David Kudler
I do not, alas.
I have had to research every word and phrase and have it checked by a copyeditor. One of the things I learned an editor is always to look it up--even when you are sure you know it's correct.
Japanese is a wonderful language, very different from those I've learned in the past. I find, of course, that I have picked up a lot over the years, and hope some day soon actually to spend the time to become at least somewhat conversant.
The thing that I know will always keep me from literacy, beyond the subtleties of the language, is naturally the use of kanji. I've been trying (not very systematically) to teach myself the Chinese ideograms, but beyond the most basic and common, I have had a hard time committing them to memory.
In any case, if anyone finds any errors in the Japanese in my books (or in the English, for that matter), I would be very grateful if you'd reach out and let me know!
I have had to research every word and phrase and have it checked by a copyeditor. One of the things I learned an editor is always to look it up--even when you are sure you know it's correct.
Japanese is a wonderful language, very different from those I've learned in the past. I find, of course, that I have picked up a lot over the years, and hope some day soon actually to spend the time to become at least somewhat conversant.
The thing that I know will always keep me from literacy, beyond the subtleties of the language, is naturally the use of kanji. I've been trying (not very systematically) to teach myself the Chinese ideograms, but beyond the most basic and common, I have had a hard time committing them to memory.
In any case, if anyone finds any errors in the Japanese in my books (or in the English, for that matter), I would be very grateful if you'd reach out and let me know!
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Steve Sarner
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David Kudler:
Hi David - enjoyed Risuko and will be adding my review soon. Curious about the Korean cook and the odd way he speaks. Is that on purpose to indicate he might have some type of accent? Also, is there any particular reason for him not being Japanese? Perhaps I missed something :)
Anty Notosapoetro
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David Kudler:
Firstly I want to let you know that I’m enjoying reading Risuko, but there’s one thing bothers me. Risuko is from a poor family, especially in the era you used as the background, she wouldn’t be disgusted by preparing fish and meat. The anticipation of eating a much better meal than she used to will be enough for her and the rest to ignore the dirty works. But maybe you only have modern kids’ thoughts in mind?
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