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Struggling on creating a tech document in Japanese. I have N1 but it is useless if your writing skill is sucks. I tried to write it directly in Japanese, but my coworker said I made the same mistake over the past year even tho I tried to improve it using a language checker (the checker is not even working at all). Sometimes It took me 2~3 days to write a simple document that can be done in half day by a native Japanese worker.
I wonder how’s anyone doing in writing tech documents, any suggestions are welcome.
EDIT： I have a problem mostly in grammar、”てにおは”、and ”他動詞と自動詞”
By far the dumbest question in this thread, so pls forgive me.
Anyone went to friendship day in Iwakuni? Did they have bbq ribs? They posted abt it on their menu on their fb page, I feel like we missed it and only saw the (not really pulled) pulled pork.
How difficult can it be for someone to learn and get a Manual Transmission license in Japan… I’ve never driven stick before 😅
I don’t have a license anyway so I have to enroll in a school, so I was wondering, why not get MT 🤔
Where do you all buy your nicer toddler clothes?
I guess this classifies as a silly question but we haven’t been able to use SAL, small packets, and e-packets to send packages to the US for two (?) years now. Maybe longer. Do you think they’ll bring it back anytime soon?
Anyone know any law firms that offer free PR consultations? Would like a lawyer to go through my points with me and ensure I can apply.
Where’s the best place for foreign currency exchange? I’m off to Hong Kong next month and need to acquire some HKD in cash.
My daughter is asking more questions about teenage things that I feel I may/may not be prepared for. My wife and I are pretty similar and agreeable in terms of how we raise our family.
Although I generally give westernized answers, I’m wondering if there are decent books out there about raising teenage daughters in Japan to round out my perspective as a dad.
Do the water filled plastic bottles lined around people’s properties really work for deterring cats or is this some Signs kind of thing? I have just walked around a park that was basically fortified by large transparent jugs full of water.
This is actually to answer a question that came up a couple times in yesterday’s thread, but looks like they caught the french guy who punched the woman in roppongi.
Every major news outlet is reporting on it. Dude is fucked.
Can a company tell you that you can’t do any side work at all for them? My husband told me this is illegal, but a company I’m interviewing for told me that I could no longer freelance or sell things online if I work for them…which seems weird.
Hmm I think farming might be a long term goal for me.
I know it can be a complex process and I’ll have to wait till after I naturalize at the very least but are there any good guides on getting started or planning things out?
English or Japanese is fine
Anyone use those ceiling clothes hanging hooks to hang plants? Does that end up looking good or nah?
Any recommendations for a first date this weekend in Tokyo?
Ideally somewhere not too crowded, where we can have a meal and go for a walk and see something interesting.
Do they accept my NHI all over Japan regardless of which Ken I’m from?
I’ve got an overseas debit card and I want to withdraw money from the local ATM here. Which one got the cheapest rate or the lowest fees?
How to find a good car mechanic near me?
I’m about to buy car tires online. My current tires read “225/45 R18 91W”
As long as I match up all those numbers I should be ok? I plan to get them replaced and balanced at the local petrol station.
Will the immigration office in Shinagawa be open on May 1 or 2?
What’s the deal with all the no motorcycles in tunnels signs around central Tokyo? Some of the overpasses even have them!
I spend half my time scanning for these tiny signs and it’s a super pain!
How much customs tax should I pay if I order an item from overseas that is more than 100 USD?(169 USD to be exact) As I never paid any before but those items are below 10,000 yen.
How to transfer JPY from a JP bank account to another JPY account but overseas? I seem cannot use Wise for this JPY-JPY transfer.
Just a curious question about what’s special about the Mitsui or any outlet stores here? Is it really cheaper than compared to buying elsewhere? Planning to go to a montbell in one and check out other clothes stores..
Writing the number seven by hand – do you write 7, or ワ?
I hate having to ‘correct’ to the latter, myself.
In Yuucho bank, after converting your bank account to a resident account (after 6+ months of residence), it should be able to transfer money right? Somehow I realized I still don’t have the transfer menu even in Japanese.
I usually don’t pay much attention to the election cars, but we’re having dinner in the garden and they’re really going at it this evening. It sounds like they’re doing it live?? Not with a soundboard?
What ever happened to the Rakuten employees who couldn’t or wouldn’t sling enough cell contracts?
Is it normal for middle aged men in Japan to make perverted jokes 💀💀 my manager started making jokes about getting erections during lunch with a female team member at the table. She looked really uncomfortable lol… Foreign big company btw, Im surprised he’s never been reported
Where do i find a shower hose holder for a leopalace apartment. The top one snapped. It has two +screws
Considering changing career paths. I have a specialist in humanities/engineer visa and want to freelance with my own business and work (safely falls under visa category).
If I submitted the self proprietorship form and had that be my official job, could I work in a cafe to supplement the income until I get my feet on the ground? Would I need to submit the permission to engage in outside activities form?
Tattoo’d folks: I need to get seals to cover for the gym to use the shower room :/. Any recommendations? I have several on my arms. Thanks!