I posted this book I managed to get for Mario RPG since I’m currently living in Japan and it didn’t release outside of here. Dude responded that I couldn’t read any and I answered that I could read a little, I’m studying but I have a long way to go (In Japanese). I proceed to get absolutely berated by this guy for “Stealign his culture” to impress strangers. Apparently he’s half Japanese, according to him. Now I realize I could have just have ignored it entirely or just answered “I can” in English or something but was what I did considered rude? What is the pojt of learning Japanese of you’re not allowed to use it to talk to people?
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Don’t feed the online troll. He’s a nobody to you, so just ignore him and move on with your life.
Congrats on the purchase btw! Awesome game!!!!
No, that person is just an AH looking to start a fight. Just don’t engage with them.
Assuming this guy even is Japanese, which I am somewhat dubious of, he’s a huge outlier. Most Japanese people love it when non-Japanese people participate in their culture in good faith.
がんばってね！
You’re fine, ignore them. If they were capable in Japanese they would’ve insulted you in Japanese. Plus their worldviews are distinctively American “white person jive talks” (note they are presuming you are white, also an American thing to do) and they challenged you on your ability to read something all in Japanese. That’s an amazingly shitty American attitude and style of expression. I won’t say all, but the overwhelming, beyond vast majority of Japanese people would be happy you are taking interest in the language and also the culture.
I notice these assholes rarely reply back in Japanese. Some people are miserable and want to make everyone else as miserable as they are
Are you sure that’s actually a Japanese person?
Some people are really depressed in their own lives and feel being a dick helps lol
This person is American, not Japanese. They may have Japanese ancestry but it stops there – what you read there was an American’s opinion, and a worthless one at that. I have never, in 15 years of being involved with Japan in every way you can imagine, seen or even heard of any actual Japanese person expressing an opinion like this. You are probably more familiar with Japanese culture than he is. You can safely ignore and move on.
Nawh you’re pretty safe to ignore this one. The way this guy writes sounds American lmao. Cultural appropriation is a western/American thing, every Japanese person I know loves when people try to learn Japanese and have an interest in their culture.
The only thing you did wrong was answer in Japanese. He wanted a gotcha question and he didn’t get you. So no, you didn’t do anything wrong at all. (I’m willing to bet money he is a he.)
Sorry you experienced that, don’t let him discourage you! Especially with his racist remark at the end
The average Japanese person won’t say something like this. On the contrary, they will be delighted that you know Japanese, even if it’s just some basic expressions. So, ignore this kind of person and continue with your language study!
I’m sorry that this happened to you. In general, Japanese people typically don’t mind when non-Japanese individuals collect things originating from Japan, even if they don’t understand Japanese. People shouldn’t feel obligated to be fluent in a language just because they appreciate something from that country.
According to this perspective, Japanese individuals who like iPhones or Disney need to be fluent in English, and those who love Chanel have to understand French perfectly. It’s simply a stupid idea.
I don’t know why, but when someone non-Japanese is interested in something from Japan, occasionally, a peculiar person may interrupt and make rude comments.
In real life, I’ve never encountered any actual Japanese people, myself included, who get offended when spoken to by foreigners struggling with Japanese. I’m aware that such individuals unfortunately exist, but they are often half or quarter Japanese without Japanese citizenship, lacking a strong understanding of the Japanese language but ridiculously proud of Japanese cultures, or North American snowflakes.
Half-japanese. Like those dimwits half-smth that gets absolutely pressed about someone “stealing” their culture, when they’re absolutely a “NO SABO” kid. They’re usually the ones who are clueless about their own culture and don’t speak the language themselves.
Edit: I was afraid to mention American, but well, it has been mentioned a couple of times already here.
Why is he speaking English if he’s so concerned about cultural appropriation?
That’s definitely a poser, not Japanese.
This guy doesn’t even speak Japanese, he definitely put your reply into a translate app hence his weird response.
I 100% guarantee that person is not Japanese lmfao
I have seen a number of people guess that this person is American and from what I’ve seen on his profile (I looked, I was curious I’ll admit it) He was born and raised in the U.S. Maybe one of his parents is Japanese.
*I couldn’t figure out how to edit my original text to add this
Probably some kid at the university of California who’s 1/64 Asian and has nothing else to complain about.
I’m half-Japanese and the other guy is simply just an asshole. You did nothing wrong here.
Don’t mind that guy
Japanese as a foreign language gets super hated on by some people
Whether by cringe, or jealousy
And the guy getting mad while not even trying to answer in japanese says a lot
Just block him and move on. I have never read such a bullshit
You did nothing wrong. In fact, just keep responding in Japanese and watch the fireworks.
there’s a block button, just use it you should learn japanese if you want to
Imagine gatekeeping a language duh
You’re good 👍
>tries to perpetate another culture.
I am genuinely confused at what they were trying to say.
Also just want to point out the hypocrisy of his comment, if you’re not allowed to learn or use broken Japanese… He’s responding in English.
Funny how this dude got so pissed at you because you wanted to play Mario
Dude’s a gatekeeping dickhead, pay him no mind
Bro has middle school main character syndrome
I hate when people appropriate English to be rude /s
Speaking another language is not cultural appropriation, if anything it shows respect. Ignore the monolingual American.
I’m studying Japanese at an American university and frequently talk with the Japanese foreign exchange students here who are studying English. Not once have I ever met someone who has this attitude about a non-Japanese person learning their language.
They’re always very impressed by your Japanese, even if it’s really basic phrases. They also express gratitude and are honored that you decided to learn their language / culture, and want to know more about you.
The person in your screenshots, as other people have stated, is likely NOT a native Japanese person.
Honestly, there are a lot of those weebs out there and it is true, which I do kinda hate.
But you did nothing wrong here. Like, theres a difference in what you wrote and when someone goes, “**kawaii desu.”**
I also wanna applaud you, cause I myself don’t have the confidence to write things in japanese to others
今、たくさんのテストがあるので、日本語を勉強していない。暇な時間があれば、いつもゲームをする。実は、もっと日本語を学びたいんだ。
Your Japanese is fine. Perhaps the person responding is Japanese but doesn’t speak it themselves so was taking it out on you. They would have responded in Japanese if they were able to.
Bro is gatekeeping a language lmao
As a Japanese, I love it when people appreciate our culture. The funniest thing is a lot of people speak on my behalf about what’s offensive and what’s not.
Ah, yes, that deeply meaningful Japanese cultural icon: the Italian plumber Mario who routinely visits a magical pipe realm of mushrooms and turtles to rescue a European-style Princess, both based on sprites from a 1981 arcade cabinet about a barely veiled King Kong rip-off.
This other person was trolling you.