I think it's kinda wrong to just want a *Japanese* friend. I mean I would be insulted if someone was only my friend cuz I was American. I understand what you mean though. ~sigh~ If you really passionate about it I suggest you post in the penpal section or in some Japanese forums. I'm sure someone will respond. Good luck! ^^
Looking for friends based on race is pathetic. Wait until you go to college and look for people that share the same interests you. Then you will likely find Japanese people that are into your interests and will be great friends and not because of their race.
Whoa guys... I'm not sure he meant it quite that way.
If you are looking for someone who is Japanese to share culture differences and languages with, I suggest looking into one of the penpal programs. Many people try that, Japanese and American alike. Not for "racist reasons" either. Sure, if you are just looking for someone who is Japanese to exploit them that is wrong, but if you are looking for someone from a culture to share experiences that is different.
But there was an element of the 日本人ならだれでもいい to it, or at least it could be read that way. That's part of the trouble with text-based communication with strangers. It's impossible to always know for sure if we're reading things exactly as they were intended.
In the past I've had a number of Japanese people come up to me and do the "Can I practice my English on you?" thing, and I hate it. Not because I'm a butthole (even though I am a butthole), but because the other person had made it abundantly clear that just anyone who spoke English and had a pulse would fit their requirements, and that they had nothing to say or ask that specifically had to be said to or asked of me in particular.
Decades of NHK3 Eikaiwa programs to the contrary notwithstanding, not all gaijins are everybody's instant buddy enthusiastically ready to stand there and be a sounding board.
I am looking for someone who is Japanese to share culture differences and languages with, Sure, I am not just looking for someone who is Japanese to exploit them because I know that is wrong, but I am looking for someone from a culture to share experiences that is different.
I'm sorry to bust your chops like that InuYasha! I seriously do understand what you mean but I wasn't sure from your post what you wanted. I'm happy you didn't want to exploit them. Anyway, good luck with your search. Maybe going to Japanese Forums on other sites and posting a friendly will get you some friends.
i find it really funny to see people thinking straight away that Inuyasha wants to ''exploit'' japanese people. This is ridiculous, Inuyasha just said he/she wants to meet japanese. come on guys! dont be over protective of the japanese as if they were your handicaped child being abused by an old man! (here, Inuyasha being the old man)
Inuyasha, my friend, you want Japanese friends? Do like me, Go to Japan
But there was an element of the 日本人ならだれでもいい to it, or at least it could be read that way. That's part of the trouble with text-based communication with strangers. It's impossible to always know for sure if we're reading things exactly as they were intended.
In the past I've had a number of Japanese people come up to me and do the "Can I practice my English on you?" thing, and I hate it. Not because I'm a butthole (even though I am a butthole), but because the other person had made it abundantly clear that just anyone who spoke English and had a pulse would fit their requirements, and that they had nothing to say or ask that specifically had to be said to or asked of me in particular.
Decades of NHK3 Eikaiwa programs to the contrary notwithstanding, not all gaijins are everybody's instant buddy enthusiastically ready to stand there and be a sounding board.
Oh sorry Mike Cash,it must be annoying but I can't help feeling jealous actually. It is way better than people avoiding you because they think you don't speak well.
I was in overseas for a bit and I really got fed up people calling me Chinese and not listening to me because they just can't be arsed with my bad English.
To Inuyasha-the-kid
Need a friend to practice Japanese with?
It depends on your current level of Japanese but if your vocab is below 2000 level, chatting over the phone would be pretty stressful. You should try a pen friend?
i find it really funny to see people thinking straight away that Inuyasha wants to ''exploit'' japanese people. This is ridiculous, Inuyasha just said he/she wants to meet japanese. come on guys! dont be over protective of the japanese as if they were your handicaped child being abused by an old man! (here, Inuyasha being the old man)
Inuyasha, my friend, you want Japanese friends? Do like me, Go to Japan
Inuyasha was banned 5 years ago, is it really worthwhile to dig up such an old thread and address to a person who most likely has never visited this forum for years...?
Inuyasha was banned 5 years ago, is it really worthwhile to dig up such an old thread and address to a person who most likely has never visited this forum for years...?
I totally agree with undrentide. The OP is no longer with us (I think).
Also, looking for a Japanese friend isn't that easy and takes time, unless you're extremely lucky. People need common interests and other things they can share together to become lasting friends. Looking for someone in the same age group is also a good idea, as GreenCat pointed out.
I believe this thread is no longer of any use to anybody and will close the thread.