Im scared to go to Japan?

I mean, Im american.How will I understand what the people are saying there?Do I really have to learn Japanese?Help me out here!!!!

 

yea you should be afraid. theyu might think you to death with their superior math skills

 

My advice: Make a list of the pros and cons of going on this trip and then mark out each one that has it's base in fear. If you end up with mostly pros (as i'm sure you will) then take the trip. Don't let fear control you. I think it'd be a wonderful experience.

 

Dude, to some extent you will need Japanese to get by, but I wouldn't freak out about it. Japan is great, the people are friendly and will go so far out of their way to help you.

 

^^Unless you're a whale!

 

Be more positive, if you think like that you'll never leave America, apart from maybe a trip to England.

 

It always helps to learn a language if you are going to a foreign country. However, from what i understand, Japan is very tourist friendly and most people speak at least some English. But i still recommend trying to learn a little Japanese.

Good Luck

 

Don't be such a pussy! Just go.

 

Honestly, if you don't go, you're going to be one of those people who told me 'I wish I'd done that at your age' right before I did it... and believe me, their regret was real.

Also, don't be such a pussy.

Honestly, if you're really worried... remember you're probably going to meet other English teachers who have been there a while--and they'll know what to do if you don't... I lived there for like a year and a half and travelled around all the time and I didn't need much Japanese... though it's good to learn if you want Japanese friends.

Just GO... you'll regret not going way more!!!

 

Great advice there^^ "Just GO!"

Nike - "Just do it"

Rancid - "Life wont wait"

The best way to do something that really scares you is just to dive right into it head on!

EDIT: and the very worst that can happen is that you decide you dont like the place and go back home!

 

You also have to remember that there are heaps of websites about moving to Japan and teaching english in Japan.

 

Besides, Japanese people are generally very polite and helpful. All you need to get over the language barrier is a lot of patience.

Here are some useful phrases:

arigato: Thank you. The more polite form is "Domo arigato gozaymas"
Ohayo: Good morning. "Ohayo gozaymas" is more formal.
Ote arai doku deska? "Where's the restroom?" Believe me, this is VERY useful.
Oyasumi: Good night.
Hai: Yes.
I-ye: No.

I'd teach you more but I've just about exhausted my knowledge of Japanese. But that didn't stop me from dating a Japanese girl. Patience is the key. If you are patient enough, you'll be able to understand anyone and make yourself understood.

Good luck!

 

Sumimasen - exscuse me/I'm sorry
Gomen nasai - I'm sorry
onagaishimasu / kudesai - please
dozo - please (offering)
Kombanwa - good evening
Konnichiwa - hello


If you need anymore, just ask. Also, the Japanese go out of their way to help Gaijin (aliens/foreigners) learn the language. Nihongo (Japanese) lessons are usually free or extremely cheap (like 100 yen a lesson) and you can also ask you Director of Studies to help you arrange some lessons or your local council.

 

And if you happen to meet someone you like:

Watashi wa anata ga suki desu - I like you (polite form)
Kawaii - pretty/cute

And if you happen to get lucky:
Chin-chin taberu - Taberu means to eat. Guess what chin-chin means . Use this carefully or you're gonna get slapped.

 

errr I wonder. PENIS! Sukoshi Nihongo hanasei masu!

If you say my name (Nay-chan/nei-chan) it means baby/chick/babe. It is quite offensive and degrading to say to women though.

 

Anata no chitsu wa ikura desu ka?-How much does you pussy cost?

(That may come in helpful too, ya?)

 

yabai is a useful slang word for describing something as being wicked/cool/cute/great etc

Kimoi is also good slang to use (it's short for disgusting)

 

ROFLMAO! Hai, that will definitely come in handy!

 

I will now explain the best way to find sex in Japan:

Step 1: Meet a Japanese girl.
Step 2: Tell them they're kawaii.
Step 3: Say you want to get a hotel.
Step 4: Go to the hotel.
Step 5: Have sex.

Of course, if you're really good-looking, you can skip over steps 2 and 3.

SO why on earth would you pay for sex in Japan???

 

Rrriiiiight. Just following these easy steps is an absolute guarantee.