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    Thread: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "small" rant.
Post: RE: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "...

(2015-11-25, 10:41 am)cophnia61 Wrote: As aldebrn said. Among all those things I think the most important one is a regular sleep, both in term of hours spent asleep, and to respect the hour you go t...
MelonBerry Off topic 24 2,050 2015-11-25, 10:56 am
    Thread: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "small" rant.
Post: RE: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "...

(2015-11-24, 8:09 pm)vix86 Wrote: (2015-11-24, 6:28 pm)Zgarbas Wrote: Mental tiredness only occurs when you're going above your threshhold. If you really push yourself to form a habit then in due ...
MelonBerry Off topic 24 2,050 2015-11-24, 8:56 pm
    Thread: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "small" rant.
Post: RE: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a &...

(2015-11-24, 5:41 pm)mkabness Wrote: Yes, of course. There are days where I just don't want to do anything. But now, it doesn't happen as often as it used to. I just had an epiphany of some sort. I ...
MelonBerry Off topic 24 2,050 2015-11-24, 6:01 pm
    Thread: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "small" rant.
Post: RE: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "...

Thank you for the replies.  It's not that I don't have "time", I do. I just don't have enough energy. (aka I want to relax). I wanted to know how you guys power through those slum times, but I didn't...
MelonBerry Off topic 24 2,050 2015-11-24, 5:07 pm
    Thread: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "small" rant.
Post: Balancing Japanese with other hobbies, and a "smal...

Hello guys. I've been a member of this forum for quite some time, and have also been learning Japanese for ~ 3 or so years. This forum has been very valuable, and I'd say it's one of the best forums f...
MelonBerry Off topic 24 2,050 2015-11-24, 2:54 pm
    Thread: Sword Art Online light novel
Post: Sword Art Online light novel

I don't think they have kindle versions. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4048677608 If there was a kindle version, it would be under that page.
MelonBerry Learning resources 4 822 2015-10-19, 12:59 pm
    Thread: The best supplement when reviewing 2k?
Post: The best supplement when reviewing 2k?

kraemder Wrote:I would supplement it with watching anime or jdrama. With or without subs. Since your Japanese is still very basic, chances are you won't be able to understand much at all without sub...
MelonBerry Learning resources 6 897 2015-03-08, 2:23 pm
    Thread: Guess iKnow pulled their Creative Common license
Post: Guess iKnow pulled their Creative Common license

Hinsudesu Wrote:Isn't Nayr's Core 5000 kind of filling the gap? I was thinking the same exact thing. I love Nayr's deck. The only change I'm starting to make to it is that I'm adding pictures to each ...
MelonBerry General discussion 80 18,142 2015-02-27, 1:56 pm
    Thread: Best books you read last year
Post: Best books you read last year

Stansfield123 Wrote:I don't understand why people insist on writing the titles and names in Kanji alone. Especially the names. Do you really think everyone on this forum can read Japanese names withou...
MelonBerry General discussion 30 5,820 2015-01-08, 7:53 pm
    Thread: 2014 Reflections and 2015 Resolutions
Post: 2014 Reflections and 2015 Resolutions

My resolutions I had for 2014 1) Write on Lang-8 more, and get better at writing. 2) Read more! Novels, manga, news, anything. 3) Finish the core 10k deck. 4) Finish MnN series / start Tobira, ect...
MelonBerry General discussion 51 10,053 2015-01-04, 5:26 pm
    Thread: Micro-story Tumblr
Post: Micro-story Tumblr

brambles Wrote:Thanks! I didn't even know that there were Japanese users of Tumblr. This is great news. Though Japanese Tumblr may well be a totally different ecosystem than the English-speaking versi...
MelonBerry Learning resources 10 1,881 2014-12-31, 6:42 pm
    Thread: Anybody here use memrise?
Post: Anybody here use memrise?

A simple google search will give you this Quote:Memrise is an online learning tool with courses created by its community. Its courses are mainly used to teach languages, but are also used for other a...
MelonBerry Learning resources 11 4,644 2014-12-24, 5:37 pm
    Thread: Nayr's Core5000 deck (Frequency Dictionary of Japanese)
Post: Nayr's Core5000 deck (Frequency Dictionary of Japa...

Just wanted to thank you for this deck! It's really easy to learn with, and it's not such a bore compared to the core decks. Edit : You are also the top deck on the /japanese section of anki! Congrat...
MelonBerry Learning resources 204 74,933 2014-12-09, 9:20 pm
    Thread: (New) Nintendo 3DS Games
Post: (New) Nintendo 3DS Games

sunehiro Wrote:I'm lurking that thread, too. Is Dragon Quest VII dubbed? A game with voice acting would be pretty cool. I'm also considering Shin Megami Tensei IV and the new Final Fantasy Explorers...
MelonBerry General discussion 16 4,416 2014-11-25, 5:51 pm
    Thread: (New) Nintendo 3DS Games
Post: (New) Nintendo 3DS Games

Dragon quest VII is pretty fun. The text is pretty easy to read imo, especially with the furigana. This neogaf thread might interest you, they also have a list of games they recommend. I love checki...
MelonBerry General discussion 16 4,416 2014-11-25, 3:18 pm
    Thread: Tanuki-Ultima (Anki Deck Released! Has 6,200 Sentence J<->J;)
Post: Tanuki-Ultima (Anki Deck Released! Has 6,200 Sente...

Thank you Toast. :0
MelonBerry The Japanese language 67 34,682 2014-11-20, 12:53 pm
    Thread: Tanuki-Ultima (Anki Deck Released! Has 6,200 Sentence J<->J;)
Post: Tanuki-Ultima (Anki Deck Released! Has 6,200 Sente...

Hi, I just downloaded this deck. Aside from the terrible color scheme ( I have my own.. ) I really like it. The definitions are really easy to understand. Is there anyway I could use my normal anki c...
MelonBerry The Japanese language 67 34,682 2014-11-15, 6:06 pm
    Thread: japanese videogames with scripts/furigana etc.
Post: japanese videogames with scripts/furigana etc.

Found the script for Dragon Quest VII. The PS version is included, as well as the 3DS one. http://sutton-kyouwa.com/g/dq7mari.htm I'll be giving this look! I'm planning on buying the game later this...
MelonBerry Learning resources 39 38,476 2014-10-26, 6:36 am
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

lauri_ranta Wrote:MelonBerry Wrote:Are you going to be active and adhere to the rules? I only say this because I gave out 2 invites in the past on here, and those users used the website for a few thin...
MelonBerry Off topic 199 72,921 2014-10-21, 8:42 am
    Thread: Japanese Graded Reader Level 1 Vol 1
Post: Japanese Graded Reader Level 1 Vol 1

I don't want to be that person, but won't this get taken off the forum?
MelonBerry Learning resources 4 1,826 2014-10-11, 8:05 am
    Thread: Book Club
Post: Book Club

I made one too. :) I'm not as advanced as you guys, but the site looks cool. http://book.akahoshitakuya.com/u/512586
MelonBerry Group study 159 27,920 2014-10-11, 8:03 am
    Thread: Japan PSN (Playstation Network) Store - CERO Z
Post: Japan PSN (Playstation Network) Store - CERO Z

Not regarding the game, but for purchasing things. A lot of sites up their prices A LOT on consoles/games. Play-asia and others are really expensive imo. There's two sites I use to get consoles and p...
MelonBerry Learning resources 2 868 2014-10-09, 6:15 pm
    Thread: How do you deal with not feeling like studying?
Post: How do you deal with not feeling like studying?

andres9888 Wrote:When I don't feel like studying and kinda of just want to watch anime or Japanese Shows for fun and immersion I put what ever media I am watching on the left and have Anki on the righ...
MelonBerry Remembering the Kanji 25 5,919 2014-10-02, 11:37 am
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

I didn't mean on this forum, I meant actively using the torrent site. There's no point giving it to someone if they only want to download 1 or 2 albums.
MelonBerry Off topic 199 72,921 2014-09-27, 8:04 pm
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

lauri_ranta Wrote:I'm not that active here anymore, but does someone have an invite to jpopsuki? Are you going to be active and adhere to the rules? I only say this because I gave out 2 invites in the...
MelonBerry Off topic 199 72,921 2014-09-27, 7:13 pm
    Thread: Haters gonna hate: Tae Kim Grammar Guide
Post: Haters gonna hate: Tae Kim Grammar Guide

Your question started by this thread? http://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/co...android_a/ I've always wondered too. The most people say is " It's too stylized " . I have yet to read the comments ...
MelonBerry Learning resources 67 12,243 2014-09-21, 6:14 pm
    Thread: Advice for N2 Equivalent Self Learner
Post: Advice for N2 Equivalent Self Learner

I saw you posted this on reddit too, hmmm. I don't think it's possible to get to N2 in a year. ( Especially if you aren't in japan ) While we all may feel confident planning out how to study, it's so...
MelonBerry General discussion 57 12,008 2014-09-21, 7:15 am
    Thread: Where can I find light novels online?
Post: Where can I find light novels online?

Are you talking about stores to buy them online or... the other *cough* way ?
MelonBerry General discussion 7 2,719 2014-09-18, 5:51 pm
    Thread: How long does core2/6/10k take to finish?
Post: How long does core2/6/10k take to finish?

It depends on how much time you put into it. Some people can get it done really fast, and others slow. I, for one, am very very slow with anki. I like to take my time, and I do an easy amount of car...
MelonBerry General discussion 36 11,401 2014-09-17, 5:16 pm
    Thread: Let's Listen to and Read News Articles! Somewhat Competitively!
Post: Let's Listen to and Read News Articles! Somewhat C...

I'll join in! I need to read more NHK easy news anyways. ( I was hoping someone would re-start something like this so thanks. :) )
MelonBerry Group study 14 4,361 2014-09-14, 6:18 pm