Japanese 101

[Seppun Shin]

Just don't want to come here to check what the hell people are saying all the time Then again, it's never really been an issue. I'm just bored.

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

Ah no worries *huggles Shin* we will keep it simple! Ne?

[Yogo Ousei]

You pull some Japanese on me, you'd better translate it under your post or I'll just conclude it's either gaijin or maho incantations.

Despite all that language-nerdism, I actually try to keep things as English as possible. Won't come up a word for sushi, but... Yeah. Feels bit awkward for me, to mix one foreign language with an another foreign language.

[Soshi Karoshi]

I think rule of thumb should be that if you use fluffy Japanese beyond the obvious, link to translation or make a footnote. Unless you're in a really private thread and all sides agree to heavier use of borrowings.

[Kitsuki Yasuko]

/sagenod

Apart from the usual things like greetings, yes/no and regular thank you, I usually include a foot-note when I use Japanese.

Unless I have a scene with some others whom I know know more Japanese than me.

[Toritaka Fusaki]

Dude.  Since Japanese is for flavor only, we'll be fine with this.  Just takes a while to acclimate to the environment.  What does "HO!" mean anyway?  Anything?

[Asahina Tomoyo]

Gomen can be used alone depends on what region of japan you are in. I know in Osaka like Ohayoo is shortened to just hayo.....like I said it depends they have city speak ...country speak. Also the language varies to difference by city and region as well as feminine and masculine. My Japanese teacher was from the country I knew a girl who had a japanese teacher from Tokyo. When we would practice together talking I wouldnt understand bits of what she was saying because her slang was different. Inflection is also key but in forum it doesnt make a difference.

[Yogo Ousei]

*sits and plays her erhu as the the others talk*

This instrument is called 'niko' 二胡 in Japanese. Not that it makes a big difference.

[Kakita Hoseki]

*sits and plays her erhu as the the others talk*

This instrument is called 'niko' 二胡 in Japanese. Not that it makes a big difference.

Did not know that.  I will stick to erhu though as that is standard among musicians I know in the US.  Just be glad I don't call it the Chinese Fiddle.