Kia kaha -- Yutsuki Minoura

 

    Kia kaha is a Māori phrase used by the people of New Zealand as an affirmation, meaning stay strong. The phrase has significant meaning for Māori. When the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Christchurch on 22 February 2011, Kia kaha became the iconic phrase used by family and friends supporting the city in their time of need.

    I used this phrase in a previous class with classmates who were going back to Japan first. I am interested in this word because I like this word meaning to be brave!!🔥🔥





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  1. Mika SakemiNovember 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM

    I like this word too!! This meaning is very wonderful. Even when I go back to Japan, I'll remember that word.

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  2. Keita AdachiNovember 5, 2023 at 8:26 PM

    The story about the earthquake is impressive!

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  3. Rio TanakaNovember 6, 2023 at 12:07 PM

    When I use “Kia kaha”, I remember our previous class.

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  4. Mone MutoNovember 6, 2023 at 12:15 PM

    Kjesten always used this word. When my sandwich which I made for the lunch was moldy, she said I have to be Kiakaha, and tell my mother that bread had been moldy!!! It's very nostalgic!!!!!!

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  5. Haruka IkegamiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:20 PM

    Your story about your previous class is so nice:)
    I have heard Kia kaha in the Disney movie "COCO REO MAORI"

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  6. Rin OyamaNovember 6, 2023 at 12:22 PM

    Yes, Kjesten gave us this phrase frequently. I significantly feel cheerfully and brave.

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  7. Hana SuzukiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:25 PM

    I already like this word because you are good at telling the story beautifully!!;)

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  8. Soma ImaiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:26 PM

    I didn't know this word, thx!!

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  9. Shanin HirakawaNovember 6, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    I want to use that phrase when someone has negative thoughts.

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