How to say "aren't you supposed to....."?

Question:

for example,

aren't you supposed to sleep now?

Answer:

>"aren't you supposed to....."?
～してるはずでしょ？

>aren't you supposed to sleep now?
今寝てるはずでしょ？

Travel Document when going to Japan?

Question:

i recently just booked flight ticket to Japan. My airlines company says this before i made my booking " For non-Japanese guests flying to Japan, please obtain your visa at the Japanese Embassy. You must possess all entry and exit visas, along with health and other required document. Your passport's validity must meet Japan's entry requirements"

i just wonder what travel document i should bring

Answer:

It really depends on where you are from and what passport you carry. To enter Japan you will need a valid passport and if your country has an agreement with Japan which includes most Western nations then you do not require a visa as you can obtain landing permission on arrival without a visa. This is usually good for a stay of up to 90 days, although certain European nationalities are permitted to stay for 180 days if they note a longer stay upon entry. In some cases you might also be asked to prove that you intend to return to your home country, which can be done via a return plane ticket. You are also required to complete an immigration card, which is usually handed out on the flight be landing and must be handed in at customs upon entry.

Travel to Japan http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Help Translate Japanese to English Please?

Question:

バレーを　します。ラケットが　いります。
ピアノを　ひきます。グローブが　いります。
田中さんは　まいにち　バスケットボールを　します。
田中さんは　バスケットボールを　するのが　好きです。
ええ、しません。
ええ、いいですよ。
いいえ、します。
けんどうがじょうずですか。
はい、けんどうです。
いいえ、あまりじょうずではありません。
日よう日に　何をしますか。
はい、じょうずです。
ろくじにします。
のんびりします。
よく、テニスをしますか。
いいえ、あまりしません。
はい、あまりします。
いいえ、テニスでは　ありません。

Answer:

Most of the sentences do not make sense without a context. Translation not possible.

Help with simple Japanese?

Question:

So the question asks：
とくいな　こと？
にがてな　こと？
すきな　たべもの？
きらいな　たべもの？
ことし　どんな　ことを　したいですか。
I want to rephrase the sentence and say: [Name] is good at video games. He is bad at writing. He likes french fries. He hates tacos. He is in 11th grade. And he wants to make friends this year.

Answer:

得意なこと：テレビゲーム
苦手なこと：作文
好きな食べ物：フライドポテト
嫌いな食べ物：タコス
今年の抱負：友達を作る

What are 3 reasons i can use for my letter to persude someone to donate money to the earthquake and in japan?

Question:

project for english class... persuation.

Answer:

Karma -- what goes around comes around. Japanese people have sent money, supplies and people to various disasters in the world. It's time to pay them back.

Building friendships -- the Japanese will remember the world's response for years. Most I've talked to are amazed and grateful.

The need goes on: although the damage is largely limited to a few prefectures, there are still thousands who are homeless, there are still piles of rubble waiting to be cleared.

Can a non Japanese teacher teach "reliable" Japanese?

Question:

I wanted to join a Japanese course in Delhi but all the Japanese teachers are Indians. I somewhat backed off because all those courses are somewhat expensive too. Do you think it's OK to study Japanese that is taught by non Japanese teachers? (The schools are looking for native Japanese teachers but no one is interested to take up this job).

Answer:

When I was studying Japanese in college, most of my professors were not native Japanese. This is to be expected if you're not in Japan (I'm in America). There's no problem learning Japanese from a non-native speaker unless you're studying conversation/pronunciation. Otherwise, you can study grammar, culture, kanji, literature, etc. without any problems.
At the school I attended, the third and fourth year conversation classes were taught by native Japanese speakers. But some of the classes taught by non-natives included: third year reading/writing, newspaper reading, intro to modern fiction, modern literature, Japanese culture, intro to classical Japanese, contrastive analysis.
In short, learning from non-natives should not be a problem unless you're trying to learn advanced conversation.

Japanese Help (1 Question)?

Question:

Choose the most appropriate answer for しゅみは　なんですか。
はい、しゅみです。
いいえ、あまりしません。
しゃしんをとることです。

Answer:

しゅみはなんですか。 - What is your hobby?

はい、しゅみです。- Yes, it's hobby.
いいえ、あまりしません。- No, not really doing anything.
しゃしんをとることです。 - Take pictures.

So, 3rd one makes sense.

Is this correct usage of Japanese passive / causative / passive-causative?

Question:

I want to make sure my Japanese is correct before I hand it in, will you please just double-check these sentences? Thank you.

1. 百漢字を書けたばかりだから寝させられます。　”Since I have just written 100 kanji, I am now able to go to sleep.　（PC)

２．たまごを食べたからプールに泳がせませんでした。　”I was not allowed to swim in the pool after I ate eggs." （C)

３・五十年後には本語を勉強したことがぺらぺら日本語を話しられます・　”Aft… studying Japanese for 50 years I am able to speak fluent Japanese." (P)

Thanks!

Answer:

1. 漢字百文字を今書き終えたので、やっと寝られます。
られます seems like "passive" or "causative", but it's "be able to (ability?)"

2. たまごを食べたので、プールには入ることは許されません（<--edit ....ませんでした。）

It's direct translation of the original sentence, but it's more natural to say;
たまごを食べてしまったため、プールには入れません。（<--edit 入れませんでした。）

3. Studying Japanese for 50 years makes it possible to speak fluent Japanese.
五十年日本語を勉強すれば、日本語もぺらぺらになるでしょう。
While English often uses ”causative” with non-people as the subject, Japanese prefers not.

What should I expect on a trip to Japan?

Question:

I plan on taking a trip to Japan next summer or winter and I have A LOT of questions on things I should expect, costs and recommendations!

Now i plan to save at least $5,000 for the trip, I want to know if that will be enough? (it's only going to be me going.)
I would also like to know if I should go during the summer or winter? (Pros and cons)
Where should I go? I have no idea where I should visit, although I do know I want to go to a bathhouse!
What should I expect when I get there, for people who have been to Japan were there things you saw, people you met or anything that took you off guard?

Please feel free to add anything you think I may need to know as well!
Thank you!

Answer:

Are you going solo? then 5k is enough. I'm not really sure how much plane tickets will cost by then.
You'll have so much choices on where to visit. I personally would just recommend the Kansai region (Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Kobe). It has bathhouses, ryokans and more traditional spots that you as a tourist will enjoy.
Tokyo is also great though, as it's Japan's icon and image.
Summer would be pretty very hot and sometimes rainy. I recommend autumn.

What websites do Japanese people use?

Question:

What social networking and video websites do people in Japan use? Do they use Facebook, or is there a Japanese alternative?

What video sharing websites do they use as well? Do they use YouTube or a Japanese website?

What other websites are popular? And which email service do they usually use? Here in the UK we usually use Hotmail or MSN. What about you guys?

Answer:

social networking: Mixi, Gree and Mobage town are the 3 most popular social networks in Japan. Foreign networks like Facebook are not popular. But Facebook alone is getting slightly popular.

Video: Youtube and Nico Nico Douga (Japanese site) are the 2 most popular video sites. I don't know which one is more popular. But NND is getting popular rapidly.

email: Hotmail and Yahoo are the 2 most popular ones. Both Japanese version, I mean.

Cheapest way to travel to japan ?

Question:

I want to go to yokohama

Answer:

Hunt for air-ticket bargains. If you can get one for 700 & I think that's cheap (having in mind you live in the US). Sorry, that's the only thing I can think of.

When is spring in japan?

Question:

Answer:

Spring is March, April and May.

What documents needed to travel to japan from philippines?

Question:

Answer:

visa and passport

Going to Niigata station?

Question:

My question is, how do you go from the Niigata civic center to the Niigata station? I mean, where and which bus to take perhaps? Help! Thank you!

Answer:

Better to tell us what "Niigata civic center" really is or where it is.

I can't find it on Japanese webs.

Addition:
OK. But local buses rarely have English statement.

This is their website and telling you which bus to take between Civic Center and Niigata station.
http://www.niigata-kenminkaikan.jp/acces…

If you can't read this, it would be difficult for you to actually find a bus stop there.

Addition2:
>Oh my God. then how should I return to Toyoko Inn (Near Niigata Station)?

Taxi.


Or walk to Hakusan station which is 1 station away from Niigata station. And take train to Niigata station.

Click 白山駅からの道順のご案内(GoogleMap) on the page and you can see the route to Hakusan station. They say it's 15 minutes by walking.

What do you like about Matsuyama?

Question:

:P

Answer:

Dogo Onsen, the Youth Hostel, the day market, the scenery.

Please Help! under $700 CHEAP International Airline Ticket to Tokyo, Japan!?

Question:

i need to find really cheap plane ticket to japan with my 5 kids, but i can't afford expensive ticket. The reason why because my father who lives in japan is dying form throut cancer and i want him to see his grandchildren before he past always. i really need the information about the ticket as soon as possible. thank you so much.

Answer:

I'm sorry but you really can't find flight information without a location. There are some flights out of LA or San Francisco for as low as $400. It doesn't depend on the airline, it depends on the place you are flying from and the time of year. You really should just do a kayak.com search.

Japanese kanji question?

Question:

守る

護る

they're both mamoru and they both mean the same thing: protect???

Answer:

Both of them have the same meaning. Mainly it means "protect".

But sometimes it's used as "keep" as in keep a promise.

Why would you want to be in Matsuyama?

Question:

:)

Answer:

** Why?
It's beautiful! The Hot Springs are Awesome. **

Go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama,_…

Cost of living in Japan?

Question:

I am going to be staying at a friend's house for free and I will only be paying for food and travel. The only time I will stay in a hotel is when I visit cities quite so distance away from my friend's house for more than a day at a time. With this said how much would food and travel cost for 3 months?

Answer:

This depends on where you are going, how frugal you want to be, or if you want to splurge some. If you want to go across the country and back the JR Rail Pass would be good to have (need to get it before arriving in Japan).
See www.japanrailpass.net
Food can run you about USD$25 on up if you want to be tightfisted, or you can get food at a grocers and get something, but nothing too fancy. If you want to see a list of prices, try
http://www.tokyopriceguide.com/

For some cheaper hotel chains, try
http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/
http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/
or if you go to Osaka or Kyoto, try
http://www.o-e-h.com
http://www.Kyotojp.com
http://www.hotel-toyo.jp

What are some good program to teach english. . .?

Question:

. . .in Japan? I'm sad I didn't make it into Jet. But I'm over it. I'm wondering what would be the next best thing/program I could do in Japan.

Thank you!

Answer:

What kind of teaching are you looking at? In Japan you can work for an eikaiwa like NOVA, GEOS, ECC or AEON, for a private English School or as an ALT in a public/private school. I have worked in all three areas and highly recommend working as an ALT in a real Japanese school as it was the most rewarding experience for me. Most major language schools now operating recruitment offices overseas, so you can actually organise and set up an interview without having to be in Japan.

Most recruiters for teaching positions in Japan will require the following:

1. Native English Speaker
2. Full Bachelor Degree (in any field)
3. Basic Japanese Ability

They also prefer actual teaching experience and qualifications like ESL, CELTA or TEFL.

Working in Japan http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

What types of jobs do people traditionally have in Japan?

Question:

Are there any jobs that aren't as common here,but they are in Japan?
And don't say "OMG people have the same jobs that people have here, it's not a different universe!" That's not very helpful.

Answer:

We can say geisha as one example.

Other jobs are like craftsmen of traditional Japanese sweets or products (like Japanese dolls).

How important is the intonation in Japanese?

Question:

I'm currently learning Japanese, and I have a pretty good foundation on the basics of the language. Now I'm kinda just going over those "small" steps that would make speaking the language sound a little more... correct! I want to have at least some idea of what the intonation should be like, but say I didn't follow the intonation rule. Is the intonation GREATLY significant? Or can you go without it? Though I want to get a firm grasp on it.

And also, if you're able, can you maybe give me a "summary" of the intonation? Or maybe give me a basic understanding? I know Wikipedia has a page on the intonation, but, idk. I like getting them from a persons own words. Lol.

Answer:

The intonation comes naturally , its the same as any language.

In casual Japanese questions are asked with a rising intonation. Just as you do with any word.

Its just like any language. You should be able to do it naturally.


Heres some websites that teach Japanese

http://www.123japanese.com

- Teaches full Japanese lesson free
- Polite, Casual and slang Japanese (all Japanese)
- Fully explains lessons
- Teaches kanji and kana aswell
- Has video lessons
- Books, vocabulary lists and a forum to help you learn



http://www.japanesepod101.com

- Has many lessons
- unfortunately not free, you only get 1 week free trial (but just keep signing up with fake email)
- Teaches polite and casual Japanese


http://www.maggisensei.com

- It teaches random lessons
- Detailed lessons on wide variety of topics
- Casual and polite Japanese

Is the japan earthquake going to spread?

Question:

I was kinda scared that it was going to spread in some countries and might even ours I was thinking if it was going to spread it kinda said on the newspaper some scientists say,

Answer:

Don't always believe what scientists say, they aren't all that accurate I guarantee you we'll al be safe we've gotten earthquakes in most of our states but that I know of there is no radiation plants and if the radiation does make it's way over here like alot of it which I doubt then there is medicine you can take to get and keep it out of your system ;) don't worry

Japanese special forces group?

Question:

Can americans go to japan get citizenship learn to read write and speak japanese and join the special forces group of japan or the 1st airborne brigade

Answer:

You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan.

For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan.

For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $80,000.

If you want to become a Japanese citizen, you have to keep living in Japan for more than 5 years without a pause. Then, you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But you need more like stable income, sufficient reason, Japanese language skill and so on if you want your application to be accepted.

You can apply for Permanent Residence of Japan under the same condition. And this is relatively easier than citizenship.

Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea or Osaka Universal studios?

Question:

My friends and I aree traveling Japan this July and August and would love to go to one of this parks. None of us has ever been to any of those anywhere in the world. Which one is the best? We're all 21-22 y/o.

Answer:

It's all up to your needs.

I prefer Disneyland. And since Disneyland and Disney Sea are next to each other, you can visit both if you stay in Tokyo.

Not bowing in Japan...Good, bad, or okay?

Question:

I was wondering how rude it is to not bow to anyone in Japan. Is it okay or is it rude? Like, what if a Japanese person bowed when they met me and I didn't bow back?

Thanks in advance.

Answer:

It depends on each situation. It depends on when and where, whether you should bow or bow back.

For example, when you bought something at a store, they would bow to you. But you do not have to bow back as you are a customer.

If you visit Japanese as a tourist, there would be few opportunities where you have to bow. Bowing is used in formal relationships like business. So you do not have to care do much.

What's the best college in the western United States for learning Japanese?

Question:

I've found a lot of colleges in Oregon with majors and minors in Japanese, as well as good study abroad programs but I can't really decide which one. Willamette, UO, etc.

Answer:

None. Its sad to say that learning a language in school is the worst method. Its expensive and not worth for what you learn. You learn as much in 4 years as you do with a basic begging book. They teach you only polite language, and outdated terms.

http://www.123japanese.com

- Teaches full Japanese lesson free
- Polite, Casual and slang Japanese (all Japanese)
- Fully explains lessons
- Teaches kanji and kana aswell
- Has video lessons
- Books, vocabulary lists and a forum to help you learn



http://www.japanesepod101.com

- Has many lessons
- unfortunately not free, you only get 1 week free trial (but just keep signing up with fake email)
- Teaches polite and casual Japanese


http://www.maggisensei.com

- It teaches random lessons
- Detailed lessons on wide variety of topics
- Casual and polite Japanese

What do you think the reasons behind the high suicide rate in Japan are?

Question:

Answer:

One reason is that the only time you can find a good job in Japan is at the time of college graduation (age 22). If you missed it, you would never have a good job again.

So most people are losing hope on life if you are over 22 and do not have a good job. There is no "2nd chance".

Another thing is, if you do not have a job in Japan, you (particularly men) would be treated like garbage. No wonder suicide rate is much higher among males.

Question to Japanophiles: How long did you have to wish to go to Japan before you went there?

Question:

I have wished to go to Japan for 13 years and never got a chance to go there. I started to want to go to Japan when I was a teenager but didn't get a chance as my parents are not into traveling and such. Now, Japan just seems to be not on the way (in my husband's way, lol). Will I never go there? Sorry, I know, this sounds weird.

Answer:

Keep saving money to go there! Who knows, in ten years when your life seems a little more stable, you might have the chance to go. Yet, remember, trips, in a way, are like children; there is never really a perfect time for them to come. I have wanted to go to for a year now, and one of my closest friend has wanted to go for four years.

Its so hard to find japanese penpals then dont seek to find interest in anybody and i m?

Question:

and i m desperated i have been trying months and i dont get never good roud to find a loyal and handsome penpal from japan
im 20 old girl

Answer:

Loyal and handsome? Hon, dream on. You'll probably never meet him. If you just picked a girl, you guys would have lots more to talk about.

Do U.S. Military traveling on leave need a passport to travel through japan?

Question:

I'm in the army and i'm flying back to the states for leave. It's cheaper to get a flight that stops in japan. Will this be possible since i don't have a passport? I know in korea all i have to have is my military ID and leave form to get in and out of country. I wasn't sure if this was the case in Japan.

Answer:

If you aren't leaving the airport and only changing planes, then you go through a transit security check (ID & boarding passes).

Only when you actually enter Japan (eg leave to go out of the airport) is probably when you will need. Just have your Military ID and travel papers and I think you should be ok. If you had a passport it makes things easier as the airlines when checking you in would probably ask for a passport, then you have to go through the long story and show your military ID.

If not 100% sure just call and ask the airline, make sure you are clear that you are only IN TRANSIT and not leaving into Japan (as long as you are in the airport making a transfer, technically you are not in Japan).

Japan hosts alot of US Military members so I think it would be ok, but double check with the airline.

How to move to japan?

Question:

i am aspiring to be a mangaka and i would have to move to japan. im only 15, so i wanted to think ahead and learn how to rent a place in japan while im in usa, and how to get a passport and stuff.

Answer:

First, there are plenty of places you could go that are not damaged from the tsunami, so that doesn't seem pertinent.

Second, to get a job in Japan, you need a work visa. To get a work visa, you need a 4 year college degree. There are very very few ways around that fact. It is not "the land of opportunity" it is the land of following the rules. The rules say you need a college education.

Therefore, START LEARNING JAPANESE NOW from a real native speaker who knows how to teach (I advise www.japonin.com) I started studying Japanese when I was 16. Ten years later, I have a master's degree, have been back and forth to Japan many times, and work as a translator. If you are serious, put all your effort into studying Japanese. No one will hire you if you can't speak exceptionally well.

Confused on moving to okinawa with marine husband.?

Question:

So, I am moving to okinawa with my husband and I am 1, 3 series shot behind on my vaccinations. My question is, if I start that vaccine will they let me move and finish the series after living in okinawa?

Answer:

You did not mention the vaccine you are receiving, however, most any vaccine you are receiving now should be available in Japan, especially if you have access to medical care provided by the U.S. military there.

Both the HPV and the Hepatitis B vaccines are a three shot series and both are common vaccines that should be available in all developed countries.

What are some Long Term effects and Short term effects for the Tsunami in Japan?

Question:

:)

Answer:

Short term effects (less one year after the disaster):

* Many became homeless
* Export/import decreased
* Manufacturing slowed down
* Foreigners left
* Tourism got slightly affected
* Power black outs
* Food shortage
* Roads have been destroyed - hard to reach some places
* Strong aftershocks

Long term effects (more than one year after the disaster):

* Many survivors have experienced huge trauma and lost their family members during tsunami
* Cities were destroyed
* Businesses located in the North East region were destroyed
* Radiation
* 2 meters of Japan's cost washed away
* Unemployment

What does kitsuite mean?

Question:

Something like kizuite or kidzuite

Answer:

omise de kare ni kizuita? --> Did you notice him at the store?
kare wa anata ni kizuita? --> Did he recognize you then?
okane wasureta noni kizuita --> I realized that I'd forgotten my money.

What would happen if the Americans didn't drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan?

Question:

Answer:

1-WWII would've continued until we just invaded them and brutally killed their leaders, due to the fact that they refused to surrender under any circumstances.
2-They would've had no economy because the United States rewrote their constitution and completely rebuilt their economy, giving them almost all of our technology.
3- People wouldn't of had as much fear of the United States. The dropping of TWO atomic bombs showed the world that we're not to be f**ked with.
4- We wouldn't be driving Toyotas and Hondas.

Can anime teach someone Japanese?

Question:

Right now I am watching "Bleach" and it reminds me of some people (I saw on YouTube) saying that they learned their Japanese watching anime over and over again. And they speak really good (for my ear).
Then, there are many others saying: "DON'T LEARN JAPANESE FROM ANIME" and I don't get it why. They do speak Japanese, right?

Answer:

Watching Japanese anime or any Japanese TV program is a good idea for improving your listening skills and also your vocabulary. These are two important elements in Learning Japanese. Keep a notebook and jot down any new words you hear. Then look them up and find out the meaning.

The best way to learn Japanese is through a variety of methods. You need to work on your grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Its best to think of these as separate categories and focus on each specific category as these require different methods and techniques.

Read more about How to Learn Japanese here http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Are people in Japan excited for the royal wedding in London?

Question:

Will they go out of their to watch it? or do they not care?

ANSWERS FROM PEOPLE IN JAPAN please since they will be ones who actually witness people's attitudes.

Answer:

Enough with the preachy, holier-than-thou attitudes.

You people try to make it sound like all 130 million Japanese people are working from dawn till dusk, building new houses and living on government rations, and that people do not have time to watch TV or be interested in things. While what happened in Fukushima is a very large-scale disaster, it has not shut down the country or anything.
Yes, it's been a month since the natural disaster, and the news coverage of the nuclear plants is non-stop, but Japanese people who are not homeless or grieving (meaning most of the country not affected by the earthquake and tsunami), are going about their daily business, watching stupid variety shows where members of Arashi hold koalas, Matsuko Deluxe is still waddling around Tokyo and eating Yaki tori, Doraemon and Chibi-Maruko-chan are still on the TV.

But since Japan has its own royal family, there is simply not that much interest. Lady Diana was the only royal that was really popular. I think the Lady Diana was the exception to the rule. She was beautiful and smart, and people around the world liked her. But since then, it's just the regular royals, who look more and more like Prince Charles (who is about as popular as George W. Bush LOL) every day.


Besides, even the English don't really give a crap about it. I just saw a survey that 40% of Britons want to pension off the royal family and retire this relic from the past.

What does this mean? 浪人しないで...?

Question:

What does this mean?
浪人しないで有名な大学に入らせるために, 小学校の時から塾に通わせる親もいる.

Answer:

浪人 is Japanese concept. It means, if you failed to pass entrance exam of any college, you have to wait and study one more year after high school, or sometimes more than 1 year if you fail more than once. So you will join a college at 19. During that year, you will be called 浪人.

浪人しないで means without becoming 浪人.

You know what other parts mean?

What does this mean?: 日本では高校を卒業する人は少なくない?

Question:

What does this sentence mean?
日本では高校を卒業する人は少なくない.

Answer:

Not a small amount of people who graduated from high school

Japanese are these correct?

Question:

http://img820.imageshack.us/i/picture002…
http://img848.imageshack.us/i/picturel.j…

Answer:

i cant really see these well

Japanese natives please answer. I don't understand when to use honorific and when to use humble?

Question:

I thought honorific was talking about people older than you and humble is talking about yourself but ive heard people having conversations and this doesn't always seem to be the case

Answer:

BOTH.......
REMEMBER THIS !
"To Honor is to be Humble...." :)

YES....When U Honor others, U will automatically be/get Humble....
Which equals to Goodness !!!


CHEERS & HAPPY 2011 TO U:)
* JAPAN ~~~ ICHIBAN .....
http://www.youtube.com/embed/RXQed8_WyRY