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
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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!!!!”
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.
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Please get a tutor and stop asking me!!
December 18th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
its cheaper. lol. bet it makes u wanna explode
December 21st, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I know the feeling,I’m hispanic and people always ask me how to say things in spanish. It annoys me too.
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:04 pm
probably because of your picture
December 24th, 2008 at 12:02 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
December 27th, 2008 at 11:56 am
In my case, NO. That’s because of my picture or avatar, lol
December 27th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
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.
December 28th, 2008 at 11:32 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 …
December 31st, 2008 at 5:39 am
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.
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
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!
January 6th, 2009 at 8:45 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.
January 7th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
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!!!!”
January 9th, 2009 at 5:42 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.
January 11th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
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January 14th, 2009 at 4:25 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.