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Hex:
After reading all this I felt I had to sign up and make a post. Judging by your comments I take it none of you have ever tried learning Japanese in great depth. Part of the cause of “engrish” is down to the Kana (One of the Japanese alphabets, A mixture Hiragana of and Katakana) these alphabets determine pronunciation of written words. Have you ever heard a Japanese person trying to use an English name for instance, Watson as in Dr Watson from Sherlock Holmes. They would pronounce Watason, Wa-ta-so-n as the alphabet dose not have a “ts” sound other than “tsu”, so they must use the closest sounding syllable they have, in this case, "ta".
Now I admit I don’t have that much knowledge of Japanese, having not long started studying it, but this is the insight I can give you.
Bukkake-Kun:
--- Quote ---You, sir, are wrong. There are plenty of westerners that have released Japanese albums. First on the top of my head is none other than football superstar Warren Sapp's brother Bob Sapp who is very big in Japan right now.
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Point taken. But personally, I think he barely qualifies as a "japanese" artist. There is 1 Japanese man singing in the background, with Sapp singing mostly in english, with the occasional grunting. I don't like it as much as I don't like the engrish songs.
--- Quote ---Now, the problem here is that youre arguing a subject you dont know. In Japan, it is very commonplace for a lot of things to have english in them. Advertisments, commercials, products, everything. No matter how bad it is. Hence Engrish.com.
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Apparently, you don't know that all of the above is explained in engrish.com
--- Quote ---Its funny to us, but they dont know any better.
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That has been my position from the beginning. But concerning the singers, don't tell me they can't afford to hire a translator to check their english structure or correct their pronounciation. Again, I have complete respect for people like Utada Hikaru who sings in both Japanese and english and does a good job at both. Aside from Utada, there are other J artists that have good pronounciation, so some do know better.
--- Quote ---Aisu Kurimu. What did I just say? Here is another one, how many of you have been to Disuni rando? There is a nice place in Japan called Supesu Warudo. Daiyamondo's are forever. Anyone own a pair of Aisu Suketo's? I bet there are a lot of people here who like basukettoboru, and are big Lakers fans. How many Ranpu's do you have in your house? After a long hard day at work, I like to sit down with an aisu cold biru. Ive never owned a car that was painted gure. Need I go on? Or do you get the fucking idea yet?
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Why do you hate America?
--- Quote ---You may be trilungual, but you sure are ignorant.
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I am just an occasionnal anime fan, and i admit that I do not know everything about Japanese pop culture or all the Japanese equivalent of simple english words. I don't try to use mispronounced Japanese words at work, home or anywhere in between to further my gains. I don't add Japanese words to my emails titles for extra spice either.
Forgiveness please!
After all, why say basketball when I can say basukettoboru? I could be different from my peers and be as cool as the Japanese who mix in poorly pronounced english words in their music.
Bukkake-Kun:
--- Quote ---After reading all this I felt I had to sign up and make a post. Judging by your comments I take it none of you have ever tried learning Japanese in great depth. Part of the cause of ?engrish? is down to the Kana (One of the Japanese alphabets, A mixture Hiragana of and Katakana) these alphabets determine pronunciation of written words. Have you ever heard a Japanese person trying to use an English name for instance, Watson as in Dr Watson from Sherlock Holmes. They would pronounce Watason, Wa-ta-so-n as the alphabet dose not have a ?ts? sound other than ?tsu?, so they must use the closest sounding syllable they have, in this case, "ta".
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You are saying that Japanese and english are different. I agree with that.
But when you're a professional with plenty of cash and refuses to hire a translator, instead choosing to emit funny sounds, that's just silly.
Some Japanese singers aim for excellence, others choose to wallow in mediocrity.
Yoten:
--- Quote ---Is there any sign of life for the eps 5 & 6!!!?? >:( A lot of people including ME are waiting. I don't want to push the subbers (Maybe a little) but at least, give us a date of realese or something. ??? Initial D fan are soooooo bored to wait and there is some of them that are even worried (like me). When they are coming out! Its the only thing I want to know. :'(
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And if we give you all a release date, and then miss it... what then, huh?
Yoten:
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Why do you hate America?
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Ah yes, it's wonderful tidbits like this that kept me laughing throughout the past page or two of posts.
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