Japanese Help Questions/Translations

[Kuroneko]

I've noticed a lot of "Help me with Japanese" and "Would you translate this for me" Threads and I thought that it would be so much easier (not to mention the amount of time looking for a certain question would be cut in half) if every one would post their Japanese related questions here. I myself am fairly proficient in Japanese and would be more than happy to help any one. I'm sure that any other JF member who is skilled in Japanese can help as well.

Good luck and happy posting/translating

[Kuroneko]

Also if any JF members who are fluent in Japaneses want, can post tips/their study habits/or any thing else that would be helpful for people who just don't know where to start

I try to study as at least 5 times a week if I cant get that in I usually read/watch something in Japanese

I tell people (my Friends ) if there really ready to learn Japanese you have to put in your best effort. This is true for any language.

I also find that flash cards are the fastest way to learn. Get some one to help you out. Even if its just for awhile you can pick it up just by doing it.

Linking Japanese words to objects/places/ or verbs helps. Don't try to connect a English word to a Japanese word. You more often then not end up translating it in you head before you can say it. The best way (I think) is have it so you can talk in Japanese (or any other language for that matter) with out the translating it in your head.

[CrimsonNataku]

This is a great idea, Kuroneko. ^_^ I'll try and post some tips of my own later.

[Kuroneko]

Originally Posted by CrimsonNataku

This is a great idea, Kuroneko. ^_^ I'll try and post some tips of my own later.

Domo Yoroshiku onegaishimasu

[CrimsonNataku]

Originally Posted by Kuroneko

Domo Yoroshiku onegaishimasu

Isn't "yoroshiku onegai shimasu" for greeting people? Did you mean "doumo arigatou gozaimasu"? ^_^

[Kuroneko]

Originally Posted by CrimsonNataku

Isn't "yoroshiku onegai shimasu" for greeting people? Did you mean "doumo arigatou gozaimasu"? ^_^

no Domo as in thanks (informal)

and yes "yoroshiku onegai shimasu " (I keep for getting its 2 words ^_^;; ) I meant this as Please talk care of me/lets work together.

[CrimsonNataku]

Originally Posted by Kuroneko

no Domo as in thanks (informal)

and yes "yoroshiku onegai shimasu " (I keep for getting its 2 words ^_^;; ) I meant this as Please talk care of me/lets work together.

Ah! Wakarimashita! ^_^ Ii desu yo.

[Kuroneko]

So do you have any study tips Crimson?

[CrimsonNataku]

Originally Posted by Kuroneko

So do you have any study tips Crimson?

I make an effort to do something every day, be it reading, writing, speaking, or listening. And the practice doesn't have to be something dull, like reading words off a list multiple times. Some fun activities I like to do are watching anime (obviously) in Japanese or Japanese drama series, reading manga or books in Japanese, translating song lyrics in kana/kanji, and then I also do "traditional" studies.

Having good resources is a must. Watching anime in Japanese with subtitles can help, but in the end you will need something more solid. At the very least, get a good Japanese-English English-Japanese Dictionary, "Furigana" from Kodansha is really good.

I also utilize two textbooks, "Nakama 1" & "Nakama 2," 2 kanji workbooks that contain all the Joyo Kanji, a really helpful pocketguide on over 70 particles, and several other resources.

When people ask me how they should go about learning Japanese on their own, I usually tell them to start with learning the kana. Afterwards, Japanese vocabulary is far more excessible. I am personally of the opinion that people should really get some kind of textbook to learn by so that they learn the rules. But arguably it isn't necessary. I just find it easier.

[Kuroneko]

Originally Posted by CrimsonNataku

And the practice doesn't have to be something dull, like reading words off a list multiple times. Some fun activities I like to do are watching anime (obviously) in Japanese or Japanese drama series, reading manga or books in Japanese, translating song lyrics in kana/kanji, and then I also do "traditional" studies.

I found that I liked Japanese so much that I Just had fun learning new words and using them in ever day life. but of course you would have to live in Japan or some other place where they only speak Japaneses.