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Let's sing Uchinaaguchi!

by Brandon Ufugusuku Ing

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Yoshimasu Kamiya 神谷嘉益 This is one of the most fun and innovative creative projects focusing on the Okinawan languages that i've seen! Major props to Brandon and his team for putting together such a fantastic learning tool. I highly recommend purchasing the physical CD (you might have to contact him directly) because of the adorable packaging and plus it has the lyrics printed. Favorite track: Lesson 2 - Nice to meet you.
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Chuu wuganabira is the way that we say "Hello" in Uchinaaguchi Chuu wuganabira is the way that we say "Hello" in Uchinaaguchi Before you eat your food, say "Kwatchii sabira" When you're done it's "Kwatchii sabitan" And please say "please", "unigee sabira" And "thank you", "nifee deebiru" ... Anshee yaa! See you!
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Wannee Shun yaibiin. Uchinaa kara chaabitan. My name is Shun. I'm from Okinawa. Wannee Nancy yaibiin. Hawai'i kara chaabitan. My name is Nancy. I'm from Hawai'i. Miishitchooti kwimisoori yoo. It's nice to meet you. Miishitchooti kwimisoori yoo. It's nice to meet you too.
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Miiduusanu. Long time no see. How are you? Ganjuu yatii? Chuu ya maa kai ichu ga? Where are you going today? Machi-gwaa nkai ichun doo. To the market I will go. ‘Yaa ya majun ikani? Won’t you go with me?
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Tiichi kara tuu madi, from one to ten. Tiichi kara tuu madi, say it again. Tiichi kara tuu madi, sing along to the uchinaaguchi counting song. "Tiichi, taachi miichi," is one, two, three. "Yuuchi ichichi muuchi," is four, five, six. "Nanachi, yaachi, kukunuchi," is seven, eight, nine. And "tuu" is ten. Naa chu keen! One more time. "Tiichi, taachi miichi," is one, two, three. "Yuuchi ichichi muuchi," is four, five, six. "Nanachi, yaachi, kukunuchi," is seven, eight, nine. And "tuu" is ten. "Tuu" is ten! Tiichi kara tuu madi, from one to ten. Tiichi kara tuu madi, say it again. Tiichi kara tuu madi, sing along to the uchinaaguchi counting song.
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Yii asa yaibiin yaa. It's a good morning. Agai tiida, that's the rising sun. Yii hiru yaibiin yaa. It's going to be a good day. Dii, ashibana! Let's have some fun! When the sun is going down, sagai tiida. Soon there will be no more sunlight. Naa kurasaiibiin yaa, it's already dark. Yii yuuru yaibiin yaa, it's such a nice night!
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Chuu wuganabira é a forma de dizer "Olá" em Uchinaaguchi. Chuu wuganabira é a forma de dizer "Olá" em Uchinaaguchi. Na hora de comer diz "Kwatchii sabira" Terminou diz "Kwatchii sabitan" "Por favor" você diz "unigeesabira" "Obrigado" é "Nifee deebiru" ... Anshee yaa! Tchau tchau!
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Chuu wuganabira es la forma de decir "Hola" en Uchinaaguchi. Chuu wuganabira es la forma de decir "Hola" en Uchinaaguchi. Antes de comer decís "Kwatchii sabira" Terminás es "Kwatchii sabitan" Para decire por favor, "unigee sabira" Y gracias, "Nifee deebiru" ... Anshee yaa! Chau chau!
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From the YouTube series of the same title, these songs were made to spark interest in uchinaaguchi, the native Okinawan language, especially among younger listeners.
www.youtube.com/c/LetsSingUchinaaguchi/

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released July 27, 2020

Artwork by Katsumi Gushiken
Design by Carolina Higa

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Brandon Ufugusuku Ing Kaneohe, Hawaii

Trying to shed some light on indigenous Okinawan language and culture through music.

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