Nickelodeon (ended 2008)
| The_White_Lotus wrote: |
| what is a weaboo???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? |
| The_White_Lotus wrote: |
| i would prefer genreic member of the plant kingdom as you know not of my true age |
| Japanthewoman wrote: | ||
You're not "saying it like it is" you are accusing anyone who knows Japanese is a weeaboo. However, you will find yourself more often wrong with this assumption. People study foreign languages for more than just business reasons and peoplearen't necessarily studying it because of some "cultural void" they feel. Studying something because it is interesting and challenging is a way to better oneself, nota way to becondescending to others. Acquiring second language skills is also a way to help in the community. One reason I'm studying Japanese is because there is a large Japanese community in my hometown and I will beable to aid in intercultural communicatins and conflict resolutions when I have acquired enough skills. I suppose your run-on sentence is the closest thing to an appology I'll get and I very gratefully accept. |
| Japanthewoman wrote: | ||
1) And I am going to have to insist I am not a weeaboo. In fact, I am extremely offended that you jumped to that conclusion and called me one. I am in Japan and I am here to learn the language and the culture after studying in the US. I am not here because I watch anime or read manga and I am not trying to assimilate myself to the culture. I was interested in the culture and history (not pop culture)and felt that learning the language would allow me a better understanding of the society as well. I know and understand the proper customs and language and I try to perform them correctly in my everyday life while I'm here. 2) While it's true that I am and always will be a"gaikokujin" (or "gaijin" if you must insist on using such a rude term equivalent to "the N word" or"the G word") I try my best to behave respectfully. 3) Your last sentance is extremely wrong. There are certainly those who dislike the presence of foreigners or "outsiders" but the image is changing and there are plenty of people who accept and embrace intercultural relationships. The fact I am here along with many other international students is proof. |
1) In my opinion, learning cultural sensitivity is a noble goal, no matter the reason. At least you made the effort to learn the manners and societal norms. Better than some gaikokujin I've met in Japan (I've got some stories, if anyone wants to hear them).
2) Gaijin is becoming a more and more commonly used word in Japan and Japanese studies, I've noticed. A case of Slang becoming part of the regular speech.
3) I read in a magazine article a couple of years ago that one of the reasons that Japan is facing population problems is beacuse of intercultural relationships. Something to ponder.
Some other opinions of mine:
I've been studying Japanese for 4 years now. I started because a) Pop cultural fads (AKA: I liked anime and manga) b) my friends were all doing it, and c) an interest in the Culture. In short,I started learning Japanese due to the same influences that most young people learn it. And now, I've come to a conclusion: who cares why you started learning Japanese/language of choice? You're still making the effort to learn about something that is outside your comfort zone. And in the process, you might start to look at things differently.
My 2 cents.
P.S. There are a couple of very good books on the surging interest in Japan that I highly reccommend:
1) "Japanamerica" by Roland Kelts ( Link:http://www.japanamericabook.com/ )
2) "36 Views of Mt. Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan" by Cathy Davidson ( Link:http://www.amazon.com/36-Views-Mount-Fuji-Finding/dp/0452272408 )
| alexvoda wrote: | ||||
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Well I sometimes call him Zuko-kun... but that's different XD
TABEMONO!! onaka ga suiteimasu !!!!! machimasu ....
Oh my bad I'm just being random! gomen nasai !
| avatar_pedro wrote: |
1) In my opinion, learning cultural sensitivity is a noble goal, no matter the reason. At least you made the effort to learn the manners and societal norms. Better than some gaikokujin I've met in Japan (I've got some stories, if anyone wants to hear them). 2) Gaijin is becoming a more and more commonly used word in Japan and Japanese studies, I've noticed. A case of Slang becoming part of the regular speech. 3) I read in a magazine article a couple of years ago that one of the reasons that Japan is facing population problems is beacuse of intercultural relationships. Something to ponder. Some other opinions of mine: I've been studying Japanese for 4 years now. I started because a) Pop cultural fads (AKA: I liked anime and manga) b) my friends were all doing it, and c) an interest in the Culture. In short,I started learning Japanese due to the same influences that most young people learn it. And now, I've come to a conclusion: who cares why you started learning Japanese/language of choice? You're still making the effort to learn about something that is outside your comfort zone. And in the process, you might start to look at things differently. My 2 cents. P.S. There are a couple of very good books on the surging interest in Japan that I highly reccommend: 1) "Japanamerica" by Roland Kelts ( Link:http://www.japanamericabook.com/ ) 2) "36 Views of Mt. Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan" by Cathy Davidson ( Link:http://www.amazon.com/36-Views-Mount-Fuji-Finding/dp/0452272408 ) |
| fantasyleader2 wrote: |
| Someone asked me earlier why I could speak japanese. The answer is, my Mom is from Japan. Therefore, I've been to Japan countless times. It's awesome being able to speak a completely different language there. Anyway, so I guess Avatar hasn't aired in Japan yet, but it IS going to happen. Question is, when? I'm curious to see what it's like in Japanese. My friends want to see it in Japanese as well. Of course with English subtitles. |
| MaiAndZuko4eva wrote: |
TABEMONO!! onaka ga suiteimasu !!!!! machimasu .... Oh my bad I'm just being random! gomen nasai |
| dumbTVnut wrote: | ||
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"Shin* can shoot lazars from his eyes"
"Yeah, don't look him in the eye. He'll kill you."
Teacher: Archaebacteria are the ones that can survive in temperatures over 150 degrees.
"Oh, Shin lives there."
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"That kidmade an "A" on his test."
"That's because he's Asian."
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"Jake! GET BACK OVER THE WALL! Now, get back over the border!"
"I don't wanna sit with Pablo, or whatever his name is."
"Is your mom illeagal?"
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Things I heard this week.
I'd say in the United States, the most discriminated againste people are Asians and South Americans. Asians have a slightly more positive stereotype, but at my school, they got so tired of it, they started hanging out mostlywith other Asian people.
Hispanics take the jokes lightly, but I still think it's pretty mean. My school never teaches Asian stuff (they go into African, European, Russian, and even a bit into South American history, but never Asian or Australian.) At least three of the top 10 languages spoken in the world are Asian, but they don't offer courses in that, while they offer courses in Russian, which, I don't even recall being on the list. I've met maybe 3-5 Russian people my entire life, as opposed to the 10 Asians and 5 Hispanics that ride my bus. Thankfully, my school next year will be offering Chinese, which I do beleive was number one on the commonly spoken languages list.
No schools offer Greek, either, yet it's almost as important as Latin.
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| AvatarSensation wrote: |
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| dumbTVnut wrote: |
| For you I'll throw out any politeness and call you WAPANESE. If you wanted to learn cultural sensitivity why not eastern euope, africa, etc, No you learned the trending one, thus its right inside a comfort zone as you have friends and peers to pat you on the back, you'll look at thing diffrently when you study the history of africa or explore a varity of countries or go to the museam at Hellfire Pass, etc. |
Learning about any culture other than your own is a chance to gain cultural sensitivity. Of course many people like to learn about Japanese culture because it is so different from Western culture. Just because it's popular does not make it any less of an opportunity to learn. There are still just as many people learning about Western cultures and African cultures and they, too, are becoming more culturally sensitive because of it, simply a different cultural sensitivity that the ones learning Eastern cultures.
And on topic: I do have one freind here who likes Avatar, too, and she'll be happy and upset if/when it does air in Japan. Happy because, well, it's Avatar in Japan. Upset because she was beginning a personal project of making Japanese fan subs of the episodes. I suppose she still could do that since no matter which way you go it's always better to have it in it's original language with subtitles than with dubs. (In my opinion anyway)
| Japanthewoman wrote: | ||
Learning about any culture other than your own is a chance to gain cultural sensitivity. Of course many people like to learn about Japanese culture because it is so different from Western culture. Just because it's popular does not make it any less of an opportunity to learn. There are still just as many people learning about Western cultures and African cultures and they, too, are becoming more culturally sensitive because of it, simply a different cultural sensitivity that the ones learning Eastern cultures. And on topic: I do have one freind here who likes Avatar, too, and she'll be happy and upset if/when it does air in Japan. Happy because, well, it's Avatar in Japan. Upset because she was beginning a personal project of making Japanese fan subs of the episodes. I suppose she still could do that since no matter which way you go it's always better to have it in it's original language with subtitles than with dubs. (In my opinion anyway) |
