conankoibito 21 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Can I join? I know like.. 6 words in Romanji type, my computer doesn't have Japanese downloaded, I really want it though. I know: Nii-chan, onee-sama. *Sighs* I can't remember anymore.. I only know those because friends on the Internet always call friends brother and sisters.. You are always welcome.^^ ぁ = A ぃ = I ぅ = U ぇ = E ぉ = O Right? ^yup. As Always... Let me join please! Please be free to ask your questions..^^ what's the meaning of these sentences? (just got stumbled into them...) just curious: these were the only ones without translation (i think they forgotten it ") テレビを見ながら、晩ご飯を食べます。 歩きながら、歌を歌います。 Tnx! ^^ テレビを見ながら、晩ご飯を食べます。 =While watching Television, I'm eating my dinner. 歩きながら、歌を歌います。 =While walking,I'm singing a song. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanakochan12 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 Um.. I want to ask "Can I join? I'm a beginner.." in japanese, but I don't know how to say beginner nor join.. ^^; Oh, well. Can I join? I only know a few words and I'm still confused by verbs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicky 11 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 I've noticed the term '[insert name]- chan' used a lot. Does it mean friend or something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nis-aihara 15 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 I noticed there are many types of kanji such as for names and writing when I try to type japanese with my computer. Well, my question is, is kanji for names and for writing different? Looks like I've been slacking off and had abandon you guys lately... gomen ne, minna ! But now, I'm back, and I'd be working on the lessons again ! Wait for me! Oh, and I'll try to reply to all of you soon, hopefully . And of course, you are all in by default (to the new guys who recently wanna join) ! Okairinasai, Kaoko-san! I've noticed the term '[insert name]- chan' used a lot. Does it mean friend or something else? The suffix [name]-chan is usually used for close friends. Besides that, the suffix [name]-san is used to talk to someone formally. I hope this helps. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicky 11 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 I noticed there are many types of kanji such as for names and writing when I try to type japanese with my computer. Well, my question is, is kanji for names and for writing different? Okairinasai, Kaoko-san! The suffix [name]-chan is usually used for close friends. Besides that, the suffix [name]-san is used to talk to someone formally. I hope this helps. . . Thank you very much... And also what does [name]-kun mean? Kaito-Kun is used a lot XD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nis-aihara 15 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 Thank you very much... And also what does [name]-kun mean? Kaito-Kun is used a lot XD The suffix [name]-kun is a 'cute' way of calling someone. It is normally used when girls are talking to boys and old people talking to children. But I think it's better you ask Kaoko. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicky 11 Report post Posted October 14, 2012 The suffix [name]-kun is a 'cute' way of calling someone. It is normally used when girls are talking to boys and old people talking to children. But I think it's better you ask Kaoko. By the way, some of my friends said that [name]-kun is your best friend, and [name]-chan is used for something cute... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildheart888 170 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 By the way, some of my friends said that [name]-kun is your best friend, and [name]-chan is used for something cute... -chan is used mostly with girls and cute things, but you can use them for cute stuff too. -kun is used mostly with boys~ KKLT-chan said this, hope it helps more than mine~ XD: kun doesn't really mean little brother. But it is usually used to refer to younger boys or by girls to refer to boys their age or of the same status. Sometimes, kun can also be used to refer to girls who seem to command more respect or girls who are more boyish. It is a casual way to call a guy. (From my understanding)For sister, the basic/standard is onee-san. chan is a cuter way to refer to girls or a cuter way to refer to people whom they want to feel close to. (E.g. Shinichi's mother calls him Shin-chan instead of kun). If you watch shows in the olden era, you might hear younger people calling their sisters Ane or Ani(brother) which seems similar to Korean. They add a -ue behind instead of -san for a more formal address. For older brother: Onii-san. -chan is another way to add a post-fix. The O- prefix is also a way to suggest respect. Many nouns and greetings of japanese start with an O-. Let's say, Oyasumi, Ohayou, Otousan, Okaasan, Otearai, Okaeri, Okane... Father: Otousan Mother: Okaasan Aunt: Obasan Uncle: Ojisan Granny: Obaasan Gramps: Ojiisan Younger sis: Imoto Younger Brother: Otouto Something like that. Please correct me if wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vennowsah 10 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 Hello, may I join? I've always wanted to learn Japanese. I've tried taking lessons online, but that didn't work out so well due to my laziness and lack of patience. xD I know some simple Japanese words (e.g. hello, goodbye, thank you ect.), and can read and write in Kanji since I'm Chinese, but that's about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesherlock 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Konnichiwa! watashi no namae wa Kamiru desu! can I join too? Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesherlock 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Konnichiwa! watashi no namae wa Kamiru desu! can I join too? Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccrogers15 5 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Id like to join! As i said in my intro topic, i will be moving to japan on Jan 15th 2014. I suck at Japanese, and i need to learn it. At least enough to be able to understand people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KudoShin-ichivsEdogawaCon 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 Understand everyday phrases, can speak a little, read hiragana and katakana but absolutely no Kanji. may i join? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaitou Kid Legendary Thief 197 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 Sweet! I want to learn more~ XD I need some revision too... I'm heading to Japan again this Spring! XDDD Onegaishimasu!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildheart888 170 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 Everyone can join~ CC: Sweet! I want to learn more~ XD I need some revision too... I'm heading to Japan again this Spring! XDDD Onegaishimasu!!! YOU'RE GOING TO JAPAN?!??? (DDD': Without me?? lol jks) Soo jealous!! >.< Lucky youuu~~ Sou, sou, watashi need some (a lot) or revision too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaitou Kid Legendary Thief 197 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 Hai. Haru wa mada hajimatta bakari desu. Shikashi mada samui kedo. (Spring has just started. It's still cold though.) (I hope I used it correctly. >__<) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha the Errorist 108 Report post Posted June 7, 2013 Konnichiwaaa~ Watashi wa nihonjin desukedo nakama in iretemoraetara ureshiidesu (I'm Japanese but it wouldbe a great pleasure if you don't mind me joining here) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluegreendive 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2014 Oh. I can read hiraganas though I don't understand a full sentence at all. Just some words used. And I also know a very few kanjis and katakanas.. Im still a beginner.. Can i join here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha the Errorist 108 Report post Posted May 23, 2014 Of course you can ^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nara-chan 38 Report post Posted May 23, 2014 Sweet! I want to learn more~ XD I need some revision too... I'm heading to Japan again this Spring! XDDD Onegaishimasu!!! Ku-ku-ku-ku-KU-*shot* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha the Errorist 108 Report post Posted May 23, 2014 ^Oioioioioi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyah-chan 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 Can I join? Even if I only know a few words? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAIBARA...... 2 Report post Posted November 30, 2016 i want to join and i am a complete beginner i just know few words and am fond of japanese lang and want to learn it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohitxp 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2017 おもしろい Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
