Dear Mr. Reddock. Already five years ago you were told that the Kwon interview you are referring to here (from 2005, i.e. ten years ago) was a transcript (not a text written by the hand of Mr. Zoughari), and that the reference to "kaidan" was a play on words that was not picked up accurately by the transcriber. I think it is finally time for you to accept that a man who not only speaks the language fluently but also professionally studies and researches old Japanese texts at university level in Japan (with a Ph.D) knows the difference between these two basic words.
William Reddock So, the guy who wants to pick apart a Ph.D holder in Japanese, can't even understand a basic concept of his own English language. PUN. the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words. the word or phrase used in this way.
Hirameki Dojo Well you have to say it was a joke right because admitting such a basic mistake would show you really aren't the 'expert' you would like beginners to believe. And by the way I say you Mr. Kacem (not sure about the doctor) because like so many times before (on e-budo and every other place someone questions your qualifications it's easy to see it's really you using a fake name to hide your embarrassment. As for being fluent, in Japanese (now that is a joke) even just saying the word fluent shows how little you know about Japanese. Anyway easy to check out, just tell us the Japanese examination level (日本語能力試験)you have passed and after we verify what you say we can judge how fluent you really are.
William Reddock I don't know why you seem to think that I am Mr. Zoughari, so obviously your observational skills must be lacking. In any case, if you feel like disputing his Ph.D. degree, I suggest you take it up with INALCO (the french national institute for asian language and civilisation, part of the Sorbonne University in Paris). His research has been invited to for example the Nichibunken in Kyoto, and he currently lives in Japan again since three years ago, so if you still have doubts about whether or not he would know the difference between kaiden and kaidan it is more a reflection of your own stiffness of mind than anything else.
Hirameki Dojo Reddock has missed the memo on how bujutsu masters are known for using frequent puns when they speak about their arts. Kacem leanred about this play on words from the way Hatsumi Sensei and other Soke speak, for they playfully hide nuggets of information and inspiration within them.
I like the musical intro!
Great
Thank you for posting this.
The Skoss's at Koryu.com?
Tell us about the difference between Menkyo Kaiden and Menkyo Kaidan. We always enjoy hearing you talk about how Koryu is like a staircase - Kaidan 階段
Dear Mr. Reddock. Already five years ago you were told that the Kwon interview you are referring to here (from 2005, i.e. ten years ago) was a transcript (not a text written by the hand of Mr. Zoughari), and that the reference to "kaidan" was a play on words that was not picked up accurately by the transcriber. I think it is finally time for you to accept that a man who not only speaks the language fluently but also professionally studies and researches old Japanese texts at university level in Japan (with a Ph.D) knows the difference between these two basic words.
William Reddock So, the guy who wants to pick apart a Ph.D holder in Japanese, can't even understand a basic concept of his own English language.
PUN. the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words. the word or phrase used in this way.
Hirameki Dojo
Well you have to say it was a joke right because admitting such a basic mistake would show you really aren't the 'expert' you would like beginners to believe. And by the way I say you Mr. Kacem (not sure about the doctor) because like so many times before (on e-budo and every other place someone questions your qualifications it's easy to see it's really you using a fake name to hide your embarrassment.
As for being fluent, in Japanese (now that is a joke) even just saying the word fluent shows how little you know about Japanese. Anyway easy to check out, just tell us the Japanese examination level (日本語能力試験)you have passed and after we verify what you say we can judge how fluent you really are.
William Reddock I don't know why you seem to think that I am Mr. Zoughari, so obviously your observational skills must be lacking. In any case, if you feel like disputing his Ph.D. degree, I suggest you take it up with INALCO (the french national institute for asian language and civilisation, part of the Sorbonne University in Paris). His research has been invited to for example the Nichibunken in Kyoto, and he currently lives in Japan again since three years ago, so if you still have doubts about whether or not he would know the difference between kaiden and kaidan it is more a reflection of your own stiffness of mind than anything else.
Hirameki Dojo Reddock has missed the memo on how bujutsu masters are known for using frequent puns when they speak about their arts. Kacem leanred about this play on words from the way Hatsumi Sensei and other Soke speak, for they playfully hide nuggets of information and inspiration within them.
This is an excellent video, but I wish it didn't have the musical intro. :)