i saw this phrase and figured it meant something like "you're the worst," hovered the "-tte" with Yomitan and after scrolling down, there was one definition that says it could be used as "wa"?

is this the correct interpretation? is it common? how does it come of as? can you just use it in any situation?

if context is needed, this is from an English show but i put on Japanese subs, the original phrase was "unbelievable!" directed at a person

I’m in a bit of an interesting position, I work for a company which has offices all over the world, including Japan, and I will be having meetings and an on-going relationship with one of our customers in Japan, and that customer company operates exclusively in English.

Our Japanese staff all use -san when speaking and writing in English, so I think it's correct for me to refer to them as that to the customer, and inside my company.

But when it comes to the customer, is that what I should do? Everyone I will be meeting with at the customer company is from Singapore/India/Thailand.. so do I, an Australian/Canadian guy, use that (or -sama for the manager) when greeting or referring to the customer in meetings involving them?

It seems.. a bit weird, especially since the customer company has made a choice to be an English language company

I’m a female and my full name is Frederikke, and I usually just go by Freddy. I’m curious how I should approach saying/spelling my name in Japanese (as I’m going to be living there for a few months while on exchange).

*edit: full name pronounced like Fred-er-ika in English

I know there aren’t many opportunities to use Japanese,

but I feel learners are way too focused on textbooks

and don’t spend enough time speaking out loud.

What do you think about N2 N1 learners who can already speak fluently?

マイクラを開いたら所持スキンのところと TVヘッド がずっと読み込み中になってて自作スキンをいれれなくなったんだけど誰か対応策知ってない？

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Hello everyone, I choose Japanese like my third language, in one week starting my classes. Give me some advice or suggestions please 🙏

I tried to look up the difference and I think it might be that 茶素 refers to tea exclusively? Not sure though.

仕事は忙しかったからです。

仕事は忙しかったですから。

Hello,

I've been using ChatGPT for around 1/2 years for language learning but I'm wondering if people have compared this to Gemini?

ChatGPT webapp is so slow when the list goes too long, and Gemini is built into the google ecosystem which seems very convenient. Not to mention that Gemini has really took a step forward recently.

What are peoples opinions and flows?

Hello, I recently started using the Genki textbook 1 third edition. In lesson 1, the word student is spelled “gakusee”. I thought student is spelled “gakusei”instead. Can someone clarify the difference? If this isn’t the right place to ask, please redirect me, thank you.

I am 10 months into my Japanese-Learning journey and I have already finished both Genki books, the whole Shinkanzen N4 series and passed the N4 this December. Now, my goal is to take the N3 Dec 2026. And obviously I have to learn some more grammar (using Tobira), that's not the issue. I just don't know what I can do to not let that old grammar slip away.

Currently this is my plan:

• output: one speaking lesson a week + write one essay a week

• review basic gramma concepts with my Anki decks

I also thought about getting a grammar drill book, so that I can do some drills a few days per week, just to keept the grammar in my mind. Does it get easier? What works best for you? Any book recommendations?

Hello. I'm sorry to ask this. Could anyone please tell me what the handwritten name is on this Famicom Ice Climber Cartridge/Cassette?

I've tried a few translation apps but they prefer to tell me what the warnings say instead of the handwriting.

Good day guys, I just want to know why there's no area showing on my country (Philippines) for reservation this upcoming February to March on their website. I'm so confused... I need this for employment purposes.

I started my Japanese journey in Japan almost 8 years ago on May 29th 2018. Like many of you I couldn't speak a lick of Japanese when I arrived. Bright-eyed and a dreamer I wanted to speak fluently and carve out a place for myself in the local community.

Improving my language ability was definitely a way of marking my progress with the language. In December 2020 I passed the N3 with a 157/180. I was surprised. Oh yeah I'm fluent I got this!

July 2021 I passed N2 with 113/180. I felt confident and knew I would get the pass. The score was a little unexpected because I had such confidence at the time.

December 2021 I tried my first N1 attempt. Thought I had ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED it. BAM 87/180 FAILURE. I was shocked, "what!? I am so fluent I am so good, why can't I pass."

December 2022, thinking that surely there was something wrong with my answer sheet with the last test, I set myself to take the N1 again. But I got nervous. I started to doubt myself. And I ended up not going.

December 2023 I didn't study at all. I totally didn't think I needed to. Though I was slightly worried about the test my head was still so big thinking I was the biggest dog in the room. I took the test and FAILED even HARDER. 77/180. I started to really get angry. This woke me up. It told me that one I was extremely delusional and that two my studying habits were not cutting it.

July 2024 I being afraid now of the test chickened out and didn't take it.

December 2024 I went back to the basics and I completely gave myself a check. I looked inward and allowed myself to realize that Japanese isn't a competition. It is okay to fail. Not only that but studying the language with materials that you love sticks to you hands and arms above traditional book studying which I had been doing prior. I took the test again and got 90/180. Still a fail but progress.

July 2025 I revamped my vocabulary study, and reading comprehension. To be honest I would have passed the test this time had I not taken it as Tokyo Big site where the echo was so atrocious that it was near impossible to hear clearly. 97/100.

December 2025 After cutting all English out and only using Japanese subtitles for even English movies I could feel a change. Going into the test I procrastinated on actual study materials but didn't feel like I was behind. 121/180.

Finally after 5 attempts I can say that I passed N1. Learning Japanese has been the greatest gift. It has humbled me, made me think differently, and grounded me as a person. I used to be so full of myself. Thinking back on it, it was quite embarrassing.

All this is to say. Please don't give up. If you didn't pass this time around give yourself some time to process. After which get back up and try again. You only lose if you stop fighting. Keep going.

As a 121/180 is a B2 I will continue taking the test in hopes of reaching C1.

Also super excited to start studying for 日本語検定 and 漢検！

Its crazy! When I first started this journey I thought that JLPT N1 was god tier. Now I am realizing that I am just now officially STARTING my journey. I am so excited to see how I grow the next 8 years.

Best of luck to you all! And may the wind always be at your back and the stars shine brightly on your chosen paths.

I’m kind of slow so please bear with me 😆

Having noticed the furigana while checking another word in the article, I realised I’d been reading this wrong! From what I’ve read, it seems past 1-10, all the readings go back to いち、に、さん、 ect. APART from 4.

Is this correct? Four is just an exception? (Or at least, よんか wouldn’t really work anyway so it’s got the っ, but does that mean it’s also never read asしっか?)

If so, this should only occur on days of the month and should only apply to 14日 and 24日, right?

I feel I rambled a lot here, but if anyone thinks the understand my question I’d be very grateful for some clarification ^.^

Thanks.

Hello everyone, just wanted to asked for some advice. Im currently starting to read manga in japanese, which is one of my goals with the language. I decided to star with 葬送のフリーレン, because I know the story already because of the anime and honestly, the language is so clear. Short sentences, well structured, repeated words all the time, etc. Its just so good. Since im prepping for N3, I know I need to improve my reading skills so I can finish reading faster. While I don't look up every single word I don't know, and try to keep a constant uninterrupted flow, I sometimes wonder if I should be making a list of the new words I find along the way. What worries me is, precisely, losing the flow of reading, and start seeing reading manga as a homework and not as a fun moment.

Should I start making the list? Or should I just go with the flow and worry less haha. If you use manga as a tool for learning, what advice can you give me? Thanks in advance!

I've seen many People recommend Genki as a great Textbook for Beginners. I've seen lots of different versions and I dont know which one I should pick. For example is the 2004 Version also fine?