Tag Archives: Japanese

What I’ve learned from fan translating

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Yumeka

As some of you probably know, for the past couple of months I’ve been part of a translation group that’s been working on providing an English release of the latest Haruhi novels (volumes 10 and 11). We finally completed the … Continue reading →

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The common structure of anime songs

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Yumeka

In a previous post, I discussed the common themes of anime songs and how the majority of them, regardless of genre, have many similarities in their lyrics. In this follow-up post, I’ll be discussing the commonality of anime songs when … Continue reading →

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Why do we like anime songs?

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Yumeka

For any anime we watch, chances are we’ll take an interest in the songs for that series, particularly the openings and endings. Many of us, myself included, become quite enamored with anime songs to the point of listening to them … Continue reading →

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Don’t get discouraged when learning Japanese (because it’s easier than English)

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Yumeka

I’ve been studying Japanese at college, abroad, and on my own since mid-2004. The most common reaction I get from people whom I talk to about it, or who are beginning to learn themselves, is that it must be an … Continue reading →

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How do you keep up your Japanese studies after graduation?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Yumeka

I have now gone half a year without any formal Japanese study after taking it up to advanced level at my university. Although I don’t feel like I’ve forgotten too much yet, what with my daily exposure to anime and … Continue reading →

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Autobiography of How I Became an Anime Fan (2009 edition): chapter 7

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Yumeka

Chapter 7, the final chapter, of my newly revised anime autobiography…

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Autobiography of How I Became an Anime Fan (2009 edition): chapter 6

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Yumeka

Chapter 6 of my newly revised anime autobiography…

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Teaching an anime enrichment class: first session complete

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Yumeka

Back in September, I got hired as an after school enrichment teacher for the local YMCA, with my topics being Japanese and anime. Each week I go to a few different elementary schools in the area and give lessons to … Continue reading →

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Autobiography of How I Became an Anime Fan (2009 edition): chapter 5

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Yumeka

Chapter 5 of my newly revised anime autobiography…

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Teaching an anime class to elementary school kids

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Yumeka

By a stroke of luck during my job hunt about a month ago, I came across an available position that combines my two favorite subjects; Japanese and anime…

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