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[rememberher]

From: Lux
Date: June 24

Hello everyone, I hope that I'm doing this right. I will admit, I'm still getting used to using this, so please be patient with me.

I was curious, for those who struggle with reading or writing here: do you have any tips? I feel like I'm slowly making progress, but it's frustrating when you can't read most of what you find in the library. I think I saw something about learning, but I may be mistaken.

Alternately, is there anyone who wants to put together small study groups for those of us who aren't as proficient with reading and writing in Japanese? Does something like that exist? If not, would anyone be interested?

-Lux

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[socials]

A shinki by the name of Cho Hakkai has been doing lessons for Japanese for a while now, but recently an abandoned temple was renovated for use of study groups and teaching purposes for more than just Japanese.

Though I'm not sure if there are personal groups that've been put together, I think having them as well as the tutored lessons would be a good idea. I know I've always done better on my studies when I can go over what I've learned with others.

from: Chronos

[chronobreak]

You too, huh?

Some of them kinda look like pictures. And they mean what they look like. But they get more complicated real quick.

[misterfrumpyface]

You're doing it right. [He's still getting used to technology, too.]

I've been learning from Hakkai. He holds classes a few times a week. I'm sure you could join us, if you wish.

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[welcome_home]

Reading and writing is really hard sometimes when you're still learning. Especially the big words.

But I think there's a school somewhere here? Someone told me about it, but I forget where. I think Goten knows, though!

[rememberher]

Cho Hakkai? I'm not sure that I've met this person before, so I would feel awkward simply asking for help. Are they a friend of yours perhaps? Maybe you could introduce me.

I agree! There is something to be said for teaching lessons in a classroom setting, but being able to have smaller groups to reinforce what is learned is important as well. I can't say for certain what works best for me, but I think any little bit would help.

from: Lux

[rememberher]

[ Chronos. Chronos... That was the boy with white hair, the one she met during her first day here, right? ]

I had noticed something to that effect, but I'm not sure that something like that translates to all characters. I have numbers, directions and very simple words, but not much beyond that.

What about you? How are your studies coming along? What methods are you using? Rout memorization? Repetition?

[socials]

An acquaintance on the network, at least. He posted recently about the temple and opening it for lessons soon, so when that happens I can introduce you if he doesn't himself.

There's never harm in trying something like that, so that you can find out what works for you. And we're all here to work together, in the end, so doing that outside of fighting the ayakashi will help reinforce that.

in which Lux pokes fun at her writer for a quick sec

[rememberher]

Oh good, I was worried that I had posted this to the wrong place.

Ah, another person suggesting this person. I would feel a little awkward simply asking him for classes, but I suppose having an invitation from one of his students might help with that.

[chronobreak]

Doubt it. It's gonna be hard to come up for a picture for a word like 'memory'.

Repetition for the simpler ones. Found some workbooks, working through those now. Hell of a pain to learn elementary level stuff this late.

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[rememberher]

Big words are giving me trouble too, but we can do it! I believe in the both of us! Maybe we can study together sometime.

I will be sure to ask Goten, but shouldn't you be in school as well, Nanako?

[welcome_home]

[ Busted. ]

Maybe? I've been training, though. And I've still been practicing my reading!

[ She read this, after all! ]

from: carl adler

[smilingbullet]

I'm sure there are dictionaries that can be of help to people studying it. Not rushing it so it gets stressful, and instead taking it at your own pace would be good right? And doing things with others is always fun, studying too.

I know it's already been mentioned but you could talk to Hakkai. He's a very nice person, so you don't have to worry about that. I doubt he'd have any problem with being asked about this.

[rememberher]

I must have missed that, then. I should get better about checking this, there is a lot of interesting information here.

And I'm glad to see that others feel that way as well. Destroying ayakashi isn't some kind of competition, you know. Although with how some people act, one might think that was the case. Knowing that there are others here who want to fight together regardless of bonds or alliances is heartening.

[rememberher]

That would be difficult, wouldn't it? Let's see...

Maybe the character for a person, along with something else. I suppose it would have to vary as well. Happy memories, sad memories, ones that stay with us until the end; you would probably let have to write them all differently, wouldn't you? But I think the best memories would be those shared with people, so that would be a requirement in my book!

Workbooks? I should have thought of something like that. Where do you find them? The library? I'm not sure how anyone could find anything in hat place...

[rememberher]

[ Super busted. ]

Training your body is all well and good, but you need to train your mind as well. A person is only as good or strong as what she knows, so being able to pull knowledge from other places is important.

[toremainbehind]

If you ever need help, there are some tutoring courses at the school. However, if you feel more comfortable in a one-on-one interaction to learn without being in the school, then using some dictionaries or familiarizing yourself with the characters is also a good idea.

[chronobreak]

I think a memory is a memory. It's probably just one character, and the descriptor's probably another character on it's own.

They're in stores and stuff. It's not like anybody notices you when you take them.

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[armigers]

Doesn't this thing come with a translation app on it? Or you can ask that chatty search engine, Apocalypse?

/snort XD

[misterfrumpyface]

The classes were offered over the network to anyone interested, so I can't imagine you'd be turned away.

Alternatively, if you'd rather not study with a group of that size, I could share what I've learned so far.

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[diehardreaper]

I know this feeling all too well, sweetheart. Couldn't understand a bleeding thing when I first tried but over time, got a bit better. Still can't read much but I've had a bit of help with the harder words.

Course, a study group would actually be interesting! Fairly sure there was someone who tried to set up a school at some point. Best ask for them.

from: lux crownguard

[rememberher]

Maybe, but I'm afraid that a dictionary might be a bit too advanced for me overall, unless in very specific circumstances. I want to be able to read and learn everything that I can, and having this roadblock in front of me is disheartening.

With so many people recommending I contact him, I may just. It feels a bit odd doing so without a formal introduction, but I may just throw caution to the wind and try anyhow.

[rememberher]

I'm not sure what style works best for me, but at this point I am willing to try anything. What would you suggest I do to familiarize myself with the characters? I don't have too much trouble with the basic alphabets anymore, but kanji has been a difficult endeavor to pick up. I'm not quite sure my brain works in that way yet.

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[rememberher]

Does it? I'll admit, I'm still trying to figure out how to use this. I'm still a little lost. Apparently I can take photos with it as well? I know I can send voice and video messages, but I haven't gotten a chance to really play around and see what does what.

Also: Search engine?

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[rememberher]

[ Sweetheart...

Ronald might not see the absolutely sour look on her face, but he might think he's getting the cold shoulder, since it takes her a good long while to respond back to this one. ]

That's good to know that it gets better with time. The whole process has been discouraging at best, and I was beginning to worry that it might just be me. It's irritating to be sure, but at least it's doable.

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[rememberher]

[ The second message, however, comes rapid-fire. ]

And it's Lux, not "sweetheart."