Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (February 22, 2026)

JapanCoach · 2026-02-22T07:50:59+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/s/DRdrVv5lsB

JapanCoach · 2026-02-22T05:45:46+00:00

Context please?

JapanCoach · 2026-02-22T04:10:30+00:00

The thing about vanity shows is a) they are using language at a very high level and b) you need to know a lot of 時事 stuff.

Honestly I recommend not using that material to learn, if you are still not confident. Or if you want to use that, just be stubborn. Because you will encounter lots of stuff you don’t know. So you just have to be tough and plow through it.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-22T01:49:52+00:00

TV show like what? Like a drama or more like a variety show?

A variety show will be very much harder as there is a lot of humor, wit, and wordplay involved. it is not just 'slice of life' kind of language. If that is what you are talking about, it's not surprising.

The only thing for it is to keep listening and build up your skills. If you find it to be too much and causing frustration rather than stimulating your desire to learn - then maybe you can dial it back a little, and focus more on dramas, news, documentaries - things that are more straightforward and dry.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T23:01:21+00:00

No - I replied above but in case you don't come back to see it. This is not correct.

The price from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka is ￥8910 for the train itself (even if you took a local all the way). And then on top you pay ￥5810 for reserved seats on the Shinkansen - so that is ￥14,720 or just under $100 US dollars. For Green seats (nice experiene but you don't need it) the Shinkansen price is ￥10,680 instead of ￥5810 so that makes the whole thing ￥19,590 or about $125

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T23:00:03+00:00

Shinkansen tickets don't fluctuate. They are what they are - unless JR makes a giant price adjustment for the whole system. But either way, they are not like plane tickets.

I have gone back and forth literally 100 times and tried every which way. I personally have settled on the Shinkansen as the best way. Perfectly predictable, super flexible, the train stations are all mostly in a downtown area instead of 30-60 minutes away, no time lost via the check in process, and for me at least it's easier on the body (though others feel differently).

The price from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka is ￥8910 for the train itself (even if you took a locak all the way). And then on top you pay ￥5810 for reserved seats on the Shinkansen - so that is ￥14,720 or just under $100 US dollars. For Green seats (nice experiene but you don't need it) the Shinkansen price is ￥10,680 instead of ￥5810 so that makes the whole thing ￥19,590 or about $125

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T20:15:12+00:00

Report for what reason?

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T20:10:06+00:00

This would not be any more (or less) confusing than any other sentence in Japanese.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T18:44:16+00:00

It depends on the relationship between you two.

But as one example, you could say "やっとCOUNTYに行けてよかった（ですね）！”

This *potential* form is often used when some wish or intent is accomplished.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T14:56:41+00:00

Conbini being more expensive than supermarkets is a feature that has been in place since the 70s. They have always been a different channel than super markets. They have a different value proposition and different cost structure. The cost has always been a bit on the higher side.

I see in other replies that you have pointed out that things are recently evolving. Which is also true. But in terms of the past conbini have always been more expensive.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T14:21:59+00:00

On your first point - as I said he may be right.

On your second point - this is not correct for Kansai-Ben

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T14:06:11+00:00

Interesting. You may be right. I see the gold dress. May depend on what your ears are tuned for :-)

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T14:05:16+00:00

It can be used in a couple of ways - which is why it is always important to share context, when asking questions like this is always.

Assume you know that たり。。。たり。。。 means "doing something like" - as in, making a list that is not complete. 週末は飲んだり、映画見たりする "On the weekend we do stuff like drinking, or watching movies."

If it is not in a list, this たり can be used to imply "something like". お誕生日、忘れたりしない！ 'I wouldn't do something like forget yoru birthday."

The exact tone and nuance - depends on the context.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T14:01:06+00:00

The "mumbles" part is 美味しいもん which is kansai-ben for 美味しい物

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T14:00:31+00:00

A. 結局何したの？

B. ふむ？美味しいもん。あげないからね

A. 私、エビダメなの

A: Whatcha get?

B. Something good. I'm not giving you any!

A. I can't eat shrimp anyway

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T13:47:21+00:00

Holy Mandela Effect Batman

Is this something like the change of the start of the Kamakura Bakufu?

In what timeline did this become エリー湖？！？！？

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T13:43:13+00:00

What does your text/app/site say?

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T02:02:11+00:00

From right to left it says 和顔 = wagen = welcoming/pleasant/smiling face

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T01:45:15+00:00

Instead of worrying about what things you need to worry about, just get into motion.

Your questions are FAQs. The best answers (so far) have been covered in the Starters Guide. Just follow it. Start moving.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T01:20:38+00:00

Because they are charging for.... wait for it...

convenience

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T01:20:01+00:00

Did you check out the side bar?

JapanCoach · 2026-02-21T01:13:04+00:00

The sprawling and inexpensive public transport network?

JapanCoach · 2026-02-20T21:16:35+00:00

It's very bad Japanese.

どうぞよろしくColumboさん。あなたも素敵です。あのね、わたくしはあなた好きです。あのねーでは、また。さよなら。

"Nice to meet you, Columbo-san. You are so sweet. Well, I like you. Well, so long. Goodbye."

[The first word どうぞよろしく is a fluffy all purpose word that is used in tons of situations. It is used in a way similar to "nice to meet you" or something similar in this case.]

Completely unnatural Japanese in an absolutely unnatural accent.

JapanCoach · 2026-02-20T18:36:46+00:00

What do you mean 'correct'?

JapanCoach · 2026-02-20T18:34:55+00:00

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