U know, i learnt japanese in year 8. It was part of the school curriculam. I have forgotten most of it but remeber the basic like:
Hello - Konichiwa
My name is (for a female) - Watashi wa (insert your name) desu
My name is (for male) - Boku wa (insert your name) desu
And i know my numbers up to 10
But ur article is really informative. Great job