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1. A delinquent got asked about her impressions about a particular teacher:

   > 何分先生とは高2の一年間だけの思い出しかねえ、私が少々おてんばだったからかもしんねえがとにかく怖え先生だったな

   I am not sure about the meaning of 何分 here.

2. **How different is calligraphy and are there rules to it?**

   This [video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Rf2JPO3nElk) (calligraphy of 花) came across me. I’m able to infer bits of it, but I’m most confused by how the top part is written. Is it common to write it this way? It also makes me wonder whether stroke order matters when it comes to calligraphy, since the big stroke across is drawn first, then the two small vertical ones. Seems like the other way around in the video.

3. Hey guys, what do you use to practice basic grammar?

4. I’m travelling to Japan soon and plan on stopping at a few book stores while I’m there. Most of my learning process so far has been via textbooks and apps but my immersion has been pretty light (occasional movies, tv, tiktok, etc.) My fear is that I’m going to pick up something that looks good but is way too advanced for someone of my level and I’d like some initial direction of good places to start. Any good book/light novel/manga suggestions?

5. 「地域によって違いがありますか？」

   learned that food can vary in different regions in Japan. not just food but regional dialects too, right. is this a good phrase to use to ask native japanese whether their culture in their hometown is the same elsewhere? such as, mooncakes, new years celebration, ramen, tamagoyaki, greetings, replies, etc?