Hawaiian Word of the Week | University of Hawai驶i System News /news News from the 东精影业 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:05:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /news/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-UHNews512-1-32x32.jpg Hawaiian Word of the Week | University of Hawai驶i System News /news 32 32 28449828 Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lula /news/2026/01/20/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-lula/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:05:25 +0000 /news/?p=228443 Lula—Ruler, measuring stick.

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—Ruler, measuring stick.

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—Grant Nakasone, journalism major, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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Olelo of the week

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pa驶ahana /news/2024/02/13/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-paahana/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:44:38 +0000 /news/?p=191944 Paʻahana—Industrious, busy, hard-working.

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—Industrious, busy, hard-working.

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Ulu
Ui
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“College isn鈥檛 just about earning a degree; it鈥檚 a journey of hard work, growth and self-discovery. Every late-night study session, every challenging assignment—they鈥檙e all building blocks to success. I believe that with grit and determination, I can conquer any challenge and reach my goals.”

—Carly Miyamoto, marketing undergraduate, University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa.

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Olelo of the week

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Mohala /news/2024/02/06/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-mohala/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:55:10 +0000 /news/?p=191045 Mohala—Unfolded, as flower petals; blossoming, opening up; appearing clear, as a thought.

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—Unfolded, as flower petals; blossoming, opening up; appearing clear, as a thought.

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Ulu
Ui
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Ua
Hāʻawi
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“‘I mohala nō ka lehua, i ke keʻekeʻehi e ka ua. It is the rain that brings forth the lehua blossoms. So do gentle words bring forth much that is desired,’ (Mary Kawena Pukuʻi, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau No. 1236).‘”

“Changing minds and hearts happens when we are attentive to how we communicate. Remembering that goal and crafting your words to be best received will bring forth the mohala you seek.”

—Kaleik奴kamakani Ruiz, Counselor, Leeward Community College.

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Olelo of the week

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ulu /news/2024/01/31/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-ulu-2/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:35:37 +0000 /news/?p=191063 Ulu—To grow, increase, spread; growth.

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—To grow, increase, spread; growth.

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Ui
尝艒办补丑颈
Ua
Hāʻawi
ʻEleu
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“Whether it鈥檚 in a classroom, an office, our home or with loved ones, may we always strive to ulu, to grow and flourish each and every day.”

Moanikeʻala Nabarro, Office of Communications, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa)

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Olelo of the week

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