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Would they commit seppuku if caught lip syncing? CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #1
Your're missing the whole point... AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #3
and for that I apologize CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #8
In terms of apologies...I was thinking of the AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #9
I agree that Culliver was wrong to say what he said davidpdx Feb 2013 #35
Sounds like he did better than most.... Wounded Bear Feb 2013 #36
I don't understand this. Did the guy have to apologize? leftstreet Jan 2013 #2
You're kidding, correct? RC Jan 2013 #5
First thought: Japanese are more self-aware, or maybe self-conscious due to society. freshwest Jan 2013 #4
I agree AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #6
Putting Cultural Differences Aside......... left on green only Jan 2013 #7
An American would be lauded for getting some, not humiliated Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #10
Her level of remorse is breaking my heart, and I don't even understand what she's saying. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #11
When you see this.. AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #13
Some things I see that go on here in the states are bothersome to me as well. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #16
yeah check out my post #9 AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #17
I see we were on the same page on that. Lone_Star_Dem Feb 2013 #19
I am disgusted, nauseated and angry about this. Bonobo Jan 2013 #12
You may be right Bonobo san AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #14
I agree Art_from_Ark Jan 2013 #15
honto desu! AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #18
I actually know what that word means ("baka"); I think. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #20
Right about baka and slightly wrong about phrase. Bonobo Feb 2013 #21
I appreciate it. I am embarrassed I got it wrong. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #24
"Baka" can, indeed, mean "fool" or "idiot" Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #22
Thank you! I hate getting things wrong. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #23
When I was first learning Japanese, the Japanese exchange students Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #26
wow.. AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #27
"-jijii" is a kind of derogatory suffix Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #28
Thank you Art san.. AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #29
Come to think of it, "kuso-jijii" is also pretty insulting Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #30
Again thank you, and... AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #31
Ganbatte ne! Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #32
Oyasumi Nasai! AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #33
Totemo yoi yume wo mita Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #34
UPDATE: Alan Shirahama's Agency Releases Statement Regarding Scandal With Minami Minegishi AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #25
You know, this video is *still* on the front page of YouTube Japan Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #37
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