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は ha ? wa? confusing to this phrase . It should be ha , but sometimes written in wa in a sentence ?????
2 replies - Last post by Tony-S10 - March 8, 2016
i always choose the wrong on'yomi reading between にん ＆ じん。 how can i keep them separate in my mind?
1 reply - Last post by Shirakawa-T - December 29, 2015
How would you spell 今夕 in hiragana?
It seems that it could be spelled either こんゆう or こにゅう, which might depend on how it's pronounced. Is there a more correct choice, or is it situational? Or does it not make any difference, since it'd generally be written in kanji anyway?
2 replies - Last post by 悪寄贈 神聞 - November 8, 2015
I'm guessing that you don't use "っ" for representing a double "n" since Sonnani is spelled そんあに？
2 replies - Last post by Shirakawa-T - November 4, 2015
I always see people with japanese characters on their screen... how so? A second question I have is, how do you spell my name in Katakana... It's Daryan by the way. I think I know...but I don't know how to type in Japanese. Thank You!! >w<
16 replies - Last post by Stefan-Minehan - May 29, 2015
what does kaisha wo tsukurimashita mean.
daigaku wo sotsugyous suru maeni kaisha wo tsukurimashita. Does this mean "before I graduated from college I made a company". It doesn't sound right.
1 reply - Last post by keiko-rocket-japanese-tutor - May 4, 2015
Why is shimasu used in this sentence?
A flashcard stated Kore wa ii nioi ga shimasu This is a nice smell. Why is shimasu used here with ga also. I thought shimasu was a kind of 'doing' word? Thanks
2 replies - Last post by Stefan-Minehan - April 30, 2015
May I know how to say it in Japanese for the following phrase: “Thank you all for your birthday wishes!” Thank you in advance!
0 replies - Last post by wilson-k2 - December 19, 2014
When to use hotto vs. atatakai?
Are both these words synonyms or is atatakai used in some instances vs. hotto?
7 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - May 20, 2014
Dictionary Japanese-English Romanji
Hello, I'm looking for a dictionary, any suggestions on which one should I get?, my major interest are the verbs. Thanks.
5 replies - Last post by Liz-W10 - April 9, 2014
Kind of unsure if this is a vocab or grammar question, so I just stuck it here... I was wondering in this sentence "Sayaka san, konnichiwa!" Why is は wa, when it's usually pronounced as ha? Or, does it depend on where you put it in the sentence? Thank you c:
3 replies - Last post by J742129 - February 5, 2014
May I know how to say "Thank you all for your birthday greetings!" in Japanese? Thank you in advance!
3 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - January 27, 2014
I'm sorry for re-posting this question, but it appears that the link for my previous post is broken or something. I've realised that I don't know how to say 2014 in Japanese! Is it 'ni sen jū SHI' or 'ni sen jū YON'? I apologise if I'm asking for the obv...
2 replies - Last post by Liam-K - January 1, 2014
I've just realised that I'm not sure how to say 2014 in Japanese! Is it 'ni sen jū SHI' or 'ni sen jū YON'? I apologise if I'm asking for the obvious, but it's really bugging me. If there's a reason for why it is whichever one it is, then could you clear ...
0 replies - Last post by Liam-K - January 1, 2014
What is the difference between chotto and sukoshi?
3 replies - Last post by J742129 - December 5, 2013
I am a premium subscriber to Rocket Japanese. Where do I find the Rocket Rehearsal that was mentioned in today's Rocket fuel?
1 reply - Last post by Rocket-Languages - November 26, 2013
My problem is differentiating between the then verbs associated with 上 and 下. These verbs are: 上がる、上げる、上る、上す、下がる、下げる、下る、下さる、下りる、下ろす。 [:'(] I did some research, and this is what I came up with. I am unsure if it is correct. Rough translations: Agaru = to ...
3 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 26, 2013
I find several resources that 分 = minutes is pronounced either "fun" or "bun"? Which is it?
3 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 26, 2013
This course uses 'dore gurai'; I often hear and see 'dono gurai' which seems to be synomymous. Are both correct? Is there any difference? In usage (regional, age, sex etc) or 'nuance' maybe? Or are they truly correct and synonmymous?
3 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 26, 2013
How do you add to MyVocab? I don't see any buttons to add words.
3 replies - Last post by Charlie-S14 - November 8, 2013
Konnichiwa.Watashi no namae wa Keyatta desu. Hello. My name is Keyatta. I really want to learn Japanese. And some day I want to live in Japan. But the most important thing right now is that I need to know the Japanese word structure. I am going to make so...
9 replies - Last post by 477580 - September 6, 2013
The word totemo is used a lot in the lessons, but I was wondering if there's other ways of saying it? Like in English how we say really, so, very, extremely etc.. I just don't want to sound like I'm repeating myself all the time! Thanks for any help :)
5 replies - Last post by Pascal-P - August 21, 2013
how do you say breakfast time in japaneses
Asagohan/Asameshi. But the most common word still is: Choushoku
0 replies - Last post by 2679 - August 20, 2013
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29
http://www.shotokankarate.ca/counting%20in%20japanese.htm
0 replies - Last post by 2679 - August 20, 2013
Asking for something specific?
If I want to state something specific like "I would like some water to drink." would this be the correct way of saying it? (Watashi Wa) mizu o hoshi nomimasu. I am trying to get the correct word order and I close or really far off? Than...
13 replies - Last post by coolcader - June 10, 2013
What's the difference between hito and jin?
hello! I was just a little confused at this going over the different lessons. thank you!
4 replies - Last post by kitty-cupcake - April 26, 2013
Hi konnichiwa... What is the meaning of hodo in the following lyrics? 風に吹かれるほど烈しくなる心にはぐれそうな想い出がまた優しく灯る l appreciate your help. Onegaihimasu.
2 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - April 12, 2013
I am using a deck of playing cards in order to help me learn the numbers from 2 to 10. What is the Japanese for Ace, King, Queen, and Jack?
2 replies - Last post by Pascal-P - April 8, 2013
What does tsuren mean? I am right now translating for a technical job some Japanese people are doing here, and I think it means something like a load lifter or something?? "tomorrow, to do the job, we need thinner, a tsuren, clamps and other tools..."
5 replies - Last post by Miss-Phunphen - March 19, 2013
I know the word for ‘yesterday’ as kinou きのう The kanji from the dictionary is 昨日 and I’ve seen that elsewhere. But the readings of these kanji don’t seem to make kinou in either On or Kun! 昨 Only seems to have a On reading of サク In fact the dictionary gi...
3 replies - Last post by 2679 - January 29, 2013
I've just returned from my second trip to Japan and feel that the only way I shall get anywhere with the language is to make a serious attempt at Kanji. I feel it's essential to read Japanese written word, without that ability you remain illiterate and n...
4 replies - Last post by CatPanda - January 28, 2013
I'm learning kanji from a book ('let's learn kanji') and it's going really well so far (I strongly reccomend it!), but the book mainly focuses on reading, writing and remembering kanji, so it only teaches 250 kanji. Does anyone know any good websites, boo...
4 replies - Last post by CatPanda - January 28, 2013
Hi, I have been studying Japanese for a month now and I am trying to get in more verbal practice. I do not know anyone in South Florida that is studying or fluent in Japanese. I did sign up for Lang-8 but I have a hard time connecting with anyone on Skyp...
10 replies - Last post by Mark-D1 - December 7, 2012
Hello! I realised the computer shows 'sweets' (ame) as 飴. I searched the web to find the stroke order and was surprised to see it written differently: http://tc1.search.naver.jp/?/kaze/mission/USER/1/5/12545/1293/265x163xb524993505b328a10edee394.jpg/r.30...
2 replies - Last post by thanhsonnguyen-- - December 1, 2012
After Sayaka says " Minna-san konnichiwa", she also says right after that: "Mata ai mashita me" (I guess that's how you spell it) So what does "Mata ai mashita me" mean?
10 replies - Last post by 2679 - October 14, 2012
Translation for (a horse) was 'spooked', or 'bolted'?
I can dig translations for startled, frightened, reared (up) etc out of the dictionary; but 'spooked' and 'bolt' are more difficult. Riders often say their horse was 'spooked' by something, it is common riding slang. This means the horse reacted to somet...
2 replies - Last post by Hnrutt - July 30, 2012
Adjective for 'old' which can be used for age?
Dictionaries invariably note that you cannot use ふるい for age of a person. So what adjective can you use? Ive been forced into awkward circumlocutions which I'm sure are wrong; what is the best word to use for 'old' as applied to a person? There are nouns ...
1 reply - Last post by Pascal-P - July 25, 2012
Hello! I realised the computer shows 'sweets' (ame) as 飴. I searched the web to find the stroke order and was surprised to see it written differently: http://tc1.search.naver.jp/?/kaze/mission/USER/1/5/12545/1293/265x163xb524993505b328a10edee394.jpg/r.30...
0 replies - Last post by Wong - July 15, 2012
In words like tokidoki 時々and shoushou 少々what is the second 'kanji'? It doesnt actually seem to exist as a separate kanji as far as I can see, but maybe Ive missed it; I assume its 3 strokes? When you ask the dictionary for the kanji breakdown of the word,...
6 replies - Last post by Pascal-P - July 9, 2012
I will try to write from time to time my own dialogues. Corrections are most welcome. Thank you. 京都へ行きたいのですが ___________________________________________________ お暇な時は何をしますか？ 私は京都へ、友達を連れて行きます。 京都の美術館に行ったことがありますか？ 私はまだありません。何時か行きたいです。私の友達は日本の物が好きですから。 いい美...
0 replies - Last post by lucvileyn - April 22, 2012
This is awesome!! sugoii desu!!!!!
I wonder when i can fully speak Nihongo fluently but this one inspires me..
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - April 3, 2012
hey does this actually work to help learn japanese
i plan on going to japan for college in the next two years or so and i just want to know how to start learning and if this works
2 replies - Last post by claire-a1 - March 31, 2012
Konnichiwa, I am travelling to Tokyo and Kyoto in three weeks time. My travel friend and I will be sending our luggage from Tokyo ahead of us to Kyoto, while we do a Mt Fuji Tour. Could you please tell me if I have expressed this correctly. Vista Hote...
1 reply - Last post by 2679 - March 12, 2012
I would like to be able to answer the question: Doko kara ki mashita ka? with the correct translation for "Australia" kara ki mashite. Could someone please help me with translation for "Australia"? Origato
7 replies - Last post by Joanne-V - March 7, 2012
Does the More Rocket Japanese come with a Mega Grammar program?
6 replies - Last post by Daiflu311 - February 4, 2012
Hi! What does this mean?- Mina san, konnichiwa! Mata aimashitane! I know konnichiwa, just not the rest of that phrase. So translate that into English for me please? Also please spell that entire phrase for me because I know I didn't spell it right, and sp...
2 replies - Last post by r_folsom - January 7, 2012
Can someone please correct this (I'm leaving for Japan next monday on a holliday) watashi wa ni nichikan heya o yoyake shite (I have reserved a room for 2 nights) Tokyo made ichi mai o yoyake shitai n desu ga (I want to reserve a train ticket to tokyo) ...
4 replies - Last post by lucvileyn - November 7, 2011