9 Years in Japan and I Still Suck at Japanese
Happy Kevin
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I've been living in Japan for 9 years, and I still struggle with Japanese. 🇯🇵
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After almost a decade of living here, you'd think I'd be fluent by now, right? But the reality of learning Japanese while living in Japan is a little more complicated than that.
In today's vlog, I'm opening up about my Japanese language struggles, from not being able to keep up with conversations between native Japanese speakers to awkward misunderstandings and embarrassing moments when I can't find the right words.
I'll also share my Japanese learning journey, how I studied Japanese when I first moved here, what I've learned over the years, and why I've decided to take my language learning seriously again.
And most importantly, I'll talk about the things I'm doing differently this time to improve my Japanese, build confidence, and hopefully become more comfortable communicating in everyday life.
If you're studying Japanese, preparing to move to Japan, or already living here but still struggling with the language, I hope this video reminds you that you're not alone.
*Learning a language isn't a race. Even after 9 years, it's okay to still be learning.* ❤️
✨ *In this video:*
My experience learning Japanese after 9 years in Japan
Why living in Japan doesn't automatically make you fluent
My struggles with real-life Japanese conversations
Funny and embarrassing Japanese language mistakes
How I'm improving my Japanese speaking and listening skills
Finding motivation to keep learning, even when progress feels slow
🌸 *Nikki Lingua — Coming Soon!*
I've also been developing Nikki Lingua, a language-learning and journaling app designed to help you learn through your own everyday experiences.
Join the waitlist and be among the first to know when it launches!
🔗 https://nikkilingua.app
💬 *Let's talk!*
How long have you been learning Japanese? And what's the hardest part of learning the language for you?
I'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments!
Thank you for spending another day with me here in Japan. ❤️
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9 Years in Japan and I Still Suck at Japanese
Happy Kevin
3,148 views
I've been living in Japan for 9 years, and I still struggle with Japanese. 🇯🇵
Sign up to Learn Japanese
Nikki Lingua: https://nikkilingua.app
Business: hknrbiz@gmail.com
Instagram: @keirets
Tiktok: happykevininjapan
After almost a decade of living here, you'd think I'd be fluent by now, right? But the reality of learning Japanese while living in Japan is a little more complicated than that.
In today's vlog, I'm opening up about my Japanese language struggles, from not being able to keep up with conversations between native Japanese speakers to awkward misunderstandings and embarrassing moments when I can't find the right words.
I'll also share my Japanese learning journey, how I studied Japanese when I first moved here, what I've learned over the years, and why I've decided to take my language learning seriously again.
And most importantly, I'll talk about the things I'm doing differently this time to improve my Japanese, build confidence, and hopefully become more comfortable communicating in everyday life.
If you're studying Japanese, preparing to move to Japan, or already living here but still struggling with the language, I hope this video reminds you that you're not alone.
*Learning a language isn't a race. Even after 9 years, it's okay to still be learning.* ❤️
✨ *In this video:*
My experience learning Japanese after 9 years in Japan
Why living in Japan doesn't automatically make you fluent
My struggles with real-life Japanese conversations
Funny and embarrassing Japanese language mistakes
How I'm improving my Japanese speaking and listening skills
Finding motivation to keep learning, even when progress feels slow
🌸 *Nikki Lingua — Coming Soon!*
I've also been developing Nikki Lingua, a language-learning and journaling app designed to help you learn through your own everyday experiences.
Join the waitlist and be among the first to know when it launches!
🔗 https://nikkilingua.app
💬 *Let's talk!*
How long have you been learning Japanese? And what's the hardest part of learning the language for you?
I'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments!
Thank you for spending another day with me here in Japan. ❤️
Subscribe for more honest conversations, everyday life in Japan, Japanese culture, personal growth, and cozy Tokyo vlogs.
#LifeInJapan #LearningJapanese #JapaneseLanguage #LivingInJapan #JapanVlog