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Question Reading Japanese

Mingling of different groups. There is usually some word in front of 間交流 that describes which groups are co-mingling. Either groups of students of different classes, groups of different nationalities, classes, etc... Kankōryū is correct.
 
Oh interesting, haha, I'm still working my way through the Super Metroid manual. What kind of career can one obtain with strong Japanese skills, I wonder? Hmmmmm
 
Oh interesting, haha, I'm still working my way through the Super Metroid manual. What kind of career can one obtain with strong Japanese skills, I wonder? Hmmmmm
We can give you more definitive answers if you include the entire sentence and context. 交流 can also be used to refer to AC (alternating current) for example.
 
I believe this means that "could lead to complete destruction" because I believe the SA SE TA is the causative form with the past tense attached.
 

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What the hell? Why wouldn't you give us the complete word/phrase in the first place?
惑星間交流 means interplanetary exchange.
惑星 => Planets
間 => among/between
交流 => exchange
 
I believe this means that "could lead to complete destruction" because I believe the SA SE TA is the causative form with the past tense attached.
Yes it's causative form and past tense so it means "caused to destroy" or "destroyed."
It's not potential so "could lead to complete destruction" is not correct.
 
OH SNAP! Is it better to just avoid learning words in isolation, and just focus on learning them in the context of what they're a part of? I'm reading the Super Metroid manual.
 
OH SNAP! Is it better to just avoid learning words in isolation, and just focus on learning them in the context of what they're a part of? I'm reading the Super Metroid manual.
Typically, one would try to learn grammar along with vocabulary using lessons & texts that correspond to the level they are at. Of course if you do that you will not soon, if ever, encounter words like "interplanetary exchange."
 
Hmmmmmm, okay, hmmmmm... I'm trying to best determine how I should be studying.... I read a lot of children's books. Is there a non terribly dry way to learn grammar?
 
Hmmmmmm, okay, hmmmmm... I'm trying to best determine how I should be studying.... I read a lot of children's books. Is there a non terribly dry way to learn grammar?
Well if you don't want to touch a textbook, I recommend going through every JPLT N5 grammar video here:
And then once you have those down, go to JPLT N4.
 
Good idea! Which textbook do you recommend?
The Genki series comes highly recommended. I haven't used it myself since it wasn't available when I was actively learning Japanese.
 
Gotchya Gotchya what made you stop?
 
Gotchya Gotchya what made you stop?
Because I learned "enough." I should know all the contents of that textbook series (which only takes you up to level 4). I speak Japanese every day at home and often at work. I'm not super happy with my reading capability but it's more than enough to get by, especially these days with all the electronic help we have. And I don't really care to read Japanese books or even manga. I use written Japanese mainly for work emails and to text with my wife.
 
Wow that's a fascinating look into your progression! I'd love to get a Japanese wife, too!
 
What do you do for work? I'm trying to figure out what I can do career wise with my Japanese skills.
 
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