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It's difficult, but it's really not one of the mostdifficult. It's far easier than written Chinese. The difficult part is that there are 2,136 characters to memorize, along with two other phonetic systems with 71 characters each.
Compare that with Chinese, which requires the memorization of at least 3,000 - 5,000 characters to read a book.
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What are some languages with the hardest grammar rules to learn?
Some languages with particularly challenging grammar rules to learn include Russian, Arabic, and Japanese. These languages have complex systems of verb conjugation, noun declension, and sentence structure that can be difficult for learners to master.
Is japanese one of the hardest languages to learn?
Japanese would be the hardest language to learn as a second language for someone whose first language was English. And vise versa. If Japanese if your first language then English is the hardest language to learn. Or actually it might be the easiest but only if your first language was Japanese. The hardest might be French if your first language was Japanese.
What are the five hardest languages to learn?
Depends of your background. If you are Chinese, you would find european languages difficult. If you speak an European language like English, then other European languages (French, Spanish) should be the easiest languages to learn, and languages using other alphabets (Chinese mandarin or Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese...) will present more difficulties.
Is German or Japanese better?
I do not understand your question. Are you interested in learning one of these languages and do you have a specific reason in mind? German is relatively "close" to English but is still considered one of the more difficult Western languages to learn. Japanese is REALLY difficult and will take considerably more determination, dedication and study. BUT - if you are considering a language that has great career potential , you've got to go for Japanese.
Why is the Japanese language difficult for others to learn?
Because they don't really want to learn it.
What is the hardest language to learn for a native English speaker?
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the US Department of State has compiled approximate learning expectations for a number of languages. Of the 63 languages analyzed, the five most difficult languages to reach proficiency in speaking and proficiency in reading (for native English speakers who already know other languages), requiring 88 weeks, are: "Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean". The Foreign Service Institute considers Japanese to be the most difficult of this group.
Which language is easier to learn Japanese or Chinese?
Both are similarly hard to learn. Compared to Chinese, Japanese is more difficult and complex! Once you know Chinese, it's easy to pick Japanese up as well! So in order to have a good command of Japanese, now i am learning ordinary Chinese characters!
How hard is it to study two languages?
It is fairly difficult to study two languages simultaneously. For instance if English is your first language it is difficult to learn a non-Germanic language that is not alphabet-based.
Do Japanese speak other languages other than Chinese?
Japanese people do not speak Chinese unless they have learned it in school or have lived in China. For the languages of Japan, click here.
Why is written Chinese one of the most difficult languages to learn?
Written Chinese was developed for the high-class Chinese, which meant it was more fancy and complex. Languages like Korean were developed for the lower-class servants, but Chinese was purposely made for the fancier, more advanced people in the country to show their class.
What are some examples of phonetic languages and how do they differ from non-phonetic languages?
Phonetic languages, like English and Spanish, use a consistent relationship between sounds and written symbols. Non-phonetic languages, such as Chinese and Japanese, use characters that represent words or ideas rather than individual sounds. Phonetic languages are easier to learn to read and write because the written symbols directly correspond to the sounds of the spoken language.
How do you become a Chinese and Japanese translator and interperter?
You need to learn those languages to a very high degree.Both languages depend on inflection as well as their own type of grammar
