I spoke Japanese for the first time to an actual Japanese person

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1. That’s a great sign! Most Japanese people that I’ve spoken to are just happy that you’re making the effort to learn the language in the first place so I wouldn’t feel too pressured when you get the chance to practice.

2. Way better than my first time. My first conversation in Japanese was with a (french speaking) friend and 2 exchange students from Japan he knew, who were buying clothes at the uni’s coop. All I said was “こんにちは”, “かわいい” and “きょつけて”, and my friend barely said more than I did. Was akward as fuck.

3. おめでとうございます.

4. What was the conversation?

5. My japanese still sucks but 100% of the japanese people I’ve spoken to were really patient. So far I’ve only had good experiences

6. What does “nihongo jouzo” mean?

7. My Japanese friend has 3 kids and I made the mistake of practicing with her in front of them… now every time I come visit the kids quiz me on vocabulary and find it hilarious… Well done you, though!