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December. Yes, it goes reverse order N5 is the easiest, N1 is the hardest. The Japanese tend to do this. For example, in karate you proceed through 9 "kyuu" levels in reverse order, 9-1, white through brown belt. Then the black belt levels are in "normal" order, 1-10.
O is a "particle", specifically an object marker. It marks the word just before it as an object.
Breaking things is usually not included in testing any more in modern karate. You have to demonstrate a certain level of proficiency in 3 areas: kihon, kata, and kumite (basics such as blocking, punching, and kicking, pre-arranged forms, and sparring ability). The higher the belt test, the more difficult the requirement.
That's it. A very important and tricky part of Japanese. Other particles: wa (topic marker), ga (subject marker), e (to), ni (at), de (action in place). It's tricky because many markers have multiple uses. Don't ask me about wa vs. ga; it's a very tricky subject that even Japanese have trouble explaining.
Interesting. Did you practice karate before your accident? What belt are/were you?
Wow! English grammar can be confusing so I'm not surprised. Maybe not as confusing as Japanese...I noticed you have a good vocabulary in English. I've had to look some of your words up lol
Yes, before and after. It took me almost 20 years because of my health problems, but I finally reached first degree black belt, passing on my first attempt.
Oh, of course. I'm not into anime, so it would not be foremost on my mind. I'm one of those who developed an interest in the language because I was studying a Japanese martial art, and have a general interest in the culture.
it originally was a song for the olympics . (I wish they had them every year instead of four!) Anyway,