If you visit Japan or are speaking with a Japanese native, you may find the following phrases to be useful.
If you visit Japan or are speaking with a Japanese native, you may find the following phrases to be useful.
*神様 Kamisama: God. (Note this could mean false idols of the Shinto religion. Make sure you state which God you are referring to.
*神様 Kamisama: God. (Note this could mean false idols of the Shinto religion. Make sure you state which God you are referring to.
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*保守的 Hoshuteki: Consernative. This is an adjective. If you add な 'na' followed by another noun it will affect it. Example: 保守的な意見 A conservative idea.
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*保守的 Hoshuteki: Conservative. This is an adjective.
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**If you add な 'na' followed by another noun it will affect it. Example: 保守的な意見。 A conservative idea.
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*自由的 Jiyuuteki: Liberal. Also an adjective.
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**Example of adjective use: 自由的な無神論者と論理的な話は不可に近い。 Logical conversation with a liberal atheist is nearly impossible.
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*価値観 Kachikan: Values.
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**Both 保守的な and 自由的な can be added before this word to make "Liberal/Conservative views"
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One classic liberal trick common in Japan is to engage a foreign conservative in debate in Japanese, then use overly complex terminology and references to confuse him and ultimately make him appear foolish. To prevent this a short message has been prepared below. In the case where a Japanese liberal is using linguistic tricks and native ability to confuse you, (which could be perceived as a racist trick) hand them the following message and walk away.