Why do people keep emailing me saking how they say stuff in Japanese?

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Do any other Japanese users have this problem?
It’s very annoying :( Please get a tutor and stop asking me!!

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Permalink | Comments (14) | Nov 28, 2008

14 Responses to “Why do people keep emailing me saking how they say stuff in Japanese?”

  1. Hattie Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    its cheaper. lol. bet it makes u wanna explode

  2. femenism is a satanic cult! Says:
    December 2nd, 2008 at 3:01 am

    I know the feeling,I’m hispanic and people always ask me how to say things in spanish. It annoys me too.

  3. paintballer37733 Says:
    December 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 am

    probably because of your picture

  4. brinnet Says:
    December 2nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    If it makes you feel better, lots of Japanese people approach me about things in English. I think it helps to not feel offended, and rather be flattered by the fact that they’re willing to ask you. You should be pleased that people are interested in your culture and language!

    You can also tell them that just because you’re Japanese doesn’t mean you’re very good at translating or explaining things.

    I know you’re frustrated, but try not to let it bother you too much. It’s a valuable skill that you have. Don’t let it make you want to alienate the people who admire you :)

  5. thecheapest902 Says:
    December 4th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    In my case, NO. That’s because of my picture or avatar, lol

  6. Pillbox Says:
    December 5th, 2008 at 1:37 am

    Maybe people mistake you for being friendly.
    The fact is, you don’t speak Japanese do you?
    You say in your profile Hai, I am Sakuranbo, which means Cherry Blossom in English. Do you really think any Japanese person would get that wrong?

    sakura = cherry blossom
    sakuranbo = cherry fruit

    How embarrassing!
    You are an impostor.

    And, your question isn’t a question it is a rant.

  7. guitarguy1212 Says:
    December 7th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    well,i get many Japanese stop me and ask how to say things in English,does it bother me? No,as i feel happy they want to ask me and i feel happy i can help them..maybe you should start looking at it in a positive way …

  8. hasen1111 Says:
    December 8th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    I think they think its interesting…
    Im in Germany right know, im staying here for a year, and people always ask me what stuff is in German. I find it annoying to but sometimes its fun to answer.

  9. Daniela [단녤라] {ﾀﾞﾆｴﾗ} Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 12:14 am

    Because they want to know stuff and Japanese and people can be really cheap….

    I get the same problem with 3 languages… Two of which I barely speak and I can only fluently read one!

  10. ShibaInu 僕は日本で一番貧乏。 Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    I’m japanese but I don’t have this kind of problems, probably people in my country(Italy) aren’t so interested in learning japanese. It happens to me only once a week on average, so it’s not annoying.

  11. Hinata Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Hai means yes in Japanese, NOT Hello
    Why don’t you try changing your avatar, maybe people won’t be asking you for help that you don’t exactly have the skills for.
    Just say nihongo wa watashi ni muzukashi-desu!!!!

  12. Saru-kun Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    I have people asking me how to say things in English when I am in Japan and how to say things in Japanese when I am in America. I think if people are interested in learning about another culture is a good thing.

    I am confused your Japanese seems a bit strange though as others have pointed out. So I am not sure if it is your English translation which is poor or you are not really a native Japanese. But whatever the reason is my opinion is the same you should be happy that others seek you guidance. I hope you give them accurate info.

  13. Mermaid 美しい人魚の女の子 Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 7:54 am

    If you don’t want people to email you go to your profile then click edit my info.Then uncheck the box that says Allow Answers users to contact me via email (Address not publically displayed).

  14. dmaud56 Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 1:25 am

    You have the picture of a Japanese girl on your profile, and there are a lot of lonely geeks out there.

    Please take time to think about that.

    Hope that helps.

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