Interviewing Japan

Are Japanese Okay With Opposite-Sex Friends in Relationships? [JP Subs]

Important vocab in this video (EN):揃う (そろう | Sorou) – To be complete; to be all present; to be ready; to be in order. Frequently used when discussing the conditions or qualities needed for certain situations, such as forming relationships or meeting expectations.成立 (せいりつ | Seiritsu) – Establishment; formation; completion; conclusion. Often mentioned in discussions about w...

What Red Flags do Japanese Women Look for in Men? [JP Subs]

Important vocab in this video (EN):メンヘラ (めんへら | Menhera) – Nutjob; mental job; lunatic; mentally troubled person. Frequently mentioned in discussions about emotionally unstable behaviors in relationships, such as excessive messaging or dependency.比喩 (ひゆ | Hiyu) – Simile; metaphor; allegory; parable. Used when describing how certain terms or behaviors are not literal but...

Osakans Reveal the Secrets of Kansai Dialect [JP Subs]

Important Vocabulary from the Video (EN)語尾 (ごび | Gobi) – Word ending; suffix. Frequently discussed in the context of how Kansai dialect uses distinct endings, like "やねん," to add emphasis or convey tone, differing from Standard Japanese.人当たり (ひとあたり | Hitoatari) – Manner of dealing with people; sociability. Highlighted as a characteristic of Kansai dialect...

Do Japanese Women Want Mixed Race Children? [JP Subs]

Important vocab in this video (EN):整う (ととのう | Totonou) – To be in order; to be arranged; to be completed; to be well-proportioned; to be settled. Frequently used to describe the appealing, well-defined facial features of mixed-race individuals.伝わる (つたわる | Tsutawaru) – To be handed down; to be transmitted; to be conveyed; to spread. Discussed in the context of communic...

YOUTUBER Becomes Most Popular Profession in Japan - Japanese React [Japanese Subs]

*Reupload to fix some editing errorsImportant vocab in this video (EN):知恵 (ちえ | Chie) – Wisdom; intelligence; discernment. Emphasized as something schools should foster, contrasting with teaching specific skills like becoming a YouTuber.観点 (かんてん | Kanten) – Point of view; perspective; standpoint. Mentioned when discussing how perceptions of YouTubers differ between childhoo...

I Interviewed Japanese People About AI, Technology, and ROBOTS [JP Subs]

Important Vocabulary in this Video (EN):訂正 (ていせい| Teisei) – Correction; amendment; rectification. Used when revising text or fixing mistakes, such as using ChatGPT to correct Japanese or foreign language sentences.お題 (おだい | Odai) – Theme; subject; topic (esp. of a poem, essay, etc.). Mentioned when ChatGPT provides hints or topics for writing essays or compositions.契約...

Which Jobs are Considered High Status in Japan?

Important vocab in this video (EN):福利厚生 (ふくりこうせい | Fukuri kōsei) – Employee welfare; employee ben. Mentioned in the context of working for large companies like Rakuten, where comprehensive benefits are seen as a reason for high status.相場 (そうば | Sōba) – Market price; current price; market trend. Discussed in relation to lawyers being able to charge above-market...

Is Japanese a Difficult Language? [JP Subs]

I’ll be releasing this JP-subbed video along with the Anki deck publicly on YouTube to give my regular YouTube audience a chance to test out the Patreon materials before subscribing, so as a one-time special release, the Anki deck will be available to Patrons of all tiers (attached to this post.) Thanks for your support, and enjoy!Important Vocabulary in this Video (EN):解釈 (かいしゃく |...

I Tested the SLICKEST Pickup Lines on Japanese Girls [JP Subs]

Important vocab in this video (EN):女子 (じょし | Joshi) – Woman; female; girl. Frequently used to refer to women or girls in the context of their reactions to compliments or pickup lines, especially regarding feelings about being called "cute."狙う (ねらう | Nerau) – To aim at; to target; to set one’s sights on. Used to describe pickup lines that feel overly calculated or ...

An Alarming Discussion with a Japanese Street Activist [JP Subs]

Important Vocabulary in this Video (EN)街宣 (がいせん | Gaisen) – Street propaganda; public speech or campaign on the street. Frequently mentioned in the context of the speaker’s public activism to raise awareness about jab-related issues.死亡 (しぼう | Shibō) – Death; decease; passing away. Central to the discussion, as the speaker references 2262 reported deaths linked to the j...

Japanese Girls Rate the BEST and WORST First Date Spots [JP Subs]

Important vocab in this video (EN):当分 (とうぶん | Tōbun) – For the time being; for a while; for some time.Used when discussing the movie theater as a first date spot, noting that the topic of the movie can sustain conversation "for a while" afterward.沈黙 (ちんもく | Chinmoku) – Silence; keeping silent; taciturnity.Mentioned in the context of avoiding "awkward silenc...

How do Japanese View Black People in 2025? [JP Subs]

Important vocab in this video (EN):かけ離れる (かけはなれる | Kakehanareru) – Be far apart; be widely different; be far removed.Used to describe the perceived differences between Japanese people and Black individuals, particularly in physical appearance and cultural traits.体格 (たいかく | Taikaku) – (Physical) build; physique; constitution.Frequently mentioned when discussing...

Japanese Girl Murdered by Stalker Despite Calling Police 9 Times [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LDjsLI7Hr0wrXSGylacM6wVmrnGZK9WK/view?usp=sharingImportant Vocabulary in this Video (EN)後を絶たない (あとをたたない | Ato o tatanai) – Never-ending; incessant; continuous.Used to describe the persistent occurrence of stalker-related incidents, as mentioned in the discussion about ongoing stalking issues in Japan.防ぐ (ふせぐ | Fusegu) – ...

I Paid Japanese People to Read IMPOSSIBLE KANJI [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LR7mup9B44vwCSoP0p4hzfbO27y65fb6/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):ゆったり (Yuttari) – Relaxed, leisurely; used to describe the meaning of the kanji "くつろぐ" (to relax or take it easy), emphasizing a state of calm or unwinding in a comfortable setting.文字 (Moji) – Character, letter; frequently mentioned in the context...

I Tested the SMOOTHEST Pick up Lines on Japanese Girls [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjMo0BBCWFMLtgBZpFapCgLWc4U5Yj8s/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):褒める (ほめる | Homeru) – To praise; to commend; to compliment.Used in the context of acknowledging a partner’s good traits or actions, often brought up when discussing emotional support in relationships.気まずい (きまずい | Kimazui) – Awkward; uneasy; unco...

Is Self-Improvement Important to Japanese People? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXBKjV_ypqI-dp8M-2TjHQ64gglcBwGX/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):溢れる (あふれる | Afureru) – To overflow; to brim over; to be filled with (emotion, etc.).Often used metaphorically, e.g. 「自信に満ち溢れる」 (filled with confidence), to express emotional abundance during self-improvement.消極的 (しょうきょくて�...

I Paid Japanese People to Make Origami in the Street [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_oqMF5wH1ikkcEkQFRVimZb-FEe2Glx/view?usp=sharingImportant Vocabulary in this Video (EN):折る (おる | Oru) – To fold; to bend. Frequently used in the context of origami, such as folding cranes or other shapes like helmets and frogs.保育園 (ほいくえん | Hoikuen) – Nursery school; daycare center. Mentioned when discussing origami activities done ...

Would Japanese Girls Date a Guy Who'd Never Had a Girlfriend? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YjAz2ZXBXrQRTn0AB3Fkdqb_gx2irfmN/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):ナヨナヨ (Nayonayo) – Weak-willed; effeminate; timid. Mentioned as a cute or endearing trait in men with no romantic experience, though some see it as less desirable compared to confidence.仕草 (Shigusa) – Gesture; mannerism; action. Highlighted as a way to identify w...

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Japan Reacts to its Out of Control Foreigner Problem [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9GqGbXXk8R0VwMW6MDOaitgI6AgXLZl/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):秩序 (ちつじょ | Chitsujo) – Order; referenced in the context of maintaining societal harmony, disrupted by nuisance behaviors like loud music on trains.ガン見 (がんみ | Ganmi) – Staring intensely; mentioned as a reaction to disruptive actions, like observing so...

Anki Deck Demo Live

After much tinkering, I finally have what seems to be a working version of the Anki deck template with dark mode toggle + suitability/scaleability for all devices. I'd be very grateful if those of you who use Anki could give it a test run and let me know your thoughts. Just download the file from this post, click File > Import in Anki, and you're good to go. These are very much a work in p...

What do Japanese People Find Difficult about English? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Is-O_7fKAc3gKVvwRdt5vuD1nB1kP90m/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):文章 (ぶんしょう | Bunshō) – Sentence/writing; used in the context of struggling to form coherent sentences in English conversations.話者 (わしゃ | Washa) – Speaker; refers to individuals conversing in English, often highlighting the challenge of matching nativ...

Would Japanese Girls Date a TATTOOED MALE? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xs3Xmortz_LtSnbkXFajmwi3jWrByI62/view?usp=sharingImportant Vocabulary in this Video (EN):和柄 (わがら | Wagara) – Traditional Japanese patterns; often associated with traditional tattoos (irezumi) as mentioned in the video for their distinct cultural imagery.張り紙 (はりがみ | Harigami) – Posted notice or sign; referenced in the context of sign...

Upcoming Anki Deck Feature

Hello guys. I hope you're all making some serious Japanese gains. You may be excited to know I'm currently working on a new feature whereby each video will come with an Anki deck containing flashcards for the 10-word vocabulary list I include with each video. The idea is that you'd download the decks with each video release, delete the cards that aren't relevant to you (already kn...

Japan Reacts to Trump's Tariffs [JP SUBS]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14UKfZ6xKHcyU28Tmq6J34-4FtZTPvWPI/view?usp=sharingImportant Vocabulary in This Video (EN):関税 (かんぜい | Kanzei) – Tariff/customs duty; frequently discussed as a central issue in the video regarding trade policies and their economic impact.接遇 (せつぐう | Setsugū) – Hospitality/reception; mentioned in the context of diplomatic or business in...

How Important is Hygiene in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j8jpOn0JOj7FYqhCtJZVeLOWu7_JTjJ4/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):便器 (べんき | Benki) – Toilet bowl; frequently mentioned in discussions about maintaining cleanliness in bathrooms.掃除 (そうじ | Sōji) – Cleaning; emphasized as a daily or weekly task to maintain hygiene in homes and public spaces.水場 (みずば | Mizuba) �...

Which Stereotypes About Americans are True? [JP]

**REUPLOAD. Fixed some sub errors. Sorry about the sound problems in some of the clips here - I had some mic issues.SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xTC7cq-HKLZCJXGpDFoC2n9oykyGiyCM/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):愛国心 (あいこくしん | Aikokushin) – Patriotism; highlighted as a strong trait in Americans, exemplified by behaviors like displaying the flag or singi...

Interview With a Japanese Origami Sensei [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AifEkb2-nefzX_qSUQYagX8bIhX7NM-T/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):折り図 (おりず | Orizu) – Origami diagram/instructions; used to explain how to fold specific origami shapes, as seen when the instructor mentions understanding diagrams to teach origami.鶴 (つる | Tsuru) – Crane; a traditional origami figure often folded for good l...

Japanese Girls Rate the COOLEST and CRINGIEST Male Hairstyles [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/126TROabK1b_D2-MOCn8hAN_xLLCdq0jb/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):前髪 (まえがみ | Maegami) – Bangs/forelock; often discussed when evaluating how hair over the forehead affects a hairstyle’s appeal or annoyance factor.流行る (はやる | Hayaru) – To become popular/trendy; used to describe whether certain hairstyles are current...

Japanese Konbini Manager Worked to DEATH - Japan Reacts

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RuFHboh7C84BgPw665uTiO6NQhNvtcih/view?usp=sharingImportant Vocab in this Video (EN):過労死 (かろうし | Karōshi)– Death from overwork; a central theme of the discussion, exemplified by the case of the 38-year-old convenience store manager who committed suicide after working without a single day off for six months.見て見ぬふり (みてみぬふり...