这让我想起辜鸿铭说的话:“日本人的礼貌像没有香味的花”。这句话的原文为:“The politeness of the Japanese is like a flower without fragrance ([freiɡrəns] 香味 )” 。我想,同日本人有过接触的人或许与辜鸿铭老先生有同样的感受。
Thank you for the sympathetic mail from China. The news on the earthquake and tsunami ([tsju:nɑ:mi] 海啸) make us feel sorrowful. Fortunately, I live in the Kansai district and have little damage from the disaster. We will not forget your warm-hearted actions from abroad. I am appreciated your email. I will forward your email to Prof. Shimizu. Sincerely, Yoshinobu Zasu