Why are braces uncommon in japan?

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why are braces uncommon in japan? is it cause its expensive? is it because the japanese dont like it? or is because orthodonics isnt really avaliable in japan?

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One reason is that bracing is not covered by National Health Insurance of Japan.

You know all Japanese people are required to join NHI which covers most of health care cost when you become sick. This is basis of all health care in Japan.

But bracing is not covered by NHI. That means you have to pay a lot. I think government does not want to make it cover because bracing is not necessary to survive.

Yes, it's because it's expensive. But not just expensive, but because NHI does not cover it.

What is the easiest way to find a job in japan with no experience?

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Answer:

Not sure what country you are from but let's assume it's the US

Whatever your answer to the question: "What is the easiest way to find a job in the US with no experience?" also applies to Japan

But since you are looking for answers, here are some options (most are highly unadvisable)
- drug dealing: self explanatory
- prostitution: self explanatory
- working as a clerk in a store: self explanatory
- working in a bar: self explanatory
- teaching English (God knows there are enough goofballs out there calling themselves English teachers): put an ad in Metropolis and offer some really low rates (e.g. 3000 Yen/hr)

"Ending with" in Japanese?

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In English, they have these dictionaries that are like 'words ending with'. Do they have the equivalent online in Japanese? Can someone give me a link to some 'words ending with' sites for Japanese?

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I don't think there is any equivalent of that in Japanese.

But you can google Japanese webs with --で終わる言葉 to find "words ending with ---" (put any character on ----).

I want to go to school in japan so i was wondering if anyone knew a good american school in japan?

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Answer:

There are some international schools in Japan in which they teach in English and kids from many countries go.

There are not many "American" schools in Japan. Schools in US military bases are like that. But they are for kids of military personnel.

Need ideas for community service projects to do in any town in Japan?

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Some American teens are going to Japan next summer. They would like to work together in groups of two, each with their Japanese host, to do community service projects. It might be possible for them to work in a larger group of one American kid with 6 to 8 Japanese teens.
If possible, they should do a project that can be finished in one or two days.
They need to do the project in the town where they are staying. They can't travel to another town.
I'm not sure what would be appropriate or possible. In the USA, projects might be planting flowers, painting park benches, sorting goods that are donated to a charity, cleaning the home or yard of an elderly person, playing games with children at an orphanage
I'd appreciate any suggestions of projects that would be helpful in a Japanese town.
These teens want to work together to make the world a better place.
Thank you!!

Answer:

I think cleaning town or streets are good.

Macadamia shampoo in japan?

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want to buy macadamia shampoo and all the other products in japan.where can i buy?

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I think many stores are selling shampoo because everyone uses it.

Can I buy CDs on CDJapan or YesAsia with a Visa or Mastercard gift card?

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Yes, I have used gift card on YesAsia and YesStyle. It just works like credit card. You just need to enter the gift card information on the payment column when you make the order.
:) Happy Shopping~

Strict or lazy writing possible with Japanese?

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I'm learning how to write Hiragana (and eventually, Katakana and Kanji), and I was questioning wether I actually have to do all the fancy curves and marks that characters have.

For example, the Hiragana character "ko" is こ, however, can that be written as basically two straight lines? Such as = ? Another would be "ke" which is け, but could the curved "t" looking mark be written, basically as a straight t with no curve?

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Japanese is a language where every line matters, and even writing a line too short or too long can change the meaning of a character. With hiragana and katakana it's not quite as bad as with kanji (where the only distinguishing feature between two complex kanji can be a single little stroke in the middle of the character), but the shapes and writing them carefully are still important. Especially at this stage in your studies, where you are just learning to writing hiragana, you should strive to write the characters as perfectly as possible every time. Maybe someday in the future, after you have studied and mastered the right way to write characters, you can figure out some shortcuts or "lazy" ways to write characters that don't screw up the appearance enough to make them hard to read. But for now it's better to just take the extra time or make the extra effort to write it the proper, non-lazy way.

I am planning on majoring in marketing and minoring in Japanese?

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Do you think that is a good combination? Idk what I could actually do with that.
Is there a business major that will work better with having a minor in Japanese?

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It depends on your goal.

If you want to work in Japan in the future, you have to note that Japanese companies do not care your major in college so much. So it does not make much difference.

What is anti-static clothes spray called in Japan?

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Ladies, you know what I'm talking about - that spray you spray onto skirts so they don't get static cling to your stockings.

I've been trying to find it in Tokyo but can't seem to. Does anyone know the Japanese words for this spray so I can ask a non-English speaking store clerk? (finding hardly any clerks speak any English at all)

Answer:

静電気防止スプレー (seidenki bousi supurei)
more specific 衣類の静電気防止スプレー(irui no seidenki boushi supure-)

Maybe エレガード (eregaado) is the most famous product in Japan.

What jobs can I get in Japan?

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I can speak both english and japanese at a native level and I know that I must get a job before I go there. This year will be my last year in college making it four years. I would be okay with teaching english as a second language, but I would like to know of other options. Thank you very much!

Answer:

The most common form of employment among foreigners is teaching English. Other fields that qualified residents have a good chance to find work include translation, IT, modeling and entertainment.

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

What does makka nari bon ga yureru mean in japanese?

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can someone explain EACH word
i already know what ga means so no need for that

Answer:

Makka = Red (actually, something more like "extremely red") (真っ赤)
And if i'm correct, i think u're trying to say "Makka Na Ribon Ga Yureru", because "Nari" wouldn't make sense in this context.
Na = (hard to explain. I'll put a full translation at the end :p) (な)
Ribon = Ribbon (リボン)
Ga = --oh never mind. (が)
Yureru = to shake (ゆれる)

Fully translated, it would be "A red ribbon is shaking."
Hope i helped once again :)

Are braces common in japan?

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i really want to know

Answer:

It's not common in Japan because National Health Insurance does not cover its cost as I said on another question.

What does yureru mean in japanese?

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i know its a verb but which one

Answer:

In this case, I think "sway" rather than "shake".
Because you mentioned indirectly in another your question, that this "yureru" came from a lyrics of a certain Japanese song,
"Makka nari BON ga yureru"
(you might as well, "Makka na ribon ga yureru")
In English, in my opinion, "Crimson ribbon sways."

In this song Alice has a crimson ribbon in her long blonde hair.
As she walks or runs, otherwise blown by the wind, the ribbon makes its movement "yureru".

So I think this "yureru" is alike of "sway" in "The branches swayed in the breeze. "

Can i buy Japanese iTunes Gift Cards in America?

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I get them once a year when i visit family in Japan, but when i run out of money on my account, i still haven't bought everything i wanted. So, is there any way to buy it on Amazon? I ask this because i have no debit or credit card (i'm in middle school), and i doubt my parents will allow me to use them, so amazon is the only way for me.
But i see that Swagbucks has giftcards from other countries, but i think it's only Canadian :\
TL;DR: Need Japanese iTunes Cards, what do?

Answer:

http://www.jbox.com/product/ITUNESCARD

This site is reliable, its just that the shipping rate is sort of high (from Japan) and it takes usually about 10 - 15 days for arrival

What does goorudo mean in japanese?

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the actual sentence is
goorudo de kata made kami ni
explain it all word by word PLEASE

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Other already explained word by word.

It sounds unnatural Japanese, but now I understand that is a part of lyrics.
Goorudo should be written as Gold even it is in a Japanese song.

Here you are, all lyrics that somebody translated personally, so I think it's unofficial one, though.

http://xmilou-lyrics.blogspot.com/2011/0…

If I translate, "On blonde and reached shoulder, her hair"

How much is 148000 japan money on us money?

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Answer:

You've already been pointed to a currency converter. There are many. Simply Google "currency converter" and pick one. Asking for someone to do something like that borders on silly..... after having crossing said border.

What is a Bachelors Degree in Japanese language good for that isn't being a teacher?

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Answer:

Many Japanese companies operating outside of Japan are looking for recruits that speak Japanese to fill all sorts of roles (marketing, HR, IT, finance, etc.) as this enables Japan-based management to better communicate with their staff

Many foreign companies currently operating in Japan or interested in developing a Japanese market now require some level of Japanese proficiency. Gone are the days where a gaijin would show up and expect to land work just because he is a gaijin.

BTW, this is no different than asking: "What is a Bachelors Degree in any language good for?"

Which of the following best explains the lack of cholera outbreaks in Japan?

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If you do your homework yourself you pass if you don't you fail. Anyone who says he is helping you wants you to fail simples

A question about japanese highschools?

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I know there are only 3 yrs in japanese highschool
but what do they call them??
do they call them like freshman, sophmore, junior, senior?? if so which one is not used since their only 3 yrs

Answer:

Yep they call them by years, which also in middle school and elementary school also by years
Yes high has 3 years

They would say "Kou Kou" + "(year)" + "sei"

高校一年生 (Kou Kou Ichi nen sei) 1st Year (10th grade)
高校二年生 (Kou Kou Ni nen sei) 2nd Year (11th grade)
高校三年生 (Kou Kou San nen sei) 3rd Year (12th grade)

BA in Japanese, must you already be in a Japanese advanced level before starting university?

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Not that if it would help because it obviously would but if I have to know in an advance level before applying.

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University programs are different, many might teach you strait from the beginning, others will require advance study before. It is best if you contact the school and the program you wish to student for more information.

Is Kazimoto a real Japanese last name?

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The last name is written as 梶本, in most case. You can find many persons who have the last name, even by Google in English.
By the way, I remember this baseball coach.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takao_Kajim…

Japanese to english translation please?

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What do koitsu and aitsu mean? I think they mean she and he but i'm not sure

Answer:

"koitsu" is rough (usually male colloquial) expression for "kono hito/kata (this person)"
the same as "aitsu" <-- "ano hito/kata (that person)"

usually used when the speaker looks down on the person. (toward both male and female)

What japanese name should i name my puppy?(girl)?

Question:

Suggest me please

Answer:

Hi, I'm Japanese.

For examle,

tae - ta e　多惠
chie - chi e　知恵
aya - a ya　彩
ayaka - a ya ka　彩香
ayako - a ya ko　綾子
ayu - a yu　あゆ
ayumi - a yu m　歩
saki - sa ki　沙希
sanae - sa na e　早苗
yuri - yu ri　友梨
yuki - yu ki　由紀
yumi - yu mi　裕実
kaori - ka o ri　香織
kaoru - ka o ru　香
kana - ka na　加奈
kanako - ka na ko　佳奈子
emi - e mi　絵美
eri - e ri　恵里
hana - ha na　花
ai - a i　愛
aiko - a i ko　愛子
rie - ri e　理絵

and more.....

Are there any good names you like??

Help me find out how I can study abroad in Tokyo Japan! Please?

Question:

I am currently a student of the University of North Alabama. I am and always have been completely in love with Japanese culture. I am a freshman this year and my school doesn't offer studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of my dreams/ it is on my bucket list to study abroad in Japan for either a semester or summer with in my first four years of attending college. I've been on websites and searched around, but no one is offering it right now. Am I looking too early? My school said they would help if I found another school going to Japan as well. Please help me find a good study abroad program for Tokyo Japan. CONTACT ME THROUGH MY EMAIL: trulyshyguy@gmail.com

Answer:

Do you speak Japanese and know it already?

For me, I took class for about a year but I'm still not confident in it enough. You can apply to take a language course in Japan to learn the language while engaging in the culture by living there.
Here is one im interested in http://www.naganuma-school.ac.jp/

They have full year courses, or just summer courses etc. What you decide to do after you graduate or take class is up to you.

Why is milk so popular in Japan?

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Maybe it actually isn't, but from what I've seen milk seems to be extremely popular in Japan.

Answer:

Because it is good for the bones and people the world over drink it?

Girls, is Yushin Okami good-looking?

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Google him if you don't know.

Answer:

Not especially handsome, but also not the one you would turn down because of his looks either. He looks casual for me.

Japanese language(what is the difference)?

Question:

between

te + kudasai
te + kudasaimasen
te + itadakemasen

Thanks

Answer:

I'd use/translate like:

te + kudasai
a. sore o motte-kite kudasai: Please bring it here.

te + kudasaimasen (usually accompanying "ka" )
b. sore o motte-kite kudasaimasen ka?: e.g. Would mind bringing it here?

te + itadakemasen (usually accompanying "ka")
c. sore o motte-kite itadakemasen ka?: e.g. Would you bring it here, please

I use c for the most polite way when I ask someone for a favour. (I rarely use b)

Where in Japan would be a nice place to live?

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I'm an American seeking to move to Japan in the future, but I do not have a clue where to live. I don't want to live somewhere "old world", but at the same time I don't think I want to live in a fast paced city where its really overly populated. Where are some good places to live? Give me the name(s) and as much details as possible. I would like to know what makes these places so special and why I should live there above other cities. Also I am looking for someone who can teach me the Japanese language and their writing systems. If you do not mind teaching me, then please email me at jbpeters87@gmail.com. Thank you! :)

Answer:

Nara is a nice place to live. Near enough to Osaka if you want a big city but there are lots of places on the train lines leading out of Osaka that would fit your bill.

You better have a 'plan' on getting a visa though. College degree and job offer are needed to move here. The latter will be your biggest obstacle.