Thinking of taking Japanese....?

Question

Is it really hard? How long does it usually take to learn the basics? If you think it's a bad language to learn, what are some others that are good to learn?

Thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

learning the basics are pretty easy but the older you get the harder it is. i've been taking it since kindergarten and now i'm in 8th grade but it isn't a stupid language it is actually VERY FUN!!!! i would recommend taking japanese you get to have parties with sushi and most of it is really good
i hope this helped u with your question

Answer 2

Japanese is not as hard as everyone says, but I'd start with the basics, like Hiragana and Katakana. Hiragana is mainly used in Japan. But just spend a day learning the sets (vowels, k's s's etc...) and you'll learn Hiragana and Katakana in about a month or two. Just take a paper and write the character over and over until you know it ^^

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Answer 3

I studied Japanese at University for three years and it gave me a elementary stage and know-how of the language. I handiest grew to be fluent while I moved to Japan and studied for a quantity of years. I determined that being surrounded via Japanese and utilizing it in my day-to-day lifestyles widely multiplied the talents I lacked in listening, speakme and fluency. Making Japanese peers used to be additionally nice.

Answer 4

It is not an easy language for English speakers, particularly to read, because you need to learn about 2000 Chinese characters to be able to read a newspaper. German would be easier, but it depends what culture you are interested in...

Answer 5

1. No, not really. Once you get over that one year hump, it smoothes out significantly. Reading becomes easier, you get faster at it, characters stick in your mind more clearly, and your knowledge of kanji is able to expand quickly once you get past the year well (B or A grade).

2. That depends on what you mean by "the basics". If you mean enough to talk to a baby and read their books, about a year. (In that time hiragana, katakana, and very small, basic kanji would be mastered.)

Answer 6

I know a little japanese from martial arts and it is slow going for everyone to catch on

spanish is fun and easy to learn, i pick it up quickly everytime i am in a spanish speaking country for holidays

Answer 7

Speaking and hearing Japanese are not so hard. But will you have situations where you use it? Do you have a plan to go to Japan?

If not, I recommend European languages such as Spanish and French.

Answer 8

first ,stay in Japan , than you'll know what to do.....