Nihongo in romananji pin pal

Batosi_99 · October 21st, 2006, 05:22 PM

I have been teaching my self japanese I know most of the beginners as in. greetings, counting ect. But I would like to practice with a pin pal becouse there is no one where I am at now who I can practice with. Any one intrested. Oh yea I cant read or write Hirahana, Katakana, or Kanji so it will have to be some one who can wright it in romananji becouse I can do that. tks

The Million Dollar Prons · October 21st, 2006, 09:21 PM

You could try with me, I know some Japanuzzes

Japhyl · October 21st, 2006, 09:24 PM

Romananji? What's that, a new language?

Batosi_99 · October 21st, 2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Japhyl

Romananji? What's that, a new language?

sorry romananji is the english alphabet so its japanese spelled out in english.

Jeikobu · October 21st, 2006, 09:53 PM

I think you mean "roumaji".

While it's ok to start with just roumaji, if you are serious about learning the language, you need to learn the writing forms too (kanji, hiragana, katakana). I've found the "Yookoso" curriculum to be very helpful (it's what my Japanese class uses), but if you can't afford it, I'm sure there are some good sites to help you.

Batosi_99 · October 21st, 2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeikobu

I think you mean "roumaji".

While it's ok to start with just roumaji, if you are serious about learning the language, you need to learn the writing forms too (kanji, hiragana, katakana). I've found the "Yookoso" curriculum to be very helpful (it's what my Japanese class uses), but if you can't afford it, I'm sure there are some good sites to help you.

I am learning to wright to But I will go more indepth when I start classes. right now I am working on speaking. tks for the input (arigato gozaimasu)

Batosi_99 · October 21st, 2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Japhyl

Romananji? What's that, a new language?

ops I guess I was not thinking when I first wrote this I know it is roumaji, I guess I had a question in my head so I was thinking Nani for question, and I know nanji means what time is it.

Batosi_99 · October 21st, 2006, 11:25 PM

That is also what I need is more repetitions using japanese that is why I think a pin pal will help.

CapnTylor · October 23rd, 2006, 04:18 AM

Roumaji or Romanji? Isn't it both?

Anyway, Batosi, you can AIM me in Romananji, Kananji, or Kana...'nji if you want.
I speak Nihonese somethin' fierce.

CapnTylor · October 23rd, 2006, 04:19 AM

Honestly, don't let the above post fool you, I do. Yappari hanase zo.

Mikadzuki Tatsu · October 23rd, 2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeikobu

While it's ok to start with just roumaji, if you are serious about learning the language, you need to learn the writing forms too (kanji, hiragana, katakana).

I agree wholeheartedly. It's okay to start with romaji (that's what I did before I started taking classes), but if you're truly serious about learning the language, then you need to learn the writing systems, too. Being able to speak the language is nice, but being able to write in the language is just as important.

One online source I found useful when I was teaching myself some Japanese was About Japanese, which has information on verb tenses and conjugations, as well as lists of common verbs, adjectives, etc. It's not the same as taking an actual class or using an actual textbook, but it's good enough.

If you're interested in practicing Japanese with someone, feel free to PM me.

fujyoshi · October 23rd, 2006, 12:00 PM

EASY!!!! Get yourself a hiragana and katakana chart. Write the terms you know using hiragana and some other random words with katakana(harder to learn) and then you'll remember the terms and the writing all together.

The Million Dollar Prons · October 23rd, 2006, 02:25 PM

What I did, was I went to a site that has katakana and hirgana learning stuff (Kanjisite, JapanesePage) and I drew up some home made flashcards. It also works great for kanji.

If you really wanna Japanese, it's best to leap into the kana, and then start a good audio track (Read: Pimsluer) and start learning the kanji. Yes, moans and groans, but you will have to learn Kanji if you're serious.

Solid_Snake · October 23rd, 2006, 05:01 PM

Hirigana and Katakana are easy. A lot of Kanji are aswell easy.

I phail at the speaking bit.

Ironfrost · October 24th, 2006, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rebekah1-anime

EASY!!!! Get yourself a hiragana and katakana chart. Write the terms you know using hiragana and some other random words with katakana(harder to learn) and then you'll remember the terms and the writing all together.

I found katakana easier to learn, because 90% of katakana words are basically in English already, so if you can't remember if a character is 'shi' or 'tsu', you can often figure it out from the letters around it. Set aside a couple of evenings to sit down with a katakana chart and some Japanese manga or pop-culture magazine and just try to read every katakana word you see. At first you'll have to look at the chart all the time, but you'll pick it up surprisingly quickly.

October 21st, 2006, 05:22 PM	#1
Batosi_99 Mysterious Samurai Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Live Yokota AB Japan, in Kuwait for now, From Florida Posts: 37	Nihongo in roumaji pin pal I have been teaching my self japanese I know most of the beginners as in. greetings, counting ect. But I would like to practice with a pin pal becouse there is no one where I am at now who I can practice with. Any one intrested. Oh yea I cant read or write Hirahana, Katakana, or Kanji so it will have to be some one who can wright it in romananji becouse I can do that. tks __________________ Drown in the emotion of life Last edited by Batosi_99; October 21st, 2006 at 11:28 PM.

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October 21st, 2006, 09:53 PM	#5
Jeikobu 主の愛している子 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Drum Island Posts: 576	I think you mean "roumaji". While it's ok to start with just roumaji, if you are serious about learning the language, you need to learn the writing forms too (kanji, hiragana, katakana). I've found the "Yookoso" curriculum to be very helpful (it's what my Japanese class uses), but if you can't afford it, I'm sure there are some good sites to help you. __________________ "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." - John 15:5 日本のイエス様によって救いのためにお祈り下さい。 Please donate and help Japan during this awful time!

October 21st, 2006, 11:25 PM	#8
Batosi_99 Mysterious Samurai Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Live Yokota AB Japan, in Kuwait for now, From Florida Posts: 37	That is also what I need is more repetitions using japanese that is why I think a pin pal will help. __________________ Drown in the emotion of life

October 23rd, 2006, 04:18 AM	#9
CapnTylor herp derp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 超時空要塞Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 450	Roumaji or Romanji? Isn't it both? Anyway, Batosi, you can AIM me in Romananji, Kananji, or Kana...'nji if you want. I speak Nihonese somethin' fierce. __________________ support piracy

October 21st, 2006, 09:21 PM	#2
The Million Dollar Prons Wild Like a Snorlax Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Mellon Colony of Haruhi Suzumiya. Posts: 13,051 Blog Entries: 17	You could try with me, I know some Japanuzzes

October 23rd, 2006, 04:19 AM	#10
CapnTylor herp derp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 超時空要塞Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 450	Honestly, don't let the above post fool you, I do. Yappari hanase zo. __________________ support piracy

October 23rd, 2006, 12:00 PM	#12
fujyoshi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11,205 Blog Entries: 4	EASY!!!! Get yourself a hiragana and katakana chart. Write the terms you know using hiragana and some other random words with katakana(harder to learn) and then you'll remember the terms and the writing all together.

October 23rd, 2006, 02:25 PM	#13
The Million Dollar Prons Wild Like a Snorlax Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Mellon Colony of Haruhi Suzumiya. Posts: 13,051 Blog Entries: 17	What I did, was I went to a site that has katakana and hirgana learning stuff (Kanjisite, JapanesePage) and I drew up some home made flashcards. It also works great for kanji. If you really wanna Japanese, it's best to leap into the kana, and then start a good audio track (Read: Pimsluer) and start learning the kanji. Yes, moans and groans, but you will have to learn Kanji if you're serious. Last edited by The Million Dollar Prons; October 23rd, 2006 at 02:28 PM.

October 23rd, 2006, 05:01 PM	#14
Solid_Snake The Walking Dead Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Idaho. Posts: 3,123	Hirigana and Katakana are easy. A lot of Kanji are aswell easy. I phail at the speaking bit. __________________ XBOX Live Gamertag: Forest Speyer PSN ID: Suprhobo Steam ID: Gabriel Logan *"We ARE the Walking Dead!"* - Rick Grimes.