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【日本樂散步】主人與家內

 

Chion

 

「主人」(英文是The Master,the head)是某物件某公司擁有者的專稱,如老板、一家之主或事件負責人等意思。在日文中,「主人」更是「丈夫」「老公」的社交常用敬語稱呼,而妻子就是「家內」。

剛認識的新朋友常會問:你主人是日本人嗎?你主人在那裡工作?等問題。

對日本人稱呼丈夫為「主人」時,開始還真有點不快,好像妻子是奴樸或寵物,是丈夫這大顧主的專有物。可能成長於北美,不得不承認有點兒大女人主義。


文字稱呼全都與文化背景有關,日本這島國有著傳統武士精神,大男人主義,男尊女卑的意識。有得也有失,作為「主人」的男人是一家之主,享有大家的尊敬話事權,也同時要承擔保護守望家園的責任,努力賺錢讓一家大細飽暖,也要拼上命打倒入侵的外敵。

來了日本後我很感受到聖經創世記3章16-19所說男與女彼此微妙關係,因日本的男女角式非常分明。經文講及亞當夏娃因不聽神的警告,在蛇誘惑下吃了禁果,把罪及死亡帶到人類中。有些人說神在那時咒詛犯罪的男人女人,反過來說也是愛的保護,立規律讓弱軟的人類在罪的世界可以繼續生存下去。創世記中神如此說...

男人「...你必汗流滿面纔得餬口,直到你歸了土。」

女人「...你生產兒女必多受苦楚;你必戀慕你丈夫,你丈夫必管轄你。」

自私的人性,如沒有了責任,就很容易自顧自樂。所以男人工作要為求生存,使家人得飽暖這大責任而甘願受綑綁。女人因力氣弱:不能自我保護,又因日本以男性為主導之社會架構,女人極需要得到男人的保護。因為女人戀慕丈夫,為他生兒育女,家庭才能穩定成長。神為人設下了原則,讓人類在危險動亂的世界中可以存活。

在日本當「主人」真不容易

 

默默耕耘、不會表達、自律和跟大隊是大多數「主人」的性格。在上下尊卑分明的公司,什麼也要按公司或上級要求進行,自主空間很小,給上司打駡時卻不能還口。加上日式辦公室是全層開放,沒有隔牆格,老板可能也沒有私人房。一張桌子接一張,甚麼事發生全層同事也會知道,沒有能鬆口氣的私人空間,上班精神壓力很大。工作會議經常在正規放工時間後開始,放工後又有飲酒小聚打關係,「殘業」(加班)變成每天必發生的事,準時下班彷彿從來沒試過。社會競爭白熱化,為了不被辭退,在苛求不住的工作環境中,男人變成了不能自主的「工作狂」,深怕了少一點,就會馬上遭解雇。壓力加上工作時間長,男人們多數沒有朋友,對太太也不懂傾訴,不滿時會忍著或破口大駡。有些「主人」不知道如何放假,休息天也會回公司走一轉。工作就成了他們的咒詛!

在日本當「家內」也不是輕鬆

 

「家內」年中無休,24 小時打理家務,每天「精打細算」著老公拿回來的那份糧過日子。男人太忙再加上日本公司很多出差(甚至可以一個月才回家一次),照顧教養孩子的責任就全落在女人身上,可以想像有幼兒的媽媽多難受。錢是男人賺的,生活依賴男人,佷多時會給男人少看。女人因沒做工,慢慢與社會脫節,勇氣及信心也漸漸減少,或會懼怕得罪了自己的「主人」,失出依靠。每天等候那個不知甚麼時候才回家吃飯的「主人」才可以去睡覺。就算與「主人」談一下孩子近況也需等他有精神,等「主人」放假才可以出外玩耍,等「主人」何時有心情才可與他親近,所以可能等著「主人」說「我愛你」時已太遲了。因為文化教育,女人要守護著家,堅忍地體量「亭主關白」(大男人又不會好好溝通)的「主人」。如要上班的「家內」,更辛苦了,除了家務照做;還要加上工作壓力。大多數「家內」願意安靜地全力支援「主人」傳統思想。戀慕「主人」真的可以讓她們變得更幸福嗎?

近年日本的傳統社會文化正在劇變當中,兩性對婚姻的容忍力減少,男女對要所擔當的角式與責任也厭煩了。與其他國家一樣,離婚、婚外情、不結婚每年也在上升當中。但是還是有佷多「主人」們繼續無條件地拼命賺錢養家,一生只會用努力工作去告訴妻子他愛她。「家內」們大都沒有聽過「主人」說「愛してる」(我愛你)或「ありがとう」(謝謝),但仍是天天準備「愛妻便當」直到年老。

不論身在遠古或近代,北美或亞州,聖經中早已教導我們當如何去愛及相處,神真是很明白男女或人類的軟弱,聖經哥林多前書13章5-8節愛的金句中:「愛是恆久忍耐....凡事忍耐,愛是永不止息。」開頭是忍耐,結尾也是忍耐,愛才會永不止息!

 

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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