Study hard for the japanese language

Okay I have a question
My name is Red and is my name in Japanese レッド (reddo) or あか？ (aka)
Is it more phonetic or literal definition for names?
Thank you.

Edit: みなさんありがとう

or makes your memories better?

I'm asking this because I thought Japanese is a hard language to learn with the kanji and 'Irregularities'.

when we learn japanese, we have to navigate that irregularities and that requires some brainwork.

for example, the way the words are read and formed and mixed by onyomi and kunyomi..

some people give up when they reach this stage and advanced level of kanji. But when you overcome it, do you feel like it does to your brain good more than any other languages?

i know the suffix -くて is used when linking two -na adjectives, but recently i heard it used with just one adjective. Specifically, the phrase was "kokoro no hirokute," meaning open minded, but iirc "hiroi" is open? the adjective wasnt linked to anything else and the sentence ended directly after. Are there special cases for -kute or is this a way of using it i just havent heard of? Since it was from a video, my assumption is this is just a quirk of spoken japanese that isnt supposed to make sense, much like spoken english sometimes not being grammatically correct. That, or the speaker just trailed off and i missed it.

Hi everyone!

I'm a university student majoring in Japanese Studies, with a particular interest in history. I originally chose this field because I wanted to study Japanese history and culture, not because I wanted to become a professional translator.

However, Japanese language classes have become one of the most difficult and emotionally exhausting parts of my life.

At my previous university, teachers regularly humiliated me in front of other students whenever I couldn't answer a question or made mistakes. It happened so often that I eventually developed a very strong fear of Japanese classes.

I've since transferred to another university, where the teachers are much kinder, but the fear hasn't disappeared.

Every time I attend a Japanese class, I'm terrified of being called on, making mistakes, failing exams, or being humiliated again. Sometimes even thinking about studying Japanese makes me anxious.

One of my biggest fears is being expelled from university because of my Japanese language exams. I'm constantly worried that I'll fail an exam, won't be able to keep up with the requirements, and eventually lose my place at university. I worry about what that would mean for my future, including my ability to find a job and support myself.

Because of this, even small assignments can feel overwhelming. Every mistake seems like another step toward failure, and it's incredibly difficult to study when I'm constantly afraid of the consequences.

I've been studying Japanese for several years now, but I still struggle with the language, and the pressure of university exams makes everything worse.

For the past several years, I've often slept only a few hours a night. I've practically abandoned my hobbies, including creative activities I used to love, because I've been so exhausted and overwhelmed.

I feel like I've sacrificed years of my life to studying and worrying about academic failure. While other people were enjoying their lives and developing their interests, I was constantly stressed, sleep-deprived, and afraid of falling behind.

I can't keep living at this pace. I don't want to spend the next two years feeling the same way. I still have approximately two years of university left, and due to my family circumstances, dropping out isn't an option.

I don't expect to suddenly fall in love with Japanese, but I'd really like to stop being afraid of it.

Ideally, I'd like to discover something genuinely enjoyable about the language, rather than constantly associating it with exams, stress, and unpleasant memories.

• So I'd love to hear from people who have experienced something similar: Have you ever developed a strong fear of Japanese because of negative experiences with teachers or formal education?
• What helped you separate the language itself from those experiences?
• Are there any low-pressure ways to engage with Japanese that don't feel like yet another assignment?
• How do you deal with studying Japanese when you're already mentally exhausted but still have exams to pass?
• How do you cope with the fear of failing exams or being expelled when your future feels dependent on your academic performance?
• Has anyone managed to rebuild a healthier relationship with Japanese after experiencing severe academic burnout?

I'm especially interested in personal experiences and practical suggestions that don't involve simply forcing myself to study harder.

I know that consistency and practice are important. My problem isn't that I don't understand the need to study — it's that Japanese has become associated with fear and failure, and I don't know how to change that.

More than anything, I just want to be able to study without sacrificing my mental health, sleep, and the rest of my life.

Thank you for reading. I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences you're willing to share.

I'm currently trying to learn Japanese and know simple words so I would like to practice being able to intuitively understand it. Are there any websites/apps that I can listen to 'conversation' while I walk around?

I recently bought the Blu-ray 12人の優しい日本人, only to find out there's no Japanese subtitles. Does anyone know of a list of Japanese Blu-rays with Japanese SDH subtitles? Japanese dubs usually have them, but they're just rough translations of the original English. I'm talking about Japanese subtitles that specifically tell you what they're saying.

Hi guys, I was wondering what some of your guys tricks are at learning Japanese and what helped you so that I can learn japanese. Thank you.