Translations (JP to English)

[Konachibi]

You think there's no way to learn it in England?

Apart from self study either through book or the internet, a lot of places run Japanese language courses. I wanted to study Japanese for a long time but also assumed there was nowhere to do it here. It was only 3 years ago that I learned about a Japanese class being run 10 minutes from my house that had been going for quite some time.

In addition to this, several major cities also have an Anglo-Japanese society where you can meet Japanese people and practice conversing in Japanese.

True, I can't afford to go to a college or university at the moment to learn it though. Plus I'd have no real practical use for it unless I moved to Japan (which is actually one of my life goals >.>). I do have a Japanese to english dictionary though that teaches me words and phrases, and spend a lot watching anime in subtitles which does help a little. Though I haven't really learned to say much beyond "Hello", "Sorry" "I am...", "Hello" (Telephone version) and "Thank you" which is all pretty basic stuff.

Though somehow I can sing along to Motteke Sailor Fuku fluently... just have no idea what I'm saying XD

[AdvancedWind]

But there's a practical use for learning japanese: Playing Tales Of games ~

[Betelgeuzah]

Self-teaching is the only way to learn the language. Classes are for weeaboos.

All you need is a 20 buck book, internet access and patience.

[Konachibi]

Self-teaching is the only way to learn the language. Classes are for weeaboos.

All you need is a 20 buck book, internet and patience.

Wish that were true for writing it. Talking is one thing but I can't work out how their alphabet works. It's no wonder they're so artistic, I can't even write some of their letters @.@

[Betelgeuzah]

It's especially true for writing.

[Colino]

Wish that were true for writing it. Talking is one thing but I can't work out how their alphabet works. It's no wonderthey're so artistic, I can't even write some of their letters @.@

Oh what a load of crap, please.

You say that like every japanese citizen is some sort of genius or something. It's their fricking alphabet, they learn it as children just like every other country that uses phonetic symbols. Is everyone in China an artist? I can guarantee you no.

I can understand having a passion for the country and the culture, but having weeaboo blindfolds like that isn't going to help you.

[Konachibi]

Oh what a load of crap, please.

You say that like every japanese citizen is some sort of genius or something. It's their fricking alphabet, they learn it as children just like every other country that uses phonetic symbols. Is everyone in China an artist? I can guarantee you no.

I can understand having a passion for the country and the culture, but having weeaboo blindfolds like that isn't going to help you.

Japanese cartoon

American cartoon

Who's better at art?

I know what you mean though, if you learn it as a kid it's easier than trying to learn it as an adult. Kids learn things quicker than adults, natural fact.

It's just that in comparison, the Japanese alphabet just seems so much more complex than the English alphabet to me.

[Betelgeuzah]

You really need to move to Japan someday. You need a firm ass-spanking by Reality himself.

They aren't special.

[Konachibi]

You really need to move to Japan someday. You need a firm ass-spanking by Reality himself.

They aren't special.

Maybe, maybe not.

At least I'd have easier access to anime and manga without having to go 15 miles just to get to the nearest store.... which usually doesn't sell the good stuff.

[Konachibi]

Anyways we're flying off topic, this is Reinhearts awesome thread so I'm gonna shut up now except to thank Reinheart for translating for us.

Thanks Reinheart ^.^ (and sorry for making a mess of the last two pages. I'll behave now)