On Thu, 1 Aug 1996, Don Wang wrote:

I noticed that a lot of authors have Akane saying 'Hai' quite often. Just 
what is that suppose to mean?  Is that some kind of acknowledgement, sort of 
like a 'yes'?  

Yep, 'hai' does mean yes.

Second, I know Akane would address her sister as oneechan, but 
does she think about them that way?  I mean, if Akane is thinking, would she 
think of Kasumi as just Kasumi or Kasumi-oneechan?  

Basically, its just a traditional Japanese custom regarding respect for 
elders on using oneechan, otousan, etc. 

Finally, is Shampoo's Japanese really that bad?  

Actually, Shampoo is supposed to be a Chinese who speaks Japanese.

Thanks in advance for all those that can help me! 

Dou ittashimashite.  n.n

Yug

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