How Difficult is it to learn the language?

[Realism]

I think it's a hell of a lot easier to learn Japanese if you're Chinese or Korean. But if you're American it's like the whole language systems gets flipped 180 upside down, inside and out. I can't even imagine how an American can process some of the Japanese thoughts and terms.

[NanteNa]

If you already know Chinese that'll make it easier.

But the fact that you're already doubting the effort, would make me advise you to simply not do it.

[KyleGoetz]

Originally Posted by Realism

I think it's a hell of a lot easier to learn Japanese if you're Chinese or Korean. But if you're American it's like the whole language systems gets flipped 180 upside down, inside and out. I can't even imagine how an American can process some of the Japanese thoughts and terms.

Agreed. It's harder than, say, Spanish or German. But it's still eminently doable for someone with a moderate amount of motivation.