Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako Current Events Pt 4: Jan - Dec 2008

[Mermaid1962]

Is "sama" a way of referring to a lady? Just curious.

Originally Posted by seiko

Thank you for all those lovely picture of Crown Prince and Princess. Masako sama looks lovely!

[magnik]

It's the formal version of san. This honorific is used primarily in addressing persons much higher in rank than oneself and in commercial and business settings to address and refer to customers. It also appears in words used to address or speak of persons or objects for which the speaker wishes to show respect or deference.
Japanese honorifics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Mermaid1962]

I see. Thank you.

Originally Posted by magnik

It's the formal version of san. This honorific is used primarily in addressing persons much higher in rank than oneself and in commercial and business settings to address and refer to customers. It also appears in words used to address or speak of persons or objects for which the speaker wishes to show respect or deference.
Japanese honorifics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[seiko]

Originally Posted by Mermaid1962

Is "sama" a way of referring to a lady? Just curious.

No, it's a very polite way of addressing people. You won't use it between freinds though.

[Mermaid1962]

It's similar then to the french "vous" as opposed to "tu." The difference seems to be that it's used for the third person and not the second. Thank you.

Originally Posted by seiko

No, it's a very polite way of addressing people. You won't use it between freinds though.

[dragonsfire8]

those are some very nice pictures.

[emma93]

I found it on Youtube

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[ChiaraC]

Originally Posted by emma93

I found it on Youtube

How very nice: in this film they show the reception for princess Elena (the horse show) at which Naruhito met Masako for the first time and fell in love with her. Of course, we do not get to see Masako, only Naruhito and Elena, but at the end we see pictures of the result of the meeting (years later): the marriage.

Maybe, mermaid, you are right by saying: "hopefully the fact that she's able to make some public appearances will quieten the critics a bit" and this is showing us that those criticizing Masako are losing power - you do not broadcast romantic pictures of a marriage´s origin if you are expecting a divorce to take place soon...

[seiko]

Sorry, I didnt realise someone else had answered the question already. :-)

[el-khanz]

Both Naruhito and Masako look so happy together. They look fresh and younger than their age. I hope they can continue performing duties together.

[scooter]

The Royal Couple seem very happy together for a couple on the verge of divorce.

[emma93]

New picture of Crown Prince's family to celebrated Princess Aiko's 7th birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LITTLE PRINCESS AIKO
Japan's Royal Family - Yahoo! News Photos
http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/so...age/0380_1.jpg
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/cult...0901002-p1.jpg
They seem so happy
Countdown to Princess Masako's birthday

[seiko]

aaaah more pics!

Aiko sama is shooting up, it seems!

She reminds me of Michiko sama when she was a young lass....both very pretty.

I live in England, so I appreciate their news and pics I get to read and see here.

I have heard of negative media coverage in Japan on CP Masako- what some people dont understand is, people who have mental disorder can come across "fine", around their friends and family..., but they find it difficult to cope when they are put under pressure or alot of stress. I had few patients who seemed absolutely, completely well when I saw them at hospital where I work (yeah I'm a nurse) when in fact they werent fine at all and they were on strong medication.

All I'm saying is it's easy to judge from outside.

I admire CP Naruhito. He is a decent guy with a good heart. And he loves his wife, that is clearly obvious...he beams when she is by his side.

I wish them the best

Seiko

[Mermaid1962]

I agree. Masako might still have a long way to go, but hopefully the fact that she's able to make some public appearances will quieten the critics a bit.

Originally Posted by seiko

I have heard of negative media coverage in Japan on CP Masako- what some people dont understand is, people who have mental disorder can come across "fine", around their friends and family..., but they find it difficult to cope when they are put under pressure or alot of stress. I had few patients who seemed absolutely, completely well when I saw them at hospital where I work (yeah I'm a nurse) when in fact they werent fine at all and they were on strong medication.

[LadyFinn]

Photos from Aiko´s birthday
Daylife

[ANNIE_S]

Originally Posted by LadyFinn

Photos from Aiko´s birthday
Daylife

Beautiful pics, LadyFinn!!
Thank you

[ANNIE_S]

Pictures from Hello!
HELLO! Photo gallery – Latest celebrity photos - hellomagazine.com, HELLO!

[Mermaid1962]

Mother-and-daughter outfits. Adorable!

Originally Posted by emma93

New picture of Crown Prince's family to celebrated Princess Aiko's 7th birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LITTLE PRINCESS AIKO
Japan's Royal Family - Yahoo! News Photos
http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/so...age/0380_1.jpg
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/cult...0901002-p1.jpg
They seem so happy
Countdown to Princess Masako's birthday

[Al_bina]

Thanks for the photos!
Crown Princely couple looks truly happy.It is a real pleasure to see an increase in Crown Princess Masako's public appearances as the latter might indicate a progress in treatment.

[seiko]

I love her green suit she's wearing.....how elegant.

They do look so good together, dont they....I liked what Masako sama said once when asked by reporters if her and her husband ever argue. She said that their pet dogs "pick up the seed of our argument and eat it"= straight translation meaning they do argue sometimes but having dogs around them seem to help when they are feeling a bit tense!