But doesn't English have exactly the same problem?@You are probably just finiding it harder/more problematic at the moment because you are less familiar with the language.
A quick google-search...
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But doesn't English have exactly the same problem?@You are probably just finiding it harder/more problematic at the moment because you are less familiar with the language.
A quick google-search...
Look one thread down.
http://www.wa-pedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=503
Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to insult anyone or belittle their Japanese ability. I know illiterate isn't the perfect word since these people can clearly read and write in their native language...
I guess I believe you but I am still shocked. Learning Japanese without learning to read seems like going out of your way to make it harder to me, even if it was through immersion. ie use of Kanji...
Why would you think people would be able to speak Japanese but not be able to read or write? What kind of insane course would teach Japanese like that? I'm sure you can find people who can speak...
So I was wondering, are place names often given in furigana, on say maps or signposts?
While I was complaining about how hard names are in Japanese I know they must be just as hard in English. We...
I've thought about this for some time and finally come to my decision, which doesn't come up on that list.
The most difficult part of Japanese is the names of people and places. First of all its...
Actually protectionist policies are generally considered to be damaging to most economies, especially developed ones like Japan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_advantage
I think I...