Karakia-Misaki Otoku
Karakia are Maori incantations and player used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection. They are also considered a formal greeting when beginning a ceremony. In my house, my host sister and brother sometimes do karakia before eating dinner. I think it is similar to Japanese "Itadakimasu". When we Japanese say it, we are thankful that food can be eaten.
〜Example sentences〜
1. let's say Karakia before eating dinner!
2. we say Karakia to show gratitude for the delicious food we have.
3. we say Karakia at special events like birthdays, funerals, or when someone graduate from school.
it’s a nice writing. I like how you showed the connection between karakia and itadakimasu. Both show thankfulness and respect. I want to use karakia in my NZ home!
ReplyDeleteI know Karakia because I learnt it last term's classes but I honesty forgot the content lol.
ReplyDeleteI learned Karakia at NZ study last semester. It still reminds me of strong lyrics. I was surprised that karakia is similar to meaning itadakimasu!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so intersting meaning! I didn't know there was a word similar to Japanese "Itadakimasu".
ReplyDeleteI should say Karakia like itadakimasu! This is going to be one my favorite words in NZ!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to know this word! I know this word but I didn't know it is same meaning of 'itadakimasu'!!
ReplyDeleteI will use this word from now:))
I didn't know that "Karakia" are Maori incantations and prayers. The discovery that it's similar to the Japanese phrase "Itadakimasu" is fascinating!
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