Hello.  I've some questions about the Japanese culture here.  First of 
all, 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'?  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?  Finally, is Shampoo's 
Japanese really that bad?  I was under the impression that Shampoo only had a 
distinct accent but her Japanese wasn't that bad.  Thanks in advance for all 
those that can help me!


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"RANMA NO BAKA!" Akane Tendo, Ranma 1/2

"Power only breeds war ... I wish I'd never been born." Celes Chere, Final 
Fantasy 3

Don Wang <dwang@sprynet.com>
RPG, strategy game, and Ranma 1/2 fan.