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Japanese people often don’t say things directly.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t feel or think about them.
Japanese conversation contains many expressions whose literal meaning can be misleading, such as:
・“chotto…” (a soft way to refuse)
・self-deprecating words like “gusoku” (my foolish son)
・polite phrases like “when you have time”
In this video, we analyze Japanese language and culture to explain:
• Why Japanese people rarely say “NO” directly
• Why words like “I love you” or “I’m proud of you” are not used often
• Why self-humbling expressions are common
• How indirect communication works in Japanese
Japanese is not a language designed to state feelings directly.
It is a language designed to maintain relationships.
Understanding this will help you understand Japanese conversation much better.