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  1. Sticky Thread [Quiz] Current Quiz Thread

    Write the words in hiragana.　(4/29/13) 皐月 五月晴れ 五月 五月雨 端午の節句 鯉のぼり

    Started by mikkih‎, April 29, 2013 09:56 AM
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    May 13, 2013, 04:38 PM Go to last post
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    Sticky Thread [Discussion] The Japanese Study Thread

    Well, I'm no translator, but I'm an art history major and I studied Japanese art in college. In one of my books, there was an article about the...

    Started by Gold Knight‎, December 27, 2005 12:44 PM
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    phio_chan
    April 02, 2013, 01:19 AM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread [Discussion] The Korean Study Thread

    Well, since No1 is doing it, (Mostly 'cause I am one of Only Korean, I think) Mr.StrawHat will be your teacher. Mr.Kim's Korean lesson starts Now!...

    Started by MrStrawHat‎, November 26, 2007 09:34 PM
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    mikkih
    March 09, 2013, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread [Useful] Useful Links Thread!

    This is a new thread to share useful links among MH members: Japanese language learning and translation related links.

    Started by mikkih‎, July 13, 2006 01:44 AM
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    Totilas
    April 20, 2012, 12:00 AM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread [Guide] Learn kanji with Kanji gold. A small Tutorial~ by NJT

    I always get asked questions on what to use to study Japanese and I always recommend Kanji gold as a great program to learn kanji with. But people...

    Started by njt‎, December 25, 2006 12:14 PM
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    Vaendryl
    September 07, 2011, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  6. Sticky Thread [Guide] How to Type in Japanese and Other Languages

    The following is a simple tutorial for enabling your computer to type the Japanese text. Similar steps can be taken for Korean Chinese and other...

    Started by 4ghost‎, June 24, 2009 07:01 PM
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  1. [Question] How do you translate subtle nuances in Japanese?

    I was wondering how fellow translators get around the issue of speech elements that are distinctly Japanese. For example, what do you guys do...

    Started by myao‎, July 26, 2011 03:15 PM
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    mikkih
    Yesterday, 11:28 AM Go to last post

  2. [Question] Recommendation Thread: What would you guys recommend?

    *OP EDIT* This thread is open for all the members who seek Japanese language + translation related recommendations/advice from fellow members. :) -...

    Started by NeoShweaty‎, May 28, 2006 03:45 PM
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    mikkih
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    [Quiz] Previous Quizzes Compilation Thread

    Quiz of this week: Quiz #1: <SFX> 4/18/11 - 4/23/11 * ジャーッ * ぽとぽと * チン * ざーっ * トントントン

    Started by mikkih‎, April 18, 2011 09:27 AM
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  4. [Question] Translation Requests

    Can we request a translator on here to translate a raw manga for you. I'm not in a scanlation group or anything. Moved the post here

    Started by arkansas1‎, October 29, 2011 04:39 PM
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    mikkih
    March 21, 2013, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  5. [Discussion] How long did it take you to learn Japanese and start reading RAW manga?

    :) I just started studying Japanese on my own... and I'm wondering how long will it take me to be able to actually read raw mangas. I've already...

    Started by rEv0lving sUshi‎, July 09, 2010 10:22 AM
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    SirCuddles
    February 25, 2013, 11:27 PM Go to last post

  6. [Question] Japanese Adjectives

    Hello. :amuse I want to ask a question about Japanese adjectives. There are 2 group of adjectives, right, the "na" and "i" adjectives. In a book I...

    Started by phio_chan‎, January 26, 2013 08:05 AM
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    Aarowaim
    February 10, 2013, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  7. [Discussion] The SFX Thread!

    Okay, so this thread really has to do with translating, but I couldn't find a better board to post this in. GK, if you know of one, feel free to move...

    Started by shinwei‎, February 27, 2006 07:40 AM
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    Ana Clara
    December 21, 2012, 11:28 AM Go to last post

  8. [Discussion] Tools for Learning Japanese and Translation

    Anyone know any OCR (optical character recognition) software that works with Japanese? I'm too lazy to manually type stuff in for translations, but...

    Started by HisshouBuraiKen‎, April 17, 2007 08:51 AM
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    mikkih
    November 16, 2012, 11:04 AM Go to last post

  9. [Question] Names

    * NOTE: Original post was moved from TA main board. Please use this thread to discuss any name related questions. mikkih, TA mod ...

    Started by e-dog‎, May 27, 2012 07:59 AM
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    cmertb
    September 14, 2012, 09:36 PM Go to last post

  10. [Question] How to do Chinese Translations

    Useful Websites for Chinese Translation Mandarin Tools Zhongwen dictionary.yahoo.com.tw

    Started by distorted‎, December 23, 2008 10:10 PM
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    shinseon
    June 10, 2012, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  11. [Discussion] What is the best way to learn Japanese ?

    I have a program from this company for Spanish http://www.acceleratedlearning.com/language/home_study.html and in the dvd it says to write in...

    Started by luffy28‎, August 06, 2008 02:10 PM
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    Aarowaim
    March 07, 2012, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  12. [Question] Quick question regarding translations given by dictionaries

    I've noticed that in all my dictionaries I have, 見 and 学 are listed as nouns and have a verb form 見る and 学ぶ respectively. I'm just curious, with...

    Started by Aarowaim‎, November 02, 2011 01:32 AM
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    Aarowaim
    November 02, 2011, 09:13 PM Go to last post

  13. [Discussion] Can you guys read a manga knowing basics of Japanese??!

    Hello, I was wondering, can someone who knows to read only katakana or hiragana translate manga or he must know kanji?

    Started by Shaher‎, September 19, 2009 07:50 AM
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    saladesu
    May 23, 2011, 10:10 PM Go to last post

  14. [Discussion] The JLPT Thread

    This thread is for everything about the JLPT test - questions, tips, experiences...

    Started by saladesu‎, August 21, 2010 03:24 AM
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    benelori
    May 18, 2011, 11:31 AM Go to last post

  15. [Discussion] Easy Manga to Practice Translating

    whats an easy enough practice manga or website with text for learning japo? sorry if this has been done 10 00000000000000000 times before, and if it...

    Started by pink_F_L_O_Y_D‎, May 03, 2009 12:11 AM
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    aegon-rokudo
    May 11, 2011, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  16. [Discussion] Yomigana vs. Written text

    Hi guys, I'm just about to start off on some translating, so I thought I'd ask a question that's been bugging me for a while... I was just...

    Started by flunko‎, May 27, 2006 05:08 AM
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    kana
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    Dancing wind
    November 18, 2010, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  17. [Discussion] Japanese in Anime & Manga

    I don't know if everybody already know this site, but anyway. Those who translate manga know just too well that many sentences and expressions...

    Started by serizawa‎, August 22, 2010 11:53 AM
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    serizawa
    August 22, 2010, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  18. [Discussion] Learn by Doing -Haiku-

    I would like to start a series of threads that are designed to be a place for students of the Japanese language to simply learn by doing. When you...

    Started by Syphilias‎, July 15, 2010 10:34 AM
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    July 31, 2010, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  19. [Discussion] High School Japanese Courses

    I'm taking Japanese when school starts this September, and I was wondering what level of Japanese we would be taught, and how good I would be by the...

    Started by xxeuphemia‎, July 23, 2010 08:02 PM
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    Syphilias
    July 30, 2010, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  20. [Question] Language exchange Website

    Hi..... i can remember that there was a site where you can find skype-partner for learning a language. You can offer the language you are able...

    Started by sindergi‎, April 22, 2010 11:31 AM
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    April 23, 2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post
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    Poll: [Discussion] Preferred TL formats?

    Maybe a poll to spark off some activity here. The silence in the academy here really make one cry. Okay here the discussion. I know many...

    Started by Dark-san‎, April 29, 2009 03:55 AM
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    thefolenangel
    December 12, 2009, 04:45 PM Go to last post
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    [Discussion] Honorifics Philosophy

    I have a philosophical question for all the translators out there. It seems that the convention is to retain most or all of the honorifics from the...

    Started by scrubb‎, August 10, 2009 01:28 AM
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    unfoo42
    August 17, 2009, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  23. [Discussion] True Semantic difference in tense in JP/En in present-flow narrative?

    Lately, I've been questioning if there really is enough of a semantic importance with tense in a present flowing narrative, especially when...

    Started by tradedaemon‎, April 23, 2009 05:16 AM
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    DrPepperPro
    April 25, 2009, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  24. [Question] Need advices on overcoming several shortcomings (CH)

    Firstly, I would like to say that I am a Mandarin to English translator. My knowledge on written Japanese characters is null. As a result of above, I...

    Started by Dark-san‎, April 11, 2009 03:44 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    Dark-san
    April 23, 2009, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  25. [Question] How to quick-switch to katakana.

    Well, I'm sure it's apparent now by posting about 10 translations without the Japanese scripts that I am A)Lazy and B)Illiterate. But I'm working on...

    Started by skywalker6705‎, March 10, 2007 02:32 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    richvh
    September 11, 2007, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  26. [Discussion] Interesting translation related articles:

    http://square-haven.com/news/?id=1263 enjoy^^ (especially you, iwanin :p)

    Started by njt‎, May 02, 2007 05:56 AM
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    Iwanin
    May 24, 2007, 01:42 AM Go to last post

  27. [Question] Question: 文字バレについて

    2ch とかにアップされる　文字バレ　ってのを主体に訳してるんですが、こっちの人って実際の漫画原稿とかを訳したほうがよろこばれるんでしょうか？ 自分としては、漫画原稿も楽しみですが、「早く次の展開がみたい！」って気持ちのほうが多く、原稿スキャンが来る前に訳してます。 ...

    Started by uchipu‎, July 28, 2006 02:21 AM
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    Galth
    July 31, 2006, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  28. [Discussion] Japanese Proverbs

    其の壱： 案ずるより生むが安し！ 其の弐： 思い立ったが吉日！ 其の参：

    Started by Nihongaeri‎, March 07, 2006 05:24 AM
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    ShgnLW
    March 14, 2006, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  29. [Discussion] ¡Español a todo lo que da! Spanish language questions + Japanese-Spanish trans

    Saludos a todos. Este apartado es para todos aquellas personas interesadas en la lengua española (o castellana, si eres de España). Primero...

    Started by Iwanin‎, March 07, 2006 04:33 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 647
    shinwei
    March 07, 2006, 08:29 PM Go to last post
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