Thanks in advance
2007-01-21 17:04:40 · 13 answers · asked by erok2020 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
I would highly reccomend learning it. I am currently learning it, and my parents encourage me,a nd tell em that if you know more than one language, you get paid more for jobs. If you are plannign to live or work in a mainly Japanese area, or if you live/plan to live in Japan, I reccomend it. If you decide to do so, you are surely welcome to contact me for help. I've learned alot, and can show you some of the inexpensive and quick ways to learn the language.
2007-01-22 13:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to learn Japanese as a hobby, then by all means knock yourself out. However, given current population and economic trends in the country, there isn't a strong future for the language as far as work is concerned. You said "beneficial," so I assume you're looking to use it for work. I speak Japanese almost fluently, and it hasn't helped me find a job, unless working at the Japanese supermarket counts. My suggestion is to study Korean and Chinese -- languages that have a demostrable lack of qualified speakers in the States. Japanese may help you do that, but it probably won't.
2007-01-22 01:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by Billy the kid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your purpose. If you are coming to Japan, I would say 100% yes. The language will be very helpful. If you are just wanting to know about the Japanese people, it would be more beneficial to study directly about the people and not worry about the language. You would learn a lot of words and phrases just by that type of study.
A study of the Japanese people would really open a window to the eastern way of thought and philosophy.
Good luck.
2007-01-22 01:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by Looking for the truth... 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Learning another language is always beneficial. If Japanese is a language that you desire to learn, then go for it!
2007-01-22 01:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Summer Breeze 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are willing to learn it, then by all means do so. Learning Japanese will open up a whole new world of ideas and things you will not encounter in The West.
2007-01-22 01:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
learning a second or third language is always a plus in any sort of career. My personal favorite is French!!.....but any other language is good. Beneficial always!
2007-01-22 01:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by Maria Maria! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you should learn Japanese if you want.
knowing a second language is beneficial always...no matter which language.
but Japanese rules....ganbare!
2007-01-22 01:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Japan_is_home 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it will be beneficial if you move to japan. yes, it is good to know another language but spanish is a lot more beneficial to learn.
2007-01-22 01:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by mj645 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
learning any language is beneficial.. but i recommened you learn chinease as most of the business world is run by china. good luck!
2007-01-22 01:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having multiple languages keeps your brain healthy, on a physical level.
Why wouldn't learning it be good? Go for it!
But, if you want to study a universal Asian language wouldn't you want top study Mandarin?
2007-01-22 01:14:12 · answer #10 · answered by BIGDAWG 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋