Study Buddy System

[MiuGarden]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 20 - 40 (21)

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I’d be around N5

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

Anime!

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

Manga!

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Yes

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 0 - 10

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to take practice tests with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• All of the above

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

EST, available almost all the time!

[matt_in_mito]

Great idea! Thanks for this! I love teaching so would love to have some people to mentor!
What is your Bunpro level?

90

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

Borderline failed N1 on the long reading section.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

No. If you’re looking for an anime/manga fan to learn with, I’m definitely not your guy
I will occasionally watch the news though.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

As above.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

Anyone is fine. I especially like teaching and I have Japanese friends and teachers who I study with so I’m not particularly looking for people at a similar level, but if anyone at a similar level wants to get in touch, feel free.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

Finished twice and occasionally reset to lower levels to refresh my memory. I’m the kanji otaku so if anyone wants kanji teaching, I’m definitely your guy

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Someone to primarily teach/study with

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

JST early evenings and weekends. Also if I have a day at work where I have no lessons, weekdays in the daytime are also fine but only by text.

[roverclover]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 21

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

Have not taken one!

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Anime and movies

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Manga

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 10

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to take practice tests with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• All of the above
• I’m open for anything!

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• GMT-5 Eastern Standard
• Evenings
• Just a note: I’m currently in grad school so my schedule fluctuates a lot. I will probably only really be able to handle having one partner, maybe two

[drockinjp]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 40 - 60

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

Somewhere around

• N3

Passed N4, taking the N3 in a few weeks.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes

I’m not big into anime but I do love me some Cowboy Beebop and Death Note. I’m currently watching Chibi Maruko Chan with my girlfriend (Japanese) for some more casual input that’s not too above my level. We also watch Ghibli films together in Japanese.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes

I’m not really high enough level to really enjoy the fruits of reading, but I’m working through the レベル別多読の日本語ライブラリー at the moment. Also trying to read some easy news articles on TODAI app. Would love to start reading more native material aimed at elementary students.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

Really anyone who’s studying Japanese at any level.

Open to discussing/helping others and receiving help in return from higher levels.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 10 - 20

Been languishing on level 13 for about a month now.

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• I’m open to all of the above

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• *JST AM before work and even in the late PM after work.

[drockinjp]

Hey, so I’m also living in Japan. Currently based in Nagoya but I used to live in good old Ibaraki (a student was showing me that it’s the least desirable prefecture to live in according to some internet article, pssh).

Anyways, you’re at a much more advanced level than me but I wouldn’t mind studying/learning from a fellow Ibaraki man.

I’m not the most reliable study partner ever probably but I try to use this app daily to keep my grammar straight. So I’ll probably be able to see your messages and reply on the regular.

What you think?

[distantflower]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 40

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• N/A, but my estimate is mid N5

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, but hardly have time like I used to when younger
• Type: Drama, Variety Shows, Documentary, Movies, Anime etc
• Nowadays been listening to NHK Radio on the web instead so I could do other tasks at the same time

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, but my level is limited. Mostly light reading before bed and after waking up. Usually repeat reading parts that I’ve yet to understand
• Type: Manga, Novels, News etc

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Not necessarily, but my existing Study Group will probably be boring for advanced learners and confusing for absolute beginners

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 16 at snail’s pace, 3-6 lessons & 60 reviews per day (at the moment 1 level per month average)

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with (end of Genki 1 now, highly likely to start Genki 2 on January 2022)
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• Would be fun to have classmates from Bunpro to laugh at Yoshi Sensei’s jokes (he’s a native Japanese who volunteers to teach every weekend in the study group)

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• Saturdays 10 PM JST
  (Afternoon in European time, Super Late Oz time and Too Early for Americans, I think)

Preferred communication

• Study Group is on Saturdays in Second Life but feel free to PM me here for anything related

[Benjcachou]

What is your Bunpro level?
0 - 10

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

N/A

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Pretty much any type

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: manga in preference but I can read anything that would help

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 0 - 10
  What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with

• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with

• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them

[jrmr50]

This is cool. I will put an entry in later when on my ‘proper’ computer for easier copy and pasting.

[Juthsty]

Status: Open

What is your Bunpro level?

• 60+

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• I have not taken a real test, however, I can complete the JLPT N3 practice tests with relative ease.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, mainly anime, but I am open for other media such as J-drama, etc…

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, Ive tried reading some novels and manga but this was a while ago. I mainly have difficulty in finding good reading material.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Would be nice, but not necessary.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• I never used WaniKani, but I study all my vocabulary with the kanji, so it is higher than JLPT N3 requires. *

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to share experiences, share media and work together. Also for accountability and conversing in Japanese, as I have not practised that a bit and would love to.

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• Timezone is GMT+1 (Brussels), availability mainly in the evening.

Preferred communication

• Messenger, whatsapp, discord

[jrmr50]

What is your Bunpro level?

39

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I haven’t but reading & gammar would be N5, listening comprehension would be <N5

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

Yes, I watch a bit of anime on crunchyroll & netflix, SRS studying permitting. Watching anime with my daughter was the being of my journey

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

Yes, read a lot of scanlated manga. Aspire to read light-novels. Currently smashing graded readers!

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

Everyone & anyone

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

Currently at 18, though it’s the second time round (got to 11, quit for 4 months and came back)

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Someone to help me finally use that Genki textbook that’s been patiently waiting for about a year now. I’d like to take JLPT N5 when it stops being cancelled in this country.

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

Available pretty much all day

UTC+0 … you know, because I live in the place that invented time and gave it to the world, you’re welcome

[atomicalex]

What is your Bunpro level?

51

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I haven’t tested, but am at solid A2 in Marugoto, so * N4 I think

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes Anything with cars in it lol. Also love slice of life anime.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes - whatever i can get my hands on. I like various manga, but also read the nuewspapers that come in at work. Ok, try to read them. I try to read the local Japanese monthly, too.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Yes - prefer but open to whatever.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 60, but I swear I am backsliding daily. Or I need to do it again. Or something.

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• EST and probably evenings are best

[matt_in_mito]

Sounds good! Contact me any time!
Also, Ibaraki was the least desirable place but that title was taken by Tochigi, so we’re now the second least desirable, which probably is even worse…

[volta5638]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 20 - 40

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• N5 - N4

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Anime, Drama, Movies, Music, Games

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Manga, News, Comment sections

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 0 - 10

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to take practice tests with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• All of the above

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• *Example: Weekdays: Beijing time 6pm onward. Weekends: Any time past 12pm.

[jyakarr]

What is your Bunpro level?

27

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I’m probably somewhere between N4 and N3. I know little bits of N2 and N1. My knowledge is like swiss cheese.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

I sometimes watch an anime or two. But I don’t really even watch TV in English. A few shows here and there but I’m not a TV/movie buff. Mostly, I play games.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

No. Not through a lack of interest, just no idea where to begin books are currently too difficult. I enjoy games currently going through FF7, want to find FF9 in JP.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

All are welcome.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

８

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Someone to send me their recommended books etc…
Someone to send and receive grammar fuelled messages of confusion and anger.
Someone to talk about Japan life with.
And if you’re from Japan, Yamanashi, Ibaraki, or Kansai then great I live/lived in those places.

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

JST, whenever I reply, normally weekdays. I wanna keep it on here mostly.

[Sam-Jones]

Status: Open
What is your Bunpro level?

• 20 - 40

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• No test

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Anime, Music, Youtube

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Manga, News, Novels

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 10 - 20 (After resetting from 27)

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Happy to do anything!

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• GMT evening

[Inounx]

Status: Open

What is your Bunpro level?

• 40

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• Didn’t tried any test for now, maybe I am N5 ?

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, mainly Anime, and videos (about Japan’s history, martial arts, Sumo tournements, etc)

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• I like Manga, Novels, books, but my reading skill is still to be improved to be able to read them in full Japanese !

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 20 - 30 (27)

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Studying alone is not always an easy task, that’s why I am mainly looking for someone to share ups and downs, to motivate each other, to share progress, to discuss difficulties, to challenge each other…
I don’t think I will have time (on a regular basis) to do lessons together or stuff like that.
I would like to focus more on reading as I think it is the best choice for now to progress efficiently

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• I live in France so CET (UTC+1), available more in the evening

[EbonyMidget]

Reminds me of the story about how the publishers of a list of the 100 worst towns in England got complaint letters from people offended their town wasn’t included.

[quinnngo]

What is your Bunpro level?
Was 60+ before recent reset

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?
N/A but probably high N2 / low N1

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Anime, Drama, YouTube, Reality TV Shows

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Novels, Non-fiction, Manga

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?
Any level is fine!

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?
Finished WaniKani (lv. 60)

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)
PST evenings

[Mapletree]

What a fantastic idea! Thanks Bunpro staff!
Answers below:

Status: Open

What is your Bunpro level?
50-60

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?
N/A but probably <N4

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, but not good enough to enjoy them without help yet
• Type: Anime, live-action, (games)

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes, but not good enough to enjoy them without help yet
• Type: Any

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?
Roughly the same level would be best, but I’m not picky.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?
Not a user of Wanikani. However, my vocab / kanji knowledge is very low compared to my grammar progress on Bunpro (I cannot live without mouse-over dictionaries)

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• All of the above - anything and everything. Probably for mutual encouragement, enjoying progress together, discussing strategies and tools. Oh, and sending / receiving lots of memes.

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)
UTC+1 evenings, weekends

[Kshitij_J]

What is your Bunpro level?

61

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I haven’t taken any exams but I think that my level is around N3.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

Yes, I watch a little bit of Anime.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

Yes, I usually read news and articles

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

No, any level is fine.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

12

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

I need someone to study with and practice speaking. I also want to enjoy learning the language and not just memorize everything not be able to use it in real life. So if you want to learn with me reply here, we can discuss the communication method. @Paptreek @josh