Learning Japanese with anime?

[heavensworthit]

You're not going to learn Japanese by reading manga and watching anime. The only sure way for an adult to learn any foreign language is to study with a formal textbook, and preferably under the guidance of a good instructor who doesn't think grammar is a "burden" on students. If you can't afford the instructor, go with the next best thing and get a textbook, and practice with people who know Japanese well.

When learning any foreign language, an adult must study the grammar and practice it "to the point of exhaustion." I've studied German for almost 10 years, and even taught it for a few semesters. But don't take my word for it, try it yourself. You will be happily satisfied when you see the fruits of your labor manifest at progressively better levels of proficiency, soaring past your less-focused peers.

あリがとう and i agree. I picked up some phrases from dramas and music and anime, but studying it is much more rewarding and comprehensive.
I have just started but a friend on CF also told me that you should start with the characters of Japanese and not just the English way of writing it.
じゃ また

 

[CyberPaladin]

My advice is going try and learn Japanese do it right get tutor, take class or get good self study program, any sort of program that teaches you Japanese primarly anime and manga I would have doubts about it being a well designed program and not just relying on gimmick to sell copies.

 

[skysthelimit]

It's actually quite the opposite of free, but Rosetta Stone is really amazing

 

[heavensworthit]

It's actually quite the opposite of free, but Rosetta Stone is really amazing

I had seen that and thought it would be great...then I saw the price and went to the library instead

 

[connman]

i have to disagree with learning japanese through manga and anime. I'm currently studying Japanese language in Japan and I can tell you the manga and anime can only help so much that your Japanese grammar and vocabulary is limited.

Simple manga does help in Japanese bunpou for beginners. However in anime, the characters all talk broken japanese and it doesn't really help in improving Japanese Language.

If you want, you can try watching Japanese drama because it shows the reality of Japanese people speaking proper Japanese. Plus if you want to further go into professional Japanese, you can look into news and documentaries.

 

[Azureknight 773]

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[Breetai]

Speaking of which, I learned some like these:

Ore/Boku/Watashi no namae wa (ex. John Matthews) desu.

If you ever came to Japan and said "Ore-no namae-wa John Matthews des" or "Boku...", you'd either be laughed at for being ignorant or slapped for being so arrogant.

Gomen kudasai: Is anybody home?

Definitely not! Oh my, way too funny!

 

[Breetai]

BRING IN THE NUMBAHS!!!

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You missed a few...

 

[Azureknight 773]

i have to disagree with learning japanese through manga and anime. I'm currently studying Japanese language in Japan and I can tell you the manga and anime can only help so much that your Japanese grammar and vocabulary is limited.

Simple manga does help in Japanese bunpou for beginners. However in anime, the characters all talk broken japanese and it doesn't really help in improving Japanese Language.

If you want, you can try watching Japanese drama because it shows the reality of Japanese people speaking proper Japanese. Plus if you want to further go into professional Japanese, you can look into news and documentaries.

Alright, I just returned. I think I want you to see this:

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It is great.

 

[Aquiella]

Umm, actually, Japanese is really simple to learn to recognize. Speaking is a little harder, but not by alot. I started learning by listening to anime, but I didn't get it so I did ALOT of research on the web. I learned the sentence structure and all the sounds, I call them syllables, that comprise the language.

I found a great tip for remembering sentence structure of japanese! Basically, you talk like Yoda. Xp

Onamae Jennifa desu.
(My name is Jennifer.)

Toire wa doko desu ka?
(Where is the bathroom?)

Watashi wa nihongo ga sukoshi hanasemasu.
(I only understand a little japanese.)

Eigo o hanasemasu ka?
(Do you speak english?)

And the like. And I can insult ya too!! (SO not posting that tho!! XD)

 

[Azureknight 773]

Yep! That's also what I have learned so far.

And check this:

Doko ni imasu ka?
(Where do you live?)

And I also learnt this but not from anime but from Tokusatsu:

Fangaia... Sono inochi, Kami ni kaeshinasai
(Fangire.... Give that life back to God please)

 

[Aquiella]

...cool.

 

[Azureknight 773]

Yup!

I also learnt this from anime


CHOTTO MATTEYO SHUGO-SAN!
(WAIT SHUGO!)

aaannnddd.....

Boku wa aku kara kono sekai wo mamoru
(I protect this world from the evils)

 

[Aquiella]

I'm not too sure about those last ones... you double checked all of this with a reputable source or three? I'd recommend you do before saying any of that seriously. You may be making yourself look silly and not be aware of it!

 

[Azureknight 773]

I'm not too sure about those last ones... you double checked all of this with a reputable source or three? I'd recommend you do before saying any of that seriously. You may be making yourself look silly and not be aware of it!

Okay, I'll edit them once I get myself a reload of Japanese language.

 

[Koyashako]

I've learned a fair amount of Japanese from watching Anime. I can give you the basics of a conversation, along with annoying catch phrases that can make you want to rip your ears off.