Which language?

Question

I already know German, so should I also major in: Spanish or Japanese? Here are some things that are affecting my decision right now...
1-Spanish is spoken much more in the US and around the world
2-I wouldn't mind living in another country, so #1 might not be too important
3-I kind of want a challenge, and Spanish isn't exactly the hardest language
4-I'm much more interested in Japanese culture

Answer 1

So considering that points 2, 3, 4 are all in favour of Japanese and that point 2 cancels point 1 anyway, why are you asking us?

Even without these things in its favour, I'd say learn Japanese. Especially if you have a good opportunity now. You can learn Spanish later on. It's easier for English speakers.

Go on. Learn Japanese.

Stop stalling.

You won't regret it.

Answer 2

You should learn the language that appeals to you more.

Here's a list of my language points:

Japanese:

- Japanese (as you said) have an interesting culture
- Japan is advanced in technology, etc
- Japan is quite beautiful
- Japanese has many speakers too
- Their shows/movies/dramas are really good :)

Spanish:

- Spoken more around the world.
- Would be good for business trade
- Many more countries have this as their native language

Actually, my reasons for Japanese sound more like, "Learn Japanese to have more fun!" and Spanish is more like, "Business!" but I just wanted to point this out, hehe. Hope it helped...err, actually I hope I didn't push my opinions on you! :)

Anyways, if you learn Spanish quickly, after that, you could try for Japanese. There isn't a limit to being multilingual.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I would go for whichever you feel more comfortable with. I would personally take Japanese, but that's just me. (I'm the person that asks probably every Japanese question on Yahoo! Answers. ;)) And so many people know Spanish; other businesses might want people who can speak a language besides Spanish. And better yet, if you take Japanese, just learn Spanish in your free time. You're right, es no dificil (it's not hard) and you could add that to your resume. (Of course, I don't know, I've never had a job. I'm too young to go to college.)

Answer 4

What does any of that matter except for the fourth one? If you pick something that you don't like as much, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Pick what you want to learn more, and forget about who else speaks it.

And I also know Spanish and German (in addition to several others) which is why I can say that Spanish is not a challenge at all. I am not fluent in it because I lost interest in it after only a few years of it at school. It's my least favorite out of the languages I know.

Answer 5

Japanese.

Then learn Italian, and do the One-Man Axis Powers Comedy Hour.

Answer 6

The only thing you have for Spanish is its spoken in many other places (including USA).
The rest go for Japanese.

I think you've already decided this yourself.

Answer 7

Spanish is more useful and a smaller percentage of its speakers also speak English.