Greetings

[princem]

こにちわ!

I am new to the forum, though I've been frequenting the website for a couple months now. I start formal Japanese education at the uni in a few weeks, and I look forward to joining in the learning experience with others on this board as I continue throughout the curriculum. Thanks for providing such an awesome site!

Disclaimer: Being a "newb," I am likely to make a lot of mistakes; please feel free to correct me whenever appropriate. :)

[Christian_]

Welcome to the site have fun.

[Daisuke]

princem wrote:
Disclaimer: Being a "newb," I am likely to make a lot of mistakes; please feel free to correct me whenever appropriate.

Welcome to the site, i hope you find it helpful!

It's こんにちは。;)

[princem]

It's こんにちは。;)

doh! I forgot the other "n." :@ But what is the deal with "ha" and "wa"?

[redfoxer]

princem wrote:
Disclaimer: Being a "newb," I am likely to make a lot of mistakes; please feel free to correct me whenever appropriate.

hajimemashite douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu
i love that approach! i myself make lots of mistakes...even though ive been learning for a wile, i still consider myself a noob

have fun learning here!

the ha/wa thing is because, in japanese text, the partical wa is written as ha but pronounced wa. hth.

-red

[princem]

そうか。ありがとう！

It appears to be a long and challenging road ahead (albeit a fun one!). I can't wait to actually start classes.