@connorjmeek — 3x breakout

Loading video…

Talking to strangers in Japanese 🇯🇵

@connorjmeek

468.9K followers · usually 90.4K views a post

Views

305.0K

Likes

6.8K

Comments

Why it worked

The video leverages the inherent curiosity and relatability of language learning and cultural exchange. By showcasing a genuine interaction with a foreigner attempting to speak Japanese, it appeals to viewers interested in travel, language, and Japanese culture, creating a positive and engaging viewing experience.

Summary

A woman approaches strangers in Japan to practice her Japanese, asking them where they are from and sharing her own background. She reveals she is from Kumamoto, moved to Tokyo, and lived briefly in Kobe, all while engaging in a friendly conversation.

Structure

1Approaching strangers to practice Japanese
2Asking about their origin and sharing her own
3Discussing her background and moves within Japan
4Concluding the conversation with thanks and well wishes

On-screen text

Talking to strangers in Japanese 🇯🇵 すみません excuse me 日本人ですか？ are you japanese? はい yes 日本語を練習してるんですけど i've been studying japanese ちょっとお話ししてもいいでしょうか？ would it be okay if we talk for a moment? 少し a little えっ、二分だけいいですか？ just two minutes, is that okay? 私はコナーです im Connor イギリスから来ました i'm from england どこご出身ですか？ where are you from? 熊本です i'm from kumamoto どこですか？ where exactly? 日本の南部 the southern part of japan オックスフォードを知っていますか？ do you know oxford? 知っています i was 大学で有名です it's famous for its university *考え中 *thinking what it meant* ユニバーシティ university オックスフォードの近くに住んでいます i live near oxford え？え？日本でどこか行きましたか？ where have you been in Japan? 私は日本の南部、熊本で生まれました... I was born in kumamoto the southern part of japan... そして私は東京に引っ越しました and I moved to Tokyo 神戸での少し出来事 a little bit in kobe 話してくれてありがとうございます thanks for talking with me ありがとうございます thank you 頑張っててください goodluck ありがとうございます thank you 気をつけて take care

Original caption

Talking to strangers in Japan 🇯🇵 #fyp