when i was in elementary manga was what helped me gain a lot of my kanji literacy(only reading)

because of the furigana

and how those words are what people use a lot in everyday speech

just dont rush it

For part of our final last year we had to translate a japnese newspaper which was 70% kanji

there are kanji proficiency tests and even natives struggle to pass the higher level tests.

Unless they have hiragana translations I have no idea how I’m supposed to figure out the meaning

furigana?

Yep

oh

🤔

im not a very bright student with laid out study guides

can't help you that much

Korean looks like fun though

its very similar to japanese

I’m only learning it because most of my friends are Korean and it would be top bants

Also I could just put another language on my resume for the meme

it drives me nuts when someone screams "weeb" at the top of their lungs when they see anyone or anything related to japan

even japanese people watch anime

and sing to japanese songs, they even sing to american songs

whats the big deal? 🤔

Weeb

I mean what you're describing is obviously misplaced disgust, but a kid being almost exclusive into media from the island of japan is pretty pathetic, and just turns one into a bore to talk to.

its one thing to get lost in the rabbit hole for a few years but I question the mental health of anyone who can't bring themselves to consume anything else

The stigma is totally understandable though

Just kind of annoying when someone finds out you can speak Japanese and they give you that look

I know what you mean, but people will look at anyone weird who seems to be just a little too into their hobby

unless its creative like writing, art, dance, something along those lines

it is disgusting, and barely any individuals seem to be living the "weeb" lifestyle highlighted in those filthy frank videos.

the term weeb now seems to be directed at any otaku, or anyone infact.

i think it's still rude and insulting, japanese or not.

I think identifying as an otaku is a telltale sign

indeed

doesn't even have to be otaku anymore

just related to japan

I don’t even watch anime or anythibg

otaku's just the japanese word for nerd is it not?

I just like the Japanese aesthetic

really is quite frustrating when you have an 11 year old obsessed with filthy frank yelling at you elementary grade insults with the term weeb and anime tits woven into them

yes but its associated with gaming and anime mostly

in japan