Friday, December 9, 2011

How would I say this in Japanese please?

Question:


I would like to say something like,

"Is emailing OK for starters, and when we get to know each other better maybe use Skype?"

A woman speaking to a woman, if that helps :)

I've got as far as something like, E-meru wa daijoubu hajimete, sore kara (not sure from this point on) ... Skaipu tsukaemasu ka?

A lot of this is probably wrong, but want to try to learn from a starting point!

Thanks!

Answer:


I think it's something like this:

Is emailing OK for starters, and when we get to know each other better maybe use Skype= Saisho-wa meru, sore kara, mo sukoshi otagai-wo shitte-kara Skype-ni shimasem ka?

Is e-mailing ok? = meru shite-mo ii desu ka?

Do you use Skype? = Skype-wo tsukattemasu ka?

Can i Skype you? = Skype-de renraku-wo totte mo ii desu ka?

If you get completely lost - just ask politely, patiently and quietly: "Saisho wa meru - OK??" "Skype wa atode - OK??" lol They will understand you, as Japanese use simplified language in daily life anyway when communicating with friends.

Good luck!

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