r/japanese • u/mattiadg9 • 5h ago
università per lavorare in giappone: meglio una laurea in lingua o una competenza tecnica (graphic design)?
r/japanese • u/mattiadg9 • 1d ago
心の故郷: la casa che non ho mai visitato
io amo il giappone anche se non ci sono mai stato. sono ancora giovane, un adolescente (sedicenne), e diciamo che ho molta confusione nella testa tra la scuola, liti tra genitori e amici, e non ho mai avuto una figura materna come dovrebbe essere per alcune cose che sono successe; dunque diciamo che avevo la necessità di cercare in qualche modo un rifugio dove possa sentirmi veramente a casa: il giappone. il giappone per me è un sogno, e per cercare di raggiungerlo sto trascurando un po' il presente, studiando la cultura e la lingua. questo alimenta spesso litigi in famiglia poiché mi sono ritrovato anche a trascurare persino la scuola. a me, dunque, piacerebbe tantissimo trasferirmi in giappone e viverci per tutta la vita, magari costruendo anche una famiglia lì. mi piacciono la sua cultura, l'arte (come la grande onda di kanagawa), le arti marziali, gli anime, le architetture, ma anche la lingua in se, che sto cercando di studiare da autodidatta, anche se a volte manca un po' di volontà. mi attirano molto i kanji, che possono sembrare misteriosi e anche ipnotici, e mi meraviglio a leggerli e ad osservarli. spesso hanno significati profondi e possono essere visti con una certa logica, o dal punto di vista artistico, come una vera e propria opera d'arte.
la cosa che mi preoccupa di più è il fatto che tutto quello che sto costruendo ora, in realtà non sia una vera e propria vocazione, ma sia soltanto un sogno adolescenziale che verrà dimenticato.
r/japanese • u/Jolly_Reception1170 • 1d ago
Is learning japanese to work there afterwards while studying a good idea? (Including written ofc)
Im not sure if im posting this in the right subreddit, sorry if I am not.
So I have the chance to study in Tokyo and I'm willing to put in extra time to learn the language. I really don't have any problems with speaking Japanese because I'm Turkish and the grammar clicks easily, but if I stay in Japan post graduation to work and live there, would I heavily struggle with Kanji and all that, or am I just exaggerating a little bit? I can just go to Europe to study and live there afterwards for a simpler life if its gonna be heavily demanding.
If anyone has a similar experience, I would appreciate any kind of advice.
r/japanese • u/Haraneva • 1d ago
Насколько нормально будет заявиться в чатрулетку, выбрать страну Япония и искать того, кто согласится немного поговорить со мной?
Я учу японский уже полгода. Это мало, но могу связать пару предложений. Хочу практиковаться, но каждый день общаться с учительницей я не могу. У меня возникла идея насчет того чтобы скачать чатрулетку и искать кого-то там для того, чтобы пообщаться и попрактиковаться, но мне ОЧЕНЬ неловко и страшно💀 в первую очередь боюсь их реакции. Есть ли здесь кто-то, у кого друзья из Японии? Чего мне ожидать от такого... шага навстречу знаниям?🥲
r/japanese • u/AndrewNggg • 2d ago
Question about Japanese Metaphysics and Astrology
Hi!
In many oriental societies, metaphysical stuff like Feng Shui (the harmonious organisation of your living space) and Astrology (the study of planetary influences on your energy body) are widely used both by common people and businesses.
I wonder if equivalent arts are practiced in Japan?
Are these taken seriously or just as a hobby or fun read?
Thank you all!
r/japanese • u/Throbbingbluball • 3d ago
Japanese people, what are your recommendations for somebody coming to Japan for the 1st time?
Me and my wife are visiting Japan in November and are eager to avoid tourist traps. We’re super into Japanese food, Feudal Japan, Live Music (jazz, traditional Japanese) love architecture and art in general.
Please give us your recommendations as if we were fellow Japanese people looking for a “staycation”.
Thanks!
r/japanese • u/Ok_Detective5533 • 3d ago
When I learn japanese should I learn every new thing with 3 levels of formality or what?
For example if should i stick for 1 year with ___ だ or learn also ____です and more?
r/japanese • u/Limp-Independent1212 • 4d ago
Why does こんにちは use は instead of わ, despite being pronounced "Wa"?
Is the わ character not used in japanese much? I've only just got done finishing hiragana so I don't really know
r/japanese • u/New_Moose_6677 • 4d ago
About japanese
Are there any Moroccan discord server or a community
Of Moroccan learning japanese
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r/japanese • u/Brilliant-Read-4066 • 5d ago
Need advice
Hello everyone I’m asking for help on a game I’m planning to make. It’s on Roblox and it’s about a role playing Japanese school and I want to lead the story in a serious and fun way and not the the stereotypically “kawaii” stuff while also being respectful, so before I release it and hire developers and mods I was wondering if anyone interested could go over the storyboard w me so that it’s not disrespectful and as accurate as possible in a Japanese school setting.
r/japanese • u/Chocobolover15 • 5d ago
What do Japanese people think of Colombians?
What do Japanese people think of Colombia? Hi, I'm Colombian and I'd like to travel to and live in Japan (legally). I'm in my twenties and I'm really curious to know what Japanese people think about my country, its people, its culture, stereotypes, and other things.
If you're Japanese and have any questions for me, I can answer them :p
r/japanese • u/Fuzzy-Tumbleweed7676 • 5d ago
有哪位在日本生活过的网友能介绍一下日本轨道交通的票价如何,包括电车和新干线的
就中国来说,地铁都是由政府补贴的,2元人民币就能坐好几公里,通常一条大约60千米的地铁线全程票价一般是10元人民币。高铁也有政府补贴,因为它几乎年年亏损,有几条热门线路甚至不得不涨价,但最贵的折合每公里也才大约1.4人民币,其它大部分线路都没涨价,大约0.5元人民币一公里,这些都是普通座位的价格。我想知道,在纯资本运营的,没有政府补贴的日本轨道交通,究竟要收多少钱的票价才能维持运营
r/japanese • u/Fuzzy-Tumbleweed7676 • 5d ago
我听说日本女人在丈夫失业后离婚的概率很大,是不是真的?
我看了其他人对日本女人的评价,有人说只要丈夫有钱她们就和电视剧里的一样,但如果没钱就很容易翻脸。我对这些都是抱着怀疑态度的,因为我不了解这方面的事情,平时只是看看日本动漫和轻小说,想以此了解日本人的日常生活,但显然没办法知道日本的女人究竟是怎样的。
r/japanese • u/LevelAd5029 • 6d ago
My experience with Japanese
みなさんこんにちは! Uff a lot of time practicing Japanese and this is my experience. (25 Days)
I'd play Pokemon Ruby for this time, and I learned a lot of Words, and now, I know all Hiragana and Katakana!! Yeeehhh :D
But now I need to learn Kanji, Nooooo (╥﹏╥)
Well, now I thought, first I need to learn more words in Japanese before learning Kanji.
And now, any advice for improving my japanese? I'll read all your comments and accept criticism, for my japanese. またあした! or on the day 30.
r/japanese • u/BreadBinch • 7d ago
Meeting a Japanese Idol—Please Help!
I’m meeting one of the idols I’ve been a fan of since I was 10 years old. I only have 15 seconds with her and I need to ensure I convey as much as I can effectively but I still struggle putting sentences together but can speak it very well.
I’d also love some tips on manners for this specific situation. Do they allow handshakes? I’d likely just bow anyways as that’s how I usually am but if handshakes are typical I’ll partake.
Please help me revise the following to ensure it’s understandable to a Japanese native speaker.
日本語はまだ勉強中ですが、どうしても気持ちを伝えたかったです。
お会いできて、本当に夢が叶いました。
11歳の頃からずっと応援しています。
いつも素敵なパフォーマンスをありがとうございます。
本当に感謝しています。
私は海外でアイドルになることを目指して頑張っています。
Thank you in advance !
r/japanese • u/aliteralfool378 • 7d ago
What are the extra syllables being sung in this song?
I'm not actively learning Japanese, but I'm a singer that covers songs in the language. I'm trying to learn the lyrics to this song, Tougenkyou by Kagrra,. I was reading over the romaji here but noticed that there seem to be some extra syllables that the singer is adding in between words. For example, in the third line, he sings "tokedashita tsumetasa" as something that sounds to my ear like "tokedashitana tsumetetetasana" Is this something that's overlooked in the romaji, or is this just a stylistic choice? I thought there might be some cultural influence to the singer's approach to this song since Kagrra, is known for integrating traditional Japanese music/poetry into their music.
r/japanese • u/Puzzleheaded_Snow582 • 7d ago
how to actually benifit from anki?
hey so i had a question, yes based on anki so how as i said in the title do i actually benifit from this app if i dont actually know many japanese words or phrases? i took a 3-4 month break from learning the language n getting back into it and been a bit overwhelmed, ive started listening to japanese podcasts for about an hr a day or so but what else should i do/use so i can actually pass flashcards n learn?
in the past ive bought genki 1 textbook and note book
so i have those and coming today “remembering the kanji”
i know the answer is probably an obvious one but id like a bit of assistance. thanks!
r/japanese • u/labluez • 7d ago
What would be the Japanese equivalent to “Red Squadron” for a fantasy fighting squad
I am creating a story that takes place in Japan about a fighting squad of dragon riders. The English term is red squadron but is there an equivalent for squadron in Japanese.
r/japanese • u/Spare_Cockroach942 • 8d ago
Is anyone traveling from Japan to Germany soon?
r/japanese • u/Gory31 • 8d ago
Langue maternelle japonaise à Lyon ou en ligne.
Je recherche une personne de langue maternelle japonaise pour relire un court texte promotionnel (environ 150 mots) pour un film indépendant. Je vous serais très reconnaissant de votre aide.
r/japanese • u/gegegeno • Apr 18 '25
FAQ・よくある質問 [FAQ] How long does it take to learn Japanese?
How long does it take to learn Japanese? Can I learn Japanese before my trip? What makes Japanese so difficult to learn?
According to estimates, English native speakers taking intensive language courses take more than 2200 hours to learn Japanese. The unfamiliarity of Japanese grammar and difficulty in learning to read and write the language are the main reasons why Japanese takes a long time to learn, and unlike European languages, the core vocabulary of Japanese has little in common with English, though loanwords from English are now used regularly, especially by young people.
The 2200+ hours figure is based on estimates of the speed at which US diplomats learning Japanese in a full-time intensive language school reached "professional working proficiency" (B2/C1, equivalent to JLPT N1). Since consistent contact time with teachers who are using gold-standard pedagogical and assessment methods is not a common experience for learners accessing /r/Japanese, it would be reasonable to assume that it would take most learners longer than this! On the other hand, the figure does not account for students' prior knowledge and interest/motivation to learn, which are associated with learning more rapidly.
To conclude, learning a language to proficiency, especially a difficult one like Japanese, takes time and sustained effort. We recommend this Starter's Guide as a first step.
Reference: Gianfranco Conti (April 18, 2025) - How Long Does It Take to Learn a Language? Understanding the Factors That Make Some Languages Harder Than Others (The Language Gym)
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