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I spent my Junior year of university in Yamaguchi, Japan, and am an off-again-on-again student of the Japanese language.

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What exactly is this ※ symbol, and what does it mean/how is it used?
Aug 21, 2012
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Can the suffix -人 be used to express heritage?
Jun 9, 2012
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What are the rules for reading numbers before a foreign counter-word?
Dec 17, 2011
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Difference between Fire : 火【ひ】and 火事【かじ】?
Aug 18, 2012
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What is the difference between 首相 and 総理?
Jun 22, 2012
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What's with this "On reading"/"Kun reading" thing? Is it important to learn both as a beginner?
Jul 20, 2012
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Why are there 3 ways of writing in Japanese?
Dec 13, 2011
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Are numbers part of romaji? (i.e. 1, 2, 3 vs 一二三)
Aug 31, 2012
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How figurative can 姿 be?
Sep 5, 2012
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What is the etymology of 一人前?
Oct 12, 2012
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Please explain downvotes
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How to improve kana reading speed?
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Are using Google hit counts as a resource a serious problem for this site?
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Should questions be phrased carefully to avoid them being interpreted as critical of Japanese?
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The art of tagging: should findability take precedence over accuracy?
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Why can't a rope be pulled completely straight?
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How can I get regional students?

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