If you have some questions or want to share some feedback about your course, there’s a good chance a fellow learner has had the same idea! You can take a look at some of the latest posts to see if your question has already been answered, or share your thoughts with the Rocket Japanese teachers and learners by posting a new conversation.
こんばんは! First of all iv just brought the Premium plus 2CD from the "check out" section, and would like to know more about what this includes. Also what is included in the Platinum version. and now for some random questions.. how do you actuall...
2 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - October 28, 2009
You CAN use Japanese characters in your Forum posts
You CAN use Japanese characters in your Forum posts, but you'll need to have a language pack installed on your computer. The language pack will allow you to change the language you want to type in and also the "input mode," so you can insert ...
4 replies - Last post by CatPanda - October 18, 2009
Quizes for lessons 1.10 to 1.13
Konnichiwa! I was wondering if there were quizes for lessons 1.10 through 1.13. I ran through the first few but didn't see any, and it says that those lessons are not complete. I just wanted to make sure that I'm not missing anything. Arigatō gozaimas...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 23, 2009
Quizzes & Game good, but need more?
I love the fact that Rocket Japanese has quizzes, tests, and the game to help teach Japanese. But what if there were things that the rocket japanese team could actualy grade to see if someone knew what they were doing? Or create a program that was accurat...
5 replies - Last post by K73SK - September 13, 2009
Hi, There is a typo for the Audio Lesson 6.1 Page [i wish it was so] :lol: [attachment=0:2yya26zt]<!-- ia0 -->RJ Typo.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:2yya26zt]
5 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - August 30, 2009
Hello, I have a little question. Here in Germany there are various dialects, some are even so terrible that I don't understand them properly. Is it the same in Japan? I can partially understand anime and japanese shows but I'd like to know if I can rel...
17 replies - Last post by ihatomi - August 27, 2009
I like the newer layout you have!
Hey RJ team, Just wanted to say that the slightly different layout you have now looks cool! Also is a lot easier/convenient with the tabs instead of the drop down menus keep up the good work I can't begin to describe how awesome it looks to see that you ...
1 reply - Last post by CatPanda - August 24, 2009
Anyone else having trouble with MegaGames ?
Hi, I just downloaded the games link ( as well as Suffit Expander... I'm on a Mac) and tho' it looks ok and downloads fine, when I hit the go button in any of the games, I receive a message saying that I haven't selected any boxes ( topics ) to play. ...
2 replies - Last post by CatPanda - July 29, 2009
Hello Have you ever given any thought to making a JLPT course? I study this now but if you know any specific JLPT course i'd like to know. Thanks
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - July 12, 2009
I am new here, and had to say how much I am enjoying the audio course so far. My brother started learning Japanese and asked if I wanted to learn with him, and in that moment I couldn't think of a good reason not to. So I have enjoyed your lessons for alm...
2 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - July 5, 2009
I have gotten into a new operating system called Linux. I know there are a few people out there that will never use windows, and actually stay with Linux. I was just wondering, if there was any chance Rocket Japanese will make a compatibility of MegaJapan...
7 replies - Last post by CatPanda - June 25, 2009
がきのつかいはおもしろいですよ！(Gaki no Tsukai is extremely funny!)
皆さんこんにちは！ Recently I've come across a very interesting Japanese Television series called "Gaki no Tsukai". Pretty much a group of Japanese comedians must take on the roll of some common job or position and go a day without laughing. Sounds sim...
0 replies - Last post by CatPanda - June 24, 2009
Will this be back when I am done with all my lessons for the normal premium lessons? I wont need it for a few months, but I would still ilke to know..... and for a random question : does "iri guchi" actually mean "gate entrance?" how ...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - June 21, 2009
konnichiha! I'm new here and I'd just thought I'd stop by and say hello to everyone. This course looks brilliant and I cant wait to start learning to speak this wonderful language, for my all time goal is to head out to Japan, either in 2010 or 2011 to b...
2 replies - Last post by CatPanda - June 12, 2009
Download audio from Grammar and Culture courses
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to download the audio from the Grammar and Culture courses? There doesn't seem to be a download option, unlike the Interactive and Bonus Audio sections. Thanks, Jackson
5 replies - Last post by CatPanda - June 10, 2009
I am not sure if there is enough to spare for the time in this, but do you think there could also be some kind of tests included that are fill in the blank and are checked over? For example: [quo]*Quote:* How do you say "Green" in Japanese? ...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - May 1, 2009
Hello, Once again it seems that Rocket Languages has outdone it self with another great addition. Have you considered making a site that only focuses on the JLPT. At present there are not to many good sites for this exam. IF you know any good sit...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - April 27, 2009
i usually just make my own after ive learned a lesson, to stay on top of things. but i think it would be a lot better if rocket japanese had their own section for flash cards. (maybe printable flash cards) of course, not necessary, but just a suggestion. ...
3 replies - Last post by seedle - April 23, 2009
Minnasan Konnichiwa!! How are you getting on with your Japanese learning? Do you enjoy the quizzes and new features of the Rocket Japanese Learning Lounge? Sayaka
13 replies - Last post by CatPanda - April 15, 2009
I'm sorry I should've posted this here not in the learning section xD. Anyways, I love the new website look and the new features as well. I especially like the quizzes... Unless I missed them I didn't think they were there before, and well yeah this wil...
11 replies - Last post by CatPanda - April 8, 2009
HELP! My username doesn't work in the member's area.
The other day, I tried logging in to the member's area. It had been a long time since the last time. I noticed the style has changed. All of a sudden, my username or password don't work anymore! Is there any recovery of them? I tried the Forgotten passwor...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - March 29, 2009
Konnichiwa, I have feedback regarding some bugs with the new web design. I'm not sure if this is where to post them, but hopefully it is ok. First, when I click the "Your Community" link to get to the forums, it asks me to "Choose a Foru...
1 reply - Last post by Salion920 - March 25, 2009
I was thinking that we should really have a confirmation picture before letting posts be made. For example, every time I want to submit a post, it shows a picture of 5 random letters and I have to type them correctly to have the post submitted. They have...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - March 3, 2009
Is it true about this "No Gaijin" stuff. I heard some, well allot of rumors about it. So I'm asking is "No Gaijin" real? P.S. if you don't have any, or enough experience with Japan, then please don't comment.
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - January 20, 2009
how do I (or do I?) clean the Suzuri/inkstone when I'm done writing, because if I dump the ink in the sink, then I feel that I'm wasting alot of it.
6 replies - Last post by vyre22607 - December 30, 2008
changing my answering machine :)
I wanted to change my answering machine for my cell phone to Japanese, but need some clarification for it first. A translation would be awesome! :D English : I am not here right now, so please leave a message, thanks! All I know is here = koso I am = de...
7 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - December 14, 2008
Well to start off, I found out how difficult it can be to make a decision in moving there permanently. My girlfriend said she doesn't want to live there permanently, but she would be ok for mabye one to two years...so here's my question: How can I get a...
8 replies - Last post by K73SK - November 10, 2008
Well I have been reading some news on Japan, and it looks like there could possibly be relationship problems in the future between U.S. and Japan, and I was hoping this wouldn't cause us to be unable to visit the country at least... But I was talking to ...
2 replies - Last post by K73SK - November 10, 2008
first I would like to say taht the more Rocket Japanese course is great. I am learning allot of new words everytime I listen to it. I never have enough time in a day to compelte a lesson a day but I am slowly getting there. After finishing the original ...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - November 2, 2008
Hello, This is about a slight differnce in the audio lessons. I just noticed a deviation on the review part of 6.4 in 6.5 lessons. It's on the statement "ashita no koto wo kakunin shitai dake desu kedo" which is being said by Kenny. In the revie...
4 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - November 2, 2008
Transcript for Bonus Audio (RJ)
Minnasan konnichiwa :) , I've noticed that there are no Transcript PDF for Bonus Audio in RJ, the ones that provide lessons for Body, Numbers, Colors .. etc. Would be great if there is a transcript PDF for them and will RJ make a transcript PDF for the...
2 replies - Last post by sylvian14 - October 29, 2008
Hello, just to let you know that I'm really enjoying every bit of this wonderful japanese tutorial. One suggestion though is why not make this tutorial portable? With the widespread use of PSP and DS lite I think it's worth buying the software... More po...
3 replies - Last post by sylvian14 - October 23, 2008
Advanced Rocket Japanese course release date
I understand that an advanced Rocket Japanese course will be released some time this year. Has a release date been decided yet? I'm looking forward to taking my knowledge of Japanese further!
6 replies - Last post by Mellanet - October 16, 2008
I'm a recent member and greatly enjoying the course. But I'm a little confused about pronuciations I hear, by native speakers, particularly of certain consonants. Specifically: it seems that g, as in ga, is often pronounced as ng - or even just n. For exa...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - October 7, 2008
In another post I said the new forum looks cooler. Having said that, I should also say that I think the old one was a bit easier to use / read. Dochira ga yoroshii deska?
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - October 5, 2008
If your a westerner living in Japan for say....college or such, should you write your name in Japanese characters or regular roman characters?
5 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 28, 2008
Have you guys ever thought about creating a package on passing the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) I would buy this in a second if it could help prepare me for the test and then you could always create new packages for the other levels this woul...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 25, 2008
Hi :D When I go to Japan later this year and I introduce myself, should I simply pronounce my name as I normally would or attempt to pronounce it as a Japanese person would. I know how to pronounce your name is the probably the least important language...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 25, 2008
I think that since it is soooooo important for people to recognize how important kanji, and its pronunciation, you should use furigana (振り仮名) the Rocket Japanese courses. plus it will seem more like a real life experience and emersion into the language, s...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 23, 2008
Bonus Audio Link not there ????
Konnichiwa, Good day ... << My apologies if this is not the place to enquire about this issue >> :) I've noticed this link is not available in the Rocket Japanese Downloads section or it could be somewhere else, perhaps ?? https://www.ro...
2 replies - Last post by sylvian14 - September 23, 2008
konnichiwa mina san I have to say thank you very much for producing such amazing japanese lessons. I used everything that was taught in the rocket japanese interactive audio course. Also, I learnt so much more japanese by being in Japan and surrounding m...
2 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 22, 2008
konnichiwa mina san I have come back from Japan and it has been the greatest time of my life. Everything that I learnt from Rocket Japanese was extremly helpful for me. I went to Tokyo and Kyoto and they are both amazing. Tokyo is crazy, Kyoto is beautif...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 17, 2008
How commonly is anime aired in japan?
To be more specific about my question, are there any anime only T.V. channels in Japan? Is it pretty common for someone with cable/satellite to have channels with nothing but pure anime (i.e. no live action or shows with actual people)? And if there is,...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 4, 2008
In the United States we have shows like Sesame Street and others that help you learn to sound out english words correctly. Is there any Japanese tv shows for children that help them learn to speak? I may be 36yrs old but I would sit down and watch childre...
3 replies - Last post by (deleted) - August 29, 2008
:o Yo This new forum design is very interesting. Looks much cooler ! 8) Good Job!
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - September 1, 2008
Seeing as I'm living in Wales with a total of ZERO of my friends learning Japanese with me, my only exposure to the language is through films. Problem is of course, that I have no knowledge of Japanese films except for a few Martial arts dvds and (My f...
3 replies - Last post by n_soufiani - August 26, 2008
I am very very excited about going to Japan and I am now prepared!! I have a silly question! When I am in japan, I might want to get myself a Japanese girlfriend so she can show me around Japan! It doesn't have to be a relationship but a Japanese gi...
1 reply - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - August 24, 2008
Konnichiwa! As some of you probably know, I am going to Japan. I have most of my preperations done. All that is left is money. I heard that japan is more comfortable with cash than card. The problem is, i want to take £1500 cash with me which is 3...
2 replies - Last post by n_soufiani - August 21, 2008
The best place for learning Japanese
I want to say hontoni domo arigato gozaimashta! This forum is an absolutly amazing place to learn japanese. rljapan is very helpful and I want to say domo arigato gozaimshta for all the help you have give. I have learnt soooo much japanese beca...
4 replies - Last post by Sayaka-Matsuura - August 21, 2008
i have an older brother (22 in the marines) and a twin (16) So i was wondering what you would call your twin in japanese? nii-san?
3 replies - Last post by (deleted) - August 19, 2008