Hey all, I haven't been on MT for pretty much the entire summer, and so I
haven't met quite a few of you. Feel free to add me to your friend list if you
like. It's always nice to make some friends.
Quote by destatiQuestion: when is it
appropriate to use 'gomenasai' or 'gomen' versus 'sumimasen'? Is one
inherently more polite than the other? 'Gomen' seems to be the most
casual, but I can't tell between 'gomenasai' and 'sumimasen'. I've also
heard 'suman' or 'sumanai' (I think), which seem to be abbreviations of
'sumimasen', like 'gomen' is an abbreviation of
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gomenasai is not as formal as sumimasen, and only should be used
towards someone you know, such as your family or friends. whereas
sumimasen is used towards a teacher. sumanai is the "nai form" of
sumimasen. sumimasen is "teineigo" so it is used towards superiors
or
strangers. gomen is even less polite than gomen nasai and should only
be used towards an inferior or someone close to you.
Question: when is it appropriate to use 'gomenasai' or 'gomen' versus
'sumimasen'? Is one inherently more polite than the other? 'Gomen' seems to be
the most casual, but I can't tell between 'gomenasai' and 'sumimasen'. I've
also heard 'suman' or 'sumanai' (I think), which seem to be abbreviations of
'sumimasen', like 'gomen' is an abbreviation of 'gomenasai'.
Thanks for letting me join! I know a little bit of Japanese, but not too much.
Still, I'd like to learn more (my schedule didn't allow for a class this
semester, but definitely next one).
I'd like to join the group (I've hit the 'apply for group' link and everything).
I just made a new wall that fits better with the theme of the group than most
of my previous stuff; please take a look.
Like I said in the entry, it's my first attempt at making a background rather
than modifying an existing photo, and it's also my first attempt at making a
starfield and other heavenly bodies (in this case, the moon). Thanks a lot!
Hey all, I haven't been on MT for pretty much the entire summer, and so I haven't met quite a few of you. Feel free to add me to your friend list if you like. It's always nice to make some friends.
Hey all, thanks for having me here. I just submitted my first review, for Final Fantasy: Advent Children.
http://reviews.minitokyo.net/770/
I'm planning on writing reviews/plot summaries for Konjiki no Gash Bell, Samurai 7, and GaoGaiGar as well.
Hey all, new wallpaper here: http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/115961/
Comments and criticism is always welcome. ^_^
I see. Thanks for your response!
Question: when is it appropriate to use 'gomenasai' or 'gomen' versus 'sumimasen'? Is one inherently more polite than the other? 'Gomen' seems to be the most casual, but I can't tell between 'gomenasai' and 'sumimasen'. I've also heard 'suman' or 'sumanai' (I think), which seem to be abbreviations of 'sumimasen', like 'gomen' is an abbreviation of 'gomenasai'.
I am intrigued...may I join?
Oy. =P
iRiver iHP-120.
Whoo iRiver!
Thanks for letting me join! I know a little bit of Japanese, but not too much. Still, I'd like to learn more (my schedule didn't allow for a class this semester, but definitely next one).
Hey all,
I'd like to join the group (I've hit the 'apply for group' link and everything). I just made a new wall that fits better with the theme of the group than most of my previous stuff; please take a look.
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/90133/
Like I said in the entry, it's my first attempt at making a background rather than modifying an existing photo, and it's also my first attempt at making a starfield and other heavenly bodies (in this case, the moon). Thanks a lot!