Japanese Language/Expert Profile

Dreams

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/31/2009
Expertise

I have been teaching myself the language for the past seven years, having consistent practice with Japanese materials. I can help translate things from English to Japanese or vice versa. I can also help you get started if you're planning on taking up the language. =) I'm most familiar with things like anime, manga, J-pop, games and so on.

Experience in the area

I began learning the language in 1999. I frequently talk with penpals and natives in Japan, as well as continually keep up practicing with authentic Japanese materials.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Through questions asked to me on this site, I know I need to improve reading/writing cursive (sousho) script, as well as learn more about specific areas of Japanese history and cultural interest.

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Recent Answers from Dreams

2009-08-04 japanese name translations:

Hello, Most names for anime characters, moves, weapons, etc, are formed from a combination of kanji. The same rule is also true for real Japanese names or place names - more than one kanji symbol will

2009-08-01 Surnames:

Hello, Using the specific spellings you requested, I came up with these name readings by finding the kanji through this dictionary: http://www.gokanji.com/cgi-bin/j-e/dict. The names could have any

2009-07-28 Translation:

Hello, Normally, "black wind" would be "kuroi kaze" (黒い風). Some phrases involving colors in Japanese will drop the "i" (adjective ending); for instance, "black cat" is "kuroneko"

2009-07-27 correct pronunciation.:

Hello, The translator has given you a phrase literally meaning "bamboo sword (blade)". Although I'm not sure if you're looking for blade as in "sword", or blade as in "a blade of bamboo", I can give

2009-07-26 Japanese Flower Names:

Hello, Your question took a bit of research, but I actually came up with more information than you probably need. ;) First, coriander/cilantro. The actual Japanese name for this plant is コ

 

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