Plase explain to me all the usage of ni, de and to?

Question:

with some examples thanks

Answer:

"Ni" marks places. It shows where you're coming or going. You would put it after the place you're marking.
Watashi wa eki ni ikimasu. = I go to the station (eki means station).
Anata wa gakkou ni ikimasu. = You go to school (gakkou means school).

"De" can be translated as "by means of." For example, if you're traveling, and you would like to say "by car," you would say "kuruma de." It could also be a type of place marker, saying where something takes place. It comes after the place. "Watashi wa resutoran de ban-gohan o tabemasu."
This sentence means "I eat dinner at a restaurant." "Resutoran" means restaurant. At the restaurant, the thing that is going on is the eating of dinner. This is different from "ni" because "ni" is not used when marking what's going on in a certain place.
"Resutoran ni ikimasu" is where ni would be used.

"To" links a list of things together. For example, you could say "banana to budou to ringo" to mean "Bananas and grapes and apples."

Japanese speakers, please help!?

Question:

What is the te-form of kanashi? I need to use this work in an essay and want to use te-form to make it more advanced instead of having short sentances. thanks!

Answer:

it maybe kanashikute「悲しくて」

財布をなくしたことが悲しくて、泣いた。
Feeling sad caused by to lose my wallet , I cry.

this sentence means that i lost my wallet so i feel sad so i cry.

probably this is right answer
and ,probable my english has some grammatical wrong.
please correct my english

Diff. between 己 and 自身?

Question:

like... one's おのれ and the other's 自身　but they mean the same thing? I'm guessing they're used differently though... so any guidance would be great. Thanks.

Answer:

Daisuke is correct.There is a difference between おのれ and 自身

おのれ is a pronoun (myself, yourself, himself or herself). it can be use as third person pronoun.
For example:
先生は己に対して厳しい。（The teacher is strict with himself)
己に勝つ（control/master oneself('s desires))
己を省みる（reflect upon oneself('s actions))
己の失敗で気がとがめる（feel guilty about one's mistake)

おのれ has a second meaning for You. This is second usage can only be used if the person you are addressing has an inferior status compared to you. (Japanese is a hierarchal language)
For example: 己の名を言え（Give your name!)

自身 means personally. For example,
文部大臣自身が来られた。（the Minister for Education came personally)
私自身はこの絵のほうが好きです。（Personally, I prefer this picture.)
君自身の意見はどうなんだ？（What is your personal opinion?)
僕自身は傷つけた。(I personally hurt/injured myself)

Does anyone know any art supply store in Tokyo? If possible, maybe near Kinshicho station.?

Question:

I'm kinda new here so, yeah.:))

Answer:

There are not many large art supply stores around Kinshicho.

We have "Kusanoha Gazai" which is between Shin-koiwa station and Koiwa station.

Tel: 03-3623-7799

Would I be welcomed in Japan?

Question:

Ive always wanted to live in Japan, but will I be treated badly?

I'm American and here we treat immigrants from other countries like crap.

Would the Japanese treat me the same way?

I really love the Japanese culture and wish to live there.

Answer:

No dogs are allowed, especially, white dogs.

Seriously, most Japanese, including me, are very kind and helpful to visitors from overseas regardless of your nationality as long as you stay in Japan for a short period of time.
But, DON'T live in Japan as a resident unless you are exchange student. Our attitude towards you would change drastically overnight.
Unless you are a native-level speaker of our language (which is extremely rare), you cannot get a job in Japan. If you are proud of yourself, don't be a "teacher" of English, which is the least respected job in Japan. 99% of the Japanese are looking down on them.

If you are American, you can stay here for 3 months as a tourist, and you can repeat it every year if you want. But DON'T try to live in Japan as a resident. Our national policy is very strict against foreign residents in Japan for the purpose of preserving our homogeneity of the Japanese for a variety of reasons (I am not going into this argument here).

You could be treated well in Japan as a tourist, but otherwise, you my be treated like a dog if not a rat.

Please help with Japanese homework?

Question:

I really don't understand this. I have to circle the correct word in the parenthesis http://i55.tinypic.com/2s7ucr7.jpg Sorry If the picture is blurry. Can someone please tell me the right form to circle. Thanks so much I will give 5 stars :)

Answer:

no.1
させられた
mother makes her child tidy his room
no.2
させてくれた
boss let me do this work so im happy
no.3
させられた
boss has this work done by me so i couldnt meet my friend
no.4
させてくれた

maybe this is right answer

and please correct my english

Help with Japanese particles?

Question:

http://i55.tinypic.com/1z35g77.jpg

Sorry If the picture is blurry but I REALLY need help! I'm supposed to fill in the parenthesis with the correct particle..

Thanks so much, I'll give 5 stars :)

Answer:

私は、あの課長には私的な面でも非常にお世話になった
コンピューターに関係した翻訳をした
マクドナルドで働いたが、……IBMで働いている
もらうかもしれないと脅された
授業に出ないことは一度もなかった
私のいた課の課長は、若い人を信頼して仕事をさせた

Please help with Japanese homework?

Question:

I don't understand the directions..What am I supposed to do?
http://i54.tinypic.com/17y3cw.jpg

Answer:

using the causative form, complete the sentences.

1)The child said he/she doesn't want to eat vegetables. But I______________

2)The child said he/she doesn't want to be a doctor.

Question about kimono?

Question:

I know that kimono are worn with the left side on top, unless it is for a burial. So why is it that in this picture, the right side of her kimono is on top?

http://www.kyoto-maiko.jp/index.html

Answer:

Well, the girl in the picture is an authentic maiko. Trust me, if there is ANYONE in the world who knows how to wear kimono properly, it's the maiko, the geiko, and the people who dress them each day. The maiko in question is wearing her kimono correctly, but whoever designed that website flipped the picture. I couldn't tell you why -- obviously they wanted a picture of someone in that kind of pose on that side of the web page, but why they couldn't take the time to find an actual picture oriented like that rather than flipping another picture I have no idea.

Incidentally, you can tell it's the photo that's flipped rather than the maiko wearing her kimono wrong because of the position of her kanzashi. That big flower that she's wearing is ALWAYS worn on the maiko's left (viewer's right if the viewer is facing the maiko) among the Kyoto maiko, but in this picture the kanzashi is on her right. That's not where it's supposed to go and every maiko in Kyoto would know that. You can see this on the other two maiko on the left of the picture, who are oriented properly (and that one on the far right in blue is the SAME ONE as displayed on the left with her picture flipped so it looks like her kimono is wrong!).

How to get a free Japanesepod101.com membership?

Question:

I signed up on japanesepod101.com and it said i need a membership and i dont have the money to buy a membership and i was wondering if there was a way to get a free one.

Answer:

You can get a free lifetime account but your membership or access to lessons will only last for 7 days. After 7 days, you have to pay for you to able to access their lessons.

Should i shave my beard before i go to Japan?

Question:

I recently got a teaching position in Japan teaching young children and im wondering if i should shave my beard. its not long or anything, I just dont know if facial hair is going to be a problem or not.

What do you guys think?

Answer:

Unless your beard is unusually long, you do not have to shave it just because you have a job in Japan. But it's better to ask your boss if it's acceptable.

Is 東品川 a city in Japan? or is 川区?

Question:

i am trying to figure out which one would be the city and which one would be almost like a street address. HELP!

Answer:

tokyo is divided into 23 wards and a few cities. 23 wards constitute the central part of tokyo.

品川区 is one of the 23 wards. 東品川 is a name for an area which constitutes, together with other areas, 品川区.

東品川 is further divided into 5 areas from 一丁目 to 五丁目. Each of them is a town. Thus, 東品川一丁目 is a name for a town.

How do you read this kanji?

Question:

http://i54.tinypic.com/sz9x53.jpg

Answer:

非常 (ひじょう）hijou

as a noun it means emergency. e.g. 非常口 hijouguchi (emergency exit)

as an adverb, it means 'very'. 彼は非常にうまくピアノを弾いた。(He plays the piano very well.)

What are some differences with education?

Question:

I really want to know how Japan differs from America. I looked it up on google but i really just want to hear it start from someone that either knows this really well, or who is actually from Japan. Thank you!

Answer:

Well, school lunch in my town almost always has soup. Curry day is an exception, but I think that's about it. The school lunches are served in the classroom, and most schools won't have a school cafeteria (or vending machines or that other stuff, at least in the elementaries).

School is very centrally controlled, and many things are standard across the whole country. Elementary is first through sixth, junior high is seventh through ninth (which they call first, second and third), and high school is tenth through 12th (again, they call it first, second and third grade).

Foreign language is required from seventh grade, and it's usually English. The arts (music and drawing) are quite strong in the schools. There's more of an emphasis on skills rather than creativity in the arts, but creativity is definitely not discouraged. I would say math is more progressive than American math, but that might be a generational difference.

Classes can be much bigger than the US. In elementary schools, it's not totally unusual to see 40 students in one classroom . . . and if kids move in during the semester, they may jump to 41 or 42 students in a class. Students tend to stay in one room, and only move for P.E. or music or special labs. The teachers move.

How to become a famous J-pop singer?

Question:

I am 15 and I live in California, how can I become famous in Japan and get signed to a Japanese label.

BTW I am half-Japanese.

Answer:

Take an audition. If they think you sing well, they may take you as a singer. But it does not mean that you can be famous in Japan. You have a long way to go after that.

Is Anata no ichiban no takaramono the correct way to say You are my precious treasure in japanese?

Question:

title

Answer:

what she said

Common Japanese Drink 'Sangaria/Hatakosen/Shinsuisha… Ramune'?

Question:

Recently I bought myself a very popular Japanese carbonated drink. It was really good as well as refreshing. Here's a picture of it:
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/mrk-09shop/cabinet/etc/hatakosen/binramune.jpg?_ex=200x200&s=2&r=1
How you open it was interesting. You pop this marble this 'marble' that sits on the top into the drink, sort of like a cork. I'm wondering if anyone knows if you can get the marble out? The opening is too small, and I'm not sure if I want to crack the bottle open for the marble. Does anyone know if theres a way?

Answer:

You can remove the cap with a bit of force and a screwdriver, or you can melt it.

So, are you dudes in Japan watching Eurovision?

Question:

Answer:

You need a dish to get it.

Do the staff, people who check your passport etc at Haneda Airport speak English?

Question:

Answer:

It would be a mess if they didn't...

Is it sake to travel to Nikko, Japan?

Question:

I will be going from Tokyo to Nikko. Is it safe to go to Nikko?

Answer:

Nikko is about 140 km north of Tokyo. You'll be ok. The troubled area(s) are north east of Nikko.

Can people answer japanese query?

Question:

what is the age limit for drinking in japan?
how do they usually sleep?
and whats the usual temperature in mid august?

Answer:

1) 20
2) Many still sleep on a futon. But western style beds are available and popular with many.
3) Japan is about the size of California. The weather can vary a great deal depending on time of year
and where you are. Very cold in Hokkaido, not so cold in the south.

HELP! I need animals / birds native to japan,(TWO OF EACH), Z, Q, U, X, V, O?

Question:

i looked on like every website possible and i cant find any of these native to japan! WEBSITES ALSO! I NEED THEM! PLEASE HELP!
thankyou for helping me!

Answer:

Osaka is a city which starts with O. Is that what you want?

Any anime studios in Japan open to public?

Question:

I am particularily looking for one's in Osaka, I know the Key Studio is there but I don't know exactly where it is or if its open to the public. But if you have information about any other anime studio please tell me! Best answer will get 10 points!

Answer:

There are not many anime studios open to public in Japan.

Toei in Tokyo is open. But I don't know any in Osaka.

Is there any Mexicans in Japan?

Question:

Plz if u dont kno the awnser dont comment... or dont post anything stupid or mean... im really honest .

Answer:

This is an organization for Mexicans in Japan. So there are some.
http://www.amjmx.com/

How is Japan doing now and will they emigrate to other countries?

Question:

Answer:

There's still a lot of problems in the north east. 10,000 people are still " missing ". I've heard of no Japanese planning to leave. Many thousands of gaijin have left the country though.

For a modern TEENAGER, what is a typical Japanese breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Question:

preferably maybe a girl teenager ?
What would a typical young Japanese girl eat? (like ages 16~22)
obviously not completely traditional food like older folks, right ? ^^"

Answer:

oatmeal (Sweet ones like brown sugar, etc) breakfast..
lunch : ramen, shabu2, sushi, fish (fried, steam, wadever), rice, veggies (Stir fry)
dinner : same thing as lunch.. wadever they prefer of course..

Are there any Japanese stores that sell kimonos for dolls around/near Rowland Heights?

Question:

Answer:

Rowland Heights, CA. ? Not likely. That will be a specialty item as there are many different sizes of dolls. The only places that would have anything near that would be in Little Tokyo,or Chinatown, both in LA.

What clothing brand is this?

Question:

i saw a cute jacket in a picture and i just can see some japanese caracters, any japanese here who could tell me what brand is this?

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5564/…

Answer:

The image is so small I can't see anything! 83 x 77 pixels - c'mon...!

Please re-post a bigger image.

Is it safe to visit japan now?

Question:

i am thinking of going on a vacation to japan.is it safe now to go there i am planning to go in the southern side of japan.thanks in advance!! :D

Answer:

Most of Japan is safe to visit. You wouldn't be allowed to go near the problem areas in the north east. The south is just the same as it was before.

What can I do to help Japan?

Question:

I don't have any money to donate, unfortunately. I did, however, hear about how many of Japan's tourist attractions are closing early to conserve energy. If I were to conserve energy in America, would it be able to help other countries? If not, what can I do?

Answer:

Maybe, in a way you could help not only Japan, but the whole planet if you try to consume less electricity. Global warming is of major concern and I have read in a scientific article about how it makes the icebergs melt in the Polar areas. Appearently ice over there is so heavy that it presses the crust with such a force, that plates don't move that fast. The more ice will melt, the more plates will move, causing stronger earthquakes (and ultimately tsunamis) in the future. So, if we consume less of anything that produces heat into the atmosphere, I guess, we're on the right track.

Just in case you would like to make a donation to Japan's Red Cross when you have money:
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/

Can someone translate this?

Question:

そうゆうのはいわんでよろしい。

Answer:

You don't have to say something like that.

How do I apply for the 10th generation morning musume auditions?

Question:

I really want to apply. im a 14 yr old girl and i think i could fit what they are looking for.
I am an american and i don't know if i can but if you guys can tell me where i can apply(on the computer 'cause i heard they were taking applications from the computer)
please help?

Answer:

They want only Japanese girls for regular members. So if you are not Japanese, you can't.

They may have an audition for irregular member in the future. But I don't know.

Does this sound the right amound of money to go to japan?

Question:

I did some calculations and i work out that it would cost approximately £4000 or $6500 (if you we're flying from the UK) staying ina standard hotel for 2 weeks does that sound about right?

Answer:

Air fare: You need $1000-1500 if you are departing from US

Hotel: Usually, you need $100 per night if you want to stay at a hotel.
If you want to save money, you need to stay at a hostel which will cost $30-50 per night.
If you want to stay at a luxury hotel, you need $200-300 or more.

Food, transportation and others: You need $50-100 or so per day. If you want to enjoy shopping, you need more.

So you need $100 for hotel and $75 for others per day. If you want to stay in Japan for 2 weeks, the total cost will be $2450.

When is Christina Perri's new album "Lovestrong" coming out in Japan?

Question:

I'm really excited to get her new album! The problem is, I live in Japan, and her new album is not out on iTunes yet in Japan. Anybody know when it's coming out where I live?

Answer:

10may...

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B004S…

you can ask at Yahoo Japan chiebukuro... may it better when you can use japanese...
(I also japanese)

How much would 14 nights in an average Japanese hotel cost for 1 person?

Question:

Answer:

About 10,000 yen/night. 140,000 yen total. At an exchange rate of 80 yen/US$ that would be about $1750.

If you can find a business hotel that suits your needs, figure about $1300.

How Much would it cost to go from england to japan?

Question:

i would love to go to japan to see all the amazing scenary there and i'd stay in a standard hotel but i imagine it would be expensive, i would go on a plane and take 2 of my close family with me how much do you think it would cost, thankyou

Answer:

your health hahhaahaahaahahaaahaa. but according to expedia its about 700 each

How Much would it cost to go from england to japan?

Question:

i would love to go to japan to see all the amazing scenary there and i'd stay in a standard hotel but i imagine it would be expensive, i would go on a plane and take 2 of my close family with me how much do you think it would cost, thankyou

Answer:

your health hahhaahaahaahahaaahaa. but according to expedia its about 700 each

Want to communicate with someone from Tokyo?

Question:

Hello! I need to correspond with someone from Tokyo. I need to buy something directly from Japan. Can anyone help? Contact on goaneasy@gmail.com

Answer:

hi
Im live in tokyo

how can i help?

I am not able to learn Japanese. I don't know how to go about learning the grammar?

Question:

I got interested in learning Japanese 3.5 years ago. I used to just copy kanji characters for fun. Later I started learning hiragana, katakana and some vocabulary. Then I joined an online correspondence course for Japanese but I finished half of it and didn't do it more because it was very slow and there were some other disadvantages (the teacher never answered any of my questions). I have loads of books for learning Japanese, especially for particles and "grammar for dummies". I love "Japanese grammar for dummies" book but I don't have patience with drilling and exercises. I like reading the theory but I feel like sleeping when I see grammar exercises. Then I thought that maybe I could pick up Japanese grammar by just reading bilingual Japanese text (Japanese with English on the side) and "the grammar will come". Like this I learned to recognize quite a few kanji and understand more on how kanji work and how some grammar structures work. Maybe this is called a "passive learning". I have no idea how to study the "aggressive" way and reinforce the grammar rules in my head. As most of my learning has been "passive", (reading, listening) I have big troubles with writing and speaking. Although I can understand some words written in kanji but I could never write that word out of my memory. The same, I think, I have no idea how to talk in Japanese because I have no idea what comes after what and there are so many transitive-intransitive verbs. I get a feeling I am just fooling myself while believing I can learn Japanese myself. Do you have any idea what could help with "idiomatic usage of Japanese" and all their idioms and idiomatic phrases + complexity of verbs and particles?

Answer:

Passive learning is really good for input, but if you really want to speak/write Japanese, you have to do it. Get a penpal. See if that person will do Skype. And I also heard that if you Skype, you can leave some setting open, and people will talk to you.

Right now, it sounds like you are using Japanese as a kind of super-jigsaw puzzle -- figuring out how the "rules" work and how it fits together. And there's nothing wrong with that! It's a great mental exercise and a way to pass the time. But, it isn't really learning the language. (-: I see a lot of Japanese who do the exact same thing with English.

If you can't find a native speaker to help you (although, all things are possible on the internet), I suggest you recruit a study buddy to work with you.

Finally, and I don't know if you'll have the patience for this, but Ben Franklin said he learned French by reading an article or short essay in French, translating it into English, then hiding the original, and trying to re-translate the English back into French. Kind of tedious, but certainly useful and something you can do all by yourself.

How do you say "Firefly festival" in Japanese?

Question:

Please and thank you.

Answer:

ホタル祭り　or 蛍祭り　(hotaru matsuri)

Here's an example of one such festival: http://www.amagi-hotaru.com/

Is it common for Japanese people to solicit for fashion pictures?

Question:

Answer:

fashion picture? No. How did you get the idea that it's common?

How do you say the names of these animals, insects, etc in Japanese?

Question:

I need as many of these translated to japanese (Preferably romaji.) Please and thank you. Here's the list.




Beaver

Bison

Bobcat

Alligator

Seahorse

Tasmanian Devil

Wolverine



Caracal

Cardinal

Cheetah

Chimpanzee

Chinchilla

Coyote

Dingo

Fennec Fox

Ferret

Gazelle

Honeybee

Hornet

Hyena

Impala

Jackal

Jaguar

Kangaroo

Koala

Mongoose

Ocelot

Okapi

Opossum

Orangutan

Prong Horn

Raven

red Panda

Skunk

Wallaby

Yak

Emu

Flamingo

Pelican

Penguin

Chameleon

Crocodile

Iguana

King cobra

Ladybug

Locust




Thank you again.

Answer:

this is what I love about YA. It's like Wikipedia. Usually I'd want money to translate, but this is more like a "test your knowledge" quiz, so I'll answer as many as I can without looking them up.

Beaver biibaa

Bison

Bobcat yamaneko

Alligator wani (I know it's the same as crocodile, they don't distinguish)

Seahorse tatsuno tatsugo ta... Sorry I've forgotten

Tasmanian Devil

Wolverine



Caracal

Cardinal ? not in Japan

Cheetah chiita

Chimpanzee chinpanji

Chinchilla chinchira

Coyote

Dingo yaken/dingo

Fennec Fox

Ferret itachi

Gazelle

Honeybee mitsubachi

Hornet hachi, kumabachi, suzumebachi

Hyena

Impala

Jackal

Jaguar

Kangaroo

Koala koara

Mongoose monguuzu

Ocelot

Okapi okapi

Opossum ????

Orangutan oran utan

Prong Horn

Raven - Is a raven different than a crow? crow is karasu

red Panda- ressa panda

Skunk sukanku

Wallaby- warabii

Yak

Emu-emyuu

Flamingo-furamingo

Pelican-perikan

Penguin-pengin

Chameleon-kamerion

Crocodile-wani

Iguana-iguana

King cobra-

Ladybug-tentomushi

Locust-semi

Which do you think is more dangerous to Japanese people, earthquakes or Nigerians?

Question:

And this question is 100% serious

Answer:

Your question is a little vague, but I'm assuming it"s related to crime in some way. I'm intrigued, I can't wait for your well rehearsed "Edited" facts.

So with that in mind, I'll go along with you and say " Nigerians " just for the hell of it.