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07-12-2009, 04:42 PM

I think it's a hell of a lot easier to learn Japanese if you're Chinese or Korean. But if you're American it's like the whole language systems gets flipped 180 upside down, inside and out. I can't even imagine how an American can process some of the Japanese thoughts and terms.
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07-12-2009, 04:45 PM

If you already know Chinese that'll make it easier.

But the fact that you're already doubting the effort, would make me advise you to simply not do it.


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07-13-2009, 07:14 AM

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I think it's a hell of a lot easier to learn Japanese if you're Chinese or Korean. But if you're American it's like the whole language systems gets flipped 180 upside down, inside and out. I can't even imagine how an American can process some of the Japanese thoughts and terms.
Agreed. It's harder than, say, Spanish or German. But it's still eminently doable for someone with a moderate amount of motivation.
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