#language notes

I got so bored last night that I borrowed "Learn To Read New Testament Greek" by David Alan Black from my uni's digital library, grabbed an unused notebook and took notes on Chapter 1 about the writing system. I've been wanting to start learning Koine/NT/Biblical Greek for a while, and there's no time like the present 😌 (<- has rapidly approaching coursework deadlines and exams)

I found some highlighters I haven't used for a while and tried them out, unfortunately the pen I used was really inky and took ages to dry so there was a lot of smudging, won't be using that pen again anytime soon!

In Japanese, the choice of first- and second-person pronouns often reflects a character's personality, emotional state, or social role.

For instance:

A character who uses “watashi (私)” might be emotionally restrained or formal.

Switching to “ore (俺)” can signal a more assertive or emotionally vulnerable moment.

Similarly, using “omae (お前)” implies familiarity (or slight condescension), while “kisama (貴様)” often suggests hostility.

In English, these all flatten into just “I” and “you,” and that’s okay—but it means some nuance gets lost.

Think of pronoun choice as a mirror of how the character sees themselves—and the person they’re talking to.

I hope this helps you feel some of the tension, distance, or closeness behind their words.

For example:

Mozenrath mostly uses “watashi,” keeping himself guarded. But in a moment of stress or anger, for instance, you might hear “ore” slip out—and that says a lot. (Just to note, this is based on how I portray the characters in my own writing.)

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saturday 2nd july | mandarin HSK6 notes

i haven’t posted language notes here in a really really long time! here are some recent mandarin notes i’ve been working on. i’m behind on my notes bec i kinda put mandarin learning aside for a while - was busy with uni applications and exam revision. but now i can actually focus on the HSK6 qualification over summer!

my plan is to either take the HSK6 exam this summer, or take it in winter if i don’t feel prepared enough. HSK6 is a challenge, so i need to put the work in :<