Does Anyone Else Hate The Foreign Part Of Naruto?

[Booker]

Not intended to be racist or anything, but it's just some of their customs, humor, and art kind of weird me out since I'm not of that culture. For instance,

Whenever somebody say "Sama" or "Chan".

Some of the humor is either lost in translation or isn't funny in the first place.

The big, comical eyes characters get occaisonally.

 

[YowYan]

It's a trademark of asian anime. And I think you're the only one who actualy dislikes those cultural feats in it

 

[Lucidus]

no i actually like it.. i prefere the culture in japan and china to wear i live

 

[spade3dg]

Its a japanesr manga based on ninja. What part of that isn't foreign?

 

[Punk Hazard]

The awkward moment when you're technically the foreign factor here. And no, I don't mind it. After all, it's not strange to find Asian culture in an Asian art form.

 

[fh99]

it's a Japanese manga made by a Japanese writer for Japanese Readers in JAPAN , I don't believe I am actually reading this

 

[Booker]

The awkward moment when you're technically the foreign factor here. And no, I don't mind it. After all, it's not strange to find Asian culture in an Asian art form.

No I know, that's what I'm saying. Sometimes it's difficult to read because I'm not from that culture. That's what I'm asking, if anybody else has that problem.

 

[OfficialRikudouSennin]

Chan is werid and sama also kun ytf. Are there diffrent

 

[Machiko]

No I know, that's what I'm saying. Sometimes it's difficult to read because I'm not from that culture. That's what I'm asking, if anybody else has that problem.

Then get used to it. You'll come across this in all mangas.

 

[Punk Hazard]

No I know, that's what I'm saying. Sometimes it's difficult to read because I'm not from that culture. That's what I'm asking, if anybody else has that problem.

Ah, I see what you mean. I guess it kinda can be hard to see it. I think that's why some translators try to make it Americanized so to speak so we can get some humor

 

[Booker]

Ah, I see what you mean. I guess it kinda can be hard to see it. I think that's why some translators try to make it Americanized so to speak so we can get some humor

Well they try, but a lot of it ends up sounding wordy and awkward.

I wish I was Japanese so I could really appreciate it...

 

[Sasunarufan13]

I don't find it awkward at all - I find the Japanese culture very interesting (one of the reasons I'm studying Japanese) and it's interesting to discover the various elements of their culture in the manga I read. Plus some parts in the manga actually help me with my studies, like Amaterasu and Susano'o (we talked about those during Japanese religions)

The big eyes they use for some manga were actually used in the beginning to kind of insult Western people, when Japan was forced to come into contact with various Western countries *shrugs* It was their way of rebelling a little in the beginning I suppose.

 

[Filo]

Usually when Im watching the anime I dont have a problem because there is emotion portrayed that I can decipher but the manga throws me off quite often haha Its great still though

 

[HadouKage]

It's a sign of respect in the japanese culture, it's like when your parents (when you were younger) to call your teach Ms. or Mr

I forgot what sama stands for
- kun; usually refers to a boy and is used after a suffix after their name
- chan; is the same as kun in regards to a female
- senpai; refers to a teacher usually someone that is older
- dono; I think is the same as senpai but when referring to someone younger

Those are the only one I know =P

 

[DocThao]

-sama - someone with authority or someone you look up to
-kun - used for boys
-chan - used for girls or little kids (usually used in a cutesy way)
-senpai - someone who has the same job as you but longer (your senior in terms of service)
-sensei - teacher, doctor
-dono - added onto someone with a warrior status

 

[HadouKage]

-sama - someone with authority or someone you look up to
-kun - used for boys
-chan - used for girls or little kids (usually used in a cutesy way)
-senpai - someone who has the same job as you but longer (your senior in terms of service)
-sensei - teacher, doctor
-dono - added onto someone with a warrior status

Ah thanks for the clarification

 

[Sasunarufan13]

-sama - someone with authority or someone you look up to
-kun - used for boys
-chan - used for girls or little kids (usually used in a cutesy way)
-senpai - someone who has the same job as you but longer (your senior in terms of service)
-sensei - teacher, doctor
-dono - added onto someone with a warrior status

Senpai can also be used in school and that is then a person who is in a higher year. Kohai is the opposite - a student who is younger/in a lower year.

You also have -san, which is neutral. It can be used for people you don't know very well or don't know at all. It's polite, but neutral.

-Dono is an outdated term and is practically not in use anymore. If I remember correctly it was mostly used by samurai when they spoke about their master.

 

[Sherlock.]

I like the Japanese culture.... They are very hard working too....

OT - Its my dream to travel the world and live in different and beautiful parts of the world.... In Asia.... Japan is #1 on my list....

 

[paratise]

Foreign side of it teaches a lot about a different culture than mine; i think it is interesting and somewhat educative, it also helps people to get to know others and understand even a little more.

 

[DocThao]

Senpai can also be used in school and that is then a person who is in a higher year. Kohai is the opposite - a student who is younger/in a lower year.

You also have -san, which is neutral. It can be used for people you don't know very well or don't know at all. It's polite, but neutral.

-Dono is an outdated term and is practically not in use anymore. If I remember correctly it was mostly used by samurai when they spoke about their master.

ah how could i have forgotten about -san (most common usage)

I know senpai is also used by students but I meant someone in the same field as you (be it school or work)

and yes -dono is outdated but still, just pointing it out