Japan is not the most open country to foreigners. Moreover, in Lately A country rising sun is experiencing serious economic problems. Why then teach at all? Japanese? The author of the article shares with us his thoughts, based on the experience of his French husband, about what can attract people to learn Japanese.
Oddly enough, there is a very widespread opinion among people living in Japan that there is no point in learning Japanese. The deplorable state of the Japanese economy against the backdrop of economic growth in other Asian countries has alienated many who want to study Japanese, and the question arose of how to increase their number among foreigners.
However, the husband of the author of this article believes that Japanese is still dominates in several aspects, thanks to which it is worth choosing it, and not another language, as a second foreign language. He himself studied Japanese for three years at a university in France, and also did internships in Japan and says that he is glad that he studied Japanese and not some other language.
Therefore, now we will tell you about 6 reasons why foreigners should choose Japanese among all Asian languages. This is where its advantages lie.
1. Japanese isn't really that difficult.
In the West, Japanese has an image of being an extremely difficult language. However, compared to other Asian languages, Japanese has many easy aspects.
For example, pronunciation. Compared to Chinese or Korean languages Pronunciation in Japanese is much easier. All syllables end in vowels (except for the single “n” ん), so it’s easy for a beginner to learn to imitate Japanese pronunciation. Hieroglyphics are complex– this is certain. But in Japanese there is hiragana, who will always come to the rescue. Hiragana can cause some trouble for students of Japanese, however, the Japanese use a lot simple words, borrowed from in English, in everyday speech (ドア doa - door - “door”, サイクリング saikuringu - cycling - cycling, etc.), for which you can say thank you.
And even the vague structure of sentences, in which the subject is often omitted, in Japanese colloquial speech, with practice, can be understood even by a beginner. Of course, Japanese is difficult for Europeans to learn, but still it is not as complex as people think about him. Therefore, even if you are not a master of the Japanese language, but can only speak, read and write a little in it, then you will undoubtedly impress the people around you.
2. You can watch anime in Japanese
In English there is such an expression as “lost in translation,” which means “lost in translation.” We think it’s no secret to anyone that when translating from Japanese into a foreign language (and in general when translating from any language to any) something is inevitably lost. This is due to the fact that any concepts and ideas make sense in the source language, but are completely meaningless in the target language. For example, Japanese phrases お疲れ様 o-tsukare-sama, よろしく yoroshiku or お邪魔します o-jama-shimasu It is impossible to literally translate into Russian. The closest analogues in Russian are “Thank you for your work”, “Please love and favor” and “I apologize for bothering you”, respectively. But these phrases are often used in contexts where their Russian counterparts sound best case scenario inappropriate or stupid. And these are just the simplest examples.
But, you see, if you learn to understand the meanings of the Japanese language as they are, without relying on foreign language translations, then the experience of watching anime will be completely different. The same goes for manga comics, Japanese cinema and literature. In Japanese cinema and anime there is often much more less dialogue, if you compare them with Hollywood films. They often move at a slow pace, and the story is “narrated through the air.” To understand everything an actor or character says, it is of course better to understand Japanese. Among foreigners who have started learning Japanese, there are many fans of Japanese animation and especially animated films from Studio Ghibli, and therefore this reason is almost the most common.
3. There are few Japanese who speak English or other languages.
As a rule, even if you know three languages, including English, then when you come into contact with a foreigner who also speaks it, communication begins to be built in English. But in the case of contact with a Japanese, since the number of people who speak English among them is relatively small, then only the Japanese language can become such a “contact” language.
By the way, according to information from the international network educational centers for learning English Education First (EF) Japan ranks 30th in terms of English proficiency(http://www.ef-russia.ru/epi/). This is higher than in Hong Kong, Taiwan or China, but lower compared to South Korea, Vietnam and Singapore. However, for those learning Japanese this is good news, which could become additional motivation. When communicating with Japanese, there is a high probability that the Japanese language will become your faithful assistant.
4. There are few foreigners who speak Japanese.
The situation also works in reverse side: Finding Japanese speakers among Europeans is another challenge. Europeans often speak three - or even four - foreign languages, but mostly choose those that relate to one language family and have common roots. So, for example, the French choose languages from general group Romance languages and having as their basis Latin language– Italian or Spanish. In this way, they learn a foreign language that is closest to their native one. That is why among Westerners it is so rare to find those who own Asian languages. Thus, speaking Japanese can become a point of contact with your Japanese boss or Japanese clients. And perhaps it will even open up new horizons for you.
5.Out of box
When a person learns a language that has completely different roots than his native language, then he develops the “Out of box” thinking. In other words, your usual stereotypes and view of the world are broken, and with the study of new concepts that exist in another language, the boundaries of your thinking expand, and also sharpens your imagination and the power of expressing your own thoughts. Japanese is very different from European languages by ways of expressing thoughts, and studying it, one way or another, changes your perception of the world around you.
6. The Japanese Internet sector is the 4th largest in the world.
The most used language on the Internet is undoubtedly English. 53.6% of all Internet content is presented in this language. In 2nd place is the Russian sector (6.4%). In 3rd place is German (5.6%), and 4th place is occupied by the Japanese language (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_used_on_the_Internet).
Agree, it’s a good idea, knowing English, to start learning other most commonly used languages? Of all the languages of Asian countries, Japanese has the most a large number of Internet content, surpassing even the Chinese language. In addition to the large number of Japanese sites, the Japanese sector of the Internet contains a large amount of information that you cannot get anywhere else.
34 1A group of words that mean "Hello" in Japanese:
Ohayo: gozaimasu (Ohayou gozaimasu) - “Good morning” in Japanese. Polite greeting.
Ohayo: (Ohayou) - An informal way to say “ Good morning" in Japanese
Oss (Ossu) - A very informal men's version. Often used by karatekas.
Konnichiwa – “Good afternoon” in Japanese.
Konbanwa – “ Good evening" in Japanese.
Hisashiburi desu - “Long time no see.” The usual polite option.
Hisashiburi ne? (Hisashiburi ne?) - Female version.
Hisashiburi da naa... (Hisashiburi da naa) - Male version.
Yahho! (Yahhoo) - “Hello.” Informal option.
Ooi! (Ooi) – “Hello.” Quite an informal men's option. A common greeting for roll call at a distance.
Yo! (Yo!) – “Hello.” An exclusively informal men's option. However, women can also sometimes speak, but it will sound quite rude.
Gokigenyou - “Hello.” Quite a rare, very polite female greeting.
Moshi-moshi – “Hello” in Japanese.
Ogenki des ka? (o genki desuka?) - “how are you?” in Japanese.
A group of words meaning "Until" in Japanese:
Sayonara - “Farewell” or “Goodbye” in Japanese The usual option. It is said that if the chances of an ambulance new meeting small.
Saraba – “Bye.” Informal option.
Mata ashita – “See you tomorrow” in Japanese. The usual option.
Mata ne - Female version.
Mata naa - Male version.
Dzya, mata (Jaa, mata) - “See you again.” Informal option.
Jia (Jaa) - A completely informal option.
De wa - A slightly more formal option.
Oyasumi nasai - “Good night” in Japanese. The usual polite-formal option.
Oyasumi - Informal way to say " Good night" in Japanese
A group of words that mean "Yes" in Japanese:
Hai – “Yes/uh-huh/of course/understood/continue.” It's a universal standard expression to say "Yes" in Japanese, but it doesn't necessarily mean agreement. Therefore, if during your speech a Japanese responds to your questions with “hai”, and at the very end with main question will say “No”, don’t be surprised, he was just assenting to you, showing that he was listening to you attentively.
Haa - “Yes, sir.” A very formal expression.
Ee (Ee) - “Yes.” Not good formal form.
Ryo:kai (Ryoukai) - “That’s right / I obey.” Military or paramilitary option.
Group of words meaning "No" in Japanese:
Iie - “No” in Japanese. Standard polite expression. It is also a polite form of declining a thank you or compliment.
Nai - “No.” An indication of the absence or non-existence of something.
Betsu ni - “Nothing.”
A group of words meaning "Of course" in Japanese:
Naruhodo - “Of course”, “Of course”. (it can also mean it’s clear, that’s how it is, etc.)
Mochiron - “Naturally!” or “Definitely!” Indicates confidence in the statement.
Yahari - "That's what I thought."
Yappari - Less formal uniform
Group word meaning "Maybe" in Japanese:
Maa... (Maa) - “Maybe...”
Saa... (Saa) - “Well...” In the sense - “Perhaps, but doubts still remain.”
A group of words with the meaning “Really?” in Japanese:
Honto: des ka? (Hontou desu ka?) - “Really?” Polite form.
Honto:? (Hontou?) - Less formal form.
So: what? (Sou ka?) - “Wow...” “Is that so?” (if you heard the word “bitch” from a Japanese person, then most likely it was this exact expression)
So: des ka? (Sou desu ka?) - Formal form of the same.
So: des nee... (Sou desu nee) - “This is how it is...” Formal version.
So: yes to... (Sou da naa) - Male informal option.
So: nah... (Sou nee) - Women's informal option.
Masaka! (Masaka) - “It can’t be!”
Onegai shimasu – “please/please” in Japanese. Quite a polite form. Used in requests like “please do this for me.”
Onegai - A less polite form of saying "please" in Japanese.
Kudasai - Polite form. Added to the verb in –te form. For example, “mite-kudasai” - “look, please.”
Kudasaimasen ka? (kudasaimasen ka) - More polite form. Can be translated as “couldn’t you do...?” For example, “mite-kudasaimasen ka?” - “Could you take a look?”
Group of words meaning "Thank you" in Japanese:
Doumo - Short form, say "thank you" in Japanese. usually said in response to small “everyday” help, for example, in response to a given coat and an offer to enter.
Arigatou gozaimasu - A slightly formal, polite way of saying "thank you" in Japanese.
Arigatou: A common polite form of saying "thank you" in Japanese
Doumo arigatou: (Doumo arigatou) - “ Thank you very much" in Japanese. Polite form.
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu - “Thank you so much.” Very polite, formal way to say "thank you" in Japanese
Katajikenai - An obsolete, very polite form of saying "thank you" in Japanese
Osewa ni narimashita - “I am your debtor.” A very polite and formal way to say thank you in Japanese.
Osewa ni natta - Informal form with the same meaning.
Group of words meaning "Please" in Japanese:
Do: itashimashite (Dou itashimashite) - “No thanks/No thanks/Please” in Japanese. Polite, formal uniform.
Iie - “No/No thanks/Please” in Japanese. Informal form.
Group of words meaning "Sorry" in Japanese:
Gomen nasai - “Please excuse me,” “I beg your pardon,” “I’m really sorry.” Quite a polite form. Expresses regret for some reason, for example, if you have to disturb someone. Usually not an actual apology for a significant offense (unlike sumimasen).
Gomen - Informal form of saying "sorry" in Japanese
Sumimasen - “I beg your pardon” in Japanese. Polite form. Expresses an apology related to the commission of a significant offense.
Sumanai/Suman - Not a very polite form of saying "sorry" in Japanese, usually the masculine form.
Sumanu - Not very polite, old-fashioned form.
Shitsurei shimasu - “I beg your pardon” in Japanese. Very polite formal uniform. Used, for example, to enter the boss's office.
Shitsurei - a less formal form of "shitsurei shimas"
Moushiwake arimasen - “I have no forgiveness.” A very polite and formal form of apology in Japanese.
Moushiwake nai - Less formal option.
Other expressions
Dozo (Douzo) - “Please.” A short form, an invitation to enter, take a coat, and so on. The standard answer is “Do:mo.”
Chotto... (Chotto) - “No need to worry.” Polite form of refusal. For example, if you are busy or something else.
Group of words “Leaving and returning” in Japanese:
Itte kimasu - “I left, but I’ll be back.” Pronounced when leaving home.
Chotto itte kuru - Less formal form. Usually means something like “I’ll go out for a minute.”
Itte irashai - “Come back quickly” They answer a person in response to his “itte kimas”.
Tadaima - “I'm back, I'm home.” They say when they return home.
Okaeri nasai - "Welcome home." The usual response to "Tadaima".
Okaeri is a less formal form of "welcome" in Japanese.
"Bon appetit" in Japanese:
There is no such phrase in Japanese, but instead of “bon appetit” in Japanese they say the following:
Itadakimasu - Pronounced before eating. Literally translated roughly as - “I accept [this food].”
Gochisousama deshita - “Thank you, it was very tasty.” Pronounced after finishing meals.
Gochisousama - Less formal form.
Exclamations in Japanese:
Kawaii! (Kawaii) - “How lovely!/How cute!”
Sugoi! (Sugoi) - “Cool!”
Kakkoyi! (Kakkoii!) - “Cool, beautiful, awesome!”
Suteki! (Suteki!) - “Cool, charming, wonderful!”
Forge! (Kowai) - “Scary!” Expression of fear.
Abunay! (Abunai) - “Danger!” or "Look out!"
Hide! (Hidoi!) - “Evil!”, “Evil, bad.”
Taskatee! (Tasukete) - “Help!”, “Help!”
Yamero!/Yamete! (Yamero/Yamete) - “Stop!”, “Stop it!”
Dame! (Dame) - “No, don't do that! It is forbidden!"
Hayaku! (Hayaku) - “Faster!”
Matte! (Matte) - “Wait!”
Yoshi! (Yoshi) - “So!”, “Come on!”, “Excellent / Good” Usually pronounced as “Yos!”.
Ikuzo! (Ikuzo) - “Let’s go!”, “Forward!”
Itai!/Itee! (Itai/Itee) - “Oh!”, “It hurts!”
Atsui! (Atsui) - “Hot!”, “Hot!”
Daijou:boo! (Daijoubu) - “It’s okay,” “Don’t worry.”
Kampai! (Kanpai) - “To the bottom!” Japanese toast.
Gambatte! (Ganbatte) - “Don’t give up!”, “Hold on!”, “Give your best!”, “Try your best!” The usual parting words at the beginning of difficult work.
Hanase! (Hanase) - “Let go!”
Hentai! (Hentai) - “Pervert!”
Urusai! (Urusai) - “Shut up!” , "noisy"
Uso! (Uso) - “Lies!”
Yokatta! (Yokatta!) - “Thank God!”, “What happiness!”
Yatta! (Yatta) - “It worked!”
Other Japanese words that people often search for on search engines.
Morning in Japanese is asa (朝
Day in Japanese is nichi or hi (日
Night in Japanese is yoru (夜
Japanese flower hana (花
Luck in Japanese is un (運)
Happiness/luck in Japanese - shiawase (幸せ
Good in Japanese – Ii (ii) (良い
mom in Japanese haha (haha) or politely oka:san (okaasan) (お母さん
Dad in Japanese is titi (chichi), and politely (otousan) (お父さん
big brother in Japanese is ani or politely nisan(兄さん
little brother in Japanese oto:to (弟
elder sister in Japanese ane (姉
little sister in Japanese imo:to (妹
dragon in Japanese is ryuyu (竜
friend in Japanese is tomodachi(友達
Congratulations in Japanese omedeto: (おめでとう
cat in Japanese is neko(猫
wolf in Japanese is ookami (狼
death in Japanese is si (死
fire in Japanese is hi (火
water in Japanese is mizu (水
wind in Japanese is kaze (風
earth in Japanese is tsuchi (土
Moon in Japanese is tsuki (月
angel in Japanese is tenshi (天使
student in Japanese is gakusei (学生
teacher in Japanese - sensei (先生
Beauty in Japanese is utsukushisa (美しさ
Life in Japanese is sei (生
girl in Japanese - sho:jo (少女
beautiful in Japanese - utsukushii (美しい
beautiful girl in Japanese bisho:jo (美少女
God in Japanese is kami (神
sun in Japanese is hi (日
world in Japanese is sekai (世界
path in Japanese is do: or Michi (道
black in Japanese – (黒い
tiger in Japanese is tora (虎
ass in Japanese - siri (尻
I miss you in Japanese - taikutsu (退屈
light in Japanese is hikari (光
Fox in Japanese is kitsune (狐
red in Japanese is akai (赤い
ambulance in Japanese - kyu:kyu:sha (救急車
anime in Japanese is anime (アニメ
Sakura in Japanese is sakura (桜
health in Japanese – kenko: (健康
baka in Japanese - fool in Japanese (馬鹿
shadow in Japanese is kage (影
Why is it called nande in Japanese? (何で
hare in Japanese is usagi (兎
raven in Japanese is karasu (烏
star in Japanese is hoshi (星
bear in Japanese is kuma (熊
warrior in Japanese is bushi (武士
soul in Japanese is reikon (霊魂
sky in Japanese is sora (空
eye in Japanese is me (目
Rose in Japanese is bara (薔薇
strength in Japanese is chikara (力
white in Japanese is shiroi (白い
snake in Japanese is hebi (蛇
child in Japanese is kodomo (子ども
dog in Japanese is inu (犬
time in Japanese is toki (時
girl in Japanese is onna no ko (女の子
kiss in Japanese - kissu (キッス
woman in Japanese is onna (女
lion in Japanese is shishi (獅子
master in Japanese is shujin (主人
work in Japanese - shigoto (仕事
Summer in Japanese is Natsu (夏
Spring in Japanese is Haru (春
autumn in Japanese is aki (秋
Winter in Japanese is fuyu (冬
vampire in Japanese is kyu:ketsuki (吸血鬼
tree in Japanese is ki (木
princess in Japanese is hime (姫
sword in Japanese is ken (剣
killer in Japanese is satsugaisha (殺害者
city in Japanese is machi (町
Lily in Japanese is yuri 百合
To kill in Japanese is korosu (殺す
stone in Japanese is willow (岩
Lotus in Japanese is hasu(蓮
stranger in Japanese is gaijin (外人
man in Japanese is otoko (男
boy in Japanese is otoko no ko (男の子
Happy New Year in Japanese - Shinnen akemashite omedeto gozaimas (新年あけましておめでとうございます
Is Japanese really one of the most difficult languages?
In fact, there is no clear opinion about which language is the most difficult to learn, and cannot be. This is logical, if only because for people who speak different dialects language groups, different languages will be “difficult”.
- For example, for a Russian person it will not be difficult to “cope” with Ukrainian and Belarusian language (Slavic family), whereas for an Englishman or a Chinese it will be difficult. In turn, it is easier for the English to master languages from their “native” Germanic family, for example, Danish.
On the other hand, there are languages that are difficult for even native speakers to learn. These include, in particular, Japanese. Half the time school education in Japan (and there it takes 12 years) it is spent learning the native language!
Another criterion for assessing the complexity of a language is required amount time to achieve a certain level knowledge. So, in order to ensure average level Preparation when learning English will require approximately 500 hours of study, and when studying Japanese - almost 3 times more. The difference is significant, isn't it?
Why learn Japanese? If Japanese is so difficult, why do you need to learn it?
- Everyone has their own reasons. Many people choose this particular language because they admire the centuries-old unique culture of the land of the rising sun. After all, only knowing the language of a country can one understand its philosophy. It is also important that the Japanese themselves have great respect for people who know their language at least a little.
- For some, the main argument is economic factor, because Japan is one of the most prosperous countries. Over the past decades, the Japanese have been demonstrating revolutionary achievements in the field of engineering and technology to the world, and Japanese companies are one of the coolest players in the international market. Knowing Japanese, you can count on constructing brilliant career- in your own country or abroad, including in Japan itself.
- Some people need knowledge of Japanese for work. For example, if a company is going to start long-term cooperation with Japanese colleagues or is interested in their investments, then knowledge of the language will be very useful.
- Often those who practice martial arts begin to become interested in Japanese. So unexpectedly it all starts with karate and ends with “foreign language” or Japanese language courses.
- And some people choose to study Japanese simply because they want to be special or like to solve problems. complex tasks, in other words, don’t mind “training” your brain. In addition, a person who speaks not “banal” English, but complex “exotic” Japanese, evokes special respect from others.
- Polyglots also have their own reason for wanting to master as much as possible. big amount languages, including from different language groups. In particular, for those who speak the samurai language well enough, it is much easier to understand not only the peculiarities of Asian culture, but also other Asian dialects.
- There are also those who became interested in the Japanese language because of the desire to listen to the original songs of their favorite artists, watch famous japanese anime or read books by your favorite Japanese authors, such as Haruki Murakami. By the way, those who constantly surf the Internet, and especially those who are trying to build an online business or are simply looking for new acquaintances, will be interested to know that the third largest audience on the Internet is the Japanese (after China and the USA). What's not a good reason to start learning Japanese?
What are the features of the Japanese language?
1) First of all, it should be noted that in this language there are as many as 3 writing systems: 2 alphabets and, of course, the hieroglyphs familiar to all of us.
Japanese syllabaries are called hiragana And katakana. Hiragana is used to write grammatical particles and variable endings, and katakana is for writing foreign words(including borrowed ones), as well as for writing Japanese words if you do not know how to do this in hieroglyphs.
As for hieroglyphs, students are frightened, firstly, by their number, and secondly, by the complexity of writing. In order to freely communicate, write and read in Japanese, you need to know at least 2000 hieroglyphs, which are used to write words and roots of Japanese words.
2) The vocabulary of the Japanese language is incredibly rich, including due to the huge number of synonyms. That's why good memory It definitely won't hurt when learning this language.
3) A significant difficulty for students is the large number of words and forms of politeness in the Japanese language. For example, the polite Japanese came up with 50 greetings alone! Talking to different people social status, gender, age and financial situation, you have to choose the most suitable style speech, such as neutral, friendly, polite, formal or respectful.
4) There are also pleasant moments, For example, pronunciation. Unlike English, in Japanese words are predominantly pronounced the same way as they are written. Although, of course, there are some nuances here too,
Another feature Japanese pronunciation: All vowels must be pronounced clearly enough. By the way, because of this feature, the speech of the Japanese creates the impression of a threat, although in fact the Japanese are surprisingly polite and good-natured people. For example, you will never get an unequivocal refusal from a Japanese: he will diligently veil his “no”.
5) Another “plus” is time, there are only 2 of them in the Japanese language: the present (aka the future) and the past. Sounds more optimistic than in English, doesn't it?
6) Foreigners are going crazy because of the diversity of the Russian language, in particular because of the need to change words according to gender, number and person. Japanese words do not change, which is good news.
Thus, the conclusion is obvious: despite all the difficulties, it is still possible to learn Japanese, especially if you have an experienced mentor next to you.
Konnichiwa, Dear friends! Today our article is devoted to seven reasons why you should learn Japanese. Let us take a look at them.
1 reason- journey
Many people start learning Japanese precisely because they travel to this beautiful, multifaceted country. Almost everyone will agree that a trip to any country without knowing the language of that country will remain just a trip. It's a completely different matter when you know the language of the country you are going to visit. This is necessary in order to own experience experience the culture of Japan and any other country you choose.
Those who visited this magical land, let's call them tourists, want to go there more than once. But with knowledge of the language, so that the visit is more effective and comfortable. Often to communicate with local population. This is exactly why people start learning Japanese.
Reason 2- hobbies and interests
You will probably be surprised and think: how can your hobbies and learning Japanese be connected? Let me lift the veil.
Firstly, nowadays you can see everywhere both cartoons, signs and descriptions, for example, of many products, and hear songs in Japanese. And it’s good when there is a translation. But many people who are in love with Japanese culture and are passionate about anime, reading manga, listening to music, want to listen to, read and, most importantly, understand all this.
Everyone has their own preferences, there are also such as watching Japanese dramas, being interested in ikebana, etc. and so on. And you will probably agree that, understanding what we're talking about, without translation into your native language, you feel, at a minimum, how your self-esteem is growing.
Secondly, many people love martial arts. These are the fighters after studying of this language there is a chance to go to Japan and communicate with a sensei (せんせい) - a teacher of a particular type of martial arts - in his native language.
And thirdly, when you hear a word or speech in Japanese, it no longer hurts your ears, because... you already understand how it is translated and what it means.
Reason 3– this is training and education in Japan
Maybe some of you want to go to Japan not as a tourist, but with thoughts of long-term stay. For example, you want to learn how to draw anime, write manga and create computer games. To do this you need to get an education. In Japan, teachers with knowledge of any direction you choose top level will train you in language school. In other countries, these areas are not given enough attention.
4 reason– living and working in Japan
In order to live and work in Japan, everyone will agree with me, you need to know at least 2 languages. Those. the main language of the country + English, while being a sought-after specialist in your field of profession. Therefore, learning Japanese for employment is vital.
5 reason- chat with friends
Perhaps you already have Japanese friends. Maybe someone just wants to make friends or acquaintances in Japan, but communication plays the role of a barrier to this desire. In order to communicate with the Japanese in their language, you need knowledge. Therefore, you also need to learn Japanese.
6 reason– realization of oneself and one’s potential
Take, for example, a person who sets out to learn a foreign language, especially Japanese. Having gone through all the difficulties and misunderstandings at the beginning of everything connected with this language, he realizes his potential in this way. Something like he took himself weakly and proved to himself that he could.
With what delight such people leave feedback after training! ,At first they thought that they didn’t need it, then: “Oh, gods, how difficult it is in the beginning!” But after going through all the difficulties associated with learning Japanese, they achieve everything they dreamed of. Their self-esteem and confidence in their abilities increases, as I wrote above. And this is another reason to prove, first of all to yourself, then to everyone around you, that you were able and everything worked out for you. People around you even look at you differently, with respect, and treat you differently.
7 reason– development of memory, thinking, broadening horizons
Because Japanese language and culture are very closely related to each other; when studying it, you are immersed in this world headlong. Thereby expanding your horizons. If you, regardless of your age, train your brain, you will not be at risk of memory-related diseases. Everyone knows that to train your brain, you need to load it with various tasks, solve any crossword puzzles, as well as study any foreign language. And as one of the options, Japanese is best suited for this.
Let's sum it up
Knowledge of the Japanese language opens up many opportunities for those people who have studied it. One of these opportunities is that you become fluent in reading, writing and even understanding music in a given language. There is also the opportunity to communicate without any difficulties with Japanese friends and acquaintances. It also increases your chance of getting the job of your dreams. You better understand the culture of Japan itself. And the more you load your brain, the longer it will remain in good shape.
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Today we discussed with you 7 reasons why you should learn Japanese. If you are familiar with one of the above reasons, or you have some other reasons that motivate you to learn this language, write in the comments. Until next time.
6 tips for learning Japanese. How to learn Japanese effectively
1. The Japanese are terribly hard working. They can easily work 18 hours a day without a break for lunch and after that go to a pub for a drink and after 2 hours of sleep go back to work. They can work for 24 hours and then plow 300 km behind the wheel and work there for another 10 hours.
2. The Japanese do not know how to rest; 4 days off in a row is considered a vacation. Taking the 3 weeks per year required by the rules is a waste. Leaving work at the appointed time is also a shame.
3. The Japanese are very rarely muscular in appearance, but they are often physically strong; their muscle mass/physical strength ratio is disturbed
4. Most Japanese blush from alcohol and cannot drink much, although there are amazing exceptions.
5. For some reason, most Japanese people draw and sing well.
6. If a Japanese person has lunch in the office at his desk, then it’s a shame not to continue working while eating.
7. It’s a completely normal thing for a man of about forty to tell his colleagues with joy that he was able to see the panties of a high school girl on the subway today.
8. The Japanese sincerely believe that it is almost impossible to learn their language, so they have great respect for everyone who can at least say hello in Japanese.
9. If you go drinking with the Japanese in an informal setting, and you only know how to say “hello” in their language, then after a while they will start teaching you the words “pissy” and “turd”.
10. There are no stronger curse words in Japanese than “fool” and “idiot.” The power of emotions is expressed through intonation and volume.
11. The Japanese are very honest people- if you forgot your umbrella in the subway, with a 99 percent chance it will be returned to you if you contact the lost and found office.
12. Previously, they also returned wallets with money and did not steal at all, but not anymore.
13. The Japanese always follow instructions before last letter and are very confused if there is an error in it.
14. In Japan, oral and anal sex are not considered by law. Sex for money is prohibited, so all prostitutes call for a massage, a wash and a suck. Hickey kisses are part of the paid service.
15. In every big city A monthly magazine-guide to brothels is published. By the way, there is practically no individual entrepreneurship in this area.
16. Whites are usually not allowed into brothels where Japanese women work. Where there are Chinese and Filipino women, it’s easy. 17. Porn is shown in all hotels without exception.
18. To make love, the Japanese go to love hotels with hourly rate. Love hotels come in different levels, some are simply classy, and are always located either on the outskirts or next to drinking areas
19. The Japanese are very clean - everyone washes themselves every day. In general, the Japanese place personal hygiene in first place. At the same time, many people have a terrible mess at home, but none of their own people just get there, so it’s not visible.
20. For the Japanese, washing means taking a bath; showering is an extreme half-measure.
21. Paradox - no matter how many people there are in the family, everyone takes a bath without changing the water (after taking a shower, though). Often this water is then used for washing.
22. Children, as a rule, take baths at the same time as their parents up to the age of 8, although there are exceptions in both directions.
23. The Japanese love hot springs and public baths
24.V Japanese families In principle, it’s normal if an adult brother and sister don’t talk at all and don’t know each other’s phone number. Without quarreling.
25. In Japan, you can go to jail for any amount of any drug.
26. If a Japanese man went to Amsterdam, smoked there, and another Japanese man saw it and reported on him, then the first one will be sent to prison
27. Marijuana grows wild in many places in the mountains; in the fall, in such places, the police often pay attention to cars with non-local license plates
28. Everywhere you can buy pipes and hookahs for smoking marijuana and hashish.
29. Any white person in Japan is an American to the Japanese, then an Englishman or a Frenchman.
30. Japanese has three types of writing.
31. Until recently, mushrooms were not considered a drug and were sold freely
32. The speed limit on highways is 80 km per hour, but everyone drives at 120, because they usually don’t get caught before 120.
33. The minimum fine for speeding is $150, the maximum is prison.
34. Japanese police cannot be bought “on the spot,” but in wild places you can talk them out by pretending to be an idiot.
35. If you are caught for something serious, they have the right to keep you in a pre-trial detention center for 30 days without allowing a lawyer.
36. All Japanese cars on the domestic market, regardless of power, have a speed limiter of 180 or 140 mph and the same speedometer. This is not a law, there is no reason for it. Speedometers up to 320 and speed limiter destroyers are sold freely.
37. The Japanese are crazy about food and are good at it. the main objective the absolute majority when traveling abroad, not to see something, but to eat something and then brag about it
38. 70 percent of TV programs show food
39. The Japanese make awesome documentaries, they have amazing operators
40. The Japanese give money for any occasion - a wedding, a funeral, going to college, a long trip, etc. Giving less than 50 dollars is the height of indecency, usually they give 100
41. If you were given money before traveling, but you didn’t bring anything back as a gift, you’re just shit.
42. You can bring anything as a gift, usually they bring food
43. It is not necessary to bring a gift for the donated amount.
44. On New Year The Japanese gather as a family at their parents' house and eat and watch TV for three days.
45. One Japanese man can eat a WILD amount of food, regardless of the size of his body.
46. There is nothing worse than working on January 1, on this day no one does anything and everything is buried, although lately there has been a tendency for large stores, etc. to ignore this.
47. in Japan you can always and everywhere find a 24-hour store that has EVERYTHING
48. Japan is still the safest country in the world
49. The Japanese are wildly naive people and believe almost everything
50.V Japanese cities all taverns are usually concentrated in one area
51. If you go out drinking, then staying all night in one place is simply blasphemy; you should definitely go at least at three
52. After a late night of drinking in the city, you're supposed to go out and eat something, usually ramen.
53. Almost no Japanese can say “I love you” to the face of the object of love.
54. Those who can command wild respect from others
55. Japanese people are incredibly shy and easily embarrassed.
56. This applies more to older generations today, but - when a Japanese man proposes, it's normal to say something like "could you make me some soup?" or “can you wash my laundry?” because otherwise they feel embarrassed
57. Most middle-aged and older spouses sleep in separate beds and even, sometimes, rooms.
58. If a hotel has one bed for two, and not two, the Japanese often complain to the administration or travel agency
59. Japan used to be a wildly expensive country. This is no longer the case.
60. 80% of Japanese women start laughing if they are nervous
61. If you decide that you want to be someone’s boy or girl friend, you must officially declare this, something like “please, let’s date!” If you are refused, you are not supposed to make repeated attempts. If this official statement was not made, you are just sex friends without mutual obligations
62. Breaking up with a boy or girl friend must also be officially announced.
63. Regular visits by a husband to prostitutes were, until recently, a normal and inevitable evil; this applies to young modern Japanese to a much lesser extent.
64. In a family, the wife manages the money (if she does not work), the husband is given a monthly amount from his salary for personal expenses, in the average family it is usually about $300
65. The Japanese believe that if you are sexually overstimulated, your nose will bleed.
66. The Japanese believe that if you eat too much chocolate, your nose will bleed.
67. Nosebleeds are funny
68 Japan wastes a HUGE amount of money
69. All Japanese are insured against everything they can.
70. If you are uninsured and get into an accident or hospital, you are screwed.
71. In Japan, you can defer payment of some taxes and compulsory health insurance “for family and economic reasons.” Health insurance is calculated based on your income for last year and can reach $500 per month, despite only covering 70% of honey. expenses.
72. In Japan, fantastically polite service, after the local, all service staff anywhere in the world seems rude
73. Japanese people almost never say thank you to cashiers at the supermarket.
74. Cashiers in a supermarket always bow and work only while standing
75. A person from the store staff will never tell you “no” right away, he will either take you around the store looking for something that he obviously doesn’t have, or he will report to a senior person and after a tour of the store, he will say “sorry, we never have this product at all.” "
76. Japan has the slowest McDonald's in the world
77. There are a lot of informers in Japan
78. Most Japanese people criticize Japan
79. Many young Japanese say they want to live abroad and don't want to be Japanese.
80. When abroad, the Japanese always stay in a group
81. In Japan there are a huge number of female fans of football and, for some reason, hockey
82. The Japanese often have complexes about their physique.
83. The Japanese often say in private conversations that China is powerful, and Japan is screwed
84. The Japanese look down on the Chinese and Vietnamese.
85. As we say “why are you like a Chukchi?!”, the Japanese say “what are you, Chinese?”
86. Having a non-Japanese friend is somewhat prestigious, young people brag about it
87. If you speak Japanese well, they will definitely praise you for it and tell everyone that you are actually Japanese with colored contact lenses and dyed hair, this is such a popular joke like
88. Some young Japanese wear colored contacts, usually grey, blue or purple. Looks scary.
89. In Japan, like nowhere else in the world, fashion for anything quickly appears and passes. For example, for a chameleon or a koala, then all things with their image are sold once. Or at negative ions, or for desalinated water depths of the sea. The boom usually doesn't last long longer than a year, defies explanation and is difficult to remember after 3 years, but the money is being made gigantic.
90. In all homes, many hospitals, half of the restaurants, and some offices, you must take off your shoes. Therefore, socks should always be intact.
91. If you take off your shoes, you must turn them around with your toes at the exit, otherwise it is indecent.
92. If you haven’t done this, the owner or staff will do it for you.
93. Immediately after the front door there is a place to take off shoes; stepping there in socks, trying to pull on your sneakers is terribly indecent, because dirty
94. The Japanese take off and put on shoes at wild speed
95. The Japanese think that other countries are very scary and dangerous.
96. In Japan, this type of fraud scheme has been popular lately - the phone rings at an old lady’s house, when she approaches her, they say, “It’s me! I have a wild ass with money here! I’m screwed - a scribe!” She responded with “who?” and to her, “Yes, it’s me! You won’t recognize it!! My ass, quickly transfer me 5 thousand money (in dollar equivalent)” And the grandmother transfers the money to the specified account. It just kills me how they manage to believe that this is only possible in Japan.
97. Over the past year, the Japanese Post Office has wasted approximately $4 million, this money was simply “lost”, according to their press release
98. It’s sad, but Japan is being spoiled by foreigners.
99. The Japanese almost never invite guests home. In most cases, an invitation to “come by sometime” should be taken solely as polite turn of phrase speech.
100. In Japan, most houses and apartments are cold and cramped.