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I continue to be proud of my way of life to date. | I live with pride. | She repeatedly talked about her unforgettable time as a student and the work she worked so hard on. “I still think my pride is strong. But it doesn’t go through to others. I’ll forget it,” she said. “In fact, I forget. I do not remember.” (A) |
I maintain my beliefs in order to survive. | I had a hard time as a peasant’s wife, but I managed to live. I think, “there is nothing that other people do that I can’t do.” (C) | |
I keep my age very self-evident. | I feel so young that I don’t look like I am 80 years old. (D) | |
I still have a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in my work. | I was happy when I could have my own factory at work. I still feel like I’m getting a job and doing it myself. (F) | |
It was rewarding that I was able to do work I considered difficult. I have been working for my family. I think it will help children to live long now. (I) | ||
I want to do what I can now, even if I can’t do it well. | There’s something I can do now, even if I’m going to forget more. | It’s fun to be able to go to work (day care). I am happy that the care staff tells me what I can do (G). |
My husband does the shopping, and I do the cooking andcleaning. It was difficult at first. (K) | ||
I used to do tea and flower arrangements when I was young, but I forgot them all. I’m doing things to the extent that I can, such as drying the laundry, bringing it in, ironing it, and doing things in the house. (B) | ||
Even now, I have confidence in shogi. When you get older, it is positive. “Let’s play shogi,” he said, because he came up. (D) | ||
I want to work more, even if I didn’t like it when I was young. | I want to do more work in my 50s and 60s, even if I can’t do it as well as I could when I was young (F). | |
I always enjoy myself through the hobbies I can do now. | I liked to arrange flowers. The bride would take me to the bridal exhibition. When you think about how to arrange flowers, it’s fun and rewarding. (B) | |
I have a friend who can play shogi, and I’m happy to be able to do whatever I like (D). | ||
I have nothing to look forward to, but I’m making bead necklaces (L). | ||
I live peacefully with family. | I feel happiest now, when I live peacefully with my family. | My wife is kind and my grandson is with me. My family is good. I have nothing more to say. It’s fine as it is now. I am the happiest now. (B) |
There is nothing to worry about because the children, wife, and the family are all well (G). | ||
My wife who takes care of me doesn’t get angry, and I’m thankful that she does everything. There’s nothing to hide. (E) | ||
Being an elderly couple, we live together by supporting each other. | Dad (said about her husband), live a long life. I want you to be by my side because I’m in trouble. (K) | |
In old age, neither your thoughts nor your body are free. I wish I could be firm. There are only 2 of us, me and my husband, so neither one of us can fall down. (J) | ||
I want to go out and interact with people. | I want to get in contact with people and talk. | I’m glad to talk to you today. Where I was born and raised, people gathered and talked well. Now I can’t understand my mind. I don’t talk to neighbors. (A) |
When you are 100 years old, you are no longer in touch with others and you can’t be happy living. (C) | ||
I got angry, got into trouble with my neighbors, and I couldn’t go out (K). | ||
I want to go out of the house. | I would be happy if I could take a walk with my husband or take it with you. But if you ask a man to walk hand-in-hand, everyone will see it. I’m fine, but I think my husband will not like it. (J) | |
I care about living in the present. | I want a continuation of a carefree daily life. | I wish I could eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home and have delicious side dishes. Anyway, I want to stay well while I’m alive, so as to be able to move without illness. (I) |
I want to continue to live in peace. | I want to live in peace. I hope my current life continues. I want to age as much as possible. I don’t want to go into the grave yet. (K) | |
It was a good life. | It was a good life. I was happy. The future may come, but I will do my best. (G) |