Need a word or phrase translated?

[ZFR]

野球中継延長のため[yakyuu-chuukei enchou no tame]
because of continuing the baseball game live
That's (a part of) a message to announce the change of the broadcasting schedule.

Cheers. Thanks for the reply.

 

[GoldCoinLover]

Guys, is this right? I'm trying to say "It's good to speak japanese"

English: It's good to speak japanese
Japanese grammar context: SOV
(Subject)(Object)(Verb)
Japanese (Good) (speak)
日本語が良い話ます。

In this case, the verb is to speak, which in plan form is hanasu, right? So to make it polite, present, it would be hanashimasu? The subject is "Japanese", so I should use the subject marker "Ga" correct?

Good is "yoi" or "Ii', i hope I used the correct kanji. There seems to be 2 different ways to write it with kanji, not sure what the difference is.


好い
良い

Whats the difference here, and was I correct?
I haven't studied japanese in years and I need to start studying again.

Also, as a side note, I came across someone on the playstation boards asking a question how to import japanese games on the PSP Go, and one person replied in japanese. I don't think this is the correct grammar.

あなた必要性へ学ぶ日本語

I was trying to reply to what he said.

Anata is (you), I think へ may be a particle and the kanji before that appear to say 'nessescary', it looks like the kanji after the particle is 'study', and after that is the kanji for 'japanese'.

So if this is correct, perhaps it says:
"It's necessary for you to study japanese."

But I still dont' think the grammar is correct here.

 

[GreenCat]

Guys, is this right? I'm trying to say "It's good to speak japanese"

English: It's good to speak Japanese
Japanese grammar context: SOV
(Subject)(Object)(Verb)
Japanese (Good) (speak)
日本語が良い話ます。

日本語を話すのが良い。
(It is good to speak Japanese)<==rather baffling statement though

日本語を話す。良い。
(speak Japanese. good)

In English, "is good to speak" forms a verbal phrase.
With a wrong order of words arrangement or bad syntax, you could get:
"it is good Japanese to speak"

The grammar and syntax for Japanese and English are rather different and it is generally does not help much to compare because what works for one language does not necessarily work for the other.

I would like to help but I do not think I can do any better than a text book or web reference so refer to the site below for learning basic grammars:
Learn Japanese – Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese

 

[Toritoribe]

Guys, is this right? I'm trying to say "It's good to speak japanese"

English: It's good to speak japanese
Japanese grammar context: SOV
(Subject)(Object)(Verb)
Japanese (Good) (speak)
日本語が良い話ます。

In this case, the verb is to speak, which in plan form is hanasu, right? So to make it polite, present, it would be hanashimasu? The subject is "Japanese", so I should use the subject marker "Ga" correct?

Grammatically, the predicate of that sentence is "is good," and the sunbject is "it" or "to speak Japanese."

Also, as a side note, I came across someone on the playstation boards asking a question how to import japanese games on the PSP Go, and one person replied in japanese. I don't think this is the correct grammar.

あなた必要性へ学ぶ日本語

I was trying to reply to what he said.

Anata is (you), I think へ may be a particle and the kanji before that appear to say 'necessary', it looks like the kanji after the particle is 'study', and after that is the kanji for 'Japanese'.

So if this is correct, perhaps it says:
"It's necessary for you to study Japanese."

But I still dont' think the grammar is correct here.

That sentence/phrase doesn't make sense at all. Probably he wanted to say あなたは日本語を学ぶ必要がある; "it's necessary for you to learn Japanese" or "you need to learn Japanese", as you interpreted. He must say it to himself.

 

[ZenMaster]

Dear GreenCat,
First of all let me thank you for this pretty detailed and informative reply that you have given me...

Um, you are making a quite important decision...
I do not know if I can really help because there are numerous styles already and names should be unique, succinct and yet descriptive.
Anyway, there is one thing I must ask. Are you are making a new style?
I mean if your Dojo is a part of ready existing style, I do not think you are encouraged to give your Dojo any creative name.

It is true that we are making a very important decision, and what ever help that you are providing me is greatly appreciated...
Well we are not creating any new style here nor is it a mixed martial arts style...
Our physical, mental and spiritual base was, is and will always be Shotokan Karate-Do, but as we also believe that to become an ultimate warrior, one must also be flexible and versatile enough to assimilate the best and effective physical, mental and spiritual techniques, systems, phillosophies of other styles like Aikido, judo, taekwondo, tai chi chuan, kungfu etc. In order to do this we believe that the best way is to follow the teachings of the Enlightened Warriors like Meijin Gichin Funakoshi, Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa, Morihei Ushiba, Sifu Bruce Lee and others...
For example: its like traveling to a destination. to reach it, one can take one of the many routes to it, at the end, the destination is the same. Likewise the aim of any martial artist is to become The Ultimate Warrior. In our case the route we have taken is that defined in Karate...
As we are not affiliated to any of the prominent Shotokan Karate-Do Associations we have taken the decision to use a Different name.

I believe opinions vary, but well, if you are an martial artist who dedicated yourself for the art, both in physical and philosophical aspects, then unless you would like some Japanese tinge in the name, you do not necessarily have to include Japanese in the name of your style.

I truly agree with you on this, but like i said "I LOVE JAPANESE" and they deserve their due credit for developing martial arts to the level that it now is.

It is almost impudent and irreverent of me to be saying this, and some people would strongly oppose, but if there is anything like the spirit of Karate-Do, then it probably resides within the teachings and skills not in the names.

No doubt everything is in the teaching and skills not in the name, but since we need to give our school a name and since we would like students joining us to get an idea what we practice and believe in (as many people come to us just to learn to fight/take revenge etc.), we decided for this name.

There are many possible combinations and the names carry important meanings, so you should really consult someone who knows what the important principles for your style. But well, at your request I tried to make up some a name.

Will try to get more help, But even this much of help that you have given me will definitely help me get started...

敬心究明流
敬心求道流
敬 respect
心 heart of feelings
究明(To reveal, reason, seek, study)
求道(Seeking truth in religious or non-religious fashion dedicatedly)

Is it ending in 'Do' as in Karate-Do
is it possible to get the Romaji for them so we know how to pronounce it. How will it be when represented in Hiragana and Katakana.
Domo Arigato Gozimasu

 

[GreenCat]

Dear GreenCat,
First of all let me thank you for this pretty detailed and informative reply that you have given me...
It is true that we are making a very important decision, and what ever help that you are providing me is greatly appreciated...
Well we are not creating any new style here nor is it a mixed martial arts style...
Our physical, mental and spiritual base was, is and will always be Shotokan Karate-Do, but as we also believe that to become an ultimate warrior, one must also be flexible and versatile enough to assimilate the best and effective physical, mental and spiritual techniques, systems, phillosophies of other styles like Aikido, judo, taekwondo, tai chi chuan, kungfu etc. In order to do this we believe that the best way is to follow the teachings of the Enlightened Warriors like Meijin Gichin Funakoshi, Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa, Morihei Ushiba, Sifu Bruce Lee and others...
For example: its like traveling to a destination. to reach it, one can take one of the many routes to it, at the end, the destination is the same. Likewise the aim of any martial artist is to become The Ultimate Warrior. In our case the route we have taken is that defined in Karate...
As we are not affiliated to any of the prominent Shotokan Karate-Do Associations we have taken the decision to use a Different name.
I truly agree with you on this, but like i said "I LOVE JAPANESE" and they deserve their due credit for developing martial arts to the level that it now is.
No doubt everything is in the teaching and skills not in the name, but since we need to give our school a name and since we would like students joining us to get an idea what we practice and believe in (as many people come to us just to learn to fight/take revenge etc.), we decided for this name.
Will try to get more help, But even this much of help that you have given me will definitely help me get started...
Is it ending in 'Do' as in Karate-Do
is it possible to get the Romaji for them so we know how to pronounce it. How will it be when represented in Hiragana and Katakana.
Domo Arigato Gozimasu

You are welcome.
(And not like I cannot get your point. Ya, there are rules in Dojo and they become annoying after a while: "real knife must not be used in training", "Stance that is not taught in our style may not be used",
etc. Fair enough but need some break...)

敬心（kei shin）

求道（gu dou）
究明（kyu mei）
究道（kyu dou）<==made up because the above tow already have fixated meanings and connotations.

3］ （学問や技芸で）非常に深いところまで達する。《究・窮》
・ 蘊奥(うんのう)を―・める
・ 真理を―・める
・ その道を―・めた人

As to what to add at the end, I am not quite sure...流(ryuu) sounds acceptably to me for indicating that it is a style of Katate-Do. Or 館（Kan）
空手道 敬心？？？流 道場
??? 館 道場

Well, please ask few people around to make sure that the names do not sound ridiculous.

 

[Ryuk]

Embarrassingly easy question but I was wondering about the actual meaning of....

"何これ?!"

I hear it a lot on TV programmes. Is it more like "What's this?!" or more like "What the..."
So say you see something a bit weird on the street, is it correct to say なにこれ。。。?

Thank you.

 

[Toritoribe]

Embarrassingly easy question but I was wondering about the actual meaning of....

"何これ?!"

I hear it a lot on TV programmes. Is it more like "What's this?!" or more like "What the..."

The former.

So say you see something a bit weird on the street, is it correct to say なにこれ。。。?

Yes, but 何あれ？ or "What's that?" might be a more common situation on the street.

 

[lamshopping]

Hi everyone

I have a quick question about how to order food at a resturant in Japan without sounding too formal.

If I wanted to order something, would I say これください or これおねがいします?

Which one would I use? Or would it be more common to say it differently?

If anyone knows, please leave a response. It will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Ryuk]

I have heard both used but I would liken "[Tastey food here]おねがいします" to "[Tastey food here], please"

Whereas "[Tastey food here]をください" is more like "Can I have a [Tastey food here] please".

So they are putting across the same point except I think ください is more like requesting something, like チョコレットを一枚ください (Can I have one bar of chocolate please).
お願いします is more like 西瓜お願いします (Melon, please).

When I was last in Japan I used ください more in restuarants, my friend used おねがいします and we both got what we wanted without getting any funny looks.

I'm not the most qualified person here but hope that helps.

 

[undrentide]

ください is polite enough in everyday situation, but お願いします sounds politer when both compared.
:

 

[lamshopping]

Thank you both for the quick responses.

 

[Ryuk]

Hi I was wondering about the use of 奴.

Say it was used in the following sentence (taken from a manga I'm reading):

"。。。魔法をかけた奴を押すにはこれが必要だな"

I know there are several ways to say it e.g., め、やっこ ＆ やつ. Is it almost like お前 but a bit more derogatory? Also, how does it compare to 奴ら (やつら)? Does the ら addition simply just make it plural?

Thanksssss again

 

[Toritoribe]

Hi I was wondering about the use of 奴.

Say it was used in the following sentence (taken from a manga I'm reading):

"。。。魔法をかけた奴を押すにはこれが必要だな"

I know there are several ways to say it e.g., め、やっこ ＆ やつ. Is it almost like お前 but a bit more derogatory?

The suffix め is usually written in kana, as in こいつめ！.

奴[やつ] is the equivalent to あいつ/人 or the third person rather than お前 or "you." It can refer to 物;"thing," too.

やつは裏切り者だ。 ＝ あいつは裏切り者だ。
He is a traitor. (やつ refers to a specific person, mostly male.)

嘘をつくようなやつは信用されない。 ＝ 嘘をつくような人は信用されない。
The guy who tells lies can't be trusted. (generally speaking)

もっと大きいやつに換えて下さい。 ＝ もっと大きいのに換えて下さい。
Please change to the larger one. (thing)

Also, how does it compare to 奴ら (やつら)? Does the ら addition simply just make it plural?

Yes. 奴ら/やつら basically can't be used for "things," though.

 

[Ryuk]

Thank you for the detailed answer

 

[Ryuk]

Hi I have a small question about a grammar point, specifically によると, when referring to a source of information.

Here is an extract from an NHK news article:

"パキスタンで警察施設を狙った爆弾テロや武装グループによる襲撃が相次いで"

Now in this case, the と has been dropped. Is this still according to a source of information, or does the による have a different meaning here?

Many thanks

 

[Elizabeth]

Hi I have a small question about a grammar point, specifically によると, when referring to a source of information.
Here is an extract from an NHK news article:
"パキスタンで警察施設を狙った爆弾テロや武装グループによる襲撃が相次いで"
Now in this case, the と has been dropped. Is this still according to a source of information, or does the による have a different meaning here?
Many thanks

に依る; に因る; に拠る 【による】 (exp) (uk) by means of; due to; because of; according to

Yeah, it's not "according to" the terrorists, for sure.

 

[FinancialWar]

応募先の主力商品名は何か。または、どんな傾向の仕事 をするか。

Can someone help me with the last bit?

 

[GreenCat]

応募先の主力商品名は何か。または、どんな傾向の仕事をするか。
can someone help me with the last bit.

応募先の主力商品名は何か。
What is the main product of something or somewhere to which you are sending an application of some kinda?
A fragmented sentence, does not make much sense alone.

または、どんな傾向の仕事をするか
Or, what sort of inclination their works have?

 

[eien blue]

Could someone help me with this sentence please?

心臓の音が皆に聞こえるじゃないかってぐらい高鳴って て

Thanks in advance.

 

[Toritoribe]

Could someone help me with this sentence please?
心臓の音が皆に聞こえるじゃないかってぐらい高鳴ってて
Thanks in advance.

What's your attempt? Where's the point(structure, conjugation, etc.) you can't understand? Probably we can help you after knowing that.

 

[Ryuk]

Hello folks.

I was wondering about the phrase "きたあああああぁぁぁ" or "きた～" for short .

If I am watching SMAP Bistro for example, and they bring food, you would think it means "It's arrived!" or something like that.

But I've heard it in other situations where that just seems like a weird translation. Does it have a similar meaning to やった～ or "Woo!", etc.?

Thank you.

 

[nekojita]

Could someone help me with this sentence please?
心臓の音が皆に聞こえるじゃないかってぐらい高鳴ってて
Thanks in advance.

「心臓の音が皆に聞こえるじゃないか」
ってぐらい (というぐらい)
高鳴ってて (高鳴っていて)

Try to at least translate 心臓の音が皆に聞こえる to start with.

 

[eien blue]

「心臓の音が皆に聞こえるじゃないか」
ってぐらい (というぐらい)
高鳴ってて (高鳴っていて)
Try to at least translate 心臓の音が皆に聞こえる to start with.

Well that I can understand: Heartbbeats cannot be heard by everyone. Is the second part of the sentence that it's got me going huh? I guess because I don't reallu know what かって stands for. I see it a lot but I just don't grasp it meaning. Also ついて//つい I see that a lot too, and I just don't know what it is. Maybe someone can explain the use of those 'particles'? to me instead (like they say, teach a man to fish, rather than give him a fish lol)

Thanks for your help :

 

[eien blue]

「心臓の音が皆に聞こえるじゃないか」
ってぐらい (というぐらい)
高鳴ってて (高鳴っていて)
Try to at least translate 心臓の音が皆に聞こえる to start with.

Well that I can understand: Heartbeats cannot be heard by everyone.
Is the second part of the sentence that it's got me going huh? I guess is because I don't know what かってstands for. I see it a lot, but I just can't grasp it meaning. Also, I see ついて//つい a lot. Maybe someone can explain the use of those to me instead. (you know what they say, teach a man to fish rather than give him a fish lol)
thanks for your help