Yasu Shimizu, a renowned writer and well-rounded linguist, is excited to announce today that he has published yet another insightful article, which is dubbed as “what is the difference between Nippon and Nihon,” on the website of JLE. The eye-opening article tries to explain the reasons why there are two unique ways of pronouncing the name of Japan in Japanese language. Indeed, this highly informational piece would be beneficial to loads of Japanese citizens, students of phonetics, historians, researchers, and many more.

Kashiwa, Japan -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2017 -- Just as in previous times and in a fashion that is peculiar with one who is gifted with the pen of a ready writer, Yasu Shimizu - the managing director of Japan Luggage Express (JLE) is excited to announce today that he has published yet another insightful article on the website of JLE.

Suffice it to say that Mr. Shimizu is a renowned writer, well-rounded linguist, clever researcher, and talented discoverer. Dubbed as "What is the difference between Nippon and Nihon," the article tries to explain the reasons why there are two unique ways of pronouncing the name of Japan in Japanese language.

Located at http://www.jluggage.com/why-japan/nippon-or-nihon.html, it is noteworthy to note that loads of Japanese citizens, students of phonetics, historians, researchers, and many more, would find this easy-to-understand article to be highly informational.

The reason for this is not far-fetched. A good number of Japanese people can't confidently explain what the official name of Japan is, especially in Japanese language. Most of them are divided between 'Nihon' and 'Nippon.'

Even the government of Japan wasn't left out of this interesting debate. Hence, the reason why the country's cabinet council had to make a declaration in the year 2009, stating that both names are recognized and can be used as the official names of Japan in their local language.

It was as a result of these discrepancies, confusion, and lack of clarity, that Yasu Shimizu took it upon himself to pen down a simple and eye-opening piece that sheds more light on this important topic.

Speaking excitedly, Yasu said; "The answer to all this can be found in the field of phonetics." Just as the sound of 'h' is silent in some languages of the world, and equally weak and unpronounced in some English words, the Japanese also found a way of substituting the rather difficult 'h' sound with a similar sound that is different from the English 'h' sound.

Shimizu continued; "Although this doesn't imply that the Japanese substituted the 'h' sound for the 'p' sound as in the case of Nihon and Nippon, one can comfortably presume the latter replaced the former when they pronounced words that included an 'h' because it was hard to pronounce while 'p' was easy to utter even by babies."

Centuries after, the Japanese started using the 'p' sound deliberately. The resultant effect of this was that some people started pronouncing the name Nihon correctly, while others chose to refer to is as Nippon.

"In other words, since they couldn't pronounce the "h" sound nor differentiate between the two sounds, they pronounced "Nihon" as "Nippon instead" Yasu Shimizu concluded.

To know more about Yasu Shimizu as well as read his incisive article, visit - http://www.jluggage.com/why-japan/nippon-or-nihon.html

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“Yasu Shimizu, a renowned linguist and talented discoverer, is pleased and excited to announce as well as inform everyone out there about his new discovery, which he has published in his latest linguistic article on the Japan Luggage Express (JLE) website. The first-of-its-kind piece attempts to explain the etymology of ‘right’ and ‘left’ i.e. why right is called ‘right’ and why left is known as ‘left.’”

Kashiwa, Japan -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/15/2016 -- Yasu Shimizu, a renowned linguist, well-rounded writer, talented discoverer, and the managing director of Japan Luggage Express (JLE), is pleased to announce today his latest and newest discovery in the field of linguistics.

What this implies is that before now, no one has ever found or even thought of the subject matter, as revealed by Mr. Shimizu in his recent linguistic article. The post which is entitled "Why do we call right 'right' and left 'left,'" intelligently explains the origin of the words 'right' and 'left,' and how they were coined in the days of Proto-Germanic language – the ancestor language of English.

The post can be found on the JLE website via the following link - http://www.jluggage.com/linguistics/word-origins-right-left.html

Suffice it to say that the article discusses the etymology of 'right' and 'left' i.e. why right is called 'right' and why left is known as 'left.' "I am absolutely delighted about this latest development. If you do some research, you will notice that no one whatsoever has ever explained this" said Yasu Shimizu.

Speaking about the word 'right,' it is speculated that it was first used as in the words 'right hand,' which refers to the 'suitable hand' or 'proper hand.' Because a large number of individuals are right-handed, 'right hand' in the sense of 'suitable hand' or 'proper hand' became synonymous with one's right hand.

He continued; "How would you refer to the left hand without using the word 'left'? Another way to phrase it is by calling it 'the other hand.' If one hand is in use, such as by holding something or working on something, the other hand is the remaining hand. In other words, it is a hand that is left unused - a hand that is left (a left hand.) That is perhaps where the words 'left hand' has their origin."

"These words (right and left) are so commonly used every day that no one wonders why they are called as such. Interestingly, common words like them have beautiful etymologies. With this 100% original article amongst others, I am thrilled to be contributing my quota to the world of linguistics, and I know that all linguists will find it thought-provoking" Yasu Shimizu concluded.

About Yasu Shimizu
Yasu Shimizu is the Managing Director at Japan Luggage Express, a freight forwarding company he established in 1995 to offer shipping services of personal effects/household goods from Japan to abroad and commercial cargo. Yasu is also a linguist, skilled writer, and a brilliant discoverer. Some of his linguistic articles can be found on the website of JLE.

To know more about Yasu Shimizu as well as read his latest article publication, visit - http://www.jluggage.com/linguistics/word-origins-right-left.html

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Name: Yasu Shimizu
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URL: www.jluggage.com

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“Yasu Shimizu, a talented researcher and linguist, is pleased and excited to announce as well as notify everyone out there that he has recently published a thought-provoking and carefully researched linguistic article on the Japan Luggage Express (JLE) website. The highly informational piece attempts to explain the reasons why the plural of ‘I’ is ‘We,’ and how the word ‘We’ was coined from the first singular pronoun ‘I’ over the ages.”

Kashiwa, Japan -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2016 -- Yasu Shimizu, a well-versed linguist, clever writer, talented researcher, and the managing director of Japan Luggage Express (JLE), is excited to announce as well as inform everyone out there that he has recently published a thought-provoking, carefully researched, and highly informational linguistic article on the JLE website.

The post which is entitled "Why the plural of "I" is "We,'" carefully explains the writer's view and speculation of others, as regards how the words 'We' or 'Wi' were coined from the first singular pronoun 'i' during the proto-Germanic ages (the ancestor language of English, German, and Scandinavian languages.)

This enlightening linguistic article by Yasu Shimizu can be found on his website via the following link - http://www.jluggage.com/linguistics/why-we-i.html

The article discusses the use of small letter 'i' and big letter 'I' right from the beginning of time when Roman letters emerged, to the advent of old English language, German language, Danish language, and others. It also sheds some light on how the first plural pronoun 'We' evolved from the combination of two i's i.e. ii.

Speaking excitedly, Yasu Shimizu said; "Have you wondered why in English the first plural pronoun is "We" while the first singular pronoun is "I"? Look no further, this piece of writing will provide answers to your questions. Indeed, I am absolutely thrilled about my latest linguistic article, and I know that everyone that goes through it would be pleased and find it knowledgeable."

Readers can go through it at http://www.jluggage.com/linguistics/why-we-i.html

He continued; "In the German language which has the same route as English, i.e. Proto-Germanic, the first personal plural pronoun is 'Wir' and in Danish it is 'Vi'. In Danish 'V' is pronounced 'wi', thus 'v' is virtually a 'w.'"

"Perhaps these show how the English word, "We" was made with its origin in the word "Wi" in the age of Proto-Germanic" Shimizu concluded.

About Yasu Shimizu
Yasu Shimizu is the Managing Director at Japan Luggage Express, a freight forwarding company he established in 1995 to offer shipping services of personal effects/household goods from Japan to abroad and commercial cargo. Yasu is also a linguist, skilled writer, and a brilliant researcher. Some of his linguistic articles can be found on the website of JLE.

To know more about Yasu Shimizu as well as read his latest article publication, visit - http://www.jluggage.com/linguistics/why-we-i.html

Media Contact:
Japan Luggage Express
Name: Yasu Shimizu
Position: Managing Director
Location: Kashiwa, Chiba
Tel: 04-71-48-0081
Email: yasu@jluggage.com
URL: http://www.jluggage.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm