So, I’m aware that Japan is not just “the anime country” and that people don’t act and talk like an anime character. However, I did see that some women in anime (specifically more tomboyish/casual women) would say “boku”. I’ve also seen the standard “watashi” and “atashi” for women, but I’m generally more tomboyish and was wondering if it was weird to introduce myself like 「僕は五月です。」(Boku wa Satsuki desu).
My real name isn’t actually Satsuki as I’m not Japanese, I’m just using the character’s name as a pseudonym.
Again, I know people don’t talk like anime characters, but I still wanna make sure it’s not weird to address myself as that just because I’m a tomboy. Or is it similar to someone in one of my languages saying “Tô confuso” as a woman? (“I’m confused” but said as a man, tô confusa is correct for a woman).
Awesome, so basically talking in third person. Thanks for the breakdown!
I recently learned about a theory that the concept of God comes from early humans developing an internal monologue and thinking it was an external voice. It’s quite a big stretch to make but it did get me thinking about how humans aren’t born with a sense of self. They develop it as children and not necessarily at the same age - apparently this often happens much later for kids with autism. And many develop it VERY early.
So, all that to say…I suppose it makes sense why people think it’s childish! It’s the only way toddlers communicate.
Yeah! Basically talking in third-person. I dunno why I didn’t just say that, haha. I’m glad it kinda made sense though. If you ever have any questions about Japanese, feel free to hit me up in the DMs. I also have a translator comm if you’re interested.
You speak multiple languages fluently. You have double the vocabulary to remember so you get a permanent pass if you forget uncommon terms and phrases lol
I’ll sub to that now!
Ooo what languages do you speak fluently??
I only speak Japanese and English fluently. I speak French but not at a business/academic level because I grew up in the predominantly anglophone side of Canada. I speak a bit of German too because I’ve always been interested in their language and culture (beer is culture, right). Not sure if it counts, but I know profanities in different languages thanks to all my international friends lol
The comm is for people who want some bits of translations done by multilingual — and human — Lemmies and hopefully get some more nuance and contextual understanding!