Monday, October 10, 2011

Is this JLPT N1 kanji list up to date?

Question:

People say at all sorts of places that N1 lists online are all out of date. Can please somebody please confirm this for this particular list? It says on the bottom of the page that it was last updated November 2010. Would appreciate some info from somebody involved or somebody who took the exam recently.

http://www.tanos.co.uk/jlpt/jlpt1/kanji/

Thanks a lot in advance!

Answer:

The truth is that they are trying to get away from the "study these things and you will pass" format. The Japan Foundation is trying to establish a more valid test of real-world skills. So, they will be releasing workbooks and sample questions, but no official list of kanji or vocabulary. That is why so many people are saying the lists are "out-dated", cause anything could be on the test. It is best to just stick to study materials that are labeled N1. They are usually based on the official samples released by the Japan Foundation.

Check out the answer to the following question in the FAQ:
"For the old test, "Test Content Specifications" showing kanji and vocabulary used in the test was published. Will a similar list be published for the new test?"

http://www.jlpt.jp/e/faq/index.html

Good luck. I'm taking it this year too!

What are some prefixes and sufixes in Japanese?

Question:

Answer:

Depends "for what".

Suffixes For names:

1) -San for for both males and females for respect e.g. John-San or Nicloe-San.
2) -Sama: Very polite. Used for written communication in bussiness or for God or for customers.
3) -Kun : For male kids and for male young subordinates
4) -chan: for female kids

Some of the prefixes:
O or go for politeness like Sushi becomes O-sushi or Mizu (water) becomes o-mizu.
Dai : big or great

Well, the list will go on but then it depends on the pursose to filter out the relevant ones.

Is japan a country or part of china?

Question:

I m awesome.

Answer:

Sometimes drinking and asking is equally dangerous as drinking and driving.

Is japan a country or part of china?

Question:

I m awesome.

Answer:

Sometimes drinking and asking is equally dangerous as drinking and driving.

In Japanese, how do you call someone...?

Question:

- who lives under parent's allowance
- who doesn't go to school or work

Answer:

For the both, the same way as you call;
ニート Niito that came from ”NEET, Not in Education, Employment or Training”
ひきこもり might involve private issue (some sort of mental problem)

- who lives under parent's allowance --> 親のすねかじり oya no sune-kajiri (schnorrer)
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In Japanese, how do you call someone...?

Question:

- who lives under parent's allowance
- who doesn't go to school or work

Answer:

Where abouts in Japan, can I buy a Shoshinsha mark (learner driver plate)?

Question:

My friend is a major JDM enthusiast and I wanna get him one for a present for when I return home, from Japan.

Does anyone out there know where I could get one of these?? Anyone... I realise the chances are slim, but thanks so much if you know!!

Answer:

Are you staying in Japan?
It's available in many car shops, or hardware stores.

It's available in most of "Automobile shops", like TOYOTA, Nissan, Honda and whatsoever.
or
Automobile parts shops, like Autobacs, Yellowhat,
http://www.autobacs.com/store/search/sea…
http://www.yellowhat.jp/yellowhat/store_…

and Hardware Shops and "ホームセンター home centers" like:
コーナン http://www.hc-kohnan.com/corporate/index…
VIVAホーム　http://www.vivahome.co.jp/default.htm

It's also available on AMAZON
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-langua…

If I knew where you were staying, I could give you some possible store locationsa.

Help! Japanese language aid for short speech?

Question:

JAPN 300 level correction help?
This is a speech for advanced Japanese purposes. It is supposed to encompass the naming of a robot, the shape of it, things it can and cannot do, the reason for its creation, and anything else we felt like adding about it. Any help for conjugation and appropriateness would be appreciated.
私はロボットを作ることができたら、
そのロボットの名前は「マック６」だと思います。
私はロボットが要らないけど、
ロボットがほしいですが、
たいへんな便利になるでしょう。
私はとても短いので,
「マック６」の高さは７メートルぐらいです。
それに、便利なために,
「マック６」は人間と同じぐらいの形です。
私はとてもいそがしくなったら,
「マック６」は私のそうじとかせんたくをできる。
そして、なるべく日本語を勉強したいから、
「マック６」は日本語を理解できるだけでなく、
日本語で話せます。
さいごに、寝る必要はないから、
「マック６」に私の朝ご飯とコーヒーを作ってもらいたいです。

If it were possible for me to make a robot, that robots name would be Mac 6 I think.
Although I do not need a robot, I want a robot, it would be very convenient.
I am so short, Mac 6's height would be about 7 meters.
In addition, for the purpose of being useful, mac 6's form would be similar to a human.
If I became very busy, Mac 6 could (for my benefit) so things like clean and my laundry.
Also, to study Japanese as much as possible, Mac 6 would not only understand/comprehend Japanese, but have the ability to speak it.
Finally, Because it would not be necessary to sleep, I want Mac 6 to (for my benefit) make breakfast and coffee for me

Answer:

私に～
～にするつもりです。
私にロボットは必要ありませんが、
たいへん便利でしょうから、ロボットがほしいです。
私はとても小さいので
～ぐらいにします。
～もっと便利になるように、
～同じような形にします。
私がとてもいそがしい時は、
～私のためにそうじやせんたくをしてくれます。
～日本語の勉強ができるように、
～日本語が～
～話せるようにします。
さいごに、ロボットは寝る必要がないので、
～に私の朝ご飯とコーヒーを作ってもらいたいです。
　
　
私はロボットが１台ほしいです。
ロボットが必要というわけではありませんが、あればとても便利だと思います。
もし私にロボットが作れたら、「マック６」と名づけます。
私はとても背が低いのですが、「マック６」の高さは７メートルもあります。
人間と同じような形なので便利です。
それに「マック６」は日本語が理解できるだけでなく日本語で話せるので、
いっしょに日本語の勉強ができます。
私がいそがしい時には、「マック６」がかわりにそうじやせんたくをしてくれます。
それに、ロボットは寝る必要がないので、朝食も作ってもらえます。

Part-Time Jobs in Japan?

Question:

I'm planning a trip to Japan in the next year(s) and was wondering what kind of part-time job I can land there? My main job is currently to work as a Mangaka Assistant, as I have gotten a call from a Manga Artist. What kind of part-time jobs would I be able to have while being a manga assistant to support myself? I was thinking English Teacher, but I don't know what I need to become one. Help!

Answer:

You are not allowed to work if you visit Japan as a tourist.

You need a visa to work in Japan.

How have the people of japan changed their ways over time?

Question:

Japan, history

Answer:

Japanese life style have Westernized gradually since Meiji Restoration of 1868.

Japanese Sword Company?

Question:

I was reading a story and found out that there is still a traditional japanese katana sword company that makes Katanas exactly like they used to and I was wondering how much they cost on average, because there's too many websites on google and I can't read japanese.

Answer:

Most of them are independent artists.
Yes, they make swords exactly the same way as the swordsmiths in the samurai periods.
But they do not make swords for particular individuals but mainly for the preservation of their artistic skills and its Japanese tradition, which is administered by Japan Swordsmith Association.
In order to maintain the quality of swords nationwide, the number of newly crafted swords are controlled by the association year by year.
Not to mention, they are doing business through the association by selling them on the market. Price varies, depending on the "name" (or the established reputations) of each swordsmith. The average price for a newly crafted katana is around one million yen (approx 13,000 USD).

When do Japanese students start wearing the standard school uniform?

Question:

9th grade? 10th grade?

Answer:

Even kindergarten schools have them.

Japan's closest/best friends?

Question:

Answer:

Not sure if you are asking about nation or people. But it's US in general sense.

What are some good types of sushi?

Question:

i always get the california roll (crab, avocado, cucumber). the only other kind i've tried is the philly roll (salmon & cream cheese). it was okay but kind of bland. i don't like anything spicy. i like crab, salmon, and shrimp. anything that has avocado too. any suggestions? i want to expand my sushi horizons.

Answer:

My favourites are

Makizushi (巻寿司) which is a rolled sushi. I really like Salmon roll, Cucumber roll and Avocado roll.

Nigirizushi (握り寿司) which consists of a bed of sushi rice, usually with a bit of wasabi, and a topping draped over it. Favourite toppings are salmon (sake), tuna (maguro) and prawns (ebi).

Inarizushi (稲荷寿司) which is a pouch of fried tofu filled with usually just sushi rice.

I enjoy my sushi with a little wasabi and soy sauce and like to have some pickled ginger to cleanse the palate after each sushi.

Japanese Sushi
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Questions about Japan.....?

Question:

When did Japan become recognized?
What are political Institutions of Japan?

Answer:

It depends on what you mean by recognized.

Japan has been here for more than 2000 years.

Are alot of little girls love japanese people?

Question:

Answer:

japanese men have no peenis

Are alot of little girls love japanese people?

Question:

Answer:

japanese men have no peenis

Do you have any tips on studying japanese out of a book?

Question:

I bought a book recently (ultimate japanese) and i don't know where to start exactly. I know i sound like an idiot but what i mean is, how would you study out of a book? Do you stay on one lesson/chapter and go through it over and over for a week until you get it? Do you just go through 1 lesson a day? what? This book is kind of hard for me because i have a photographic memory. When i see a cool picture, or a video with a phrase connected with it, it helps me to remember that phrase alot better, but this book i have now, doesn't have pictures at ALL. Nor does it have color. But i dont want to give it up because i HAVE looked through it and it DOES seem like a very good and helpful book. So, If you have any tips for studying out of a language non-picture language book, please let me know :(

Answer:

If you could, buying CD or DVD or Bluray lessons, it would be better. If you must learn it from books, I suggest you to learn hiragana and katakana(alphabets). Then move on to Kanji as well as doing some grammers. Now speech is the hard part. I suggest you to watch various movies, copy what they say and practice.

I learned my English that way and I am imagining that learning Japanese is similar.

How do you say 'for me' and 'to me'in japanese?

Question:

As in "it was very difficult for me"

And then 'to me' as in "to me, he's not that cute"

Would it be something like "Watashi ni mo, kare wa amari kawaii ja nai."???

Answer:

Really depends on the gender, so I will do generic ones and both.

As in "it was very difficult for me"
Man = Boku(or Ore or Watachi) ni tottewa totemo muzukashi katta desu
Woman = Watashi ni tottewa totemo muzukashi katta desu
Generic = Totemo muzukashi katta desu

And then 'to me' as in "to me, he's not that cute"
Man = Boku wa, kare wa sonnani kawaii towa omoi masen
Woman = Watashi wa, kare wa sonnani kawaii towa omoi masen
Generic = Anmari(or Amari) kare ha kawaiku naito omoi masu

Hopefully these will help!

What's the radiation situation in Japan currently and how might it escalate?

Question:

I was just wondering if anyone had a reliable source, or information, on the amounts of radiation and the level of danger in Japan right now. I've been searching the internet but can't find anything substantial or concrete. Reason is that I want to do international studies in Japan when I go to college and my mother is concerned about the safety of living in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami. What do you believe the situation will be like in the following years and does your evidence support it? If you could give some good sources with ethos it would be appreciated. Thank you

Answer:

I believe it's limited to about a 20km area around the Fukushima nuke plant. They seem to have it under control at this time.
99%++ of Japan is safe. If it wasn't, it would be world wide news.

Where can I buy a bento box?

Question:

Answer:

I have found some really good ones at local Asian Supermarkets and the Japanese Daiso Superstore has a large collection. Online you can find them at Amazon.com

Can anyone describe the location of Sakurajima?

Question:

Answer:

The still active volcano is at the southern tip of Japan.

What are examples of Showa Period Censorship in Japan?

Question:

I am writing an academic piece on the Censorship system in Japan during the Showa period and I need two sources to compare when writing this piece. As my Japanese is limited, it is difficult to find anything useful.

My preference of sources would be an image/film/music as well as a written piece like a book,newspaper or poster.

I hope someone can help me out and I will be extremely grateful if anyone could supply me with links to any sources that you may find, as well as background information if you have it at all.

Thanks in advance to those who do contribute, your help will be hugely appreciated.

Answer:

This is an image of Japanese police in 1938 actually censoring papers.
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%89%B9%E…

What are examples of Showa Period Censorship in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

This is an image of Japanese police in 1938 actually censoring papers.
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%89%B9%E…

Which country is better overall, Sweden or Japan?

Question:

Which country is better overall, Sweden or Japan? Pros and Cons?
It's my dream to spend the rest of my life in one of the two. I swing back and forth between them. I don't care about war, armies, etc. I care about the quality of living. Just list pros and cons because they are both wonderful places. I don't know how I'll make up my mind, but I want to hear other people's perspectives and reasoning.

Answer:

I'd go with Japan, but that is only my opinion. They are as different as night & day.
One thing to consider is each countries immigration policy. Japan's is very closed. Sweden's ? I don't know.
What are your job skills ? Japan mainly only accepts people who have a skill a Japanese doesn't have. It won't be easy to find a life long job.
I don't think anyone on this page can give you a good answer. Most of us here will know little or nothing about Sweden. I never hear anything negative about Sweden, so I'm sure it's a nice country to live.

What dose kyoushi mean in Japanese?

Question:

Answer:

教師 kyoushi refers to a school teacher ("educator" as an occupation) <--> 先生 sensei (not only for school teachers, instructors doctors etc./ doesn't always describe his/her "occupation")　
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Is it cheap to move to japan?

Question:

I am thinking about making a move down to japan i want to know is some cites cheap to move to. Plz hlp

Answer:

No, I'm afraid not. And you just can't move there. You need a visa to stay more than 90 days. That requires a college degree & a job offer before you get there. Not an easy task.
Nothing is cheap in Japan. Want cheap, try Thailand. But even then, you need proof of at least $1,500 a month income.

Is it cheap to move to japan?

Question:

I am thinking about making a move down to japan i want to know is some cites cheap to move to. Plz hlp

Answer:

Changs Original Fried Noodles?

Question:

In Australia I buy Changs Original Fried Noodles to make my lovely Chinese Salad but does anyone know what the equivilent of this is in the UK?! (Have attached link to photo)

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=chang%27s+original+fried+noodles&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-au:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7TSAU_enAU385AU386&biw=1366&bih=566&tbm=isch&tbnid=G2pSjbNVwmU51M:&imgrefurl=http://www.angloaustraliantrading.com/tntonline/TNTDetail.aspx%3FID%3D1137&docid=-zF0Ij17NlSFPM&w=182&h=250&ei=9AeTTvG-Go6SOuPxhcoN&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=94&page=1&tbnh=122&tbnw=89&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0&tx=58&ty=84

Answer:

PF Chang's Garlic Noodles Recipe
3 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound fresh Chinese noodle or vermicelli
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 Japanese cucumber or English cucumber
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
***Cantonese Stir Fry Sauce***
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken base powder (no MSG)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons shaohsing wine or sherry
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch

PREPARATION:
Cook pasta. Rinse and cool down. Set aside. Toss in red chile flakes and cilantro.

Wash cucumber. Slice diagonally into 1/4" thick slices. Slice into strips. Set aside.

Heat wok thoroughly, add oil, then minced garlic. Stir fry briefly. Do not burn garlic or it will take on an acrid smell and taste. (If this happens, throw it out and start over.)

Add sugar and vinegar.

Add noodle to wok, stirring and tossing to mix until noodle is heated through.

Place on plates and surround with cucumber strips.

What period is considered to be the Golden Age of Japanese art?

Question:

What period is considered to be the Golden Age of Japanese art?

Answer:

I'm not sure if there is the Golden Age of Japanese Art, but I think it might accord with the period between late in Edo and pre-Meiji, where Japnesque (Japanese style) had been widely introduced to the world. (Japan had locked the country before the period)

What period is considered to be the Golden Age of Japanese art?

Question:

What period is considered to be the Golden Age of Japanese art?

Answer:

How to identify the Japan JR Stations/Trains in the Google Map?

Question:

How to identify the JR Stations/Trains in the Google Map?
I am planning to take the JR Train Pass. While checking the google map of Tokyo/Japan I am not able to make out which are JR stations/trains.
Is there any special symbol to identify that?

Achyuth

Answer:

I don't know what kind of map you are actually looking at. (I don't use Google USA Map.)

But JR lines are black and white lines while other railways are only black lines.

Acient Japan, artwork What technological development helped satisfy the middle class demand for artwork?

Question:

What technological development helped satisfy the middle class demand for artwork?
Name two of the most famous Japanese printmakers and describe their style of work. (the ones i named for this one was wrong.)
What period is considered to be the Golden Age of Japanese art?

Answer:

Your question requires a lot of expertise on the subject and I doubt anyone will be able to answer in a way you'll be satisfied. Too specific. Or too vague.

The golden age of art. mmm. Ancient (during the Asuka period) Buddhist statues, mostly created by Korean immigrants, in the Gandhara style, (which originated from the Greek style). Middle-age paintaings by grandmasters like Sesshu. Not to mention Ukiyoe during the Edo period.

Acient Japan, artwork What technological development helped satisfy the middle class demand for artwork?

Question:

Answer:

Japanese girls are easy?

Question:

how's life in japan?

Answer:

YES.Im a Jap too.but i know how ez Jap girls are. for Whites.

Will the normal Credit Cards work in Japan?

Question:

Will the normal Credit Cards work in Japan?
If yes which one is better, Visa, Master or Amex?
Or should i be carrying travelers cheque?

Please advice.

I am travelling to Japan for 8 days this week.

Achyuth

Answer:

Japanese ones do but I couldn't use my Visa and Master cards that were issued in the U.K, no one would accept them.

Please translate this for me (tantanmen noodles) and (cold tantanmen)?

Question:

Please translate what is written on the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQlQDDpPM… or this
http://recipe.gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/926701…

thanks

Answer:

Tantanmen is a kind of Chinese buck whee noodle eaten in Japan with soup.

How much money would I need for a trip to tokyo japan?

Question:

I want to travel to Tokyo and I don't know how much money I need. I wanna make sure I got enough money for a hotel room and food and to buy some stuff down there and have fun so any help would great full thank you

Answer:

The money you'll need largely depends on your demands....there are discount places to stay, such as the Superhotel chain or Toyoko Inn and others, see:
www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/
www.superhoteljapan.com/en/
http://www.kid97.co.jp/~jeh-group/jeh-gr…
or even cheaper places like
www.newkoyo.com
www.juyoh.co.jp
www.hotel-toyo.jp
www.shrek-watta-house.com
www.khaosan-tokyo.com/en/original/
You can also get a day pass for the city subways for about 1000 yen or USD$13 or so, and for food you can easily eat at some less expensive places for about 3000 yen a day or less. If you want to go all over the Tokyo area then a JR East Rail Pass might be a good idea. See www.japanrailpass.net for more info.
Souvenirs can be a couple of bucks to anything higher, whatever you want to spend.
And a good website to look at is
Tokyo Price Guide at www.tokyopriceguide.com

Im trying to find out the names of popular electronic stores in japan?

Question:

baisicly i want names of stores that sell ps3 consoles games for the ps3 that have tvs psp and so on. also trying to find out if one of them would import things into the usa. so just the name of some stores in japan and list what they sell and if you can order things online and maybe one with an 1800 number. i dont know why its so hard to figure out what goes on in other countrys in the retail/shoping side of things theres no good info on this type thing on the internet that i could find.

Answer:

I don't know what you would like to do. If you want to buy PS3, you can buy it online.

How come the japs stopped building planes after ww2?

Question:

I think they do have the capability to build planes, dont they? prior to ww2, there were zeros yeah? and the zeros are fighters.

But after ww2, the japs stopped building any planes, and imported all their fighter jets from united states (i.e. Lockheed Martin), and commercial jets from either Boeing or Airbus.

They do have some technology? no? panasonic and sony built a bunch of useless consumer electronics that are pure low tech, and the toyota nissan misubishi heavy all became car manufacturers...

Answer:

They were banned from that industry after the Second World War, because the americans couldn't stand the pressure. There was a captive consumer market, so to speak. Japan was told what it could and could not do, produce, buy, sell and write, yes, even the written language was changed, with GHQ telling the Japanese which Chinese characters they could or could not use. Knowing how duplicitous the Japanese are though, it was probably a good thing. I remember in the 1970s, Japanese car makers telling the world not to worry, that they would never go into the luxury car market. I remember how a whole government ministry, MITI, was set up by the Japanese, to effectively bar imports from the Japanese market. Identical products, even down to the packaging were produced for the Japanese with just one letter of the brand changed, so that it would not contravene patent laws and Trade Marks. Japan made it's way in the industrial world by copying everything, from cameras, and cars to food products and electronics. You name it and the Japanese have copied it. There was even a female Japanese legislator, who defended it by asserting that, copying was a form of inventiveness and creativity.