What would the kanji for "martial artist" be?

Question:

is there a kanji symbol that translates to japanese as a practitioner of martial arts or something along those lines

Answer:

Hi, I'm Japanese.

"Martial artist"

Kanji = "格闘家" or "武道家" or "武術家"
Hiragana = "Kaku tou ka" or "Bu dou ka" or "Bu jutsu ka"

There's no Kanji a practitioner of martial arts or something along those lines...

And,

"Martial art" (A combative sport)

Kanji = "格闘技" or "武道" or "武術"
Hiragana = "Kaku tou gi" or "Bu dou" or "Bu jutsu"

Should i go to Korea, or Japan?

Question:

Im having such a hard time make a choice.
Hi, Im 16 years old. :D

i can either go to korea or japan.
Korea Pros: I will go with a friend who is 18 years old, its cheaper for a homestay and well ill be with a friend, and it will be over the summer !
Cons: i dont know korean, and well i only got intrested in it when i started listing to kpop and asian dramas(heheheh) and ive always wanted to be an exchange student so just staying for the summer does not sound very fun....

Japan Pros:
I speak japanese :D wooo well not really. lmao but im going into my third year and im pretty good at SPEAKING it. i will go to Japan as a student ...do Japanese people like americans? my moms friend went to japan when she was younger and she said they loved anything forigen but that was awhile ago. and ive been intrested in japan awhile

Cons: its waaaay more pricey. i wont be with a friend and it will really suck if no one tallks to me at that school, plus it would be my senior year... dont really want to mess that up. ahahas. and i cant really understand it... i can read it! except some kanjis.. .and so forth.

BUT YEAH. idk tell me your oppinion. and if your from there, can you tell me about it? and how people are there, as in niceness and how they react to americans? (:

Answer:

Will you get your diploma if you spend your senior year in Japan? Or does it mean coming back home and repeating your senior year? You mentioned 'messing up your senior year' but this could be more than just a little 'mess up'. How do YOU feel about that? Are you willing to pay the price of graduating late to study in Japan? My daughter will probably spend a year in the U.S. during high school, but the school she is going to attend considers that as a year toward graduation, so she'll graduate on time.

I didn't find Korea appealing on the one trip I took there. My wife is going there on business and planned for me and the kids to come over for a short trip too. I said I wasn't interested. One of my daughters has since said she doesn't want to go either. (The one who is going to spend a year in the U.S.) Bottom line, I don't want to visit Korea again. Didn't really care for the first trip except it was something to do and got to see a place I don't want to go again. The one thing I wanted to do, visit the DMZ, wasn't possible because the Northern natives were apparently a bit restless while I was there.

Suggestion? Maybe save your money and do a homestay after graduating? Spend the entire summer here between high school and college. That would be a nice adventure.

What is the best way for me to live in Japan?

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Okay my situation is a little different.
I was born in Japan and moved to America when I was 1. (so I am a citizen)
I've gone to Japan before on vacation(longest 3 months) and I love it there.
I'm in High School and I want to live in Japan for an extended period of time.
I do know japanese pretty well because I took Japanese classes in America for 8 years. I'm still not really at the same level as most japanese people and I barely know any kanji.
I want to be a transfer student but that seems expensive and really hard because i'm pretty sure I would fail a lot of japanese classes like japanese history. or Koten(which is old japanese kanji)
Also I don't know how to talk to my parents about this because my grades aren't the best so I don't know if they would approve.

Answer:

Strangely enough, I think that the place you don't want to start is the place that you SHOULD start, that being with your parents. Firstly because you are not an adult and therefore you aren't going to be moving anywhere without their permission. Second because they are Japanese and know something firsthand about the system you will be entering. I do think that you said something correct in that it will be expensive, most likely because you aren't going to be going to a public school. Entrance exams and all that. Sounds like an international school will be more suited for you.

Talk to your parents. As for my opinion, you need to move out of the U.S. and into Japan like a fish needs a bicycle.

Why do japanese hotels actually make you pay by the person? i was wondering the actual reason.?

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I have been living and traveling in Japan for 3 years. When I had a girlfriend in Nagoya, I used to stay at a hotel in the city. It was a 1-person room. Because she lived with her parents (at 23-years old) we would use,my hotel room to do what we did. When I got the room, girlfriend with me, I told them I only want a 1-person room. They looked at me like I was nuts and gave me the room. Never heard anything more about it.

While I was in Gunma I got a 1-person room and met a girl at a club. According to her, we had to go into the hotel 1-at-a-time because I had a 1 person room. If I walked by the front desk with a girl, they would have me switch to a 2-person room. I don't plan to meet girls when I go out so I don't pay extra if I don't have to.

Then while I was in Tokyo I had met a friend from Okinawa for some drinking and dancing. Her 2 friends came along. I had to rent out 2, 2-person rooms. In the US, if you could sleep 10-people in a 1 person room it was,no big deal. So my question is, why? Is it because a 2-person room has more space or is it an actual rule that I could get fined for?

Answer:

There is a rule in Japan that "1-person room must be used by one person".

One reason is that 1-person room in Japan is really as small as only for one person. And another reason is, as another says, hotels want you to pay for 2-people room if you are 2.

Teletama on Keyhole TV?

Question:

Can someone help me locate Teletama (テレ玉) (Saitama Television) on Keyhole TV? All Japanese characters are showing up as squares XP

Answer:

Teretama is not always on Keyhole TV.

It's just sometimes, It's a shame.

Packages From Japan to USA?

Question:

I ordered something from Japan yesterday and got the email conformation about it today. I got it shipped with standard mail because I assumed it would just take a little longer. But on their website I read that it could take over a month for the package to get here!

Can standard mail really take that long from Japan?

I've never ordered anything from another country before.

And I live on the East coast. Does that mean it will take even longer?

Answer:

If sent by sea mail it typically takes 4-6 weeks.

How big is the anime convention in Japan?

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How many people is a full house there?

Answer:

There is more than 1 anime convention held in Japan.

It depends on which one you are talking about.

It also depends on what you mean by big? attendance?

I've heard it's good to leave price tags on a gift in Japan?

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Is this true? Should I leave the tag on my gift when giving my present to my Japanese teacher?

Answer:

You should not do that in Japan, but In China, it's considered good manners to leave the price tag on a gift.
If you remove the tag, the recipient might assume that the gift was cheap.
The price of gifts matters in China, whereas, in Japan, the focus is on the "heart" put in to the gift.

In other words, the Chinese feel that the price of a gift reflects how much you care about the recipient, while the Japanese feel that your attention to the recipient's situation and preferences better display your affections, regardless of the cost.

Can Glico curry go bad?

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I have half a box that's unused sitting in my cupboard. It must be atleast 2 months old. It still smells the same, but wondering if it will still taste good? I don't want to waste food?

like this
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=glico+curr…

Answer:

Can you find some "Good Until xxxxxxx" or "賞味期限: 20xx, xx, xx" date on the box?
Genreally speaking, these would last like one year or more, if you don't open the plastic film.
Even you opened the film, it would not go bad so quick, but aroma would be go weaker. If you opened, wrap it tight again and use them up at your earliest possible days.

You can think it's just like a chocolate.

What is the typical daily diet of an average Japanese person?

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Like what would they eat, for example, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Answer:

There is no "typical" diet. It depends on each person.

Typically, Japanese people eat rice for all meals.

Exchange program USA-JP?

Question:

im wanting to go to tokyo for a year through a exchange program, does anyone know any experiances, any good programs.... does anyone know where a there is a decent priced and good program?

Answer:

You really should talk to your university. Most universities have agreements with certain colleges in other countries so that you can go there but only pay your home institution tuition. This is absolutely better because if you are in-state, you will pay a lot less to your university than if you have to pay tuition to a Japanese university. So start there.

If you are at a university that doesn't have any set exchange programs, I have heard good things about Temple University-Japan.

If you are in high school, I went with YFU-USA. Try them. Just be aware that no exchange program is really cheap. Your best bet is to apply for every scholarship out there. If you are in college, JASSO is pretty easy to get.

Collecting drinks in Japan?

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Going to Japan and thinking of collecting 1 of each drink I find. Should I drink these or leave them in the can? If I open them, should I take off the tab or keep them on? Any other tips or details?

Answer:

What do you plan on doing with them when you leave ? Japan has a ton of different kinds of canned drinks. Some of the Japanese soft drinks are actually made in the US. I once worked for a company that dealt with the pallets the cans were shipped on.
I think you will give up after a while. They'll take up too much space.

What to expect when going to Tokyo?

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I just want to know what to expect when I go just generally
I will be staying for about 2 or 3 months alone.
Also I am a white female with red hair and hazel eyes that are relatively large.
I am decently attractive, not ugly or anything and I am 5'7 - 5'8. Should I expect a lot of stares? I have heard many stories about how you get stared at pictures taken etc Any truth to this?
Also I'll be 18 when I go.

I feel like I should include that I am not asking this because I think I should be looked at or given any special attention to, I'm just curious to know what my time will be like there.

Answer:

For the most part the Japanese are far too busy and in a hurry to stop and take pictures of a random person unless you are doing something crazy. Don't worry too much. Just be polite and be interested in their culture and you will have no problems meeting nice people. If offered try things that you thought you would never try (food, drink, karaoke ETC) even if you don't like it or are a terrible singer you'll gain respect for at least trying.

Tokyo is a beautiful yet crazy place you are in for the time of your life.

P.S Shibuya is a blast on the weekend night. Have a safe stay and I am jealous i would love to stay there for a few months. Also be sure to get a few(in case you lose one) english labeled subway maps they help out tremendously.

How much is an old 1832 japanese $100 coin werth today?

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Answer:

What you're asking about doesn't exist. Japan has never used dollars. They also didn't use roman numerals on their coins. The yen didn't come about until 1871.
No one can tell you the value of your coin until you actually know what it is. At least tell us what it looks like. It may not be Japanese. It could very well be Chinese.
Value depends on rarity and condition.

I don't have a goal in life-immigrating to japan?

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i don't really have a goal or anything - no purpose drive to do anything - what if i go back to school and finish while going to college - get a bachellor's - and go to japan for my apprentiship years (in w.e profession) and find some way in living there- would that be a ridiculous thing to strive for? - can't tell any of you why i love the country so much i just do ok -.- get off my strap on :3 - thankees for the answer things0.0

Answer:

I don't have an answer to this question. Only you have it.

When non-veg is not sold in japan?

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Answer:

Pomegranate...

1,980 million yen in pound?

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Someone please help me

Google converter won't help at all

Answer:

Can you write 1,980 million yen as a number? Put the number in convertor and you get the answer. Not hard. Harder to hold head just right when smoking a cigarette. But not using convertor and smoking cigarette not tilting head both not cool.

What main places should i see in these japanese cities?

Question:

Hey guys,
i am going to japan for a week next week and i need a list of the main places i should see.
this is my schedule:
2 days in tokyo
1 day hakone
1 day hiroshima
1 day nara
2 days kyoto

now what are the main places i will be able to see in these places in the time that i have. also for each of the cities, what are the main tours/day passes available?

information would be appreciated!

thanks a lot

Answer:

Some great places there that should be on any travel schedule to Japan.

Tokyo - Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street; Meiji Shrine; The Imperial Palace; Ginza and Harajuku.

Kyoto - Kiyomizudera; Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion); Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion); Nijo Castle; and Heian Shrine.

Hiroshima - Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial Museum, Genbaku Dome (Atomic Bomb Dome), Hiroshima-jo castle and Miyajima.

Nara - Todai-ji (東大寺) or Great Eastern Temple.

How much is 500 pound in Yen?

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And Also 1000 pound in yen.

I will like someone to tell me the differences and how to know the differences!

Answer:

You can tell the differences by looking at the coins. One will say 'pound', and the other will say 'yen'.
Pounds are British, and Yen are Japanese.

Use http://www.xe.com for all of your currency conversions and more.
Enter 500 pound, then double the result you get, or type in both amounts.

People who live in Yokohama, Answer this!?

Question:

Which ward in Yokohama has the best university and place to live?
Am interested in Kanazawa-ku and naka-ku and also Tsurumi-ku and Nishi-ku and finally Kanagawa-ku.
Which these looks rich and beautiful to live in.

I have family lives in Midori-ku Yokohama and are looking to move somewhere near these places.

Please Help! before its gets too late!

Answer:

The best university in Yokohama is, I think, Yokohama National University (横浜国立大学) or Yokohama City University (横浜市立大学).
YNU's main campus is in Hodogaya-ku; YCU's in Kanazawa-ku.
Among the wards you picked, I recommend Kanazawa-ku.

Kanazawa-ku has another university: Kanto Gakuin Daigaku (関東学院大学).
Lots of students live around the stations: Kanazawa-Hakkei and Kanazawa-Bunko.

Is being an english teacher really the only way to live in japan as a foreigner?

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i want to live in japan, but by looking at most of the answers here at yahoo answers,i always find people saying that if you want to live in japan you need to get a job offer first, and its usually as an english teacher. im asking this because i dont want to be a teacher,im going more towards the hotelery and tourism/entrepreneur career.could i get a job as a tourist guide,working in a travel agency?. what if i invest on a business?. also i have a friend in japan,can he find me a job offer on what i want to do?
btw im fluent in spanish and english,spanish being my first language,and english because i've been living in the UK for about 6 years.
thanks

Answer:

The followings are occupations of the foreigners I've actually met in Japan (at work, privately).
※I don't know what kind visa brought them to Japan, though.

a. English-speaking foreigners with little Japanese knowledge;
diplomats or working at embassies, English teachers (at private schools, at my high-school/college), bankers(dispatched), lawyers (dispatched), journalist (dispatched), entertainers (e.g. dancers), models, spouses of Japanese citizen

b. Foreigners (incl. non native English speakers) with good/fluent Japanese;
translators/interpreters, English teachers (at a private Japanese high-schools), tourist guides, engineers, journalists (freelance/ dispatched), Spanish teacher (at my college), running a business, talents, models, spouses of Japanese

c. Foreigners with poor Japanese/English knowledge;
students, cleaning staff, factory workers (usually Brazilians dispatched by agencies)


※As you see, if you want to get categorized in a & b, you need enough WORK EXPERIENCE before you come to Japan.
I have a friend (non-Japanese) who had obtained a BA degree in Tourism. What he was doing in Japan is teaching English.