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【日本樂散步】「ありがとう 謝謝」你會說嗎?

 

chion

 

又快到 12 月,今年也平安度過,想同主耶穌講一句我最愛的日文「ありがとうございます」!謝謝袮為我由天降生,為世人帶來永生的盼望!


chion 1在日本經常聽到的日文是「ありがとう(Arigatou)」簡單的謝謝,或「ありがとうございますArigotou gozaimasu」有禮貌的敬語感謝你。在餐廳用完膳,客人讚一句好味道,餐廳服務員立刻回應謝謝你。在商業區,會見到站在路上,一邊講電話一邊向空氣鞠躬,向不在這地方而遠在電話那一方不停地說謝謝的白領上班族。婦女們在餐廳分手前,我點一下頭你又點一下頭,互相為這次愉快的聚會道謝。熱鬧的店舖、商店街和超級市場更是不停傳出對客戶的「ありがとう」。日本人對施恩人說謝謝加點頭或鞠躬,是非常自然的日常及習慣。

不可思議的「ありがとう」。在巴士上,戴黃色帽子的小學生下車前,向全車人鞠躬,並向司機叔叔說謝謝才轉身下車。在電車上背著大書包的小學生, 也會如此有禮。駕車時,如你禮讓前面的車輛插線,前面的司機會連打 2 次車燈表示感謝。購物完離開百貨公司時,美麗的招待員會微笑點頭說謝謝,但顧客多以木然回應,因為大家有共識「說謝謝」及鞠躬就是服務人員的工作一部分。但日本服務員都十分敬業,不理有沒有反應,很少看到黑著臉的。

記得有一次付錢後,收銀員向我說謝謝,我以燦爛笑臉回應一句敬語謝謝你,她那不自然的表情令我有點疑惑,是否我的回應方式不合情理?在顧客為上,服務人員為下的文化下,現在對商務禮回應是笑一笑點點頭,還是做不到聽完別人說「ありがとうございます」後完全漠視。


要求外力去表達的「ありがとう」。不太會表達內心感情的日本人,當收到愛著的人的「感謝」傳言時,大男人小女人都會特別受觸動,因為太難得了。

有個受歡迎的電視節目的其中一個環節,是由名人和某位想感恩的申請者,安排一個驚喜傳達心意的項目。如長大的女兒要去外埠工作,離家前相約名星主持人偷偷親手煮一餐飯,弄一件手作的禮物,寫給爸媽一封感謝的信,並用隱藏攝影機拍攝父母反應,最後主持人會突然出現祝福被感動得哭泣的父母。這般簡單的驚喜節目,也可以大受歡迎!並且現在婚禮的新潮流,是新人會請專業表演感動話劇的公司,為他們策劃感謝兩親養育的環節。外援感恩活動大流行,是否在反映很多人不知如何傳達感恩的心意。同時,其實有很多人心底都期望聽到親友的心聲。

很普通的一句「謝謝老婆,你煮的菜很好吃!」「謝謝爸爸,辛苦你了。」是含蓄的日本人無法輕易說出口的「ありがとう」。因而在父母、祖父母或孩子離開後,錯過把感謝心情傳出的契機,後悔莫及的人不居少數。

難以聽到的「ありがとう」。相處了 60 年的夫婦,某天年老生病的丈夫,看到體弱的妻子忙碌地幫他準備早餐,突然感激的情緒湧上來,爭扎一下後輕輕地講了一句「謝謝你。」呆了一呆的妻子竟然流出感動的涙。原來老先生從來都沒有對為他生兒育女、辛勤料理家務、一齊耕田、任勞任怨的妻子說過一聲謝謝。相處 60 年,21900 個日子,一句「ありがとう」也沒有,難以想像!嫁了個不懂感恩的丈夫,也經常發生在城市年輕家庭中,妻子為了孩子忍氣吞聲,到忍無可忍就離婚收場。

日本人不是恭謙有禮的嗎?為什麼他們不會對妻子或父母說謝謝呢?可能是從小受的教育影響:為家人付出是應份的,對公司盡忠是理所當然的,對國家忠誠是必要的。辛勞工作的男人們不奢望家人對他們說謝謝,自然也不覺得有需要對妻子說謝謝。雖然「付出不求回報」是美德,但人心是用肉做的,需要鼓勵及肯定,不應該吝嗇一句讓人感到幸福的「謝謝」。有感恩的心的人才會惜福開心,因知道自己身於福中,更會珍惜彼此。

有愛的聖誕節中,願更多人能明白被家人親友愛著不是理所當然的道理。以前不懂感恩的人能及時向所愛的人說聲「ありがとう」!

 

      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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