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    Thread: Kumamoto Earthquake Live Streaming News
Post: Fuji TV Live Stream

You're welcome, ariariari. It's difficult for me to watch. The memories from five years ago are still fresh in my mind. You always know there's going to be another big earthquake at some point, but it...
GreenAirth General discussion 2 538 2016-04-16, 7:55 pm
    Thread: Kumamoto Earthquake Live Streaming News
Post: Kumamoto Earthquake Live Streaming News

Nihon Terebi is running a 24-hour live stream for the Kumamoto Earthquake on YouTube. My heart and prayers go out to all those struggling with this appalling situation. [Video: https://www.youtube.co...
GreenAirth General discussion 2 538 2016-04-16, 7:11 pm
    Thread: How you review rtk2?
Post: How you review rtk2?

cophnia61 Wrote:I did something similar but stupid, that is review them in isolation (see the "kanjidamage" method), like 精 → せい; 清 → せい; and so on. With kanji on front and on-yomi on back. After all ...
GreenAirth Remembering the Kanji 11 1,996 2015-09-18, 11:23 am
    Thread: How you review rtk2?
Post: How you review rtk2?

I did RTK2 way back in 2001 with good old flashcards. I didn't try to learn any compounds while I was reviewing the cards, just the on and kun yomis for each one. I was reading novels by the end of th...
GreenAirth Remembering the Kanji 11 1,996 2015-09-18, 4:34 am
    Thread: Netflix Japan is awesome!
Post: Netflix Japan is awesome!

OzarM Wrote:GreenAirth Wrote:Yes, it's common. Dubs are made to match the movement of the lips, which often results in major changes to the original dialogue. Subs are either a transcription of exactl...
GreenAirth General discussion 31 8,046 2015-09-05, 5:25 am
    Thread: Netflix Japan is awesome!
Post: Netflix Japan is awesome!

Yes, it's common. Dubs are made to match the movement of the lips, which often results in major changes to the original dialogue. Subs are either a transcription of exactly what was said or, as is oft...
GreenAirth General discussion 31 8,046 2015-09-02, 5:50 pm
    Thread: If you're a guy, do you tend to refer to yourself as "boku"?
Post: If you're a guy, do you tend to refer to yourself ...

Yes, almost always. I only use 'wata(ku)shi' in formal situations. I personally never use 'ore'.
GreenAirth The Japanese language 102 19,262 2014-12-26, 5:16 am
    Thread: EBwin - No space between definitions
Post: EBwin - No space between definitions

Doesn't it just depend on the dictionary itself? As far as I know, there is no setting in the actual software. Shows up fine with Gakuen (as below) as well as Kojien and Daijirin. [Image: https://lh...
GreenAirth Learning resources 4 898 2012-10-05, 7:27 am
    Thread: antique j-typewriters?
Post: antique j-typewriters?

That Google Drum is fantastic. Just imagine all the creative messages you could write. It could transform communication in Japan. If only...
GreenAirth General discussion 10 1,585 2012-10-02, 6:05 pm
    Thread: A dicrionary of Japanese grammar - what is it for?
Post: A dicrionary of Japanese grammar - what is it for?

I've never regretted buying the first two books in this series (never got round to picking up Advanced). I think the basic one was probably the first book I ever bought in Japan soon after I arrived. ...
GreenAirth Learning resources 10 4,143 2012-09-24, 10:07 am
    Thread: Taking Holidays From Working With A Japanese Company
Post: Taking Holidays From Working With A Japanese Compa...

I'd be amazed if you could take four weeks. It would have to be for something exceptional, you know, like a life or death situation. That's not just in Japan but also in the UK. In my experience, I d...
GreenAirth General discussion 5 2,107 2012-08-24, 12:38 am
    Thread: POLL/ADVICE: Should I stop making my own stories.................!!???
Post: POLL/ADVICE: Should I stop making my own stories.....

Only you can judge but I say don't change a thing. I believe it is far better to make your own stories in the long run. Ideally, images are created from the first ideas that come into your head; in ot...
GreenAirth Remembering the Kanji 8 1,613 2012-04-06, 10:04 am
    Thread: White People Can't Read Japanese.
Post: White People Can't Read Japanese.

bodhisamaya Wrote:99.99% of all white people can't read Japanese. Enjoy being thought of as a genius. What is the downside? I know you're right, but you're not thought of as a genius. You're a party...
GreenAirth The Japanese language 97 19,716 2011-08-15, 11:45 am
    Thread: White People Can't Read Japanese.
Post: White People Can't Read Japanese.

JimmySeal Wrote:http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entri...1302279173 That face says it all. I'm going away to practise it now.
GreenAirth The Japanese language 97 19,716 2011-08-15, 9:48 am
    Thread: White People Can't Read Japanese.
Post: White People Can't Read Japanese.

fakewookie Wrote:I don't understand getting angry and being offended though. I just laugh and continue. Why is it something to get upset over? Most of the time, I can let it slip right over me, but it...
GreenAirth The Japanese language 97 19,716 2011-08-15, 7:41 am
    Thread: White People Can't Read Japanese.
Post: White People Can't Read Japanese.

I feel your pain. It happened to me yesterday again. I'm walking past the nearby tennis court and say good morning to a guy I've known for five years. He sees the book in my hand and nearly has a hear...
GreenAirth The Japanese language 97 19,716 2011-08-15, 6:03 am
    Thread: The Last Wave (Radio Drama) Transcription Project
Post: The Last Wave (Radio Drama) Transcription Project

First off, my apologies. I missed the last few posts and didn't see what you'd done ofuro. Thank you very much for trying to push things along. My original goal was to wrap it all up by the end of Ma...
GreenAirth Group study 75 32,266 2011-07-30, 10:04 pm
    Thread: Demoralised with lack of progress, a little help?
Post: Demoralised with lack of progress, a little help?

I agree with Asriel. I've never gone along with the idea that you shouldn't do anything else until you've completed Heisig. It's not like exposure to something interesting in Japanese is going to cont...
GreenAirth The Japanese language 31 5,198 2011-07-30, 9:51 pm
    Thread: Nuclear crisis : what is the exact situation ?
Post: Nuclear crisis : what is the exact situation ?

bodhisamaya Wrote:26 had died as of ten days ago;12,973 were taken by ambulance to the hospital. You might well be right, but I'd still like to see more information. Under what circumstances did those...
GreenAirth Off topic 65 13,741 2011-07-26, 7:47 am
    Thread: Nuclear crisis : what is the exact situation ?
Post: Nuclear crisis : what is the exact situation ?

bodhisamaya Wrote:I do hold protestors accountable for nothing less than murder for not considering the consequences of their actions. I know you mean well, but I'm not sure I could call anyone a murd...
GreenAirth Off topic 65 13,741 2011-07-25, 10:50 am
    Thread: Nuclear crisis : what is the exact situation ?
Post: Nuclear crisis : what is the exact situation ?

ghinzdra Wrote:Do you guys have any data about food risk level? I'm kind of surprised more people aren't talking about this. It's become a huge issue in Japan, but it doesn't seem to be getting much (...
GreenAirth Off topic 65 13,741 2011-07-25, 8:26 am
    Thread: If you had to convince someone Japan is the best place in the world
Post: If you had to convince someone Japan is the best p...

The bathrooms ・ The smell of tatami ・ The food culture ・ The dog owners ・ The blue sky in winter ・ The Japan Alps ・ The attention to detail ・ The honesty ・ The seasons ・ The song of the Japanese nigh...
GreenAirth Off topic 341 43,704 2011-07-23, 11:08 am
    Thread: Using the Japanese IME
Post: Using the Japanese IME

Wrenn Wrote:If I have a kana sentence and decide I want to kanjify some of the words is there a way to do that in IME without retyping the word? I was hoping I could highlight the kana word, press a k...
GreenAirth The Japanese language 81 60,512 2011-07-20, 12:47 am
    Thread: Google+
Post: Google+

TheVinster Wrote:I'd appreciate an invite. ^^ I'd be happy to send one out, but you'll need to send me an email first so I have an address to invite.
GreenAirth Off topic 77 14,921 2011-07-17, 7:05 pm
    Thread: Google+
Post: Google+

IceCream Wrote:Hey... i also joined up (thanks Blahah!), so add me if you want, i haven't got the hang of it yet really... :/ i added some photos of Japan though, i'll add more another time!! ... i ...
GreenAirth Off topic 77 14,921 2011-07-16, 7:18 pm
    Thread: Nazotte Oboeru (DS) and kanji retention
Post: Nazotte Oboeru (DS) and kanji retention

I much prefer it to the Kanken series. As you say, Nazotte is clean, fun and addictive. What else could you ask for? I believe you need to think about what you're doing though. What I mean is, it's i...
GreenAirth Learning resources 8 3,614 2011-07-12, 10:25 pm
    Thread: こえ部 - Thousands of audio clips with text
Post: こえ部 - Thousands of audio clips with text

I don't think anyone else has picked up on this here, or at least a search doesn't bring anything up. I'm surprised: this is an excellent collection of audio covering all kinds of material. Some are a...
GreenAirth Learning resources 3 1,084 2011-07-11, 12:12 pm
    Thread: Google+
Post: Google+

Copycatken Wrote:Is it possible to change the visibility level of a post, once it appears on your profile? I tried editing the post, but couldn't add/remove circles. Yes, you can. Just press the Share...
GreenAirth Off topic 77 14,921 2011-07-09, 8:59 pm
    Thread: Google+
Post: Google+

Invites are back up. If anyone needs one, just send me an email. I'm sure it will be disabled again before long so be quick!
GreenAirth Off topic 77 14,921 2011-07-09, 8:11 pm
    Thread: Google+
Post: Google+

I'm here -> https://profiles.google.com/u/0/111483974326059070005 This could turn out to be a great way to share all kinds of information, experiences and impressions centered on all things Japane...
GreenAirth Off topic 77 14,921 2011-07-09, 10:52 am