Should I bother to relearn writing kanji again so I can earn a Japanese major out my ass or is it even a marketable skill
I'm doing Computer Science right now and people tell me a japanese major would be a good idea and would open new opportunities but I kinda hate the country / don't feel like returning and I don't understand what kind of jobs would even make that an advantage so it's kind of confusing whether or not to bother getting one even if it might be free
[QUOTE=fishyfish777;40896056]I have absolutely no interest in returning to the country any more[/QUOTE]
I would say do it because you want to. Don't do if you're really not up for it. Too may times have I heard people say they do not like the country they work in. I just don't understand why people would stay there if they don't enjoy it.
Everything I am choosing to study I have some passion for. Not because of job opportunities.
[QUOTE=fishyfish777;40896056]Should I bother to relearn writing kanji again so I can earn a Japanese major out my ass or is it even a marketable skill
I'm doing Computer Science right now and people tell me a japanese major would be a good idea and would open new opportunities but I kinda hate the country / don't feel like returning and I don't understand what kind of jobs would even make that an advantage so it's kind of confusing whether or not to bother getting one even if it might be free[/QUOTE]
It's a really torn subject especially considering you're already fluent in Japanese. It's pretty debatable. A lot of people say they don't advise it unless you want to get into translation or something. Others say that it's still a degree and it can help.
If you went ahead with it then what do you think of looking to gain from it? Would it justify the extra time, money and effort? Is it something you would enjoy doing regardless?
If you're relearning how to write Kanji then I'd be happy to give advice if you're looking for some. I know you're fluent in Japanese so relearning it won't be too hard. It could even be fun surprisingly.
[QUOTE=fishyfish777;40896056]Should I bother to relearn writing kanji again so I can earn a Japanese major out my ass or is it even a marketable skill
I'm doing Computer Science right now and people tell me a japanese major would be a good idea and would open new opportunities but I kinda hate the country / don't feel like returning and I don't understand what kind of jobs would even make that an advantage so it's kind of confusing whether or not to bother getting one even if it might be free[/QUOTE]
Japanese degree is useless. Relearn Kanji on your own time and get another one. I'm majoring in Marketing and minoring in Japanese language (because im studying abroad and will be getting the minor in a year) and it is opening so many doors for me it is ridiculous. If you hate the country though, that doesn't really give you a reason to relearn it seeing as how Japan is the only country where Japanese is the national language.
In five days I will fly to Japan for a month with a friend. We plan on doing Tokyo > Kyoto > Akita > Tokyo. Anything that is total 'do not miss' place?
I suppose that depends what you're interested in. Shrines, shopping, what?
[QUOTE=Megafan;41406994]I suppose that depends what you're interested in. Shrines, shopping, what?[/QUOTE]
Definitely not shopping, perhaps a souvenir here and there but I'm sure we can find that on our own. Mostly landmarks that someone here knows that aren't online in those 'things you have to see' guides. Or a good restaurant for a certain meal.
This is a far stretch, but does anyone here know how to get a working IME for JP on linux?
[QUOTE=commander204;41409631]Definitely not shopping, perhaps a souvenir here and there but I'm sure we can find that on our own. Mostly landmarks that someone here knows that aren't online in those 'things you have to see' guides. Or a good restaurant for a certain meal.[/QUOTE]
Well, of the places you listed, I've only been to Kyoto, but I can tell you that Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera are quite beautiful. Though, the latter is a bit of a walk up a slight incline. I'd say they're both worth checking out.
As for restaurants, that's hard to say in a big city, so you may just have to look for things you like that aren't too expensive. By the way, do you speak any Japanese?
-snip-
[QUOTE=Megafan;41410030]Well, of the places you listed, I've only been to Kyoto, but I can tell you that Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera are quite beautiful. Though, the latter is a bit of a walk up a slight incline. I'd say they're both worth checking out.
As for restaurants, that's hard to say in a big city, so you may just have to look for things you like that aren't too expensive. By the way, do you speak any Japanese?[/QUOTE]
I sadly don't, I got a book about it, but I really struggle with learning things by heart so the new alphabets are pretty much a barrier for me.
[QUOTE=commander204;41421404]I sadly don't, I got a book about it, but I really struggle with learning things by heart so the new alphabets are pretty much a barrier for me.[/QUOTE]
Well then unless you're in the most foreign-inhabited areas of Tokyo, you'll have a hard time without knowing Japanese. A lot of Japanese people don't speak English, since most middle and high school courses teach writing and grammar more than anything else, chances are the people you have to deal with won't speak English either.
I noticed your flag is of France, and French is, as you might expect, even worse. That is to say, probably non-existent. So at least pick up some basic phrases like "Where is [place]?" or "What is [object]?"
[QUOTE=Megafan;41421450]Well then unless you're in the most foreign-inhabited areas of Tokyo, you'll have a hard time without knowing Japanese. A lot of Japanese people don't speak English, since most middle and high school courses teach writing and grammar more than anything else, chances are the people you have to deal with won't speak English either.
I noticed your flag is of France, and French is, as you might expect, even worse. That is to say, probably non-existent. So at least pick up some basic phrases like "Where is [place]?" or "What is [object]?"[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I come from France but my English is, from what others told me, passable. (I'm german actually, but that won't help either probably.)
In the book is a nice list of phrases that can be useful. It's very 'tourist' orientated, as in that most examples are about common interactions.
I've read a few things about common etiquette in Japan you should know, things like the fact that you have to take off your shoes when entering someone's house, some restaurants/shrines etc... Some other things I should be aware of you know of?
[QUOTE=commander204;41421504]Yeah, I come from France but my English is, from what others told me, passable. (I'm german actually, but that won't help either probably.)
In the book is a nice list of phrases that can be useful. It's very 'tourist' orientated, as in that most examples are about common interactions.
I've read a few things about common etiquette in Japan you should know, things like the fact that you have to take off your shoes when entering someone's house, some restaurants/shrines etc... Some other things I should be aware of you know of?[/QUOTE]
Try to avoid eating while walking around. Drinking something is alright though. Don't worry too much about customs, the prevalence of some things is often exaggerated and as long as you know the basics and aren't particularly rude you should be fine.
Been learning stuff slowly but steadily.
You guys know any reading materials that are great for beginners to get used to reading Japanese?
or is any book/manga and etc just fine?
Manga is great for reading practicing (as well as getting new kanji to look up, etc).
Hey, the thread's not dead!
Picture time.
[quote]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/zTe47YA.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/nc9hTcq.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/egqDX8a.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/URZcj65.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/8UHOb4V.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/yDnyMCT.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/UHB07p2.jpg[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/fGKlkjh.jpg[/img]
[/quote]
[editline]15th July 2013[/editline]
I took these.
[editline]15th July 2013[/editline]
-random-
[QUOTE=Banandana;41476807]Manga is great for reading practicing (as well as getting new kanji to look up, etc).
Hey, the thread's not dead!
Picture time.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/UHB07p2.jpg[/t]
[editline]15th July 2013[/editline]
I took these.
[editline]15th July 2013[/editline]
-random-[/QUOTE]
where was this?
Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto.
[editline]15th July 2013[/editline]
[quote][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/gOgfOSc.jpg[/IMG][img]http://i.imgur.com/R0vhCrl.jpg[/img][/quote]
just finished learning the hiragana last night, including blended and modified. took me about 8 days since i went slowly to digest everything. katakana dies next.
[QUOTE=TheHydra;41771849]just finished learning the hiragana last night, including blended and modified. took me about 8 days since i went slowly to digest everything. katakana dies next.[/QUOTE]
つづけて　ください！
[editline]9th August 2013[/editline]
In my opinion, a lot of the annoying, weird, and frustrating parts are at the beginning of learning Japanese. After you get past that barrier, it gets easier. From what I have heard, some gramatical aspects of Japanese are easier than Spanish. Most of the difficulty is in the kanji, but I guess you just have to pace yourself and eventually you'll get to the point where you can read it. (I've yet to get there)
It just takes practice, I guess.
katakana: kataconquered, including the additional sounds exclusive to it. 16-17 days into learning the language and feeling pretty good. gonna tackle tae kim's grammar guide now that i have kana under my belt
[QUOTE=TheHydra;41888138]katakana: kataconquered, including the additional sounds exclusive to it. 16-17 days into learning the language and feeling pretty good. gonna tackle tae kim's grammar guide now that i have kana under my belt[/QUOTE]
That's faster than my high school class back in J1. They took months to learn hiragana and katakana.
You really don't mess around, do you?
[editline]18th August 2013[/editline]
In other news, 僕はたくさんの日本人の友達がいるから、僕は二つの手紙を書いてるね。ざんねんだが、これのつぎに僕の手がつかれたになる。。。
でも、手紙で話すのが好き。楽しいねー！
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/OMaiNzB.jpg[/IMG]
[editline]18th August 2013[/editline]
良い練習と思う
[QUOTE=Banandana;41888665]That's faster than my high school class back in J1. They took months to learn hiragana and katakana.
You really don't mess around, do you?
[/QUOTE]
I did this community college thing on japanese (cause I got in for free) and took us around a quarter of a year to go through hiragana.
Though tbh it wasn't that bad since we mainly talked about customs and culture anyway.
Wonder how it's gonna go now that I'm going into uni to learn the damn thing
[QUOTE=EcksDee;41888741]I did this community college thing on japanese (cause I got in for free) and took us around a quarter of a year to go through hiragana.
Though tbh it wasn't that bad since we mainly talked about customs and culture anyway.
Wonder how it's gonna go now that I'm going into uni to learn the damn thing[/QUOTE]
[i]日本語 SPEED RUN[/i]
i decided to start learning kanji instead of grammar and i'm actually enjoying the hell out of it. i'm using RTK and anki and it's oddly entertaining to see how the kanji build off of one another
My teacher introduced me to this : [url=https://www.erin.ne.jp/en]Erin's Challenge![/url]
Looks good, gonna give it a try.
[QUOTE=adam1172;41927348]My teacher introduced me to this : [url=https://www.erin.ne.jp/en]Erin's Challenge![/url]
Looks good, gonna give it a try.[/QUOTE]
I've seen that before. I could never figure out what this guy was supposed to be, though.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/kvXdIWD.png[/img]
[editline]22nd August 2013[/editline]
But the videos are really good.
[QUOTE=adam1172;41927348]My teacher introduced me to this : [url=https://www.erin.ne.jp/en]Erin's Challenge![/url]
Looks good, gonna give it a try.[/QUOTE]
this looks pretty useful for basic listening comprehension and such
Sorry, you need to Log In to post a reply to this thread.
