Pr1me 101 15 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Go ahead :wink:. And by original story, I meant the one you put up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emy Ulfsdotter 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 This looks good, can't wait until next lesson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom Yui 16 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Wow! That's cool! How many alphabets there is in Japanese? :razz: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pr1me 101 15 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Wow! That's cool! How many alphabets there is in Japanese? :razz: They're called characters. There 48 of them (in the most modern order). But the order (and number of characters in the order) have changed since they were first introduced. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 great lesson! Just to make sure. i was wonderin if "aa" is written as: Also what Language is DC in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom Yui 16 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 They're called characters. There 48 of them (in the most modern order). But the order (and number of characters in the order) have changed since they were first introduced. So they are not called alphabets after all, Just knew that btw, Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiel95 86 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I'll join ^^ I don't have any japanese software... but i'll see if i can find some online for free ^^ umm i have some basic knowledge of hiragana, and extremely little of katakana... i understand some sentences by ear because of anime but i'm still a complete beginner... (I do have a japanese beginner app on my ipod which i have been neglecting since i've been doing too much work... but i'll get back to using it ^^) Wow! That's cool! How many alphabets there is in Japanese? well the hiragana are... and according to this app there are 46... a, i, u, e, o ka, ki, ku, ke, ko sa, shi, su, se, so ta, chi, tsu, te, to na, ni, nu, ne, no ha, hi, fu, he, ho ma, mi, mu, me, mo ya, yu, yo ra, ri, ru, re, ro wa, wo(or o), n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Anyone know any programs that can make you type Japanese? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Go ahead :wink:. And by original story, I meant the one you put up. I'll be posting it later. Sohite, arigatou na, Kenny-sensei ! This looks good, can't wait until next lesson I'm glad you like it, Emy ^^... I'll be editing the post in a mean time . I also need to make the intro of Japanese writing system before I start to fill your heads with the characters . great lesson! Just to make sure. i was wonderin if "aa" is written as: Also what Language is DC in? Yes, you are right, Cheesus-kun. And DC's original is Japanese (you should know this as a fan ); but it's also dubbed in other languages (but it's orginally Japanese ) I'll join ^^ I don't have any japanese software... but i'll see if i can find some online for free ^^ umm i have some basic knowledge of hiragana, and extremely little of katakana... i understand some sentences by ear because of anime but i'm still a complete beginner... (I do have a japanese beginner app on my ipod which i have been neglecting since i've been doing too much work... but i'll get back to using it ^^) Yay, Kiel-chan is joining! Anyone know any programs that can make you type Japanese? I know how to install them Here: http://www.njstar.com/cms/njstar-japanese-word-processor-download http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=24a66277-cd9f-4332-a6f1-52b85a6470bd The first one is for writing and the second link is for downloading the fonts (although, I think the first link provides you everything but just in case: install both ). In the computer I use I can't see Japanese writings in Chrome but can in Firefox. There's another software where you can write Japanese everywhere, but the affect is kinda bad, it'll change some writings in your desktop and stuff . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Thank you! Kaoko! In case any one was wondering imasu means the verb takes place in the present. btw Kaoko does the verb of a sentence go near the end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Thank you! Kaoko! In case any one was wondering imasu means the verb takes place in the present. btw Kaoko does the verb of a sentence go near the end? Atari!! You are right on the mark, Cheesus-kun . Ex. Watashi wa tabete imasu (I'm eating). The plain form of the following 'tabete = to eat' is 'taberu'... you'd have to change the verb to Te Form if you want to add 'imasu' (for the present tense) . In Japanese almost all verbs comes at the end of sentences (also, I think there's exception). (I'd try to get into letting you know about Japanese verbs in a short time [hopefully]) But I do hope what I said makes sense . PS. You can install Japanese fonts on following link now . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Wheres the link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Wheres the link Ue de mite kudasai. Please look up I edited the post above yours and mine (which is mine again ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 oh i see Thanks! btw heres a book dedicated to lettering of Japanese http://www.mediafire.com/?4jumi22momn its Called Kana De Manga. Kana de Manga, the latest entry in the popular Manga University lineup of books, uses original manga artwork to teach students how to read, write and pronounce the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabets, also known as "kana." Author Glenn Kardy, editor of several of the English-language volumes in the world-renowned How to Draw Manga series, and artist Chihiro Hattori have teamed up to create this must-have book for manga enthusiasts who are interested in more than just pretty pictures. Includes a foreword by Dr. Ronald A. Morse, professor of Japan Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 oh i see Thanks! btw heres a book dedicated to lettering of Japanese http://www.mediafire.com/?4jumi22momn its Called Kana De Manga. Thank you for sharing this with us !! Minna-san, I updated the first lesson, go and check it out ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 sweet lesson 2 Just a heads up. Learn the characters in Romanji and then dont use romanji any more as it will become a habit to some people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 sweet lesson 2 Just a heads up. Learn the characters in Romanji and then dont use romanji any more as it will become a habit to some people! That was lesson 1 ... And you are right one the point there . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 wasnt lesson 1 the "a" or did you just continue it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 wasnt lesson 1 the "a" or did you just continue it I just edited it . I thought it was awkward to just start straight away with the Hiragana, so ... PS. Did you install the software by the way, or, did it work ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 yea i installed it and im able to write japanese in word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiel95 86 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 i tried installing it... but there seem to have been problems with my computer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 Introduction to Japanese Characters & Hiragana: Lesson 1 - 'あ' [a]<-Previous Lesson Hello, everyone, how's your studies going? Did you finish the homework we gave you yesterday ? OK, now will be the lesson 2 for the Hiragana 'い' Hiragana: Lesson 2 - 'い' い in hiragana or イ in katakana (romanised as i) is one of the Japanese kana each of which represents one mora. い is based on the sōsho style of the kanji character 以, and イ is from the radical (left part) of the kanji character 伊. In the modern Japanese system of alphabetical order, it occupies the second position of the alphabet, between あ and う. Additionally, it is the first letter in Iroha, before ろ. In order to write the hiragana い, draw a curve, not entirely unlike a parenthesis, downward stroke with a hook, and then draw a smaller, floating curve to the right side. Both represent the sound . In the Ainu language, katakana イ is written as y in their Latin-based alphabet, and a small ィ after another katakana represents a diphthong. Pronunciation: 'い' = 'i' is pronounced as 'ee' as in 'eat'. Word beginning with 'い': 行く = いく (iku -> to go) 石 = いし (ishi -> stone) いっしょ (issho -> together) いす (isu -> chair) Strokes order: The Hiragana い is made in two strokes: At the top left, a curved vertical stroke, ending with a hook at the bottom. At the top right, a shorter stroke, slightly curving in the opposite direction. Note: Same again, you shall write 'い' at least 50 - 100 times in your textbook. After you do that, write 'あ' and 'い' one after each (あ, い, あ, い, あ, etc.) 50 times (or 100 if you have the time) . PS. After learning 5 of hiragana characters, I'm thinking if I/we (Kenny-sensei ) should introduce you some of verbs . Any questions? Next lesson -> Hiragana: Lesson 3 - 'う' Source (above [intro]): Wikipedia 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesus 6 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 nice lesson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Officer Kaoko 142 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 nice lesson Thank you for your kind words, Cheesus-kun. I think you are the most motivated and determined-to-learn student at the moment . Have you learnt all of the Japanese characters by the way? Cheesus-kun? Dear students, where's your spirits !!? Or do you learn without us knowing ?! LOL! I'd like to know if you did your homeworks or not... was it helpful? Any suggestions ? Hiragana: Lesson 2 - 'い' <-Previous lesson OK, now for Hiragana' 3rd lesson... Hiragana: Lesson 3 - 'う' う in hiragana or ウ in katakana (romanised u) is one of the Japanese kana, each of which represents one mora. In the modern Japanese system of alphabetical order, they occupy the third place in the modern Gojūon (五十音) system of collating kana. In the Iroha, they occupied the 24th position, between む and ゐ. In the Gojūon chart (ordered by columns, from right to left), う lies in the first column (あ行, "column A") and the third row (う段, "row U"). Pronunciation: う is pronounced 'oo' as in 'moon' Word Beginning with 'う': 上 = うえ (ue -> on; over; above; top; older) 嘘 = うそ (uso -> lie) 美しい = うつくしい (utsukushii -> beautiful) 海 = うみ (umi -> sea) Strokes order: The hiragana う is written in two strokes: At the top of the character, a short diagonal crook: proceeding diagonally downwards from the left, then reversing direction and ending at the lower left. A broad curving stroke: beginning at the left, rising slightly, then curving back and ending at the left. Note: Same as the previous lessons, you shall write 'う' at least 50 - 100 times in your textbook. Now following the same method; after you do that, write 'あ', 'い', 'う' each after each (あ, い, う, あ, い, う, あ, い, う, etc.) 100 times . Next lesson -> Hiragana: Lesson 5 - 'お' [o] 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stopwatch 36 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Hi, can I join? All I know at the moment are the things I've learnt from the anime e.g. neechan, arigato things like that :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
