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Marichi wrote at 2007-08-29 02:04:48
A tip on learning the Japanese language is learning the vowels. The vowels are sounded the same as Spanish vowels. In Masu the su is pronounced "soo". Though in "Sasuke" the "U" is silent. The "a" sounds like the a in sauce. "Ke" sounds like the letter "K". I'm still learning my though.

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I can answer general questions on Japanese language. I can also do translations. I prefer moderately short translations (about half a page?) and short questions as I have to keep up with my own schoolwork!

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I was born in Japan and also attended a Japanese school before coming to England, UK, where I currently live. I'm fluent at both Japanese and English. By the way I am NOT a qualified Japanese teacher - I'm still at school and I haven't even done my GCSEs yet!!

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