Chinese or Japanese

[Roybot]

So I am thinking of learning an East Asian language. What language should I learn. Mandarin, Japanese or Korean? Which one would be easier guys? Also say if I learn mandarin how hard would it be learn basic Korean/Japanese after that? Is there much similarity amongst these languages at all?

Am hoping some Chinese forumers can help me out here. I do interact with a lot of Chinese and Japanese clients. So knowing the language will help.

 

[DelhiDareDevil]

I would say Japanese cause I like Japanese girls. lol

But otherwise, most people say learn Mandarin, they are the next economic super house.

 

[Abhishek_]

japanese is easier to learn since its a phonetic language. traditional mandarin (used in taiwan) will be a bit harder, you can also go for simplified mandarin (used in mainland).
If it is for business purpose, I'd suggest learning mandarin. If it is for fun, stay with japanese.

 

[FreekiN]

its not about being easy

its about how much you will use that language.

there are 1 billion chinese people with a huge diaspora and compared to 150 million japanese with medium diaspora..

now which do you think you may need more in future...