Hey guys are interested to learn a new language n culture if you then begin journey with me...
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why japanese?
Reason 1. It’s the perfect gateway language
It’s one of the more difficult languages to learn but can be a gateway language to other Asian languages. If you’re an English-speaker, Japanese will seem very different, for obvious reasons. The writing system is difficult as there are three different types of characters, and there are honorifics and different forms of speech depending on context.
It was really hard for me to differentiate at first but after learning Japanese I realized I could understand some things written in Chinese because of learning Chinese characters, and it’s also been very helpful in studying Korean, which is what I’m trying to do now, because of the grammatical similarities.
Learning a new language (especially Japanese or other Asian languages) can open up a whole new world of literature, movies, music, games, anime, manga and other media to enjoy. The most popular media usually get translated to English, but less popular Japanese movies or anime don’t get translated into English or their translations is not official, and not not great quality. Speaking Japanese is a way to get to know the culture better and get to discover a side of Japan you would have never been able to without the language.
Reason 2. It expands your mind
It opens your mind to different cultures. As an island nation, Japan has been isolated for much of its history. The unique culture can obviously be experienced through visiting, but learning the language itself really helps in understanding the history and the cultural differences. For example, there are certain words in Japanese that can’t be translated into English or other languages, because of the uniqueness to the culture.
There may be similarities to other cultures as well as very different aspects. Learning about any culture will open your mind, but a culture very different from yours may do so even more.
Reason 3. Bigger business opportunities
If you want to open your own company in Japan, you will get more opportunities if you speak the language. As the second largest economy in the world for a while and now third by GDP, there are hundreds of billions of dollars spent by the Japanese on consumer goods and services. Its imports and exports are healthy, and there are Japanese multinational corporations with branches around the world.
Being able to communicate well with potential customers, business partners, employers or vendors will be valuable in making your business grow.
Also, part-time jobs, internships, or working in Japan at the conclusion of your studies in Japan could be wonderful ways to complement your study abroad experience in Japan.
Reason 4. Gateway to technology and pop-culture
The Japanese are innovators. From Japan came bullet trains, the Walkman, blue LED light, pocket calculators, and android robots, just to name a few. If you’re into technology R&D, learning Japanese will open doors to that many more opportunities. Even if you’re not technically-minded, knowing Japanese will allow you to better understand the cutting-edge technology and use it to your advantage.
By learning Japanese, you will be able to understand animations, movies, variety shows, news, and any mainstream Japanese media! This allows you to follow pop-culture, current events, history, and many other things in the original language, allowing for a deeper connection to Japan traditional and pop culture.
Reason 5. Makes you different
It sets you apart from the rest of the crowd. If you’re coming from the Western hemisphere especially, popular foreign languages tend to be romance-languages. Many English speakers will choose to study Spanish, French, Italian or German. It is more commonly offered in schools and is closer to English, thus, easier to learn.
By learning a less-commonly studied language which is notorious for being difficult at mastering, you may be able to benefit from unique opportunities unavailable to most people, as well as being regarded as adventurous and hard-working.
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Reason 6. Make more friends
Japanese people can be shy. Many primary and secondary schools in Japan teach English. The majority of people in Japan has had at least minimal education in English. But even among those that are very competent in English, you will find that there are many Japanese who are reluctant to speak in English for lack of confidence or being humble.
Many Japanese will say, “oh I can’t speak English well.” The Japanese are friendly but will appreciate it if you could take the initiative to talk to them in Japanese. Compared to learning a language from a country where many people speak English or another language, learning Japanese will enable you to communicate with many more people.
You can, also, meet many others from around the world as well. This can lead to widen perspective on many different cultures, world issues, and ways of thinking. With all the new friends you can make, it is also possible to uncover new job opportunities through connections with friends, etc…
Reason 7. Enjoy all the exclusives
Aficionados of manga, anime, and video games are probably already aware, but Japan often gets the best stuff. Special edition game consoles, limited collector’s editions of anime series and movies, new toys and figurines, you name it! And in order to get your hands on these products from overseas, you’ll probably have to deal with a re-seller and might have to pay a premium for it. That’s all well and good, but it means that the product itself is likely only offered in Japanese, and knowing the language will let you enjoy it to the fullest.
For manga fans, it also means early access to volumes that could otherwise take months (or even years) to receive an official translation. There is also something to be said about consuming media in its original language, in the way that the author meant it to be. Suddenly, all those visual gags and puns make sense!
Reason 8. Be the best at Karaoke!
You’ll rock at karaoke. Enough said.
Japan is an ideal study-abroad destination. It’s common knowledge that one of the best ways to learn a language is by going there and studying. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates, secure borders and safe, reliable transportation systems. There are an abundance of things to do with variety of entertainment, arts, music, shopping, sports, traditional crafts as well as modern technology. There’s a market to cater to almost anyone depending on where you go.
ok it now time to start let us begin...
why japanese?
Reason 1. It’s the perfect gateway language
It’s one of the more difficult languages to learn but can be a gateway language to other Asian languages. If you’re an English-speaker, Japanese will seem very different, for obvious reasons. The writing system is difficult as there are three different types of characters, and there are honorifics and different forms of speech depending on context.
It was really hard for me to differentiate at first but after learning Japanese I realized I could understand some things written in Chinese because of learning Chinese characters, and it’s also been very helpful in studying Korean, which is what I’m trying to do now, because of the grammatical similarities.
Learning a new language (especially Japanese or other Asian languages) can open up a whole new world of literature, movies, music, games, anime, manga and other media to enjoy. The most popular media usually get translated to English, but less popular Japanese movies or anime don’t get translated into English or their translations is not official, and not not great quality. Speaking Japanese is a way to get to know the culture better and get to discover a side of Japan you would have never been able to without the language.
Reason 2. It expands your mind
It opens your mind to different cultures. As an island nation, Japan has been isolated for much of its history. The unique culture can obviously be experienced through visiting, but learning the language itself really helps in understanding the history and the cultural differences. For example, there are certain words in Japanese that can’t be translated into English or other languages, because of the uniqueness to the culture.
There may be similarities to other cultures as well as very different aspects. Learning about any culture will open your mind, but a culture very different from yours may do so even more.
Reason 3. Bigger business opportunities
If you want to open your own company in Japan, you will get more opportunities if you speak the language. As the second largest economy in the world for a while and now third by GDP, there are hundreds of billions of dollars spent by the Japanese on consumer goods and services. Its imports and exports are healthy, and there are Japanese multinational corporations with branches around the world.
Being able to communicate well with potential customers, business partners, employers or vendors will be valuable in making your business grow.
Also, part-time jobs, internships, or working in Japan at the conclusion of your studies in Japan could be wonderful ways to complement your study abroad experience in Japan.
Reason 4. Gateway to technology and pop-culture
The Japanese are innovators. From Japan came bullet trains, the Walkman, blue LED light, pocket calculators, and android robots, just to name a few. If you’re into technology R&D, learning Japanese will open doors to that many more opportunities. Even if you’re not technically-minded, knowing Japanese will allow you to better understand the cutting-edge technology and use it to your advantage.
By learning Japanese, you will be able to understand animations, movies, variety shows, news, and any mainstream Japanese media! This allows you to follow pop-culture, current events, history, and many other things in the original language, allowing for a deeper connection to Japan traditional and pop culture.
Reason 5. Makes you different
It sets you apart from the rest of the crowd. If you’re coming from the Western hemisphere especially, popular foreign languages tend to be romance-languages. Many English speakers will choose to study Spanish, French, Italian or German. It is more commonly offered in schools and is closer to English, thus, easier to learn.
By learning a less-commonly studied language which is notorious for being difficult at mastering, you may be able to benefit from unique opportunities unavailable to most people, as well as being regarded as adventurous and hard-working.
Reason 6. Make more friends
Japanese people can be shy. Many primary and secondary schools in Japan teach English. The majority of people in Japan has had at least minimal education in English. But even among those that are very competent in English, you will find that there are many Japanese who are reluctant to speak in English for lack of confidence or being humble.
Many Japanese will say, “oh I can’t speak English well.” The Japanese are friendly but will appreciate it if you could take the initiative to talk to them in Japanese. Compared to learning a language from a country where many people speak English or another language, learning Japanese will enable you to communicate with many more people.
You can, also, meet many others from around the world as well. This can lead to widen perspective on many different cultures, world issues, and ways of thinking. With all the new friends you can make, it is also possible to uncover new job opportunities through connections with friends, etc…
Reason 7. Enjoy all the exclusives
Aficionados of manga, anime, and video games are probably already aware, but Japan often gets the best stuff. Special edition game consoles, limited collector’s editions of anime series and movies, new toys and figurines, you name it! And in order to get your hands on these products from overseas, you’ll probably have to deal with a re-seller and might have to pay a premium for it. That’s all well and good, but it means that the product itself is likely only offered in Japanese, and knowing the language will let you enjoy it to the fullest.
For manga fans, it also means early access to volumes that could otherwise take months (or even years) to receive an official translation. There is also something to be said about consuming media in its original language, in the way that the author meant it to be. Suddenly, all those visual gags and puns make sense!
Reason 8. Be the best at Karaoke!
You’ll rock at karaoke. Enough said.
Japan is an ideal study-abroad destination. It’s common knowledge that one of the best ways to learn a language is by going there and studying. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates, secure borders and safe, reliable transportation systems. There are an abundance of things to do with variety of entertainment, arts, music, shopping, sports, traditional crafts as well as modern technology. There’s a market to cater to almost anyone depending on where you go.
ok it now time to start let us begin...
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