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    Thread: 7notes Mazec - Handwriting IME for Android
Post: 7notes Mazec - Handwriting IME for Android

Finally, some handwriting IME love for Android... (are there others? I've never seen any) 7notes Mazec Videos on YouTube. Free download available in the market. [Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
frychiko Learning resources 8 4,493 2011-10-11, 12:08 am
    Thread: Iphone 5 Coming to Docomo
Post: Iphone 5 Coming to Docomo

Jarvik7 Wrote:You sure? iirc AU uses a different cell standard, so it would need a different phone, or for the iPhone5 to be a world mode phone There have been plenty of rumors suggesting the iPhone5 ...
frychiko Off topic 24 8,233 2011-09-22, 3:57 am
    Thread: Drivers license test. How hard is it?
Post: Drivers license test. How hard is it?

MeNoSavvy Wrote:Also it is extremely important to note that an "international driving permit" or similar is intended for use by tourists. If you are resident in Japan with a valid work visa and an ali...
frychiko General discussion 16 6,827 2010-08-13, 5:59 am
    Thread: You know you've immersed yourself too much when...
Post: You know you've immersed yourself too much when...

When you start forgetting very common English words :(
frychiko Off topic 16 2,583 2009-11-06, 5:36 am
    Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread.
Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"...

Finally finished after two years... probably 7 months of those two years were times when I had a "holiday" from studying... it's a really awesome feeling to be finished. I can now continue studying wh...
frychiko Remembering the Kanji 1,845 424,633 2009-08-10, 11:59 pm
    Thread: Your Japanese Name & 印鑑(seal)
Post: Your Japanese Name & 印鑑(seal)

I don't really care about hankos, but I'll be needing one for a seperate bank account (I'm aware of accounts/banks not needing hankos). So count me in the hanko club.
frychiko General discussion 79 15,253 2009-07-07, 6:42 am
    Thread: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here
Post: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here

Never having to teach English in Japan ever again. I quit two weeks ago and started up my own internet business in Japan the other day so now I can wake up late, go on holiday whenever I want (well de...
frychiko General discussion 1,389 294,527 2009-06-30, 10:52 am
    Thread: List your websites (and blogs)!
Post: List your websites (and blogs)!

My blog ain't about Japanese but about laptops & netbooks. I live in Japan so most events coincide with what's happening in Japan. I will be making a Japanese version too. http://portablemonkey.c...
frychiko General discussion 25 5,881 2008-12-24, 9:58 am
    Thread: For people that live in Japan for studying
Post: For people that live in Japan for studying

I planned to move to Japan about a year before I actually went. I saved up about 20 grand, and had been taking Japanese classes casually for several years. I booked an apartment online at Sakura House...
frychiko General discussion 23 2,514 2008-11-20, 3:39 am
    Thread: Learning Resources: Boyfriends, Girlfriends, and your study.
Post: Learning Resources: Boyfriends, Girlfriends, and ...

Nukemarine Wrote:Well, that depends. Can you change your accent that easily without constant attention? I think Mel Gibson completely voided his Australian, but Swarzenegger kept a strong portion of h...
frychiko Learning resources 29 4,810 2008-08-14, 1:02 am
    Thread: Affirmative Head Nod in Japan
Post: Affirmative Head Nod in Japan

You might want to mix up/add はい with 分かりました, そうですね, そうです, ええ、そうですか, なるほど. 100% はい 's are gonna grate on your ears! Plenty of variety to be had.
frychiko General discussion 16 8,563 2008-07-15, 4:49 am
    Thread: #771 Charcoal 炭
Post: #771 Charcoal 炭

You might want to look at wikipedia and check out the history of charcoal making. I made a story that fits nicely with it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charcoal
frychiko Remembering the Kanji 4 1,451 2008-06-29, 10:36 am
    Thread: Japanese Computer websites
Post: Japanese Computer websites

The best place to buy pc parts in Japan is from kakaku.com in my opinion. It's more like shopping.com (price comparison site). I've been building computers for years here in Japan and always look this...
frychiko Off topic 1 779 2008-06-22, 8:16 am
    Thread: Who remembers the person that said he doesn't use heisigs method
Post: Who remembers the person that said he doesn't use ...

Christine_Tham Wrote:Depends on what you mean by "old-school textbook". If you mean those horrible Kanji books that force you to write character after character with no context, I agree. But have a lo...
frychiko General discussion 143 23,356 2008-06-21, 3:29 am
    Thread: Who remembers the person that said he doesn't use heisigs method
Post: Who remembers the person that said he doesn't use ...

I tried learning kanji through Japanese drill-books for years ALONG with actually learning Japanese from books whatever, but since I picked up Heisig's method at the beginning of the year, it has been...
frychiko General discussion 143 23,356 2008-06-21, 1:36 am
    Thread: Best way to get back into the swing?
Post: Best way to get back into the swing?

I did up to around 545 kanji before taking a 3 month break and just picked it up at the end of last month, I don't know how much I remembered at all, because I just worked a little each day reviewing ...
frychiko Remembering the Kanji 13 2,711 2008-06-12, 5:31 am
    Thread: RevTK Donation Drive
Post: RevTK Donation Drive

I've donated before.. and just donated again just now! (about 2000 yen this time) I don't mind donating now and again especially when there's a donation drive!
frychiko Off topic 43 10,110 2008-05-30, 5:48 am
    Thread: EEE PC + RTK Website
Post: EEE PC + RTK Website

Thanks for your information dilandau23 very helpful. I think I might just go ahead and get one, heck I can sell it on Yahoo auction if need be. Glad to hear everything just fits on screen. I've been c...
frychiko General discussion 5 2,793 2008-03-27, 8:52 am
    Thread: EEE PC + RTK Website
Post: EEE PC + RTK Website

Quick question: has anyone got an Asus EEE PC and can it be used well enough for reviewing on this site? There was a discussion about this before but that ended in January and there was no feedback re...
frychiko General discussion 5 2,793 2008-03-27, 7:26 am
    Thread: Reported story! Why?
Post: Reported story! Why?

I've reported several stories acidentally, so I wouldn't rule out people accidentally pressing that button.
frychiko Remembering the Kanji 25 5,245 2008-02-13, 9:14 am