code_number3 687 Posted July 23, 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Where is Hakuho? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted July 23, 2021 So many countries! The sequence seems quite random Which one will be next? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,505 Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Ichimawashi said: So many countries! The sequence seems quite random Which one will be next? The parade order Is based on the host country's Native alphabet. https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/no-countries-did-not-march-out-order-tokyo-olympics-opening-ceremony 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) The linked article implies that translation to English is step one? (I think it’s time to scrap the two hour march-in: seat ‘em, let ‘em wave.) Edited July 23, 2021 by Ichimawashi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,505 Posted July 23, 2021 Two hundred nations In the parade, including Nauru and Gabon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 687 Posted July 23, 2021 The musics during Parade of Nations Video Games songs https://www.polygon.com/22590146/olympics-2020-games-athletes-parade-of-nations-video-game-music-dragon-quest-kingdom-hearts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,556 Posted July 24, 2021 Hakuhou promised To be in the Olympics But did not say how Someone suggested A dohyo iri, perhaps But nothing happened Much disappointment About nothing there, really Now, back to sumo 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finngall 32 Posted July 27, 2021 On 23/07/2021 at 09:01, Ichimawashi said: (I think it’s time to scrap the two hour march-in: seat ‘em, let ‘em wave.) It's their only chance To get on television; Give them their moment. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted July 28, 2021 Sadaharu Oh, Naomi Osaka, IN. But Hakuho, OUT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,505 Posted July 28, 2021 No dohyo-iri? Naomi Osaka, OUT Don't mess with kami. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaochozuna 137 Posted July 28, 2021 Two tsuna just made One white, the other one red Speak of happy times 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 687 Posted July 28, 2021 In Kokugikan Big men also watch boxing The yusho potraits 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,505 Posted August 12, 2021 Obon is coming, Call forth forgotten ghosts, like Old Hakuho threads ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,556 Posted August 19, 2021 あきばしょだ 新よこずなたんじょう たのしみだ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 38,405 Posted August 23, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 11:24, Akinomaki said: Stay home to get sick but to go into nature would make you healthy I posted a song of these haiku on my Kuukido channel On 06/01/2021 at 11:24, Akinomaki said: Old and forced alone life gets short and depressing Sweden, promised land? Borrowing sound and vision by David Bowie On 06/01/2021 at 11:25, Akinomaki said: Covid lottery all pay with one year of life and a few win 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,505 Posted August 23, 2021 The last part of the song reminds me of "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taliesin 64 Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Great one Edited August 23, 2021 by Taliesin stupidity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,556 Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Taliesin said: Great one It just looks good with the vertical touch.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 495 Posted August 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Can you at least give us the kana? I know translating poetry is beyond cumbersome. Obviously, this one's in Japanese, but I'm too old to learn kanji, I suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 495 Posted August 23, 2021 A single raindrop Clings to the tip of a leaf, and then it lets go. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,556 Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Kaminariyuki said: Can you at least give us the kana? I know translating poetry is beyond cumbersome. Obviously, this one's in Japanese, but I'm too old to learn kanji, I suspect. Mr. Sumo man Do Gambarize in Aki And please stay healthy (Translation works too..) Kana: おすもうさン あきばしょがんばって。 けがなしに Edited August 23, 2021 by Kintamayama 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 565 Posted September 11, 2021 On 23/08/2021 at 20:53, Kintamayama said: Mr. Sumo man Do Gambarize in Aki And please stay healthy (Translation works too..) Kana: おすもうさン あきばしょがんばって。 けがなしに That is not quite right Should be Mr. Sumo-u Please write properly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 38,405 Posted September 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, hakutorizakura said: That is not quite right Should be Mr. Sumo-u Please write properly Not quite right is the Sumo man, it has to be more honorific, Sumo Sir 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 687 Posted September 13, 2021 A member did say, ”Takakeishou (was) so weak” Ozekiwake? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites