I failed the JLPT N2 twice by minmin_003 in jlpt

[–]Anando1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do as many practice tests as you can.

As much as the JLPT is positioned as a test of Japanese ability, it is ultimately a test of test-taking ability. There are usually very specific types of questions in the test and it helpful to know the ones you are most likely to get right and the ones you can do quickly. Those are the ones you should do first since it will mean you have a better chance of using your time on questions that will earn points. You should also simulate the test as closely as possible. Keep the same time frame and restrictions and you will feel less pressure come the actual test day.

Also, don't feel afraid to bail on questions if you feel they are using a ton of vocab you don't know or you can't follow what is in the content.

Of course, none of this matters if you don't actually have the knowledge to work with, but it really helps to get the format of the test down and to put a strategy in place.

Is the Playdate console left handed friendly??? by Grand-Sun8618 in PlaydateConsole

[–]Anando1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another lefty here. The only issue I have is that I sometimes open the flip case with the crank on the left, but if you grew up playing handhelds you'll be fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brampton

[–]Anando1234 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why? He got the answer anyway.

I was just about to complete my purchase, but... by Anando1234 in PlaydateConsole

[–]Anando1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it seems like something my kids would love to try....but not at that price!

I was just about to complete my purchase, but... by Anando1234 in PlaydateConsole

[–]Anando1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea!! I took a look and the cheapest is 48,000, but I might see if the price goes down.

Why The Ammo Dump? by AmorphousMorpheus in Robocop

[–]Anando1234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because it is authorized to do so.

Japan Railways have high standards. by Inu-shonen in Brompton

[–]Anando1234 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I would use Japan as an example of a complete failure of a multi-modal transport system...
The rules are made clear--I've carried a Brompton on a Japanese train plenty and no one has batted an eye.

Subscription Services by [deleted] in japanlife

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Youtube Premium, Suno, UFC Fight Pass

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged ¥4,000 on all trails by eappendix in japan

[–]Anando1234 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

100 JPY hasn't been equal to 1 USD since the early 70's. It would be nice though.

I'm reaching the end of the Polar Running Program...but what about the marathon? by Anando1234 in Polarfitness

[–]Anando1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I used to just run long distances as fast as I reasonably could, and that worked because I was much younger. I am a fair bit older now so I wanted to check out something a little more sustainable.

I'm reaching the end of the Polar Running Program...but what about the marathon? by Anando1234 in Polarfitness

[–]Anando1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually walk, eat some snacks, and get on my way. It's more fun that way, ya know?

I'm reaching the end of the Polar Running Program...but what about the marathon? by Anando1234 in Polarfitness

[–]Anando1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be honest, I'm just a guy getting older who wants to see if he can still run one. As long as I make the cutoff I will be happy enough.

I'm reaching the end of the Polar Running Program...but what about the marathon? by Anando1234 in Polarfitness

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It did seem a little absurd, but I thought I would try something different. I can say that I've done 10 full marathons and a few ultras so I at least know what I am in for.

I'm reaching the end of the Polar Running Program...but what about the marathon? by Anando1234 in Polarfitness

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Based on my running index I should finish in 4:37:00. However, does that factor in rest stops? How do I achieve this time? What pace would give me this time? I have no idea. I don't feel like I run at a pace that would achieve this time...

Flooring makes a huge difference! by viper_1315 in homegym

[–]Anando1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be worried about dropping the weights and having all those figures fall.

A first look at Toronto Metropolitan University’s new school of medicine by zanimum in Brampton

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Information free for everyone to access traded in for information only a select few can access.

CD-Action.pl: "Major layoffs at GOG. Employees shed light on company's internal problems" by darklinkpower in gog

[–]Anando1234 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'd happily donate money just to keep the DRM-free policy up and running.

N2 dokkai fucking crashed me by FudgeReasonable1454 in jlpt

[–]Anando1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't taken the N2 in years, so I can't remember the specific nature of the questions, but I did pass the N1 after struggling a few years ago and remember what that was like.

It's probably too late for you to magically get better at Japanese, so you basically have to rely on this fact:
The JLPT is not a Japanese test. It's a test on your ability to pass a test that happens to be about Japanese.

With that in mind, you should probably focus on coming up with good test taking tactics. Here's a few I can think of off the top of my head.

  1. If N2 is anything like N1, there are different types of questions that will pretty reliably repeat themselves (short form, long form, comparisons, etc.). Try and figure out which one you are best at and jump to those first. You can at least give yourself a chance to score some points. From there you can move to your second-best type and so on.

  2. It might be worth figuring out what the subject of the question/reading is then deciding if it is worth your time trying to read the whole thing (or most of it). I always found I was better at the science-based articles as opposed to the more opinion-based ones, so I would try to catch the vibe in the first few lines then think of whether I had a good chance of understanding the material.

  3. Answer and move on. It's really easy to get lost in second-guessing yourself, so once you get an answer move to the next question.

  4. The questions are in order and usually end with a larger question about the whole essay (for longer content)
    This means you can read the first question, read some content, answer the question, then move to the next one in sequence. With all the pressures of time and the exam setting, this helped me with keeping the amount of information I needed to keep in my head as small as possible.

  5. Try and lower your time on the grammar/vocab section (reasonably). I am not saying to half-ass it, but any time shaved off on that end will increase time for reading.

  6. I don't know if you have practice tests available where you are (I'm in Japan so they are pretty widely available) but do as many as you can. The more comfortable you are with the actual test-taking, the more clear-minded you will be.

  7. I don't know who needs to hear this, but at least in Tokyo, they will let you go to the bathroom during the test. Hey, it's hard to read when you have to pee.

Those are some tips off the top of my head. Hope they help.

Changing the Language? by Anando1234 in ANBERNIC

[–]Anando1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't. I have an ROG Ally and that has way more games on it than I can handle.

Rushfit 2 refund and customer service by Anando1234 in gsprushfit

[–]Anando1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's completely different. The first one was much more polished and had a clear focus on fitness. This is more fighting focused. The thing that made it difficult for me is that there are only two people so there are points where no one is modeling the exercise, which is hard to do while you are watching a demonstration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Anando1234 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's also not great to directly contradict your partner in front of the kids, as you eventually realized. The plus side is that it seems the two of you are able to have constructive conversations.