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Hello! I am Troy Willmer. I live in Michigan in the United States. I graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am currently a Maintenance Manager at US Steel. I hope to one day become fluent in Japanese and I would like to live in Japan for a few years. I don't think I will move there forever, but I really would like to immerse myself in a totally different culture so I can gain a better perspective on my own culture. I am a licensed skydiver, I like to snowboard in the winter, and I like to play card and video games. If you would like any english help I am more than happy to help. If you are learning Japanese, or already know Japanese and are learning english, I would love to practice language with you! Feel free to send me a message.
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Hiro
Japanese
Apr 2, 2019
Finished lesson 1 in the workbook except few pages. You did a good job=) ありがとうございました。 The homework: memorize the greetings on page 11, 12 and 17 in the workbook, and we may try lesson 1 in Mykikitori.com.
Hiro
Japanese
Mar 19, 2019
Went through reading self-introduction of ‘II Reading Practice’ on page 292 in Genki book. You did a good job =) ありがとうございました。 The homework: reading practice ’self-introduction’. I will ask you to read it one more time on another lesson.
Hiro
Japanese
Mar 11, 2019
Went through ‘B’ on page 52 in Genki book. You did a good job=) ありがとうございました。 The homework: memorize the vocabulary on page 40 and 41. Let’s go to lesson 1 starting from page 290 after lesson 1 in Grammar & Conversation section.
Hiro
Japanese
Mar 8, 2019
Went through ‘IV-6’ on page 51 in Genki book. You did a good job=) ありがとうございました。 We may restart ‘IV’ on another lesson. Before doing that, let’s try Hiragana - and Katakana as well if possible - test.
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    Am I doing something wrong or is google translate wrong? I am just starting to learn Japanese. じ かん　is time. なん　is what. So the sentence. じかんわなんですか。　Should literally translate to "Time What is?" But should mean "What is the time?" Is this correct? If so Why is google translate telling me it means "Is it the same time." I have found this for a lot of words where when i type it into Japanese to english translation the meaning of a word changes when I add it into the full sentence and I don't quite understand. Am I making a mistake?
    March 13, 2019
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    They are synonymous with each other, but you have to be careful how you use them. For example. "There are various types of jam." Means there are a lot of different jam types available. "There are diverse types of jam." Means there are Jams that are very different from one another available. The first sentence simply means there are a lot of different types of jams, but doesn't necessarily mean they are all that different from one another, they could be but they don't have to be. (Maybe Raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry. Various Jam types but they are all berry type jams so not very diverse) The second means that the jams are very different from one another. (Maybe Raspberry, Apple Butter, and Cantaloup. In this case the jams are both various and diverse so both words could be used. )
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    March 13, 2019
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    "Skipped" the class last week implies that the individual purposely did not go to class because he or she did not want to go. "Missed" the class last week is more broad and could be the individual did not go because they had something actually important to do, like a doctors appointment, a job interview, or a funeral. Both of them mean the same thing, but the way they are used in society imply different things. For example I might tell my friend "I skipped class last week, just didn't really want to go." But, I would tell my teacher "I missed class last week for personal reasons, can I make up the quiz?" You wouldn't tell your teacher "I Skipped class" because it sounds bad.
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    March 13, 2019
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    First Sentence should either be "I'm going to Antarctica for 6 months" Or "I'm going the antarctic for six months." Antarctica is a specific place. The antarctic is defining a general region and regions like that are usualy prefixed with the word "the." For example you cant say "I am going to Americas" It would have to be read "I am going to the Americas" conversely you can say "I am going to America" but it sounds odd if you say "I am going to the America" Now the question you wanted answered. The correct way to say it "You're going there for quite a long time." The word quite is an adverb adding meaning to the word "long." The sentence should make sense if you take the word quite out. Without it the sentence reads "You're going there long." which doesn't make sense because there is nothing attached to the word long for it to describe. If you said this to someone they would obviously understand what you were trying to say. It is obvious you are describing "a long time." But in strict grammar terms what you have written is incorrect.
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    March 13, 2019
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    The first sentence is correct. Personally I would say "I tried to ease the bad news onto him" instead. But the way you said it is perfectly fine and I'm pretty sure i have heard it used in that way before. The second sentence drop the "the" and it should read "I tried to ease him out of trouble." I am not sure in which context you would use this in, I've never used it in this way. If you were trying to get someone out of trouble you would just say "I tried to get him out of trouble." But the first way could technically be said.
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    March 13, 2019
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    Exact same meaning in most contexts. However, start can also be used as a noun. "The Start of the movie"


    You can make begin into a noun by adding the suffix "ing" to it. "The beginning of the movie"


    "Start working." Is the same as "Begin working."

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    March 10, 2019
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    Basically it comes from how you explain to someone why you can't do something. For example: Person A "Can you help me move?" Person B "Im busy" In this instance Person B seems like he is being abrupt and not even considering helping person A. Which makes person B sound like a selfish person. Now try this. Person A "Can you help me move?" Person B "I just happen to be busy studying for my exam or I would." Its odd, but it just kind of eases the conversation a bit so its not as awkward. It also can be used to convey surprise. Person B By chance had to study the same day person A had to move, so person B couldn't help Person A. "I just happened to be at the park at the same time as you." This one more depicts the "By chance" Definition you referenced.
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    March 7, 2019
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    How I am Learning Japanese. Thoughts?

    Hello all. I am currently in the process of teaching myself Japanese. This will be my first time actually trying to learn a language other than the 2 years I wasted in high school learning french. So I wanted everyones thoughts on my current plan. Looking for tips on learning language in general and also specifically on Japanese.


    Currently I am going through a video lesson series on Japanese Pod 101. They have two people teaching via a recording. At the start of every lesson they have a small conversation. They then break down that conversation and explain what the words mean and the grammatical structure. I am about 15 lessons in and I feel I am picking things up at a decent pace. They also have flashcards and a pdf explanation of key information from that lesson. 

    I have my first lesson planned with a Japanese tutor on iTalki this weekend and I think I will probably continue on Japanese Pod 101 and also do a lesson with the tutor once a week or maybe once every two weeks.

    For now I have decided to ignore learning how to read. Obviously at some point i will begin to read, but for now i feel it is more important to learn speaking and hearing before I get on the struggle bus learning a whole new alphabet.


    What do you think? Any suggestions? Thanks!

    March 1, 2019
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    All the answers are correct. It is a form of teasing. Can be used to describe both friendly teasing and also intentionally negative insults. There is also an event called "a roast". in this event there is one main individual who is the subject of the party. A Bunch of people all take turns making jokes about the subject. At the end the subject gets to rebuttal them and make fun of them back. Usually roasts are good natured fun, but can sometimes be incredibly hostile. Usually the individual "getting roasted" is someone everybody likes and it can be considered a form of flattery to be roasted.
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    February 27, 2019
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    Ich kann kein deutsch Hoffe das macht für dich Sinn. "Have I did something wrong" - falsch "Did I do something wrong" - richtig "Have I done something wrong" - richtig Sie haben grundsätzlich die gleiche Bedeutung. "Did I do something wrong" - Etwas in der Vergangenheit "Have I done something wrong" - In der Vergangenheit, aber sehr neu.
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    February 27, 2019
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