Fixing my Japanese. PLEASE?

Question:

Okay born and raised southern California. Nisei and I speak fluent Japanese.
THE PROBLEM: I speak with a heavy kansai accent and okinawan accent and my japanese friends always make fun of me for it. If any of you standard japanese speakers out there could help me that'd be great.
I just need some guidelines to speak the standard dialect(hyoujungo)

Thanks(:

Answer:

Everyone making fun of you needs to shut up. I speak Hyoujungo and find Kansai-ben to be beautiful. I wish I spoke Kansai-ben. People and their "I'm better than you because I speak ____" need to stop. Be proud of how you speak and stop giving people what they want in exchange for who you are. First learn to respect yourself, then others will too.

How much are Docomos (or AU phones etc) in Japan when you sign on a contract? (I'm going on an exchange)?

Question:

Hey guys,

I'm going to Japan in 2012 for a short four month exchange to Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan and I had a few inquiries about cell phones. I've read a few exchange blogs so I do know that I will most likely end up buying some sort of cell phone with a contract which I will have to terminate for a fee of 9950円 or so when I leave. Now my question, how much are the phones themselves?

For example, the Docomo SH-01C right now costs 64,000 円 or so which is like about $700. However, if I sign up on one of their 24 month contracts, I heard that there's a massive discount? How much would that discount be? I heard that sometimes the really old phones will end up being given out for free (with a much lower current worth price of course). Anyways, I just want to know so I can start making out my budget.

Also, if anybody has personal experience, I have one more question. If I do sign up on a 24 month contract, obtain the phone at a discounted price, and then pay the termination price, then I end up getting the phone for fairly cheap. So I was wondering if there are any limitations? In Canada, I believe we can pay our termination fee minimum of 7 months after we signed the contract. This is to prevent people from constantly signing up for phone contracts, obtaining the discounted phone, and then simply terminating the contract for the fee. So if it's possible, I do want to sign up for a contract to get a discounted Docomo (or AU etc) and then pay the 9950円 or so termination fee at the end of my four month term. Anyways, if anybody has personal experience with this I would appreciate your help!

Answer:

There are so many cell phone plans and phones in Japan. It's difficult to tell you how much it is in general.

Phones are usually 20,000-70,000 yen or so. I don't think there are many "free" phones now because the rule has been changed.

>So I was wondering if there are any limitations?

I think there are some limitations. But it depends on each plan.

While writing a kanji character like this 涯(with the water on the left), how should I write?

Question:

...the 3 drops. From right to left or from left to write (they look thicker on the right side).

Answer:

Generic rule
#1: Left to Right
#2: Top to Bottom
The rule #1 comes first, then #2.
So three dots on the left side of 涯 should be written first. and These should be written from Top to right.Then look right hand side, top to bottom.

If the character consists of upper half and lower half: like 昏, you should follow only the rule #2.　氏　on　the top first, and then 日 at the bottom.　If this character combined with other iten on its left, like 婚. That left thing, 女, should be written first.
For example 結婚, which means marriage, You start with 糸 then, 士, 口 女　氏　日.

Another generic rule is
#3: Horizontal piece to Vertical peice. The stroke should run; left to right, or top to bottom
So, after you completed three left dots of 涯, you right the top flat then the slope in the middle, then next hirizontal, next vertical, then next horizontal, next viertical....

http://kakijun.main.jp/page/11131200.htm…

How much did Japan base its culture on Chinese Confucianism?

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Answer:

Mostly on values like honor, loyalty & morality. And many other principles in life.

So what's next on your trolling?

**I did not suggest this question is trolling. I'm referring to your answers in other questions and now to your most recent question. Hope you have fun.

If a package left Japan May 14th at 2:41 am what time should it arrive in Canada?

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Answer:

It depends on which carrier you are using. If you are using EMS, it will arrive there in 4-7 days.

What is cheapest way to reach from haneda airport tokyo to shibuya ku tokyo?

Question:

transport by train and bus??? And wat is d cost

Answer:

Train is cheaper.

From Haneda,

1, Take Keikyu line to Shinagawa station.
2, Take JR Yamanote line to Shibuya station.

It's 560 yen one way.

Can u plz help me ...i want a address of matsuya food.. in tokyo shibuya ka area ....?

Question:

its near shibuya ku tokyo japan

Answer:

what chu talkin bout willis?

Can u plz help me ...i want a address of matsuya food.. in tokyo shibuya ka area ....?

Question:

its near shibuya ku tokyo japan

Answer:

If you are talking about gyudon Matsuya, there are many of them in Shibuya. Why do you want to have its address?

Tempura oysters...................?

Question:

Are they worth making?
I haven't seen these in any restaurants, why not?

Answer:

Oyster Fry is more common, but some restaurants in Japan serve Tempra Oysters.
http://takapu0214.main.jp/friedoysters/a…

You can find recipe, although most of them are written in Japanese.
http://www.ajinomoto.co.jp/recipe/card/2…

Oysters contain lot of water, so cooking its batter crispy is bit difficult. Fry is easier to cook.

When will the Yen be equal to the Dollar?

Question:

Hi guys! I wanna know when do you think the dollar will be equal/surpass the Yen again? I wanna go to Japan very soon- but the exchange rate is kind of a buzz kill so my parents said I have to wait until after it becomes equal again :( ... Do you think it'll be within this summer?

Thanks

Answer:

If you say "equal", it sounds like $1=1 yen. But there will never be a case like that.

I think you are talking about $1=100 yen level. If that's the case, I think it's a must that FRB raise FF rate to 2-3% level. But it's not certain when it will happen next time as FRB is reluctant to constrain monetary policy.

It's not going to happen in 2011. I think you at least have to wait until sometime in 2012.

Japanese: what does this mean?

Question:

「だってオレが夢に出てきたんだもん」

「二人きりで夢の話とかしたんだ」

what do these sentences mean in english?

Answer:

1 "I saw myself in my dream."

2 "We talked about dreams alone."
if it's connected to the1st one, "where we talked about dreams alone"

Whats the differences between 直面する と 立ち向かう？?

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They both seems to mean "to face" but is there a difference? If so, what are they?

Answer:

直面する　is more passive. It just means to face or to encounter....etc.
立ち向かう　is more aggressive, like to struggle against, to fight against, face up to, tackle, outbreak.... etc.

Japanese total immersion school in rural areas?

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I'm looking for a total immersion school for learning Japanese which is NOT located in a big city. Ideally, a rural or suburb area. Also, I'd prefer it in the Kyushu region if possible. But I don't really want to study in Fukuoka city. Does anybody know of any schools for learning Japanese located in the country side? I have a reasonably good grip on Japanese, so language barriers is not an issue.

Answer:

There are free Japanese classes in Kitakyushu, just 1 hr by train from Fukuoka.
http://www.kitaq-koryu.jp/en_new/Japanes…
The link will give you the school and their locations. Most of these schools only teach basic to intermediate Japanese. I don't really recommend if you want to learn alot.

There's also this Japanese school in Nagasaki.
http://www.nagasakischool.com/index.htm
Nagasaki is a good city to immerse with.

Most of the best Japanese schools in Kyushu are in Fukuoka like Genki & Asahi. I recommend these than others because they teach advance lessons and gives internships for you.

Foreign veterinarian in japan?

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If a foreigner finished his/her studies in veterinary medicine in a university outside japan, will he/she still be eligible to work in japan as a veterinarian?

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You must have a Japanese license to work as a veterinarian in Japan.

If you want to get one, you have to go to a veterinarian college for 6 years in Japan.

What are the measurements of the average girl in Japan?

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I love Japanese style and clothes so much! I want to go to Japan just to shop for clothes, lol, but I'm wondering how weird it would be. I'm Black and wear a size 2 in America. I'm pretty skinny, my waist is small and everything, but I wear a C cup and I'm already 100% sure I can't buy pants out of Asia for obvious reasons too. However, I still love the dresses and skirts/large tops, blouses, everything. I love the feminine clothes! American clothes are all so tacky and gross imo. So I'm wondering how close I may be to the size of women there. Does anyone know?

I'm small build, even though I still have curves and stuff, but I'm skinny and my hands are so small that few rings in America fit me. They're always too big. haha

Answer:

You are not saying how tall you are. But I think most people can find their sizes in Japan. So there won't be any problem for you.

Chance of being able to move business to japan?

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I have a game cafe here in the states but my wife and I are going to be moving to japan in about three to four years so she can teach english there, I was wondering how possible it would be to actually move my business there. I don't think it will be real successful but I enjoy running my shop and would like too know if there's even a small chance of bringing it to japan and making even a dollar of profit.

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If you have a cafe now, you need to buy land and build your cafe in Japan if you want to move your business. It takes much money. Maybe, $1M or more.

On visa, you can get an investment visa to start a business in Japan. Requirement is, you have to hire 2 or more Japanese people as a full-time employee.

You need much money anyway.

Is it safe to buy from Japan?

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It's been 2 months since the quake that hit Japan. Is it safe to buy entertainment media from them? I don't think the store that I buy from online was close to the place where I buy from. I am still cautious though.

Any thoughts???

Answer:

Yes, it is safe.

Buy American, support the USA.

What are some mainstream japanese pop artists?

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Just curious. When I was in Japan, couldn't really find any radio that is like where I live, could be my ignorance of not know.. but please and thank you. (:

Answer:

Ayumi Hamasaki
Namie Amuro
Yui
Kana Nishino
Yuya Matsushita
Miyavi
AAA
Hilcrhyme

Do Japanophiles (or 'Weeaboos') make you a little embaressed to enjoy Japanese culture?

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For thos who don't know, 'Japanophiles' or 'Weeaboos' are people who are obsessed with Japanese culture to the point of being an annoyance, with constant talk about Japan, living there, and how it's their life to be there while putting down their own culture.

They're usually the kind of people in High School who come onto this board asking how to live in Japan.

What I was wondering is, does the extent these people just abuse the culture of Japan by obsessing over it while never even being there, spouting things as if they're masters of what it's like, make you slightly embaressed to have a normal interest in Japan?

A lot of people will say 'just let them get on with it, who cares.' But I personally do care quite a lot. They truly do irritate me, and I can't ignore them.

I've been to Japan, and seeing what it's like I'll say yes, these kinds of people make me facepalm quite a lot, and embaressed to like Japan as they have no idea what they're talking about. I just wish they could act normally about the country. :/

Answer:

I see them all the time. I feel sorry for them because they are not on the same level as the rest of us. They think Japan is a land of milk and honey and you just jump in straight away. It ain't like that. Sadly some posters on here encourage them to think this way

Do I have to know japanese in order to move to japan?

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I've been wanting to move to japan for years. I'm asian, I'm half chinese but I'm mainly vietnamese. Do I have to know japanese in order to move there??? How can i get a job and everything?

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.


Japanese skill is not a must to get a visa. But it will give you much advantage.

Japanese: what does this mean?

Question:

いくつなんですかー?

Answer:

いくつなんですか = ikutsu nan desu ka = how many is it? or how old is it?

いくつ なん = ikutsu nan = how many or how old
です = desu = is
か = ka = question

Can adding か instantly form a question in Japanese?

Question:

For example, 十五才ですか？Are you 15 years old? or would that be 十五才ですね？You are 15, yes?
Would you need to use any pronouns?

Also, I don't really understand the 'and' rule. When listing a description of something or a list of things about yourself, would you use や or と?

Thanks

Answer:

I just want to state that JOY is wrong.

I ask my son if he wants a drink everyday... The same way..

Nomitai no?

There is no KA in it whatsoever.

Kore wa?
That's also another phrase I use everyday with my toddler. There also is no KA in it. I change my voice to make a question, "What's that?"

Hanko stamp registered for tourist?

Question:

ill be in japan for a month and a half and i want to send packages back home. do i need a registered hanko stamp? and can a tourist register a hanko stamp?

Answer:

You don't need a hanko to send things by mail. In fact, you don't even register a hanko stamp, except the most formal type like the "jitsuin". If you want to get once carved up for you for fun, you of course can, but you don't need to. Even when Japanese are expected to use one, foreigners are exempted from this in most cases since they are not expected to have one. Usually you just sign your name in the same space on the paper.

What is the name of the japanese ambasadors grandosn who is a a jpop/jrock singer?

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Answer:

Daigo (ダイゴ) is a grandson of former prime minister: Takeshita Noboru.
He is a Jpop singer. Other than him, I cannot think of anybody, because there are hundreds of Japanese ambassadors all over the world. Who know what their grandsons are doing?

Do you want to visit Japan now?

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Or eat sushi?

Answer:

Yes, I still want to go. Bad things happened all over the world. On September 11th, the twin towers fell because of terrorists that came to terrorize our country. And a ton of people died just like a lot of people died in Japan. But that hasn't stopped people from coming into America. So the incident that happened in Japan doesn't stop me from wanting to go there. There are many cities in Japan that I could visit where that incident has not happened. I like foreign language and I would love to go to Japan and meet different people and learn more of the language.

Japanese question 見透かす の 意味？？?

Question:

also.. is this the dictionary tense? I tried inputting 見透かす　in denshi jisho, but nothing came out...

also... how do you say "each other?" Like... for instance, 殺し合う　means "to kill each other." (trying to study japanese via manga... so yeah, i see these phrases a lot.)

however, how do you say "to help each other?"

Thanks as always.

Answer:

"見透かす" usually means "seeing through something", but it often means seeing through what a person's thinking.

To say "to kill each other" in Japanese you say "お互い (=each other, pronounced 'otagai') を殺し合う".

The phrase "to help each other" would be "お互い (=each other) を助け (=help) 合う (=each other)", but you could skip either of the "each other" part, eg "お互いを助ける" or "助け合う".

Hope this helps =)

Things in Japan(rivers,animals etc.) that start with Q,U,V,X! asap! project due tomorrow?

Question:

i need help please help website needed!

Answer:

Japanese words usually do not contain Q, V, or, X, but fortunately there's a bunch of things start with U.

---Animals/plants---
Usagi (rabbit)
Ushi (cow)
Ume (plum)
Uni (sea urchin)


---Rivers---
Uchi-kawa
Uono-gawa


I will add more info when I come up with them.
Good luck with your project =)

What kind of clothes for japan?

Question:

I am going to japan for 6 weeks this summer, and have no idea what kind of clothes to bring. What kind of clothes would be most suitable for japan's weather? Also, I do not know where specifically I'm going, they haven't told me yet...

Answer:

Summer is very hot and humid in Japan, so you should bring a lot of light clothes. It is usually warm and hot even through out the nights. June is the rainy season in Japan, so it might also be a good idea to bring some light wet weather gear like a jacket as there is usually a lot of rain.

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

Economy in japan during the edo period?

Question:

i need 10 points about this please and only about the edo peroid

Answer:

edo period is 1868 .

Help translating short sentence from japanese to english?

Question:

Last sentence in 読み物 its giving me a headache:

人に何かあげる時、客に食事を出す時、自分の子供の先生に会った時、そのほかどう…


This is the part I'm having the most trouble with:

そのほかどういう時に何と言ったらよいかが決まっていて、それを覚えるのが、社会…

Please help, me.
thanks you.

Answer:

決まっている can be usually translated "is determined" but here in your context, it'd be more like
"決まり事があって there are rules" or "決まり文句（= 成句）があって there're usually idiomatic phrases"
成句：http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E6%88%90%…

I would translate;

When you hand out/give things to someone, when offering your guest meal, or when meeting your child's school teacher and so on...
there are always set phrases required depending on the situation, so learning those expressions (and applying to various occasions) is essencial to social educcation.
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Need help finding bento+?

Question:

Okay so i'm in serius need of a new bento box and my only serius requirement be that its atleast 500ml. and 1 or 2 tiers
*but* it would be nice if it could also meet any of these...
Under 30$
Hello kitty
(if not hello kiitty) cute
Comes with chopsticks
Thanks :)

Answer:

You can find many products on Rakuten.
http://en.rakuten.co.jp/?l-id=os_topjp_0…

Not always "ni" - time references?

Question:

Was looking through this site: http://www.timwerx.net/language/particles.htm.
And as an example it says: Kyou ie de taberu
Shouldn't it be Kyou ni ie de taberu?
Aside from that... do you know any other good sites that discuss the use of particles and conjugation of verbs and adjectives?
Arigatou!

Answer:

You cannot say "Kyou ni ie de taberu" --> should be "kyou (wa) ie de taberu"

This book seems great;
http://www.scribd.com/doc/39863173/How-t…

Beer-chan picture, what does the kana mean?

Question:

Here's the picture:
http://theunderweardrawer.homestead.com/…

What does the kana on the left mean? I know it says "Pehatsu" but what does that mean?

Answer:

"Puhaa" might be a sound when someone breathes out after drinking beer.

How do you read these kanjis?

Question:

Can someone please give me furigana for these kanjis
http://i51.tinypic.com/2iu6ovb.jpg

Answer:

信頼shinrai
若waka
掃除souji
遅chi, oso or oku
勤めているtsutometeiru
脅odo or kyou

How is the living in tokyo?, should i be aware of things? im not japenese , i need to be aware?

Question:

What should i know not to do?, or to do.

Answer:

How it is depends largely where you are comparing it to.

But Tokyo is fairly compact, with extreme population density. Watching the crowds cross the street at main thoroughfares is really breathtaking - like an ocean of people moving in front of you. The crowds trying to get on and off subways is quite legendary - comparing squeezing sardines in a can is being very kind. Prices are quite high, some of the highest on the planet. This is partially because of high rents as well as a very strong yen right now.
Yet Tokyo is an extremely vibrant city that never sleeps. There is virtually anything you can ask for unless you have agoraphobia. It is truly that heart of Japan and the center of industry, with some of the finest restaurants for nearly every cuisine you can imagine. It also has a huge youth culture that clearly has influences that touch the rest of the world.
But please don't conclude that Japan is all Tokyo or vice-versa. There is a lot of natural beauty outside the city that you should not miss.
If you want to learn more about the city, then see the official city page at
http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/
and has for Japanese etiquette, try reading

http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Manners.h…
http://www.jref.com/culture/japanese_man…

Please help with Japanese homework (easy)?

Question:

あなたの子供の時、悪いことをしたら、両親にどんなことをさせられましたか。
あなたは子供の時、姉や弟、友達に、どんなことをさせましたか。
あなたは友達を一時間待たせてしまったら、どうしますか。

I need to think of answers that make sense...please help I'll give 5 stars thanks!

Answer:

あなたの子供の時、悪いことをしたら、両親にどんなことをさせられましたか。
家事を手伝わされた(they made me assist with the housework)

あなたは子供の時、姉や弟、友達に、どんなことをさせましたか。
自分の宿題をさせた(make them solve my homework)

あなたは友達を一時間待たせてしまったら、どうしますか。
謝る(Apologize)

if I misunderstanding your question, tell me.

Hi, Do What do people in tokyo think of lebanese people?

Question:

hi im recently thinking of moving to tokyo , but i dont know what the people in tokyo will think of me i dont want them to hate me. im lebanese arab. what would they think of me?

Answer:

It's difficult to say what people in Tokyo think of Lebanese because there are so few of them actually living in Tokyo.

If you move to Japan with a proper job and work hard, people will like you.

PLEASE help with Japanese homework?

Question:

I don't understand the directions...Can someone who knows please help me?

What are the directions and what am I supposed to write? thanks so much I'll give 5 stars!

http://i54.tinypic.com/orl3zt.jpg

Answer:

complete the following sentences to make two sentences same meaning.
1.部下は課長の世話になった。
2.吉田さんは弟に日本語を教えたり、一緒に遊んであげたりした。
3.ジョーンズさんは、課長に、将来について相談した。

more homework??

How do you read this kanji?

Question:

http://i51.tinypic.com/v64uo2.jpg

thanks!

Answer:

関係 kankei

relation, relationship.

Need help with Japanese homework?

Question:

I don't understand the directions and what to do, PLEASE help me! I'll give 5 stars thanks :)

Here are the directions:
http://i51.tinypic.com/2vafgh5.jpg

And heres what im supposed to do:
http://i53.tinypic.com/214uyq1.jpg

Answer:

ok

What is the name "Rini" in Japanese characters?

Question:

Answer:

It's not common to have Rini as a name in Japanese.

And there is more then one way to write it as there is usually more than 1 way to write names with the same pronunciation.

Japanese translation needed!?

Question:

I am helping a friend who is applying for permanent residency here in Japan with translating an official letter she needs to submit to the immigrations office. I have already finished translating the letter, but I am stuck on this one sentence ---



"I am currently in the proceedings of starting a company which builds enterprise business applications for Japanese companies, especially those which are of an international nature and require expertise in foreign languages and business technology standards."


Thank you so so much! Minasama arigatou gozaimasu!

Answer:

私は現在会社設立のための手続きを行っている最中です。 つまり
日本企業向けのビジネスアプリケーションの事業に着手するのですが、
特に国際性を備え外国語に通じており、またビジネス・テクノロジー（BT）を
必要としている企業を対象としております。
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Can Malay foreigners go to onsen in Japan?

Question:

I have interested on Japan.

Answer:

Yes, why not? Many tourists come to onsen. Only those with many tattoos are prohibited in some onsen.

What can I do to write kanji beautifully (the ones I write look like broken houses)?

Question:

Answer:

Practice makes perfect.

only advice I can give u.

How can I go to Japan to help?

Question:

I really want to volunteer and go to Japan to help with the fight to save Japan from distruction. I know a lot of people have to move out of Japan and that their tourism industry has been greatly effected. Ive always planned to live in Japan and this just seems to extra prompt me to go! Where can I sign up to go to Japan? Unfortunetly I don't have any money for a plane ticket or anything, so I want to go with a volunteer group! Thank You!

Answer:

I remember myself wanting to go to help Pakistan with their earthquake in 2005. About 80.000 people were dead and about 3 million homeless. They were pleading for help and I thought I might just go. However all the volunteer organizations I contacted asked to pay for my own air-ticket, food expenses that would have cost me several thousand pounds so I couldn't afford "to help", lol.

I think it's similar with every volunteer organization. They are about collecting the money from others as they don't have their own (unless they are regularly sponsored by someone).
I really think that the only thing you can do to help is to donate the Japanese Red Cross:
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/

When i go to japan i need a new name. can anybody find a list or suggestions for alternate names?

Question:

I have a really common which is Paul, and it sounds so SO stupid in regards to pronunciation in japanese.

I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions for UNIQUE and MEANINGFUL japanese names or any suggestions to websites which have so.

I've seen baby names and only found one i like but not interested.

I am not fussy, it can be any type of name (kanji katakana written), anime names, game names, unique and/or meaningful names.

Thanks. best answer will get 5 stars asap.

Answer:

You don't need a Japanese name, you're not Japanese. Not sure if it's even legal to change your name without good cause.
When you go there ? People will laugh at you if you've given yourself a Japanese name.

Funny How the Tables have Turned, Isn't it Japan?

Question:

I think its funny how japanese used to think their country was "all exclusive" and told people to "stay out!" and" dont come to japan!" but now that their country got hit with this huge disaster and is ruined they welcome us "foreigners" by the thousands! how the tables have turned (: well now most of us dont want to go to your radiation infested country :D

Answer:

Good job in turning yourself into an a$$hole lol.. And it's certainly our pleasure for you not to come here. We don't want ignorant douchbags in here. So stay right where you are and rot in your mother's basement. kthnxbai!

Funny How the Tables have Turned, Isn't it Japan?

Question:

I think its funny how japanese used to think their country was "all exclusive" and told people to "stay out!" and" dont come to japan!" but now that their country got hit with this huge disaster and is ruined they welcome us "foreigners" by the thousands! how the tables have turned (: well now most of us dont want to go to your radiation infested country :D

Answer:

Good job in turning yourself into an a$$hole lol.. And it's certainly our pleasure for you not to come here. We don't want ignorant douchbags in here. So stay right where you are and rot in your mother's basement. kthnxbai!

How to get to Japan QUCKLY? (:?

Question:

ii want 2 move 2 japan after i graduate from my highschool this june. i have been waititng my whole life to go there! i want 2 work as a manga-ka or something. i dont want 2 go to college, i dont think its for me. where can someone who totally knows about japanese culture, speaks some japanese, can work in japan? - ive loved japan since i was 3 years old! (i was obsessed with anything hello kitty) im thinkin tokyo. i want to stay around tokyo. its the center, and im pretty picky :P i think im a valuable asset to any company because im not japanese. theres man japanese people working in manga but i would be something new and fresh! (: so if anyone can help me out thatt would be great. im gradating so soon! i saved 3,000$ already for my move to japan. id like to be there before summers end. thank you!

Answer:

You can't get a job in Japan with only high school diploma and as a tourist/foreigner. And $3000, you won't last long. If you are desperate, you might want to marry a 40 something year old Japanese man so you'll be able to live here and acquire Japanese citizenship.

Since Tokyo pop is shutting down does anyone know what's going to happen to the mamgas that they were?

Question:

Publishing like maid sama, The Devils Bride

Answer:

They were just translating manga. They do not publish it. Japanese versions will be there despite this fact.

Japanese speakers, does this make sense?

Question:

I have a Japanese exam in a few days and I have to write a diary entry to a friend, about my visit to Hiroshima. I am only in the tenth grade so my Japanese is not so good yet.

まりこへ, こんにちわ! おげんきですか. せんしゅひろしまに 行きました. ひこうきで行きました. ひろしまでとても大きいホテルにとまりました. 大好きですよ.ホテル からへいわこうえんまでバスで行きました. へいわこうえんはおもしろくてうつくしかったです. それからはくぶつかんに行きました.はくぶつかんはとてもかなしくて,あまり好きじゃ… つぎの朝みやじまに行きました. とてもきれいですてきなしまでした. みやじまでひるごはんを食べました. それからとりいを見たかったです.それからふねでひろしまに行きました. 30分ぐらいかかりましたが,つまらなかったです.さいごの日,日本のレストランを食… ラメンとすきやきを食べました. バイバイ,じゃね! マイケルより

Thanks for your help

Answer:

Well, your sentences are excellent. It sounds a bit childish because it's written mostly with hiragana. But if you are still learning Japanese, it's OK.

Some parts are omitted for some reasons like after あまり好きじゃ.