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Old 10-28-2014, 12:28 AM
 
Location: New Delhi
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I am an engineer and want to learn Japanese language. Will it be beneficial to learn it or i am just wasting my time thinking so?
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Old 10-28-2014, 05:49 AM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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Learning new things is always a good idea. If Japanese interests you, go for it!
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Old 10-28-2014, 02:10 PM
 
Location: NYC
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I am an engineer and want to learn Japanese language. Will it be beneficial to learn it or i am just wasting my time thinking so?
Doesn't hurt if you are going to use it for work but in reality most Japanese folks tell me that it's better to speak English as they are trying to use English more and incorporate more English into their language.
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Old 10-28-2014, 03:11 PM
 
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I was studying in Japan years ago while in the service and enjoyed it. Start with the 3 basic alphabets and go from there. It sounds less harsh than most other Asian languages.
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Old 10-28-2014, 05:53 PM
 
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Professionally as an engineer you would probably use English, but if you want to there is no reason not to.
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Old 10-28-2014, 09:23 PM
 
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If you want to be "practical", probably Chinese will be much more useful than Japanese in near future, unless your job is related to Japan.
However, you don't have to be practical. (By the way, a lot of science/engineering terms in Chinese and Japanese are the same.)
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Old 10-28-2014, 11:01 PM
 
Location: Sandpoint, Idaho
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I am an engineer and want to learn Japanese language. Will it be beneficial to learn it or i am just wasting my time thinking so?
it might. But if you are learning only b/c you heard it might be, then I would guess, "no!"
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Old 10-28-2014, 11:14 PM
 
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It is a waste of time for your job but is a great way to pick up japanese women.
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Old 10-29-2014, 12:47 AM
 
Location: The Netherlands
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I am a professional Japanese writer and speaker. I have done their Native language exams. Yes I am saying go for it. As you are in the field of Engineering you might have a good chances.
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Old 10-29-2014, 07:49 AM
 
Location: NYC
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It is a waste of time for your job but is a great way to pick up japanese women.
I can pickup Japanese women speaking just English. They are far less interested in your Japanese.
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