Markie 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 A colleague asked me this and I am unable to answer because my Japanese is very rusty. She will be driving in Japan over Christmas and she says she's rented a car but has been told that though they have the G.P.S. system in the car, the directions will all be in Japanese. So she wants to know how these terms will sound in Japanese: In 300 metres, turn left. Turn left now. Bear left. Follow the road for 3 km, I will get back to you later. She tells me these were what she heard when she used the G.P.S. system in English so she wants to know how they will sound in Japanese. Anyone help, please? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 just those specific phrases? it seems weird that she is just going to memorise those 4 phrases? if she already knows what the GPS will say... then why does she need it i am a bit confused Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Spook, I'm guessing you're a guy, right? That's why you ask these questions. I would ask them too. However, I've learned not to attempt to understand the logic of women. She said she just wanted those phrases so I'll try to get them for her. That's all. I've seen how those G.P.S. things in Japan work when I was in the Chuo taxi. Pretty straight forward. Just like looking at cartoon instructions. Don't really need to know the language. So I see your point. I just hope you see mine! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Tell her to pick up a Pimsleur Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Originally Posted By: Markie Spook, I'm guessing you're a guy, right? That's why you ask these questions. I would ask them too. However, I've learned not to attempt to understand the logic of women. She said she just wanted those phrases so I'll try to get them for her. That's all. I've seen how those G.P.S. things in Japan work when I was in the Chuo taxi. Pretty straight forward. Just like looking at cartoon instructions. Don't really need to know the language. So I see your point. I just hope you see mine! ah markie, you are much wiser in the ways of women than me! i'm sure someone on here will deliver the translations. i feel for whoever she will be driving around Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Another thing I have learned is to ignore 98% of what Thursday says. Except on Thursday, then ignore 80% if what he says. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Pimsleur is a kosha method Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Actually her husband will be driving, she will be assisting and will be with 2 kids so I'm sure they're gonna have great fun. (I picture a scene of a couple arguing over directions in The Amazing Race) Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Originally Posted By: thurs Pimsleur is a kosha method Save it for Thursday Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 sometimes even weekends Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Let's get some beers one of these weekends. After I drink a few, I will be ready for your crap. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 sounds like you've had a few already Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly her husband burst into the kitchen. "Careful ... CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful ... CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!" The wife stared at him. "What the hell is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?" The husband calmly replied, "I wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving with you in the farcking car. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Originally Posted By: Markie Bear left. I'd be asking to stop and take a photo for this one! Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Kuma ga hidari ni aru yo. OK, ask a simple question and get a barrage of wise cracks but no straight answers. I guess "tis the season for some major payback" for all my previous wise cracks. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Originally Posted By: tsondaboy A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly her husband burst into the kitchen. "Careful ... CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful ... CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!" The wife stared at him. "What the hell is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?" The husband calmly replied, "I wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving with you in the farcking car. gold Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I ve chain-mailed it to all of my married friends. Every single one of them replied! Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 It depends on the navigation system. All the ones I've used use different phrases. Just teach her migi and hidari and tell her to look at the pictures that come up on the screen. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Originally Posted By: me jane It depends on the navigation system. All the ones I've used use different phrases. Just teach her migi and hidari and tell her to look at the pictures that come up on the screen. That won't work. Women are known to have difficulties deciphering arrows and numbers when shown together. Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Don't they have visual prompts? We just kept one eye on the road, and one on the GPS screen, and turned down the volume so we could play some tunes on the radio... Link to post Share on other sites
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