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And you ask this on Travel/Japan because???????
Silliness.
Final Answer...... Give Google a try.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
List of festivals in America?
And you ask this on Travel/Japan because???????
Silliness.
Final Answer...... Give Google a try.
Is Japan the right choice right now?
Question:
About a week ago, i was offered a teaching position in Shikoku island, Japan. But since then i have been given nothing but grief and guilt by my family and friends as they keep telling me ill get radiation poisoning, get sick, have no children, or even die. I keep telling them that Shikoku is nearly 500 miles away from the radiation incident and the likelihood of radiation isnt too high.
Although ive looked into it (extensively), perhaps i need to hear some outside opinions on the situation. Should i go to Japan and teach? Is radiation really a concern in Shikoku?
any advice would be great
Answer:
You asked this question a few days ago, and I gave you a perfectly reliable website (from the Ministry of Education) which tells you what the radiation is in Shikoku.
So, it seems to me that you are really freaking out about leaving your family and friends. This is normal. But, maybe what you need to do is talk to a counselor, and air *your* concerns about going to Japan. And not all this peripheral stuff about radiation and whatever . . . because you and I both know that's not what the real problem is. A counselor can help you decide what concerns are normal, and what concerns are a little bit exaggerated.
Personally, I think it's a wonderful chance to expand your horizons and meet some new people. However, if you are going to freak out in the first week or so at your position, you'll go through a lot of heartache trying to get back home . . . where you'll have no job waiting, and a lot of chaff for quitting.
That said, I know a woman with extreme anxiety disorder who did have to leave her teaching position after only a couple of weeks in Japan. It was a very hard decision for her, but she was able to get her ducks in order and leave in a week. As far as I know, she's doing OK now. (She was throwing up daily from the stress of being in a strange culture with a strange language.)
Most people do OK, but only you can judge how you will react. But remember, there are always choices. If you choose to quit now, there are lots of choices out there. If you choose to quit two weeks into your contract, there are choices out there to get you back. If you choose to stick it out to the end of your contract, then there are a whole bunch of new choices waiting for you (-:.
But please don't blame your (understandable) anxiety on the radiation. That's really not the problem. And too many people in the West are freaking out about something that's really a non-issue for anyone outside of Fukushima.
Why is calligraphy considered to be an art in Japan?
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It may sound ridiculous but it looks so simple to write characters and yet one has to study a lot to do that?
Answer:
Because kanji are ideogram, not a phonogram as English alphabet.
Every single kanji has its own meaning(s).
Everything that has a meaning in this world has a life and its own spirit, right?
Calligraphy is an art to visually emerge their lives and their spirits on the plain sheet of paper.
You may like a poem in English. But, only way you can appreciate it is to either read it in a book or listen to the poet's own reading (if you have a chance), but the poem itself would never been visualized (except for in your mind and imagination).
But calligraphy can visually show you the living spirits of the words on the paper. Not to mention, everyone writes his/her own way; but all of their calligraphies (from elementary school children to our grandparents, not to mention, professional calligraphers) are alive and kicking. If this is not an art, what is art?
How do i get from Narita airport to AEON mall? And to Tokyo?
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Looking to get from Narita airport to AEON mall.
And from Narita airport to downtown Tokyo.
What subway lines do i take for each?
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Narita Airport to Aeon Mall (research special buses that connect the airport, otherwise go to Narita Station from the airport by train then connect to the mall via bus from Narita Station). (Narita Station and Narita Airport Station are two completely different stations).
From Narita Airport, take the Keisei Line or the JR line to Tokyo, there are many trains on either of these lines, it just depends on where in Tokyo you want to go to. Tokyo has no one downtown buy many many "downtowns". You can also take limousine buses direct to major hotels in Tokyo.
Why has Bodyline Yokoso stopped using DHL shipping?
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Answer:
It's one company's decision. Only they know why. Better to ask them directly.
What are some differences between...?
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what are some differencess between the way Americans go about everyday life and how Japanese go about their everyday life?
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Followings are several things that I personally aware, regarding everyday life:
American people's reliance on automobile are much heavier than Japanese people.
Many of Japanese use more train/bus for commuting, shopping, and/or traveling, and many household wives ride bicycle for shopping.
This make many differences on many aspects of their everyday life. Many of office employees often go pub and have alcohol on the way back.
Everyday shopping by bicycle; they could not buy big amount at one time, plus their houses and their fridges are much smaller. Household shopping need to be more often, almost everyday or one another.
More women leave their work after they get married or they get children.
Regarding laundry: Japanese people love to hang-dry outside. They also hang-dry beddings and mattress, outside. If you walk around residential neighborhood in sunny days, you would see many laundries flapping outside. Even those who have dryer, they tend not to use it except on rainy days or night.
Japanese love hot-bath. It's one of Japanese people's happiest times in a day to soak in hot bath at the end of day.
Many of kids have no dedicated bed room. Many of them sleep in a same room as their parents until around they become teen ages.
Not many Japanese people kiss so much as Americans or Europians, even among wife and husband in personal spaces.
They take off shoes at the front door of houses. They can sit on the floor, and even sleep on the floor.
It's actually very confortable, once you get accustomed to.
They eat less. Avarage portion of luches are about 2/3 - 1/2, I guess.
How much will it cost to go to japan?
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ok im 19 and i want to go to japan and visit a friend but the problem is how much will i need?
i live in PHILADELPHIA, PA and i holp it dont cost over a $1000 because if it is i will have to save. but how much will it cost to go and come back from japan??
thanks.
Answer:
A round trip ticket from the U.S. can cost up to $1500. Figure 7,500-10,000 yen/day for a hotel. Around 10,000 yen/day for eating and sightseeing. That'll give you a ball park figure. You'll probably need triple or more than your $1000 for a decent trip. Start saving.
Where can i find a indoor japanese doormat?
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I'm looking for a japanese theme doormat for my living room floor.Cherry blossom and japanese symbols is mostly i'm looking for,
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Most Japanese husbands will serve that purpose. Up early, home late to a cold dinner, back up the next morning to start again. Money making machines.
Are there any shortages of Japanese products at the present moment in the US?
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car parts or other necessary items?
I use Kyolic green health drink and it was produced in Japan, and figure that will definitly be on the list of Japanese products not imported here. Along with Japanese sushi wrappers.
Answer:
The Sony plant at Tagajo that was the sole source of large-format videotapes was destroyed.
Does high school in Japan educate students on the facts of WW2?
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WW2 is taught prominently during my high school history class, people say this is not taught in Japan, is that the case or do the facts get altered? Many people here seem to think Germany actually killed more people during WW2!
Germany: approximately 6 million Jews killed, 20 million Russians killed
Japan: approximately 7 million (Filipinos, Malays, Vietnamese, Cambodians, Indonesians and Burmese combined), 23 million ethnic Chinese
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v25/n22/chalmers-jo…
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Yes, we do.
Japanese students learn about the 20th century history not only from their textbooks but from the news papers, TV programs and the youtube videos. Many of them are fairly informed about Japan-Sinno War (1895), Japan-Russo War (1905), the result of WWI, including the Treaty of Versailles (1919), and the subsequent Japanese militarism into Manchuria (1932) and Chinese mainland (1937) until our attack on Pearl Harbor (1941). In general, Japanese students are more knowledgeable about world history than American and Chinese students; otherwise, they cannot graduate from high school.
Their college exams require deeper and wider knowledge about world history. They have fairly balanced knowledge about WWII compared with your very limited and deviated crap.
Traveling to Japan, what is the procedure?
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I have a flight into Tokyo and a connection to Okinawa. The time between flights is about an hour and a half. Is that enough time for customs? Will I have any issues? What is the procedure? HELP! :(
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You will be directed by airline staff directly to your connecting area.
Then, you will go through Customs and Immigration in Naha.
1 1/2 hours would not be enough time to retrieve your baggage, clear Customs and re-check your bags.
If you fly international with JAL, they will automatically transfer your luggage to the domestic airline that serves Okinawa.
Japan and sex? (20 characters)?
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How do the Japanese view sex? Are they like Americans when it comes to sex or are they more conservative.
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I don't think they are conservative, if you look on the internet under the Asian porn section, they are dominated by Japanese porn, I don't know why. They invented things like bu-kka-ke, girls eating poo and rape on train/bus...
Also, Japanese girls like foreign guys. If you speak to any white guy, they will tell you their Japanese gf knows how to please.
What does this mean in Japan gym class or something? =^_^=?
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1-A, 2-A or a 3-A is it for gym class? because I saw it on a cartoon show once ^^
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if you are talking about in schools, then it should be the grade/number of classrooms.
normally we are divided into classrooms where we stay and study each subjects. we don't change rooms when we finish every subject, instead teachers come to the room to teach us.
in U.S., students go to teachers but in japan teachers come to us.
so 1-A means, in highschool, 1st (10th) grade and class A. 2-A should be 2nd(11th) grade class A.
good luck
Thinking of moving to japan?
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In Two years time, me and my girlfriend will have been together for 4 years which s a long time, i am think of doing a japanese course for a year and 2 months. the problem with this is the the course will require me to live in japan for a year this is the the course will require me to live in japan for a year. understand i will have to talk to her about it before i decide. we are in a serious relationship. i understand that she will be upset because of this. she already knows relationship. i understand that she will be upset because of this. she already knows that i will be studying japanese at my local college. in two years i will have completed a entry level course in japanese. i am thinking in of telling her at 2013 christmas, 7 months before the course starts. I can't take her with me either. i would still be in contact with her though msn and phone. i also know this kind of ong distance relationship will be hard to keep long distance relationship will be hard to keep will she break up with me if i go? the reason im dwelling it now is so that i can prepare for whatever answer she will give me and why i want to go there is because it is something that i believe i must do. i know she wouldn't cheat on me and she knows that i wouldn't on her. i don't really like keeping things from her, but this i have to, for a while must do. i know she wouldn't cheat on me and she knows that must do. i know she wouldn't cheat on me and she knows that wouldn't on her. i don't really like keeping things from her, but this i have to, for a while
Answer:
Although the 'problem' is your need to study in Japan, your whole ramble is more related to a personal problem than it is to Travel/Japan. Along those lines, I wouldn't wait until the last minute to let her know about this. That's a wimpy thing to do. Let her know your plans and work things out. Sounds like you are about 18 so keep in mind that most relationships at that age simply do not last.
How are the Ainu treated in Japan?
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About the same as the Native American "Indians" in America. There aren't many pure Ainu left.
Where can I buy Japanese food/drink products?
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About a year ago, I came across a site where you could by food products from Japan/Korea; however, I can't remember what the site was called.
I remember seeing that you could buy drinks like Pepsi Nex and whatnot. Anyone know a site where I can purchase drink and food products from Asia online?
Answer:
If you live in the UK there is an online Japanese shop (food).
www.japancentre.com
I used to shop there regularly but now we moved to India and they don't deliver here.
Good animes or movies for improving/learning hearing Japanese?
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I'm learning Japanese but usually when watching animes they talk too fast for me to understand anything, at most I can understand some few words but not more.
Any ideas on some animes or movies where they mostly speak somewhat slow?
Answer:
Play visual novels, they stop after every sentence and it's printed.
Where to buy Authentic Japanese clothing/items?
Question:
I've asked this question before, and people only give me sites that sell currently popular items, that look similar to styles popular here.
I love clothing and household items that you can tell they're Asian just by looking at them.
For example: http://i56.tinypic.com/25pn5p5.jpg
(The dress, and the bed spread in the background)
Anyone know good websites where I can buy authentic Japanese/Asian clothing and items like these that are good quality, but not too expensive?
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No, mostly because there is nothing authentic or Japanese about either of those items. If you want a lot of authentically Japanese household items, I would suggest Rakuten or Jshoppers.com, but don't expect to find things like in the picture you posted.
Japanese kanji question suteki?
Question:
素敵
elementary- enemy???
why would that mean... great, fantastic?
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There is no reason because the use of these two kanji for this word is what we call ateji 当て字 - they are used to represent the pronounciation only, not to convey any meaning. For this reason it it generally not recommended to write suteki is in kanji; if you pay close attention, you'll notice that major Japanese newspapers write it as either すてき or ステキ, but not as 素敵.
When do you know when to use kanji?
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for instance, すてき
素敵
when do use the hiragana and when do you use the kanji. I'm guessing you just look at japanese literature, magazines, etc... and deduce when to use kanji/hiragana for what specific words
but how can jap. language students such as myself tell?
any resources or ideas?
thanks
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Use kanji whenever you want. Use depending on who your target audience is (children or people learning japanese vs adults), how formal the writing should be (essays vs message to friend), artistic effect (poetry, song lyrics, novels/stories). You might also write kanji the first time you write a word to establish the meaning then write in kana after that. You may use kanji, hiragana or katakana for a word that can be written using kanji for different emphasis.
Writing in kanji makes it easier to read when you know what they mean, so using the 1500+ most used kanji can make it easier for natives and other people who are fluent in japanese.
I think you can only figure it out from reading various texts yourself. 'Read real Japanese' are a good books for this with a selection of short stories or essays from various japanese authors with an english transcript and furigana the first time a new kanji or compound appears.
Hope that helps.
Can Somebody Translate this to Japanese to English?
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Okay, here's the details.
I want to know what the PIC means..
Cuz my favorite light novel author just died (THE ON WHO CREATED MM!)
TNX IN ADVANCE!
HERE's THE LINK:
http://img2.sankakustatic.com/wp-content/gallery/safe-ix/obit.jpg
Answer:
It's just an obituary article, saying that the author, Matsuno, died. So you know that the author died. What else do you want to know?
Other sentences are talking about his career as an author.
Help translating short sentence from Japanese to English?
Question:
having trouble with this sentence from a 読み物：
“have a nice day" というのは日本語でなんと言うか、と聞かれるのも困る。
I'm think it means: how do you say 'have a nice day" in Japanese is also a question trouble(?)
Answer:
Your answer is almost correct. According to the context, "困る“ can mean either "an embarrassing (question)" or "(a question) hard to (answer)" .
Is it ok to leave a japanese pitz at home alone for 7 hours?
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i live by myself in an apartment, and i work for 7 hours a day,and i'm planning to get a japanese spitz soon, so i was wondering if its ok to leave at home alone for that time period
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Depends on how well you have your dog house broken. I sometimes leave my dog in my house for perhaps that long, though it is very infrequent that it happens. I just make sure I walk him before I leave and then again as soon as I get back. But you're pushing the envelope at 7 hours. And if it is a puppy, then it is flat out too long.
Competition, jealousy and personal feelings (bullying) in Japanese schools and offices?
Question:
I've just stumbled on a very similar topic and it got me interested. Why is bullying in Japan so famous? Why can't they ignore others? Let's say I've read about a schoolgirl of 13 years old or so who jumped off the school roof to escape the bullying. Why was she bullied? Because she was exceptionally short. What do people get out of bullying? How to know which Japanese person one can trust? How do I know that my favorite Japanese celebrities are not bullies? I wouldn't watch their movies if I knew.
Answer:
I have a theory. Bullying is generally a way for people will low self-esteem to feel empowered by victimizing someone that is defenseless. This is true with many forms of victimization and not just bullying. This kind of psyche exists everywhere, and is a serious problem in many places. In Japan, bullying is at the pinnacle of attention. I believe the culture in Japan has a lot to do with it.
Culture is a lens through which people see the world. It shapes people's values, ideas, and attitudes. This, in turn, shapes people's actions. One thing about Japanese culture is that it's a very group-oriented society (as opposed to an American individual-oriented society). What I mean by that is that Japanese culture emphasizes unity in the group as well as attention to the welfare of the group. There are many, many examples I could cite to illustrate this, but I won't do that at this time. This group-centered mentality can be both good and bad depending on the situation. For example, it proved to be great in the recent natural disasters because people were not acting out of place by placing the needs of the group in front of their own personal needs.
I believe one negative impact of this group-centered society is its capacity to outcast those who are not part of the group. In other words, if a person in a class is a little different and has a hard time fitting in, the rest of the class may feel inclined to ignore this person. If there is a group in the class with low self-esteem and a chip on their shoulders, and if the outcasted person seems like a good victim, this could escalate into bullying.
Ultimately, bullies are trying to feel better about themselves because they feel worthless themselves. They're trying to feel empowered by placing themselves on a higher plane than other people. You can never really know who are bullies or who have been bullies unless they've been caught in the act or confess to having done so. The truth is, many people have the potential to become a bully but may not take action.
People of a similar psyche are the ones who abuse children or elders, rape, or otherwise prey on the weak for their own satisfaction. Bullying is unique in that it's generally a group act. My theory is that bullying thrives in Japan because of its group mentality that makes it easier for the victimizers to justify their actions.
Where japan disaster first occurred?
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when japan disaster occurred for the first time on 11th march , which place was that
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The first city mentioned on the news was Sendai.
http://www.zimbio.com/Japan+Earthquake+2…
Timings and towns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8…
15:12 JST – Iwate Kamaishi-oki – 6.8 m (22 ft)
15:15 JST – Ōfunato – 3.2 m (10 ft) or higher
15:20 JST – Ishinomaki-shi Ayukawa – 3.3 m (11 ft) or higher
15:21 JST – Miyako – 4.0 m (13.1 ft) or higher
15:21 JST – Kamaishi – 4.1 m (13 ft) or higher
15:44 JST – Erimo-cho Shoya – 3.5 m (11 ft)
15:50 JST – Sōma – 7.3 m (24 ft) or higher
16:52 JST – Ōarai – 4.2 m (14 ft)
Conflict between America and Japan after American opened Japan from isolationism?
Question:
Did japan's rejection of many aspects of American society (religion, government) cause conflict between the Japanese and Americans?
Answer:
Wrong at least in two respect. One: Japan did not reject "many aspects of American society". The other: many complicated factors constituted the cause of the conflict.
Why is it safe walking around a Japanese city at night but it's not safe walking a U.S. city at night?
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Answer:
Golf has his/her Wang all screwed up. Japan is MUCH safer than the U.S. I have lived here for almost 20 years and I have walked in all kinds of areas at all times of the day and night. Never had any problems and I put myself in situations I would NEVER consider in the U.S.
Osaka supposedly has the highest crime rate, but the crime isn't the violent sort. Stolen bikes. Punks on scooters yanking purses off the shoulders of women. Break ins? No so common. Muggings? Maybe very uncommon.
Why? I can't tell you. Totally safe? I'm sure not, but like I said, I have never had any problems.
EDIT: Yeah, you want the protection of the US military, but then want all other foreigners out. Finally, we have a full-fledged racist on the forum.
How to deal with an innappropriate comment from a japanese co-worker?
Question:
Im going to keep this as brief as possible.
I am a Seishain at a medium sized Japanese company. I am based at one location at the company, but during the week I go to other locations, for meetings, or whatever my company needs.
I was at a different location for my last 2 hours of work this afternoon, which happens to be an elderly care day centre, and I was leaving to go home, and at the same time the customers were leaving to go home, and the staff were helping them.
One female staff member (who I have only had VERY passing contact with until now - only "aisatsu" really) came up to me, rubbed my stomach and told me I looked pregnant. I am not pregnant. Everyone knows I am not pregnant.
I am not "Japanese size" but nor am I obese or overweight. However I do have a child, so granted my stomach isn't as flat as it used to be. But I took this to be offensive, and pretty upsetting. I am not Japanese, but since I have lived in Japan for so long I have kind of got used to not being touched up by virtual strangers, and ... I was a bit flabberghasted.
I was pretty shocked at the time (no tears or anything though), and one of the people who I work with when I visit this centre picked up on it, and he said not to worry, as it was just a joke. But ... I still feel pretty uncomfortable. I think it is wrong to make jokes with people who are practically strangers to you. If It was someone I work with everyday it would be different ... do you think?
How should I deal with this situation? Go to my general line manager and tell her what happened? Find a reason not to go back? Or am I being oversensitive and should I just ignore it? I must admit, it has left me feeling uncomfortable, and reluctant to go back. I can guarantee that she would not have said it to a Japanese person.
Also .. I usually wear a suit to work, but today I Was wearing a slightly floatier dress with a pair of leggings. A little more casual than usual, but nothing inappropriate. And I have lost quite a considerable amount of weight recently. This comment was nothing more than nastiness, and I would appreciate some objective opinions on how to deal with it. Im not going to quit over it, but I just would like some advice. I really love my job, but its my first job with a Japanese (non english speaking) company.
Please be nice ... Im a bit upset.
Answer:
What the female colleague did to you is definitely an unacceptable thing. She obviously lacks basic manners toward her colleague. Even if it happened between close colleagues, it should be very delicate & personal thing to be referred to. At least in Canada, where I currently live, people would take it seriously and even someone beside you say "that's very rude!!"
I'm not sure how old the colleague is, but she seems just immature, ignorant or insensitive. If I were you, I would try to tell her calmly how I felt uncomfortable, or bring it to 'personnel department' (preferably female staff)
But you should not mention 'cultural difference' thing this time.
(edit)
People having common sense would not touch your belly and say "you look pregnant"
While some people don't care much, the fact is that you felt uncomfortable and still now. (that's why you posted this) I won't say it is a 'harassment', but these feelings are to be judged only by the person who felt uncomfortable and worry about future. As a woman and as your co-worker, she should learn from this mistake.
Hello sir i have asked this question before?
Question:
i m going to japan :) and i wanna interest in tuna fishing :) i like very much tuna fishing :)
i want to fish blue fin tuna for free in japan i don't no where to go and fish
and i want even to sell blue fin tuna in Tokyo biggest market fish market i need money so i wanna sell tuna fishes i wanna fish them in a place where no one will not say anything and does not ask money in japan :)
i wanna just make money selling tuna fishes :) i want at least 50000$ per fish if i get luck :)
where can i fish a lot and lots of bluefish tunas in japan :) which island :) without license and free fishing tunas :) how to earn money in 1 month :) in japan :)
plz say me i wanna :) know about how to fish tuna :) etc
Answer:
A troll with even less imagination than most.
Purchasing from Japan?
Question:
Hello.
For so long I have been searching for this item http://auok.auone.jp/item/item_308069351.html
and I finally found it but I don't know japanese so I can't buy it.
My question is if somebody living in Japan would purchase it and then resend it to me? Of course I will pay for everything.
Or the second option - just ask the seller if he/she agrees to send it abroad.
I would be REALLY thankful if somebody help me. If you need to ask something just write me.
Answer:
It's just an online auction. Not a store. I don't think the seller will ship internationally.
How's Fukushima,japan now?
Question:
I have 3 cousins there so. i'm worried . i wanna know if the terror is over.
Answer:
It's true that it deserves to be called terror in my opinion.
Fukushima Nuke is still unstable and they do not see any goal to stabilize it. (It's been 2 months since the earthquake!!)
So people around the nuke is still on evacuation. But I don't know where your cousins live. So it's better to ask them if you want to know how they are now.
Help with Tokyo Train Lines?
Question:
If you're in Nakano-ku, how do you get to Kichijoji by rail? Would it take long to get there?
Answer:
Better if you tell us where in Nakano-ku you are starting.
The best way is to go to Nakano station and take Chuo line to Kichijoji station. But if you are not around Nakano station now, you have to take another line first.
How to translate these questions into Japanese? (about sumi e)?
Question:
Which ink shall I buy: the bottle of ink or a dry ink and what's the difference?
Which paper shall I use?
Answer:
Which ink shall I buy
どの種類の墨を買ったらいいのでしょうか？
dono syurui no sumi o kattara iino de syou ka?
the bottle of ink or a dry ink
液体の墨の入ったボトルを買えばいいのでしょうか、 それとも固形のやつでしょうか？
ekitai no sumi no haitta botoru o kae ba ii no desyou ka? soretomo kokei no yatsu de syouka?
what's the difference?
それぞれは、どう違うんですか？
sorezore dou chigaun desuka?
Which paper shall I use?
それから、どの紙を使えばいいんでしょうか？
sorekara, dono kami o tsukaeba iin de syouka?
Japanese: What is the te-form of iru?
Question:
What is the -te form and -teimasu form of iru (to exist - animate being)? Thanks!!
Answer:
-te form of iru is "ite"
-teimasu form of iru is ..... , "imasu".
"iru" + "masu" = "imasu"
Edit:
"iru" is like "be"
"--- teimasu" is like " be ---- ing".
"---- teimasu" form contains "iru" in itself. So you cannot make "iru" + "teimasu".
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