan. But I have studied the culture ..and can speak it half-AssLy (practice practice!) and look forward to soaking my piggies in a real Japanese onsen for at least a week!

Thanks so very much!

CaptainTruth

(6,588 posts)
295. Fuji-san
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 01:59 AM
Jan 2016

Not sure if this will work, but:



Fuji-san. I loved seeing it while riding the Shinkansen south from Tokyo.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
322. subarashii dayo!
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:27 PM
Jan 2016

fantastic Hissyspit...here and with my friends on line Thank you!!
Doumo arigatou gozaimashita!

Cyrano

(15,035 posts)
315. Sorry to be a day late, yuiyoshida,
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 08:35 AM
Jan 2016

but Happy Birthday.

I'm glad to see that so many DUers admire you. You are a true breath of fresh air.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
323. doumo arigatou gozaimashita!
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:37 PM
Jan 2016

Thank you so much! Better late than never! I was a little surprised, especially with that attack on me on Discussionist by some creep over there.. All the crap said about me, had brought me down, with people claiming I was a fake, and why was a young girl like me here, and not out and about. Saying I was a shut in "Otaku" etc. This place is a community, that I have been comfortable in, and all that crap, as I said had brought me down. So fine... Here I am.. having a great time, AND THEY CAN go suck on a ROCK. I am free to do what I want, and if they Can't stand it, well great!! I will be a social...Moto Moto BUTTERFRY!!!





madokie

(51,076 posts)
316. My wish for you and us
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 08:42 AM
Jan 2016

we will have a President Sanders to celebrate on your next birthday
How cool is that? Way Cool

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
324. Isn't the President sworn in on January 20th?
Fri Jan 22, 2016, 02:45 PM
Jan 2016

I thought I remembered that.. Yeah that would be great, and I hope it happens, but not to get too political on my birthday,thank so much for the wishes.. and Its Party time on this thread so lets keep the party going! XD

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