海外「ゴジラだよ！何か一つ知ってる日本語を言ってからスクロールしろ！」

According to an announcement by the CIA in the United States, the level of difficulty in learning Japanese is “the world’s top class.” There are times when we Japanese feel uneasy about whether we can speak the correct Japanese on a regular basis, but from a foreigner’s point of view, we may find it even more difficult.

As for the Japanese language, it seems that there are more opportunities for it to be used overseas because of the background of Japanese culture’s advance into the world. “For example, “”Sushi”” and “”Tempura”” are already recognized by the world, and “”Mottainai”” is used as “”Mottainai”” as “”Mottainai”” in foreign countries.” Then, don’t you wonder what other kinds of Japanese are used overseas?

Therefore, this time, we decided to conduct a survey of foreigners from five countries on “the Japanese language that can be understood in the world” and investigate what the Japanese language is actually used there. Let’s take a look at the “Japanese language situation abroad” that we Japanese don’t know! “When I see friends and people who treat the opposite sex like a devil, they say, ‘He’s a tundere, isn’t he?’ Everyone around me knows.” (Korea/Women/Twenties)

Tundere is usually a bit cold, but when you’re alone, you’re spoiled. It’s surprising that this word is used in Japan, which is one of the most maniacs. This may be the result of Korea, which has a deep cultural exchange with Japan.

[So cute]
“The Japanese I often speak is ‘cute’. I don’t fully understand the meaning of the word, but I guess I use it when my heart is pounding when I see a dog or a cat.” (Korea/Women/20s)

Kawaii is one of the Japanese spoken not only in Korea but also in other countries around the world. It is also called “the most widespread Japanese language in the world in the 21st century.” It seems that the popularity of manga, anime and idols, which are the leading subcultures of Japan, has led to the spread of the culture.