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@hauntytrieslanguages
I’m getting back into learning Japanese again. For the past 3 years I’ve been battling Long COVID. I’m finally starting to feel better and I’m learning about my limits. I don’t have a study plan, but I’m just going to start from the beginning so I can build my stamina.
I don't usually post about this, but if anyone is learning or keeping up on their japanese, Asahi just launched やさしい朝日新聞 (Yasashii Asahi Shimbun), which publishes stories written in simple japanese for learners (including toggleable furigana)
に会う vs. と会う
I revisited this today and I just couldn't remember the difference, so writing it down.
と会う both parties make an effort to meet
に会う only one party moves
So for example: 叔母に会う。This implies that I'm going to go to my aunt's place or somewhere that I'm the person moving.
叔母と会う。We are meeting up somewhere, where both of us needs to take action.
To expand a bit more:
✅ 車が壁にぶつかる💥。
❌ 車が壁とぶつかる。
The car crashing into the wall means only the car is taking action, so using に is more natural in this case.
I like how when I type ぶつかる it let's me select the emoji, so I know exactly what it means 🤣
❁ Japanese podcast recommendations for intermediate learners (N3/N2) ❁
(Some of these may overlap with the advanced version if they’re suitable for both!)
1.
Lots of interviews/guest talks and deeper topics about life, which makes this one quite unique compared to other podcasts! I especially love Miku’s reflections and perspectives on philosophical topics (the language is still easy to understand for anyone with upper intermediate level and above).
2.
I discovered this recently through Miku’s podcast above so I haven’t listened to all of the episodes, but I would say it’s accessible for N3+ and I especially like her unique travel stories!
3.
This is probably the easiest podcast on the list, especially the earlier episodes, but I still listen to it regularly because I love Layla’s energy and kind attitude!
4.
I think everyone knows this one but it’s definitely worth the hype. My personal favourites are the history episodes and the ghost stories, but there are lots of interesting discussions about the Japanese language too.
5.
I mentioned this in the advanced post, but there are a lot of episodes also suitable for N3 and above.
6.
Also mentioned in the advanced post, but suitable for upper intermediate/N2.
7.
I haven’t actually listened to many of these but I think it’s suitable for lower intermediate, I also like that the episodes come with a vocabulary list
8.
Also suitable for lower intermediate and above!
allow yourself to be a beginner
はじめまして、みなさん！
エレンです。New to langblr.
i'm a 27 y/o digital artist and have they/them pronouns.
i honestly don't have a set goal in mind, it used to be "to move to japan" but i'm trying to be more realistic lmao
for now i'm just trying to make japanese learning fun, maybe/hopefully meet new people and one day achieve a conversational level of speaking/writing. i definitely need to step outside of my comfort zone though and i think having a sideblog just for this is going to help some
Honestly I’m kind of surprised that seemingly not a single soul on the vast internet has ever wondered if a genderfluid Japanese person (or a person who speaks a language with multiple first person pronouns) would use different “I”s as their gender shifts
I’ll answer the question because I can
Short answer: for me no but I can totally see why others would switch them
Medium answer: I’ve been using watashi (the most neutral one) for a while, so I keep using it unconsciously, no matter I’m fem or masc. Recently, however, I’m keen on trying boku (masculine, “soft boy” one as opposed to more “tough guy” variant ore) when I’m feeling masculine and everything about “default me” is uncomfortable.
Long answer: the most neutral watashi is usually used by women of all ages and older men in somewhat official situation (teaching etc.). It’s, to some degree, feminine — when younger men use it instead of aforementioned boku or ore, it creates some kind of “oh are you, you know (hand gesture)” situation. I’m “you know” type of guy so this doesn’t bother me. And I want to create the non-toxic, caring vibe of my male teachers who use watashi, so usually I’m not fussy about my male pronoun being watashi.
An unwanted addition that highly complicates the situation: I switch up first person pronouns for fun and giggles, and I’m not the only one.
watakushi (the most official one for, let’s say an office worker), ore (aforementioned), uchi (young woman from Kansai region), atakushi (comically female), yo (the one only kings are supposed to use)…
When I make statements to a friend but don’t want it to be too serious, I use atakushi or yo to create comical atmosphere, to show them that I’m not an expert boasting their knowledge and instead actually just a silly guy/girl. Vice versa — “watakushi had an ice cream :3”, “I” being overly serious for the content, creating a joking contrast.
Oh, I should add this —
Influenced by anime/manga, many young cis girls has a phase of using ore/boku. This is widely mocked and considered to be a cringy 14yo thing, especially outside of the LGBTQ community.
Because I’ve seen people of my AGAB being bullied for doing that, whenever I try to use boku I feel like I’m being cringy. I think I can conquer this but it would take me some time.
Hello everyone!
I haven’t been on tumblr for years, but I have decided to open a new blog to motivate myself in my studies!
A little about myself:
I am Italian born and raised
I’m 24 years old, so I’ve been in the trenches of this website
I’m a marine biology student currently in graduate school
I live in Japan!
I speak 3 languages fluently (Italian, English and Spanish), and I’m currently studying Japanese. I also know a little Russian but not enough to consider myself fluent…
My favorite animals are jellyfish and corals
I did ballet for 19 years
This blog will mainly focus on academia and study motivation, as well as my daily life here in Japan! I want to spread awareness on themes such as climate change, and teach you guys all about the Ocean! I also hope this will motivate some people to study, because staying informed and educated is important, especially in times like these.
on reflection, given my timesheet of the week, there was no actual capacity for batch cook -> study -> downstairs work, as i had forgotten the key stages of 'eating' and 'cleaning my dish hoard'
I forgot how much I enjoy studying new ideas and concepts. I have a few blocks on Friday I can use as well for studying, if my work and illnesses pace well. So far this week
revision of genki 1 - not as bad as I feared after a year gap! Lets not think about genki 2 just yet
I set up an anki deck so i can start chipping away at old vocab as part of brush up
Started open university course on 'what is heritage' - types of heritage, who claims what AS heritage
I'm hoping to spend Friday doing listening practice and a bit more of the ou course!
[whisper] hi i'm back a bit. will make a new pinned post soon
で vs. では
I was talking about how I like the nostalgic websites on Neocities.
I initially said: Neocities でみんな90年代スタイルのウェブサイトを作っています。
My teacher suggested: Neocities では、みんな90年代スタイルのウェブサイトを作っています。
で
Simply states where the action is happening. The word is neutral.
If I had to translate the sentence it would be like: Everyone is making 90s-style websites on Neocities.
では
は is the topic marker, so it gives emphasis to the place.
So it sounds more like: On Neocities (as opposed to other platforms), everyone is making 90s-style websites.
One more example
学校で勉強します。 I study at school. (neutral)
学校では勉強しますが、家ではゲームをします。 I study at school, but I play games at home. (contrasts between school and home)
Check out my Neocities site and join the Tamagotchi community if this is also your thing. The site is kinda playable too ❤️
Your ultimate digital hub for Tamagotchi fun and nostalgia!
A place to talk about our Tamagotchis with other Tamablrs!
Hourensou [ほうれんそう] means spinach, but it’s also a mnemonic for good working practices.
報 [hou] → 報告 [houkoku] / report
連 [ren] → 連絡 [renraku] / contact
相 [sou] → 相談 [soudan] / consult
Basically, it means to (1) report your progress to your boss, (2) keep the relevant people abreast of what’s going on, and (3) get advice from your superiors.
But this bunny has other ideas. She’s having a much nicer time of things.
放 [hou] → 放置 [houchi] / abandon, leave alone
連 [ren] → 連休 [renkyuu] / consecutive days off
早 [sou] → 早退 [soutai] / go home early
ワープロ馬鹿 ：ワープロ word processor ＋ 馬鹿「ばか」 idiot
ways to say "only", "just" in Japanese
When I started learning Japanese, I quickly discovered that “only” translates to だけ (dake). Soon after, I learned about しか (shika) and then ばかり (bakari). This led me to wonder how many ways there are to express the idea of "only" or "just" in the Japanese language. I began exploring the fascinating world of adverbs that convey limitation or exclusivity, each with its own specific nuance.
Here are some of the terms I’ve discovered (which I may continue to expand upon):
だけ (dake): Strongly emphasizes exclusivity, meaning that nothing else is included or considered. Example: 水だけください。 (Please give me only water.)
しか (shika) (used with a negative verb): Often conveys a sense of disappointment or limitation, implying that there’s nothing but the mentioned item, often with a sense of restriction. Example: 私は日本語しか話せません。 (I can only speak Japanese.)
ばかり (bakari): Suggests the dominance or prevalence of something, often with a sense of excess or monotony and a negative nuance. It does not imply strict exclusivity. Example: お菓子ばかり食べている。 (I’m only eating snacks.)
ばかし (bakashi): A casual variant of ばかり, used mostly in spoken language. It conveys a similar meaning but carries a more informal tone. Example: 遊んでばっかしいる。 (He’s only playing.)
のみ (nomi): Used in formal or written contexts, conveying exclusivity. It can sound elegant and refined. Example: 本日のみ有効です。 (Valid only today.)
ばかりか (bakari ka): This expression expands the meaning by introducing additional information, indicating more than just "only." Example: 彼は優しいばかりか、面白いです。 (He is not only kind but also funny.)
だけしか (dake shika) (used with a negative verb): This term combines だけ and しか, emphasizing strong exclusivity when used with negative constructions. Example: これだけしかない。 (There is only this.)
こそ (koso): Indicates that the highlighted item is particularly special or the best choice, often implying that nothing else can compare. Example: 今日こそ勉強する。 (Today, of all days, I will study.)
たった (tatta): Implies that an amount is minimal and often inadequate, highlighting a sense of limitation. Example: たった一人で旅行した。 (I traveled with just one person.)
わずか (wazuka): Emphasizes a minimal quantity or degree, often with a sense of surprise. Example: わずか10分で終わった。 (It only took 10 minutes.)
ほんの (honno): Indicates a small or trivial amount, often used to downplay something. Example: ほんの少しだけ食べた。 (I ate just a little bit.)
に限る (ni kagiru): This expression is used to convey that something is the best or only suitable choice for a situation. Example: 夏はアイスクリームに限る。 (Ice cream is the best for summer.)
だけでなく (dake de naku): Similar to ばかりか , this phrase is used to express that there’s more than just one thing happening. Example: 彼女は賢いだけでなく、優しいです。 (She is not only smart but also kind.)
単に (tan ni): Indicates simplicity; often used to clarify or explain something in a straightforward manner. Example: 単に冗談だよ。 (It’s just a joke.)
あくまで (akumade): Suggests that something is true only to a certain extent or in a specific context. Example: あくまで私の意見です。 (This is just my opinion.)
たかが (takaga): Often carries a dismissive connotation, suggesting that something is not very important. Example: たかが試験一回でどうなるものか。 (It’s just one exam; it won’t change much.)
I love discovering all these subtle differences and nuances, even if it can be frustrating at times. If you know of any more, please share!
Welcome to my part-study, part-all the other stuff jumbled in my brain, blr
I’m Maddie!
•22, she/her
•infj-t
•autistic & adhd (and chronically ill…)
•aspiring polyglot,
•pre-vet med major,
•and hobby collector
It’s nice to meet you!
I’m not new, but every so often I enjoy remaking my intro post to hopefully find and meet new people.
I’m currently not in uni due to my health problems, but my goal is to get back to it by spring 2025 semester, and pursue my dreams of becoming a veterinarian! However, I’m still actively studying as often as I can in preparation for my return.
So in all, this blog is about archiving my life as I study (from math and chemistry to languages), develop skills to handle obstacles (both mental and physical), as well as collect different hobbies and interests!
Where else you can find me…(*ﾉωﾉ)
instagram: atypicalmee
twitter: atypicalmee
substack: atypicalmee
(I don’t know if I should separate them by platform even though it’s the same username across all but oh well, please excuse my repetitiveness)
