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Re: Japanese Version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Rudolph gets the Shafto

buratto — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:53:40 -0000

Ive always seen the song from that perspective too, the one after the translation. Thats why i hate that song so much, because it perfectly describes society. I dont dislike how well it describes it, but rather what it is describing. Nobody likes this kid and when the leader of the group shows up and favourites him for whatever reason everyone who used to make fun of him suddenly begins to "love" that kid and admire him. I am not from north america originally, so thats probably why i see the song this way.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:12:07 -0000

No, aniki is only use to refer to a brother. For sister you can use nee-san, o-nee-san, or simply ane.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:10:21 -0000

It does get somewhat confusing. So dono and sama are common in writing then.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

Jason — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:54:12 -0000

I work as an engineer for a Japanese-based company, and dono and sama are thrown around all the time in email and other written correspondence. In fact, I'm not sure that anyone calls one another san in writing(except when they are writing to me.....). I just call everyone san until I see something else being used to address them by a person in a similar position to me. Oh the confusion...

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

mmnessa — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:35:24 -0000

But if you know someone really well, you don't have to use honorifics, right?

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

mmnessa — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:33:18 -0000

And I guess it can't be used to refer to an older sister?

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:06:25 -0000

aniki is informal for older brother. they used among yakuzas too sometimes, albeit no being in a familial relationship.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:09:36 -0000

Thank you very much, your forgiveness made my day much better ^ ^

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

Kitam — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:18:35 -0000

i forgive you >.<

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:53:42 -0000

Oh~! Forgot about this one, there is also ue (上) which is only used in things like 父上様. Sorry for posting here too much

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:52:22 -0000

As usualy, chan is just dearing and only used to someone you know well.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:50:53 -0000

yeah, 貴様 something like bastard, a vulgar term, there is no direct translation. When comes to vulgarity also dont forget 手前, teme, which is worse than kisama. Oh, and teme is generally used only by males.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:48:38 -0000

haha, thats what i prolly tried to say by "bachou." besides these there are honorifics like dono which arent really used anymore, altho dono is sometimes used in writing.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

koichi — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:57:06 -0000

don't forget bancho, which is like "boss of gangstahs"

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:55:00 -0000

Kachou means section chief, shachou means company president/director. And bachou is prolly something along that line too, if it exists.

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

Chimiko — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:48:10 -0000

Doesn't shacou mean boss or something?

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

buratto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:24:59 -0000

You said "Some (masculine) females get called (name)-kun, though this is less common." That's not true, actually. Someone of a higher status can use kun to those of quite a lesser status indifferent of gender. A female's masculinity doesnt matter really. And you didnt mention that its not necessary to use honorifics at all if you are talking to your close friend or lover, but thats kind of a modern trend i think.
You could also write an article about titles used at work (primarily in the office) like kachou and bachou, and i think there is shachou.

Re: 6 Reasons Why Kanji is Necessary

buratto — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:54:48 -0000

I think kanji are amazing, not only they are needed for the reasons mentioned above, they are also pleasant to write once you know them. Or is it just me who thinks so? (artist mind)

Instead of being overwhelmed by 2015 kanji and thousands more of combinations, its essential to just relax and learn them as they come, just a few kanji a day. Then eventually it will all be fine

Re: How to Talk Like a Samurai

mmnessa — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:58:14 -0000

You're right! I'm sooo sending the link to everyone I know (who's learning Japanese), I don't think there's anyone who'll look at me in the face and tell me they can't use it. Thanks a lot! :P

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

bleaaaghghgh — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:24:12 -0000

If you have a nintendo ds, you can import the game kanji sonomama rakubiki jiten.
It works great as an electronic dictionary and you can input kanji directly via the stylus, so it's also really handy when you want look up pronunciations for kanji. The only problem is that it's designed for native Japanese speakers and the english to japanese translations can be a little confusing if you don't know that much kanji.

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

Tofugu_Erin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:37:23 -0000

I really hate using Japanese keyboards, haha. They're just not intuitive. And because Japanese keyboards also allow you to type in both English and Japanese anyway (via the language bar), they're really no better than the keyboard you have. I dunno, if the novelty of typing a kana in fewer keys is something you're really keen on, you could probably find one on Amazon or JBox. JBox for sure, actually.

Gluck with your search!

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

buratto — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:29:57 -0000

haha
here is what i meant by type by kana: http://benippon.com/shop/i/ELEC-BKBP-J109LG.jpg

but then again, ive never been to japan, so you would know better

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

koichi — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:27:36 -0000

yeah, when you type in Japanese you use romaji to type out the sounds. For example:
a -> あ

As per a Japanese keyboard? I have no idea, but it sounds like fun. I hear they are BIG.

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

buratto — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:25:40 -0000

thanks, i already checked newegg's website, but alas couldn find nothing. gonna check cannon next ^^

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

buratto — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:24:49 -0000

when one types japanese on a western (i guess) keyboard, one uses romanji reading and then select the writing right? but when you type on a japanese keyboard, dont you type with actual kana? well, i wouldnt know anyways.