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How much Japanese have YOU learned?

2006-12-21T14:37:35-06:00

I learn some from anime, and alot from my japanese class.

Nihongo o hanashimasu ka?

Statistics: Posted by Quan — December 21st, 2006, 2:37 pm

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2006-12-07T20:19:38-06:00

ross78656 wrote:

hiaku - hurry

Isn't it hayaku?

There is also a few more I have, like:

Hikari - light
Oni - demon
Tora - tiger
Giri - duty
Gari - hunt
Hou - cannon
Gomu - rubber
Muchi - whip
Ono - axe
Nami - wave
Ushi - cow
Gazami - crab
Dori - grab
Boshi - star
Kayaku - exploding
Namari - smoke
Kami - god
Tetsu - steel/iron
Kane - bell
Oogama - scythe
Yari - spear
Katana - Japanese longsword
Taka - hawk
Tonkachi - hammer
Mikata - friend/ally
Ichi - one
Ni - two
San - three
Yon - four
Go - five
Roku - six
Nana - seven
Hachi - eight
Kyuu - nine
Juu - ten
Hyaku - hundred
Zen - thousand

That's all I can think of for now.

Statistics: Posted by BlitzAceSamy — December 7th, 2006, 8:19 pm

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2006-12-06T19:11:55-06:00

demo = but

It's easy to learn damnit from the first episode of Naruto, because he's like "Kuso, kuso, kuso!" and the sub says "Damnit, damnit, damnit!"

woo.

Statistics: Posted by Crafty Llama — December 6th, 2006, 7:11 pm

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2006-12-03T12:48:33-06:00

I know a couple of words from watching Anime

Kawaii is cute o.o
Arigatou is thank you
arigatou gozaimasu is formal thank you
bakayaro is idiot
and something like kisson I don't know how to spell it it means damn or dammit.

Statistics: Posted by Kainth — December 3rd, 2006, 12:48 pm

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2006-11-16T16:56:07-06:00

The only one I've really picked up on is "lier" because it was mentioned so many times in Evangelion and is usually said by itself ^_^

Statistics: Posted by Tom — November 16th, 2006, 4:56 pm

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2006-11-16T14:22:27-06:00

Faabio wrote:

I've learned a bit an am interested in learning more. I too have taken like to Japanese music and culture in general. However, I'm still clueless of what "dattebayo" stands for.

Dattebayo had no english word to it. It's used pretty much the way "believe it" is used in the English verssion of Naruto, but because dattebayo has no real english word to it, they just use Believe it because it's the next best thing (and sometimes when you watch the japanese one, it *almost* seems like he's saying it)

It's sort of like in One Piece, one big word they use in it is "nakama", it has no English word, but it means a friend who's close to you, almost like family. The English version of the manga (Which is not edited in any way, apart from the translated sfx) uses the word "shipmate" or "comrade" when that's not the correct translation. The fansub groups that do it leave Nakama untraslated since it has no real Englush word, and the word has a huge importance in the story social wise. The English anime, I have NO clue since they butcher that to hell.

-Zera

Statistics: Posted by Zeratanis — November 16th, 2006, 2:22 pm

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2006-11-16T11:25:27-06:00

i have learned a little bit. i remember when i looked all over for days for the FMA movie and found it and it was japanese no subtitles i tried to learn japanese xD was fun. but i only got to konichiwa and told myself this isnt gonna work

Statistics: Posted by Hi im Zach — November 16th, 2006, 11:25 am

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2006-11-16T09:42:35-06:00

Nothing yet to be honest, though my sister is learning japanese in university atm

Statistics: Posted by Hiei — November 16th, 2006, 9:42 am

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2006-11-16T05:04:14-06:00

I've learned a bit an am interested in learning more. I too have taken like to Japanese music and culture in general. However, I'm still clueless of what "dattebayo" stands for.

Statistics: Posted by Faabio — November 16th, 2006, 5:04 am

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2006-11-15T21:14:12-06:00

I know a few simple phrases just from watching Inuyasha and Full Metal Alchemist. I'd rather take Japanese in high school than Spanish though .

Statistics: Posted by Yang — November 15th, 2006, 9:14 pm

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2006-11-15T10:51:44-06:00

=O
I've learnt the basic greetings, and a majority of the words Ross has learnt too. One he didn't have, I don't think, was Itterasshai, which is "have a good trip"
I remember that from Chobits, cause it was said at least 10 times per episode.. very polite them thar Chobits.
My favourite is baka, =p
And I, like most others, am more interested in Japanese culture, and the language, as well as the music xD
Asian Kung Fu Generation and Nana Kitade own xD

Statistics: Posted by Ad — November 15th, 2006, 10:51 am

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2006-11-15T01:09:11-06:00

I've learned a little bit I guess. Not enough to be able to write it here.
Guess it's one perk, but it's not really like I'm gonna learn to speak it off
them any time soon.

Statistics: Posted by Znath — November 15th, 2006, 1:09 am

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2006-11-14T23:35:16-06:00

Quote:

iie? - no
shinigami - death god

Rofl, I like how you went from "no" to "death god".

I can't think of any off the top of my head. But when I do watch anime and I hear the words, I can usually remember what they mean.

Statistics: Posted by Uncoollozer — November 14th, 2006, 11:35 pm

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2006-11-14T23:26:25-06:00

先にお礼を言っておきます! ! ! ! !

黒犬獣 (furigana)　（ブラックドッグ）(kanji)
バスカヴィル

Yay.

Edit: And rose, Kuso = Damnit, crap, (S word) all three work.

-Zera

Statistics: Posted by Zeratanis — November 14th, 2006, 11:26 pm

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2006-11-14T21:32:23-06:00

Baka or bakayaro is idiot.
I learned the greetings, and some random words...
matte- wait
hiaku - hurry
seigi - justice
yami - darkness
kage - shadow
watashi - I
boku - I (for males I think)
anata - you
kokoro - heart
omoi - feelings
desu - is/are kind of..
no - "of" or a preposition similar to it
tsubasa - wings
hitomi - eyes
kusou - damnit or some kind of swearing...
nani - what
asura - demon
mina - everyone
ikimasu - go/start/begin?
kowai - scary
kawaii - cute
shonen - boy
shoujo - girl
suki - love
hai - yes
iie? - no
shinigami - death god
ergo - death.. i think..?
janai.. or something seems to mean "not" or "isn't"
and adding "ne?" at the end of the sentence is like saying "blah blah blah, no?" or "isn't that right?"
sugoi - amazing
oshojirou - interesting
kotoba - words
sakebi - cry, scream

and the numbers...
ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi..and I always forget 9 and 10.

That's about all I can randomly think up now... and it's after watching anime for 2 years. I also think I know things like brother (nisan for older), sister (nesan?), father (tousan?), and mother (kasan?)
I didn't just pick all of those up though. It's more like I notice I'm hearing a certain word in several different anime at dif times, and I decide to look it up and end up remembering it.

Statistics: Posted by Ross — November 14th, 2006, 9:32 pm

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2006-11-14T20:58:13-06:00

'Haynosaw' Or something like that means Hey...
'bako' Is Idiot?

Statistics: Posted by Kanye West — November 14th, 2006, 8:58 pm

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2006-11-14T20:50:47-06:00

I have learned more Japanese too. I too use the phrases, or curses mostly everyday.

-List-

Ichi- 1
Ni- 2
San- 3
Chi- 4
Go- 5
Roku- 6
Sichi- 7
Hachi- 8
Ku- 9
Ju- 10
Ju Ichi- 11
Ju Ni- 12
Ju San- 13
Ju Chi- 14
Ju Go- 15
Ju Roku- 16
Ju Sichi- 17
Ju Hachi- 18
Ju Ku- 19
Ni Ju- 20

Baka- Idiot
Osawari- Sit
Odessa- Shut Up
Onamae Wa?- Whats Your Name?
Gomen Nasai- Excuse Me
Domo Arigato/Arigato- Thank You
Dozo- Please
Kiotsukete- Take Care/Be Careful
Hai- Yes
Iie- No
Sayonara- Goodbye
Mushi Mushi- Hello
Konichiwa- Good Afternoon
Wakarimasu Ka?- Do You Understand?
Dozo Yoroshiku- Please To Meet You
Kata- Fighting
Tsubasa- Wings
Sempai- Someone who is older than you in a group. (At school a person in a higher grade, etc.)
Sensei- A person that has come before you. (Teacher, Doctor, etc.)
San- (added to the end of a name.) Shows respect, equivelent to Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Miss.
Sama- (added to the end of a name.) Shows more respect than 'san'.
Dono- (added to the end of a name.) A level higher than Sama, and San. In shows the utmost respect.
Kensui Ochi Atochi- Hammer Fist Strike (Actually I didn't learn this in an anime or manga.)
Hajime- Start
Genki Desu- Im Fine

Statistics: Posted by Kittydoodle — November 14th, 2006, 8:50 pm

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2006-11-14T19:51:51-06:00

From Naruto, I have learned various phrases...

Itadakimasu, And various swear words.

Statistics: Posted by Fullmetal Shinobi — November 14th, 2006, 7:51 pm

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2006-11-14T18:39:41-06:00

Same thing, I've taken an interest in learning more too. I wasn't allowed to take Japanese I in highschool this year because my parents wanted me to continue with Latin, but I bought a bunch of books, a dictionary, and japanese learning tapes to try to teach myself more/ reference to.

Statistics: Posted by black light1 — November 14th, 2006, 6:39 pm

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2006-11-14T18:17:33-06:00

From watching anime, I have actually acquired quite a few Japanese words and phrases from simply watching and reading the subtitles of the animes. I often find myself muttering short Japanese phrases in everyday life. Now I'm wondering, how much Japanese have you learned if any from watching the various animes you watch. I'm sure you guys have watched much more than me

Statistics: Posted by Flying Aero — November 14th, 2006, 6:17 pm