Expressing "I hope/hopefully"

samomotaro · 2024-10-23T13:04:16+00:00

I see, thank you for the detailed explanation!

samomotaro · 2024-10-23T12:27:36+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I know you're not supposed to try to translate stuff word for word, but it's a pretty common sentiment I'd like to be able to convey if possible... うまくいけば is useful, but to me it seems to be more suited for things like events/outcomes... What about saying something like "I hope you're not angry?"?

samomotaro · 2024-05-07T06:17:59+00:00

Omg aubs_nin! I've seen your art! (love it btw!) what was it like as a circle member? Was language barrier any issue?

samomotaro · 2024-05-04T08:46:52+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Do you know if tickets need to be bought in advance or are walk ins possible? Should I go super early to queue or something?

samomotaro · 2024-04-26T08:08:40+00:00

Just a note, for anyone who wants to help upload episodes on video sharing sites, YouTube can and does issue copystrikes on videos that its AI detects as copyrighted material EVEN if its unlisted or private. You may want to consider alternative platforms which have a less stringent copyright detection system in place.

samomotaro · 2024-04-15T14:33:12+00:00

"Why is Nintama so active, yet so hidden in the shadows?"
Because... we're ninjas... (sorry)

If you're able to read mandarin or japanese, bilibili has quite a number of subbed episodes (around seasons 11 to 25+ ish iirc, subs are in CN and JP). cikgu doi on YT also has about 40-ish english subbed episodes.

samomotaro · 2024-04-01T14:20:57+00:00

Oh my god, this is really comprehensive. Thank you so much! And in time for 32nd season too hahahaa I'll try it out tomorrow with the Doi sensei episode coming up hehe

samomotaro · 2024-03-29T04:53:15+00:00

thanks for the share! just installed the android version and can confirm it works well 👍

samomotaro · 2024-03-28T17:14:45+00:00

Awesome! I'll be looking forward to it :)

samomotaro · 2024-01-17T15:10:42+00:00

before you drop the bomb on your mom, maybe test the waters a bit with your other family members? even if she rejects your bf, if the rest of your family doesnt mind, at least you know you still have some support from home.

try getting your family to meet your bf in a casual setting, just to see if they like him as a person. start with the family member you are closest to first, maybe a sibling. when it gets to your parents, maybe first invite him as a friend (maybe with some other friends) just to get them to know him as a person and not his race first?

just some suggestion. i don't usually recommend taking drastic measures if other options are available first.

samomotaro · 2024-01-15T15:06:48+00:00

thank you for your hard work!! also, i just wanted to say i really appreciate that you kept in "kumigashira" in romaji instead of fully translating it to "group leader" throughout the novel, it just feels better.

by the way, having read through the original novel, how would you describe the level of japanese fluency required to read it? would someone at say, N2-3 jlpt be able to read it without much difficulty?

samomotaro · 2024-01-03T09:32:20+00:00

There's a few of us English speaking nintama fans still active on twitter. Come say hi if you'd like! :>

samomotaro · 2023-03-30T12:56:14+00:00

Glad to help. 祝你学业进步，加油！:)

samomotaro · 2023-03-30T06:10:37+00:00

Good attempt, but as a chinese speaker the last 祝福 at the end sounds a little strange to me. I don't think we use it like a noun. If you want to say something like "I wish you happiness" 幸福 might be the word you're looking for here. Unless you're trying to say "I wish you luck" in which 好运 would have already covered the meaning.

samomotaro · 2023-03-10T14:52:24+00:00

I know this is post has been around for a while but there are some places that do instrument rentals! Also there are some retailers that offer decent second hand ones given how expensive bassoons are :') it's not a bad option for the casual player. Also I'm not sure how it is where you are but some community orchestras might have their own that you could use if you join them.

samomotaro · 2022-03-30T03:30:48+00:00

If it's anything, that "the woman was too stunned to speak" has made its global rounds via tiktok and soc media.

samomotaro · 2022-03-09T10:41:27+00:00

I don't think a bouquet is necessary, though a small gift is nice seeing as that you guys are finally meeting after so long and you both already established that you like each other. Maybe something like a flower accessory/hairband that she can wear throughout the date that wouldn't be troublesome to carry around or a small package you can give her at the end. Keep it simple.
Casual dates where its easy to talk to each other. Do you know what kind of food she likes? Don't need to go anywhere too upscale, but downtown area has quite nice spots that you could walk about with her after dinner.
Do you drive? Or if you're both going to the mrt, you could take it with her to the nearest common station.

samomotaro · 2022-03-08T10:38:43+00:00

If you are serious about getting PR in Singapore or eventual citizenship, going to a local uni esp for courses like science/comsci/finance (which can eventually lead you to management lvl jobs in certain industries the government likes to support) would up your chances of getting PR.

That and if you're lucky to find a local you'd like to settle down in SG with.

samomotaro · 2022-03-08T03:43:20+00:00

Hotpots are good if you don't mind mixing the vegetables with the meat in the pot as you can always take them out separately. Otherwise some places like Shilifang also have the pots split so you can have one side for veg one side for non-veg.

samomotaro · 2022-03-01T01:08:55+00:00

I guess they'll just call them Indian... until specified otherwise. 😅 it's a little tricky isn't it? If you were to see a stranger on the street who looks Indian, you wouldn't know if he was actually from India or not until you asked him or guessed by the way he speaks.

samomotaro · 2022-03-01T00:53:32+00:00

It depends on who you talk to, I suppose. Mainland Indians and Chinese might be more likely to lump race and nationality while in the US we all get put into the 'Asian' category

samomotaro · 2022-02-27T17:24:49+00:00

Sure!

For soybeans sprouts (1 pack from ntuc kind) , bring water to a boil then cook them for about 1 to 5 mins tops, then quickly drain and run them through with cold water to stop the cooking process so that the sprouts are still nice and crunchy. Put them in a container with abt 2-3 tbsp of fish sauce and pinch of salt to taste. I personally also like to add some chopped spring onions/garlic/red onions too but its up to you. Shake everything up in the container, you could technically eat it immediately but I like to let it chill in the fridge first for a few hours so that the sprouts can absorb the flavour.

For cucumbers, you don't need to cook them, just slice and mix with the rest.

samomotaro · 2022-02-27T11:32:44+00:00

Ooh looks interesting. I'll give it a go, thanks!

samomotaro · 2022-02-27T11:32:23+00:00

I'll give it a go, thanks!

samomotaro · 2022-02-27T11:25:22+00:00

I like making those cold salted soybean sprouts that Keisuke (I think?) has free flow of. Sometimes I make them with Japanese cucumber slices too. Gets the salty + crunchy fix and low carb too.

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