January-30-2009
Filed Under (Japan) by admin

Do any other Japanese users have this problem?
It’s very annoying :(
Please get a tutor and stop asking me!!
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Hattie on February 1st, 2009 at 7:27 pm #

its cheaper. lol. bet it makes u wanna explode

femenism is a satanic cult! on February 4th, 2009 at 10:12 am #

I know the feeling,I’m hispanic and people always ask me how to say things in spanish. It annoys me too.

paintballer37733 on February 7th, 2009 at 1:50 pm #

probably because of your picture

brinnet on February 9th, 2009 at 5:39 am #

If it makes you feel better, lots of Japanese people approach me about things in English. I think it helps to not feel offended, and rather be flattered by the fact that they’re willing to ask you. You should be pleased that people are interested in your culture and language!

You can also tell them that just because you’re Japanese doesn’t mean you’re very good at translating or explaining things.

I know you’re frustrated, but try not to let it bother you too much. It’s a valuable skill that you have. Don’t let it make you want to alienate the people who admire you :)

thecheapest902 on February 10th, 2009 at 7:44 am #

In my case, NO. That’s because of my picture or avatar, lol

Pillbox on February 11th, 2009 at 9:12 pm #

Maybe people mistake you for being friendly.
The fact is, you don’t speak Japanese do you?
You say in your profile ” Hai, I am Sakuranbo, which means Cherry Blossom in English.” Do you really think any Japanese person would get that wrong?

sakura = cherry blossom
sakuranbo = cherry fruit

How embarrassing!
You are an impostor.

And, your “question” isn’t a question it is a rant.

guitarguy1212 on February 13th, 2009 at 11:18 pm #

well,i get many Japanese stop me and ask how to say things in English,does it bother me? No,as i feel happy they want to ask me and i feel happy i can help them..maybe you should start looking at it in a positive way …

hasen1111 on February 15th, 2009 at 10:12 pm #

I think they think its interesting…
Im in Germany right know, im staying here for a year, and people always ask me what stuff is in German. I find it annoying to but sometimes its fun to answer.

Daniela [단녤라] {ダニエラ} on February 16th, 2009 at 1:57 pm #

Because they want to know stuff and Japanese and people can be really cheap….

I get the same problem with 3 languages… Two of which I barely speak and I can only fluently read one!

ShibaInu 僕は日本で一番貧乏。 on February 18th, 2009 at 5:15 pm #

I’m japanese but I don’t have this kind of problems, probably people in my country(Italy) aren’t so interested in learning japanese. It happens to me only once a week on average, so it’s not annoying.

Hinata on February 18th, 2009 at 8:25 pm #

Hai means “yes” in Japanese, NOT “Hello”
Why don’t you try changing your avatar, maybe people won’t be asking you for help that you don’t exactly have the skills for.
Just say “nihongo wa watashi ni muzukashi-desu!!!!”

Saru-kun on February 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm #

I have people asking me how to say things in English when I am in Japan and how to say things in Japanese when I am in America. I think if people are interested in learning about another culture is a good thing.

I am confused your Japanese seems a bit strange though as others have pointed out. So I am not sure if it is your English translation which is poor or you are not really a native Japanese. But whatever the reason is my opinion is the same you should be happy that others seek you guidance. I hope you give them accurate info.

Mermaid 美しい人魚の女の子 on February 22nd, 2009 at 6:10 am #

If you don’t want people to email you go to your profile then click edit my info.Then uncheck the box that says Allow Answers users to contact me via email (Address not publically displayed).

dmaud56 on February 24th, 2009 at 1:38 am #

You have the picture of a Japanese girl on your profile, and there are a lot of lonely geeks out there.

Please take time to think about that.

Hope that helps.

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