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    Thread: Foreigners misunderstanding/ disrespecting Japanese culture
Post: RE: Foreigners misunderstanding/ disrespecting Jap...

(2016-02-08, 4:47 am)Bokusenou Wrote: I kind of have one on the Japanese side, though I don't think they really meant any disrespect. I have black hair and pale skin, but I'm not Asian. Every time I...
jettyke General discussion 18 2,310 2016-02-08, 6:48 pm
    Thread: Where's Khatzumoto?
Post: RE: Where's Khatzumoto?

Anyone knows which Japanese company he worked for? Just curious.
jettyke Off topic 529 102,403 2016-01-05, 9:59 pm
    Thread: japanese learning burn-out
Post: japanese learning burn-out

Yes. I had burnout constantly. I succeeded in spite of it. Had many times I stopped learning for a few months and had intensive bursts of study periods. Exercise,yoga and hanging out with friends he...
jettyke The Japanese language 33 5,501 2015-05-02, 8:42 am
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

buonaparte Wrote:Registration will be open all this December. https://www.asiatorrents.me/index.php Long time no see!
jettyke Off topic 199 72,895 2014-12-03, 7:42 am
    Thread: What is the most useful Japanese test?
Post: What is the most useful Japanese test?

It seems that JAXA ( Japanese space exploration agency) considers BJT score a valid proof of japanese knowledge to apply for their internship. I went to our university's book store and they said tha...
jettyke JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 20 6,598 2013-06-07, 6:23 am
    Thread: J-CAT
Post: J-CAT

1,5 years has passed since I took J-CAT for the last time ( my score was 223) I passed N2 with B scores in December 2011. I haven't actively studied Japanese at all since the beginning of 2012 but h...
jettyke JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 65 37,076 2013-06-07, 6:12 am
    Thread: Youtube video practicing my japanese - please check!
Post: Youtube video practicing my japanese - please chec...

Nostalgic:D
jettyke General discussion 18 3,449 2013-04-11, 10:02 am
    Thread: Creating a Japanese Name
Post: Creating a Japanese Name

I had a kanji name which my friend randomly suggested for me, which i used for a while, But after living here for a year or so i gave up on the idea, because it took a while for me to realize that it...
jettyke The Japanese language 47 15,308 2013-04-11, 9:31 am
    Thread: Advice [Volunteering/Experience]
Post: Advice [Volunteering/Experience]

Btw i also recommend you to join a translators community in mixi, introduce yourself to some translators, send them some private messages and ask them questions.
jettyke General discussion 12 2,266 2013-03-27, 6:39 am
    Thread: Advice [Volunteering/Experience]
Post: Advice [Volunteering/Experience]

I saw some employment ads for translating some kind of documents full time in my city, the qualifications were pretty low, and seemed like it would be easy for you to get that kind of a job, but the p...
jettyke General discussion 12 2,266 2013-03-27, 6:25 am
    Thread: Advice on becoming a Japanese to English Translator
Post: Advice on becoming a Japanese to English Translato...

In 3 years I'd say you'd probably fail. In 5 years i'd say it's possible but requires lots of effort. In any case, you should learn japanese by using translating as a tool of learning japanese. So ...
jettyke General discussion 19 5,131 2012-12-01, 12:37 am
    Thread: Asia Torrent Open Registration
Post: Asia Torrent Open Registration

If anyone has an invitation to EU torrents, the sister site, please send me a pm, i would like to reseive one :)
jettyke Off topic 4 3,232 2012-11-29, 1:31 am
    Thread: Move to Japan, Go to College, and get a Job, on low budget?
Post: Move to Japan, Go to College, and get a Job, on lo...

six8ten Wrote:You will pretty much need to have a job lined up before you can get this, as it will ask for the name and location of your employer, the number of hours you'll be working, and the expect...
jettyke JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 15 5,664 2012-09-12, 9:48 pm
    Thread: Studying time management
Post: Studying time management

My solution is simple: Meditate a lot, without any distractions and trust your intuition. The best thing for time management. Just let things flow.
jettyke General discussion 20 3,516 2012-09-12, 9:42 pm
    Thread: Where to buy pdf versions for Japanese Books?
Post: Where to buy pdf versions for Japanese Books?

Same question
jettyke Learning resources 2 1,243 2012-09-04, 9:46 pm
    Thread: iPhone app ideas?
Post: iPhone app ideas?

fakewookie Wrote:If you're a developer with free time, would you mind porting Rikaisama to Chrome? :) Yes please!! this would be definitely the most important and useful tool!
jettyke Learning resources 27 7,195 2012-09-03, 7:58 pm
    Thread: iPad Apps and Utilization
Post: iPad Apps and Utilization

No good free apps? :'(
jettyke Learning resources 7 1,710 2012-08-25, 5:48 am
    Thread: iPad Apps and Utilization
Post: iPad Apps and Utilization

What kind of apps do you recommend for iPad, And What do you do on your iPad (&how?) ?
jettyke Learning resources 7 1,710 2012-08-24, 7:04 pm
    Thread: How to get to know the upper circles of society?
Post: How to get to know the upper circles of society?

Be very annoying towards them. They will get out of their way to get to know you in person :D
jettyke Off topic 10 1,660 2012-07-05, 5:05 am
    Thread: The quitter returns! (and needs some guidance)
Post: The quitter returns! (and needs some guidance)

Develop a habit, and make it very easy to succeed at that small habit. For example, start with 1 kanji per day for 30 days and develop a habit. Some say it takes 28 days for a habit to develop. The ...
jettyke General discussion 11 3,450 2012-05-27, 9:24 pm
    Thread: Worst Mistakes
Post: Worst Mistakes

There already is one thread like this> "Don't repeat my mistakes" thread http://forum.koohii.com/showthread.php?tid=7319
jettyke General discussion 21 5,915 2012-05-08, 10:28 am
    Thread: One Tiny Idea That Could Make a Significant Difference
Post: One Tiny Idea That Could Make a Significant Differ...

After having all kinds of experience of learning languages I'm starting to realize that I learn new things faster in Japanese when I already know the content that I'm going through from my past exposu...
jettyke General discussion 4 1,990 2012-04-24, 10:27 am
    Thread: Is it really worth it?
Post: Is it really worth it?

Bryos Wrote:That's why I was thinking.. is it really worth it? If that's the case, then get your rewards now. Make learning mandarin a rewarding process.
jettyke Chinese and Hanzi 5 3,121 2012-04-14, 6:23 am
    Thread: Core 6k enough for N1?
Post: Core 6k enough for N1?

No no no. First of all, already to pass N2, you need lots of extensive reading and need to be fast at reading and understanding written Japanese. You need to read A Lot. Core might help you to learn...
jettyke The Japanese language 15 5,915 2012-04-12, 11:03 am
    Thread: aaaaaaaargh!!! going crazy!
Post: aaaaaaaargh!!! going crazy!

Alec_xvi Wrote:I myself took a 3 month break only doing reviews when I reached the point where my brain said NO! I can't believe that I spent 7 months on kanji, seemed like forever :D I actually wasn...
jettyke Remembering the Kanji 12 4,061 2012-04-12, 11:02 am
    Thread: aaaaaaaargh!!! going crazy!
Post: aaaaaaaargh!!! going crazy!

xoxotagrande Wrote:but i don't know if any of u guys are experiencing this or its just me, but i don't feel like i am remembering new ones. even though i am scoring highly on the SRS i dont feel like ...
jettyke Remembering the Kanji 12 4,061 2012-04-12, 10:59 am
    Thread: What should I do?
Post: What should I do?

imabi Wrote:I got accepted to Boston University. I'm really excited about that, but I really have no way to afford the $60000 annual tuition. My parents collectively make too much too get much fin...
jettyke General discussion 69 6,893 2012-04-07, 8:52 pm
    Thread: subliminal learning resources
Post: subliminal learning resources

Tolerence91 Wrote:I always thought a anki flash card slideshow screensaver would be nice to have when you watching tv or doing homework so you could glance at words+definitions as they pass by It's ni...
jettyke Learning resources 5 1,965 2012-04-07, 8:48 pm
    Thread: Need help with reading books
Post: Need help with reading books

IceCream Wrote:um, i dunno, firstly, make sure you read from the beginning of the book, because non joyo kanji in a lot of books are introduced with furigana the first time they come up. If you're alr...
jettyke The Japanese language 29 4,586 2012-04-05, 2:37 pm
    Thread: Need help with reading books
Post: Need help with reading books

Splatted Wrote:Is it really that important to look it up? I'm guessing you can read everything else on that page, so can't you read on quite happily? My tactic for reading paper books is to occasional...
jettyke The Japanese language 29 4,586 2012-04-05, 2:35 pm