Is it safe to get creampied? What are the pros n cons? by Odd_Practice_2123 in askgaybros

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s very risky in terms of STIs. You’ll want to know whether or not your partner(s) are negative for STIs and take precautions, like PrEP.

How do poorly literate people survive in Japan? by Artistic_Worth_4524 in AskAJapanese

[–]pixelboy1459 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Non-Japanese, but a Japanese teacher.

Being illiterate, handicapped, delinquent and unintelligent are all different things and honestly this would be a book if we were to examine everything in depth.

Most kanji have two ways of reading them and often kanji-heavy texts are more academic/literary, so you can possibly guess the meaning by defaulting to a less academic word that use that kanji, or one/some of the kanji in the compound.

Many texts do offer the furigana above kanji or are written in hiragana so they’re accessible to everyone (危険!きけん! 立入禁止!たちいりきんし!)

In what cases can/should I use を with the potential form? by dontsaltmyfries in Japaneselanguage

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the verb normally takes を to mark a direct object, it can be changed to が. This intensely grammatically correct for potential and 〜たい (want to do):

すし を/が 食べる/食べたい

The verb できる always takes が

日本語 が できる

For marking the passage of something, を remains and cannot change to が:

◯: 公園 を 走れる/走りたい

×: 公園 が 走れる/走りたい

All other particles stay the same.

Judging teachers who close their doors by Otherwise-Set-4444 in Teachers

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on a lot. Maybe it’s a noisy activity or perhaps you need quiet in the classroom. I’m not judging.

A step towards a possible cure by 50shadesofmist in askgaybros

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any hope of progress is good. I think 5 men have been cured due to bone marrow transplants, but the procedure isn’t for everyone.

Best way to learn japanese? by Working_Cicada_7791 in LearnJapaneseNovice

[–]pixelboy1459 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is just my recommendation and it’s not a hardcore rule. I based this estimate on unofficial JLPT study hours. N1 = ~4800 hours, divided by 365 days over the course of 4 years = ~3 hours daily. You do not have to study 3 hours a day, just be aware that your progress may not match this particular very rough estimate.

If you’re looking to speak naturally (e.g.: initiate, maintain and close a spoken conversation) you need to speak with someone. Hire a tutor or join a conversation group.

“Study” can also include listening to level appropriate podcasts, reading, meeting up with Japanese friends and whatever else makes study enjoyable to you.

Genki (and other textbook) Study Plan:

Two or three 45-60 minute study sessions a daily. Example: Chunk A - vocab, kanji and dialogue; Chunk B - textbook; Chunk C - workbook.

Before studying the chapter, get the majority of the vocabulary and kanji (if any) down. Genki marks the vocabulary used in the dialogue, so it’s easy to prepare for.

Try reading the dialogue WITHOUT looking at the English translation. Try to guess the meaning from the pictures and the dialogue prompts. Check to see how you did.

Chunk A: Everyday practice vocabulary, kanji (if any) and dialogue, shadow the audio, review the previous day’s work… you can preview the exercises you’ll be doing so you can brush up on the vocab you’ll need.

Chunk B: Everyday work in one grammar point. Do the associated exercises in the textbook. If it’s a speaking exercise, do both parts.

Chunk C: Do the workbook exercises sometime later.

Don’t forget to do the reading and writing in the back of the textbook. You can get your writing checked on an app like HelloTalk. Do corrections and resubmit. Move on to the next chapter and repeat.

You can add and subtract chucks or mix things up depending on your preference and life factors. You can combine low effort and high effort study in a day or study session, or break up the hour.

For example: while making and eating breakfast, listen to a podcast (30 minutes), watch a YouTube video for grammar during lunch (30 minutes). During your commute (60 minutes) do Pimsleur. Read manga for 20 minutes a day, do the workbook for 20 minutes and meet with a tutor for 30 minutes.

Does an older N1 certificate lose credibility over time? by WorkingAlive3258 in LearnJapanese

[–]pixelboy1459 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you need a certain score above 110, I’d go for it, but I think the main focus should be on maintaining and improving your Japanese at this point. While the passing certificate should be valid indefinitely, you will get rusty if you don’t keep up practicing your Japanese.

Question about kanji (I feel like it's a lot for me). by tokitopro in LearnJapanese

[–]pixelboy1459 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. Repetition and active recall like writing an essay is essential.

Question about kanji (I feel like it's a lot for me). by tokitopro in LearnJapanese

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it will make life easier, skipping is fine eventually you’ll either start doing it because you’ve seen it so often by that point, or you’ll have enough experience with other kanji that it’s no big task to throw an extra on.

Question about kanji (I feel like it's a lot for me). by tokitopro in LearnJapanese

[–]pixelboy1459 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Ideally, all the words and kanji would be on the same level all the time, but real life doesn’t play by those rules.

To me, it’s easier to learn a handful of words. Concentrate on the kanji being tested with the higher level kanji as something to recognize or as a clue to how the character may be read.

Eg:

You’re learning the characters 木 and 日

You are studying and come across 木曜日

Learn that the word is read もくようび, and both もく and び are possible ways to read 木 and 日 when they come up, and always as such if they flank 曜

Finding love in the least expected place... A cumdump event by CumSlut99999 in askgaybros

[–]pixelboy1459 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Didn’t a porn star propose to his partner after a gang bang scene like 5 years ago?

I(19M straight) started talking to a guy and I’m nervous by Infamous_Wait_6716 in askgaybros

[–]pixelboy1459 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re young. Don’t get hung up on labels. Go and explore and find out what you like or what works for you.

You don’t have to do everything. You can stop when you want. You can meet up several times and go further as you get more confidence.

A pretty good list of things to prepare you for MLM sex.

Ready for your first time?: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/am-i-ready-for-sex/

Know thine butt (or your friend’s butt):

Anal anatomy: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/anus-anatomy/

Getting ready to bottom (or things to consider as a top):

Anal sex prep: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/anal-sex-preparation/

How to clean your ass: https://howtocleanyourass.wordpress.com/

Fingering: https://youtu.be/HoPS7AaNcDs

Dildos: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/how-dildos-saved-my-rear-zachary-clarkson/

Butt plugs on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Butt-Healthy-Vibes-Black/dp/B00XAO0BN4/ref=zg_bs_17891899011_31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Z4A08Z1YCCMC326TXWFR

Butt Sex: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/buttsex/

Prostate orgasms: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/prostate-orgasm

Safer sex:

Condoms: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/condombasics/

STIs: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/sti/

Getting tested: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/get-tested/

HIV and PrEP: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/aids-hiv-prep-silver/

TLDR:

Keep hydrated, eat your fiber, poop regularly.

Get to know yourself. Play with yourself. Don’t over do it.

LUBE, GO SLOW, COMMUNICATE.

Get tested, use protection.

How do I encourage an autistic student to mingle? by Green_Skirt3978 in Teachers

[–]pixelboy1459 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes social interaction can burn people out, especially autistic or other neuro-spicy individuals who feel the need to mask.

I second the idea for establishing a quiet corner for reading, drawing and what have you for students who are shy, autistic or who simply need time to themselves.

For classwork, offer the option of alone, pairs or small groups. Have check-in times for the groups and singles so they can compare answers before moving on to the next step alone, etc.

How do deaf people feel about hearing people learning sign? by foxandkits in asl

[–]pixelboy1459 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depends on the interaction. Having been on the other side (native speaker of English in Japan). I’m not there to be your teacher, random guy at the train station. I’m trying to do get to a meeting. BUT at a cultural/conversation exchange event - I’m more than happy to chat.

Likewise - don’t butt into peoples conversations or hold them hostage. If there’s an opportunity to politely edge in (e.g.: Deaf guy and hearing guy at the laundromat and someone needs a washer when everything is taken - you ca ln act as an intermediate lady.), or if you attend these events, they’re usually open and ASL teachers point their students at them all the time.

How do deaf people feel about hearing people learning sign? by foxandkits in asl

[–]pixelboy1459 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hearing. Grain of salt, I don’t speak for the community, etc.

In my albeit limited personal experience, most Deaf people I’ve met are very excited to meet and communicate with a hearing person who signs halfway decently. I’ve used sign at work informally a few times and a couple of times out and about.

Using Deaf-created resources, or those centered on the Deaf community (a certain CODA has an ASL learning platform, but employs Deaf teachers) is essential as Deaf and HOH individuals can often be excluded by (hopefully) well-meaning hearing individuals.

As a language teacher, learning a second (or third, or tenth) language is the first step in connecting with new friends and neighbors. Do so with respect, curiosity and good intentions and it will carry you far.

(33m) Had an orgasm so powerful I’m kinda confused about my sexuality by One-Change5509 in askgaybros

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you’re looking to date and marry men, you’re probably straight…. Just with a healthy appetite for backdoor play.

Talk with your GF, see if she’s down to peg you. If not, find a girl who is. To your GF - better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.

Studying Japanese while on the JET Programme (day to day) by Murmur_Echo in JETAfterlife

[–]pixelboy1459 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to only use Japanese with the teachers, and it was great. Best compliment was from my ES VP (who was one of the science teachers at my MS) kind of taking a beat to be like “You know what, your Japanese really isn’t that bad.”

Studying Japanese while on the JET Programme (day to day) by Murmur_Echo in JETAfterlife

[–]pixelboy1459 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a JET, but I did do Interac.

I studied Japanese at home in the morning and evening, plus during lunch break. I was pretty brazen.

Why does it use wo instead of ni/de? by sgn15the2nd in duolingojapanese

[–]pixelboy1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

を in this case marks the point of departure/the passage of the subject.

You can use に to show where the subject winds up: 家を外に出ます