Welcome ! This is a great opportunity to practice reading and writing in Japanese with your fellow Rocket Japanese learners. So browse some of the posts, take your Japanese reading skills for a spin and when you're ready, introduce yourself and get chatting! Don't be afraid to make mistakes - these are learners just like you and they're here to help.
Have a conversation with Siri in Japanese!
Although I am JLPT N3 certified, I still find it difficult to speak in simple Japanese. One of the reasons is that there is no opportunity for me to speak in the language. RJ is a good place to learn to speak Japanese but it is not enough. Lately, ...
1 reply - Last post by Nick Hoyt - January 4, 2017
Are certain Japanese words and phrases a regional or an etiquette issue?
はじめまして、みんなさん！ I've been studying Japanese on my own since I was 13 years old. I've tried various methods from Japanese and anime clubs in school, the internet, books, television, as well as a couple of other Japanese language programs (Talk Now! Instant ...
2 replies - Last post by trutenor - July 22, 2016
Any JLPT aspirants here on RJ or may be already certified ones ?
Hello Everyone, I understand and believe that learning is an eternal, everlasting journey especially when you are trying to learn a language. I would like to get in touch with JLPT aspirants using RJ or even those who are already certified..I think we sh...
14 replies - Last post by Pocketstash - March 14, 2016
I feel that I'm doing really well with my reading of Hiragana and Katakana: consequently my ability to read build a vocabulary has picked up speed dramatically. I'm also happy with sentence structure. I feel I'm being held up by an inability to grasp what...
5 replies - Last post by Tony-S10 - March 12, 2016
Sometimes in the speaking desu is pronounced with a u and sometimes not when it is a the end of a sentence. How do I tell the difference?
3 replies - Last post by Tony-S10 - March 9, 2016
In Rocket Record, I can hear the online voice and I can replay it, but it no longer allows me to record my voice. When I click on the You record button nothing happens. It worked at first, but then stopped working. What is wrong?
2 replies - Last post by Tony-S10 - March 8, 2016
Hi, Rocket Japanese has just got an update and I love it! But I can't seem to find the games anymore :( . Would anyone possibly know where they are or if they are still on? Thank you - William
4 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - October 19, 2015
Lets Practice Japanese Together
konnichiwa ogenki desu ka?
49 replies - Last post by Chris-W60 - March 11, 2015
What accent does Sakaya さん carry? Is it Kansai accent?
3 replies - Last post by コウ日本語 - September 13, 2014
Japanese Anime and/or movie for beginners
I am wondering if anyone can recommend any Japanese Anime or movies with subtitles on YouTube for learning Japanese conversation. Thank you.
3 replies - Last post by james-S178 - August 30, 2014
Good website for accurate japanese sentence translations with romanji
1 reply - Last post by コウ日本語 - August 11, 2014
How can I say this in Japanese language '' Hello , My name is Ashish Khadka . I am from Balaju- 16 Kathmandu . I am student studying in Tri-chandra college which is located in Ghantaghar ,Ranipokhari .''
2 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - June 11, 2014
How can I say this in Japanese language '' Hello , My name is Ashish Khadka . I am from Balaju- 16 Kathmandu . I am student studying in Tri-chandra college which is located in Ghantaghar ,Ranipokhari .''
1 reply - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - June 11, 2014
Need Help Learning Japanese for Pokemon XY TV Series
I need to learn additional Japanese since I don't believe RJ has lessons for animes. XD I really want this because Pokémon XY English version will be a couple of months before they get to episode 15 of the series with Delphox, my all-time favorite X and Y...
1 reply - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - January 27, 2014
Is the 'o' before jozu honorific ? ga makes nihongo the subject of desu . But what is the o for ? Thanks !
4 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 23, 2013
I am brand new to this series and learning Japanese, so please be patient. I was wondering about this lesson, PRACTICE could I have something hot to drink? nanika atatakai nomi mono o kudasai. なに か あたたかい のみ もの を ください。 I translate this as: somethi...
2 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 23, 2013
Hi,everyone.I am from Bosnia,and I have a hard time pronouncing in the lessons.By that I mean I cannot match my accent even close to that of the teacher.So is there anyone with tips on how do I make my accent better.Sincerely thanks.
2 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 23, 2013
I've always been interested in the Japanese culture, and always wanted to learn to speak japanese. I finally get the oportunity, and I'm worried that I bit off more than I can chew. When I did the trial, I thought I was learning. Now, I realise I'm not le...
6 replies - Last post by Liam-K - November 18, 2013
How do you find your language partner?
Hello. I'm Japanese and studying English. It's difficult to find language partner here in Japan. So I start to look for a language community online. Do you know a good community to do text or voice chat? Or can I do it here? Please let me know. P.S. I'm...
18 replies - Last post by karan--4 - November 13, 2013
I'd like to understand the use of 2 forms of speech like natokakanto shi, natokakanto shi, etc. and natokakanto tte, nantokakanto tte, and the equivalent in english. Can you help me? I'm already a member...
2 replies - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 11, 2013
Does particle marker "o" belong in this sentence?
わたしわにほんがにせんげつにひこきでいきました。 (Watashi wa) nihon ga ni sengetsu ni hikoki de ikimashita.
1 reply - Last post by risa-rocket-japanese-tutor - November 11, 2013
Hello, I am in Sydney city and have been trying to learn Japanese for about a month. I think i love the language and want to learn faster than i am but i have nobody to talk to. Is there anyone in Sydney that maybe able to help or study together/speak. Co...
2 replies - Last post by Glen-F - August 27, 2013
how do you say"trouble"
I found a link that may help you. http://www.japanese-symbols.org/japanese-word-for-trouble I hope this helps.
1 reply - Last post by 2679 - August 14, 2013
I am on a new Mac and cannot get the microphone to function with the interactive features. I did purchase the Mac software with Rocket languages. Please advise me how to get the microphone to work so that I can record my voice.\nThank you.\n[redacted]
1 reply - Last post by Nichole-D1 - August 12, 2013
Onegai shimasu and Onegai Itashimasu
When meeting and expressing "nice to meet you", can it be said as "yoroshiko onegai itashimasu" instead of saying "yoroshiko onegai shimasu". Will it be extra polite to say this in case of a formal situation ?
6 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - July 22, 2013
How much cost is there associated with becoming JLPT Certified?
1 reply - Last post by 2679 - July 13, 2013
What would be a correct situation for the use of "Osore irimasu", because more normally "Arigato gozaimasu" is used for Thank you.
4 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - July 4, 2013
"Desu yo" in japanese
Hi, I frequently come across "desu yo" in Japanese sentences, how and what is the usage for this ? What is its exact meaning ?? Thanks, Shivam
4 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - June 30, 2013
how to say "thank you for your advice regarding ..."
Hi, could I ask if this is an accurate translation for "thank you for your advice regarding..." : .....no koto o soudan shite kurete doumo arigato gozaimasu thanks
3 replies - Last post by 2679 - June 16, 2013
In one of the earlier posts in the Kanji section of the forums, I've read that there are tons of Kanji to learn and that learning more Kanji is an on-going thing. But in one of the earliest lessions of Rocket Japanese, I've read the part where it says tha...
2 replies - Last post by vegard-fjeldberg - May 30, 2013
Which is the correct way to say 'Today is Friday, April 5' in Japanese. Is it 'Kyo wa shigatsu go nichi kinyobi desu' or 'Kyo wa shigatsu itsuka kinyobi desu' Thank you.
2 replies - Last post by George-G3 - May 14, 2013
Kon ni chi wa How would I ask if it is permitted to park a car somewhere , and also is there a resource anywhere concerned with hiring and driving a car in Japan . Arrigato Paul
5 replies - Last post by 477580 - April 15, 2013
need help translating these sentences please
Hi. I am new to this forum. I will be visiting Japan for a course in June. I want to be polite to my sensei when I meet him. Was wondering if someone could please help me translate the following?: 1. "after you kindly allowed me to visit your center, i s...
3 replies - Last post by 2679 - April 15, 2013
Difference between "Shitsurei shimasu" and "Sumimasen"
I would like to understand the difference between "Shitsurei Shimasu" and "sumimasen". Also, please explain which to use when. From this course I understand that "Shitsurei shimasu" is also "excuse me(when leaving earlier)" and it is more polite. But as ...
6 replies - Last post by 2679 - April 15, 2013
Watashi no namae wa Tammi desu, anata wa?
28 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - April 14, 2013
Can I have something hot to drink please?
Something has always bothered me about this sentence: Sumimasen, nani ka atatakai nomimono o kudasai why is it "something hot to drink can i have", and not "something hot drink can I have" nomimono = drink and nani ka = something but how come you don't s...
9 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - April 12, 2013
Typically in the US when we mention a house number or license plate number we say them as individual numbers, for example, 209 would be two zero nine instead of two hundred and nine. Which of these ways is it done in Japan? Also what is Japanese for 'ze...
2 replies - Last post by Shivam-S - April 12, 2013
Koniichiwa! I just want to know if someone could teach me how to write my name in Hiragana and Katakana..
1 reply - Last post by 477580 - March 26, 2013
So Im finally back to learning Japanese, after 4 months of no practice and I've decided to start learning from the beginning again. What advice do you guys have on how to study effectively for about an hour a day? Also, is there a page like the 'download...
8 replies - Last post by Pascal-P - January 31, 2013
I was just curious how to say "Your Welcome" in Japanese.
20 replies - Last post by veronica-L7 - January 1, 2013
ive been interested in learning japanese and everything in the beggining is so confusing, im considering buying the premium version, and i just wanted to know if this program would teach me the written language as well and if theres anything i should do w...
3 replies - Last post by thanhsonnguyen-- - December 12, 2012
I'm hopelessly confused by Lesson 3.9. To my reading is starts by referring to the verb "shiru - to know" but then seems to give examples of the verb "suru - to do". Am I loosing it or missing something obvious?
7 replies - Last post by 2679 - September 9, 2012
Koniichiwa! I just want to know if someone could teach me how to write my name in Hiragana and Katakana..
3 replies - Last post by Emlyn-J - September 8, 2012
hi sensei! l have a question. What is the difference between wa and ga in the sentence below. ~ Boku wa soba ni iru kara. ~ Boku ga soba ni iru kara. Could you elucidate those two? Please help!
4 replies - Last post by rena-patra - August 24, 2012
Why can we not view or play the new ' Phrase Game ' or ' Word Game ' in Japanese script ? Romaji is not very helpful .
3 replies - Last post by Hnrutt - August 13, 2012
help me i'm just a beginner
can any one help me to communicate in Japanese... or any suggest web site i can download Japanese conversation mp3 form?
18 replies - Last post by hadi-b - July 29, 2012
Can someone explain lesson 3.2 a little more?
OK can someone explain the "koto ga arimasu ka" in lesson 3.2? I still don't quite understand what "koto" is and what it means. Also I was wondering why in the first line it says "O sake o nonda koto ga arimasu ka?" and in the second line it says "Īe, o...
4 replies - Last post by brownielullaby - July 19, 2012
Ohayou gozaimasu! I'd like to improve my Japanese having real time conversations or chats with other Nihongo lovers from this great forum, so I was wondering if there's any Spanish user learning Japanese through Rocket Japanese that would like to help me...
0 replies - Last post by Mireia - June 15, 2012
Konnichiwa Just call me Eric san. I recently purchased Rocket Japanese and i'm trying to learn I would like to learn how to read and write in Japanese Hiragana and etc, but i'm new and i really don't understand the basic concept of how it's interpreted,...
3 replies - Last post by monica-w - April 20, 2012