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12-19-2010, 02:37 PM

Many Japanese people speak 「~じゃないよー」「~じゃないもん」「~じゃないっ !」to friends.
But when hearing people from foreign countries speak 「じゃありません」,I can’t help thinking they are from LOWER class. I don’ know why. But it sounds dirt. (I’m sorry, my English is too direct.)
I think the combination 「じゃ+ありません」sounds not good.
When I say 「ありません」, I speak politely. So I say 「~ではありません」
When I say 「じゃ」, I speak very casually to my friends.
Some Japanese people say 「じゃありません」, but I think it’s a bit difficult for Japanese learners because it depends on the situations.
Anyway, I’m sure that most Japanese people see 「じゃ」and「じゃあ」dirt when people from foreign countries say it.

I don’t recommend you to say it.
If you are from LOWER class, I think you can say it.
When you speak to your close friends, it's OK.
But I think you should not write it.

I’m sorry, my English is not good!!!


Hello, I may not understand English very well and I may lack words but I will try to understand you.

If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask.

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Last edited by YuriTokoro : 12-19-2010 at 03:14 PM.
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