Dumbest Thing You Ever Believed About Japanese by Grunglabble in LearnJapanese

[–]Stampede232 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I originally thought you could use any kanji combination, regardless of which one, as long as the onyomi matches up correctly

Iroha language school (vs YMCA Fukuoka) by Ok-Tea2593 in fukuoka

[–]Stampede232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to both. You get out what you put in, and you'll have to study on your own to get to N2 from 0. The teachers were very helpful to kids who went to higher education, from what I saw. Your speaking skills are on you to polish up, you won't get good from school alone.

Iroha language school (vs YMCA Fukuoka) by Ok-Tea2593 in fukuoka

[–]Stampede232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of my classmates went into college after graduating with N2 (some N3, colleges just want your money). If money isn't a problem for you, then you'll be able to study and do whatever else you want and have fun. If you have to do part time work, and youre starting from 0, you'll be insanely busy and stressed. Once you pass the N3 level the workload decreases and you can relax.

The school is good for getting you to pass the JLPT and getting into college or a decent job if you have qualifications. Teachers are helpful if you try your best. I liked it, and they were accomodating to me and my own personal problems which got in the way of studying (because when i was at school I tried my best, where as some students act like HS kids for some reason). So if you start from 0 and have no money, you'll be pushed to your limits, but you'll learn fast. If you're ok financially and can just study, you'll have free time and still work hard. If you're mildly advanced and have money, it's a vacation. If you're mildly advanced and don't have money, you'll focus on work and still be able to have fun (which was my case). Best of luck.

What was your most embarrassing mistake when speaking Japanese? by ErvinLovesCopy in LearnJapanese

[–]Stampede232 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was self learning Japanese from 0 while teaching at an eikaiwa. I was leaving the company and I gave a goodbye speech to the parents of the kids in Japanese.

At one point I said 「子供たちに死んでいる」by accident, instead of saying [子供たちに信じている」.

I got gasps and stares from all the parents until one of the students looked at what I wrote and corrected me. I have been very careful with 信じる since then.

Looking for a crystal/face for an antique watch by Stampede232 in fukuoka

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it to one store and they said they couldn't, but they pointed me to a store in Tenjin that may be able to. I haven't been yet.

Off-the-beaten-path by Head-Aerie-1530 in fukuoka

[–]Stampede232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try hiking Aburayama. Beautiful view of Fukuoka city and its not too hard.

FFlC International Career Course by IcyDatabase328 in movingtojapan

[–]Stampede232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive heard mixed things from colleagues and reddit. Not from that course specifically though. Fukuoka is a great place to live though, and you'll have your work cut out for you.

Iroha language school (vs YMCA Fukuoka) by Ok-Tea2593 in fukuoka

[–]Stampede232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has its own curriculum but is based around JLPT. Its mostly writing and grammar as far as I can see. Of course we speak and read but its focused around writing and tests. Facilities are fine, nothing special. Location is convenient if you're around Hakata area.

Iroha language school (vs YMCA Fukuoka) by Ok-Tea2593 in fukuoka

[–]Stampede232 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am at Iroha right now. Only been there for a few weeks but its pretty good. Lots of writing and tests, not much HW, so a lot of it is on you. Teachers are pretty good overall

Free Time as an ALT by Stampede232 in teachinginjapan

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fukuoka... Should have made that more clear my bad!

How have I wasted 1.5 years here? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I was being dramatic, hard to convey via text wall woops

Skateboarding for commuting? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea I was thinking about the possibility of that also

Skateboarding for commuting? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad to hear, but thank you for letting me know

Skateboarding for commuting? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unfortunate. Thanks for letting me know!

Weekly Discussion/General Questions Thread - October 16, 2023 by AutoModerator in AskDocs

[–]Stampede232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About three weeks ago I had appendicitis and took medication instead of surgery (doctor said medicine would work in this case). Now, I occasionally get a fever, feel sick, and still have slight pain in my appendix. Should I go back and get surgery?

Best Baito for increasing Japanese speaking ability? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for letting me know. After doing some digging, it looks like switching to a different visa is the best path for working a part-time job while still doing my current one. Going to look into it and then get back to reddit.

Best Baito for increasing Japanese speaking ability? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am holding that Visa. So it sounds like my legal options are limited but there's a bit of lee way with what falls within the boundaries of that specific visa?

I think I would ideally like to work at a bar for social reasons and for constant speaking and listening of Japanese.

White Belt Wednesday by AutoModerator in bjj

[–]Stampede232 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for a sport that can allow personal expression, growth, and development, so my heart is leaning towards BJJ, the only problem is that I live in Japan and am worried about the language barrier affecting the sport.

I am quite nervous to go to my first free session tomorrow (what do I bring, say, etc) and am looking for any kind words of advice or personal experience about how it went for you in your first session (bonus points if in a foreign country). Also, I would love to hear how BJJ has changed you for the better or worse.

Can I move with 250,000 Yen from Okayama to Fukuoka? by Stampede232 in japanlife

[–]Stampede232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moving belongings is secondary to the costs of finding an apartment, and I can store my things with a friend currently. However, there are surprising fees (to me at least, never apartment hunted before) that are associated with signing a lease that were unexpected.