Why are people studying Japanese?
Japanese is an East Asian language, spoken by 128 million people around the world. With so many growing learners around the world, there must be some reason that has made people go gaga over it. It could be learnt for various reasons. Some of which you will read in this blog.
The major reason!
The biggest reason for learning Japanese is Anime and Manga! These have become very popular worldwide off-late, compelling people’s especially the younger generation to develop interests in Japanese. A lot of people have actually learnt the Japanese Language through these shows and some have learnt it to watch these series and movies. Not far catching up are the Japanese games. These games have intrigued so many gamers around the world. Special edition game consoles, limited edition anime series and movies are also accessible nowadays. However, one needs to connect with a local reseller and be prepared most of these would come in Japanese. Also, manga fans learn it so that they can access the series and volumes as soon as they are released. Because translated versions take up almost a year more for release. Moreover, it feels different while watching it in its original language versus a translation
Plenty of Job opportunities!
Another reason is the growing business and loads of job opportunities. We all know how Japan’s Hiroshima and Nagasaki were affected by the atomic bombs. This has led them to be independent. Japan is a self-dependent country, it manufactures everything right from its needles to machinery etc. with such scaled productions, it generates thousands of job and business opportunities. Moreover, it is the world’s second-largest economy and there are various Japanese multinational corporations that have their branches around the world. Being able to communicate with potential clients and customers is important and to do so people need to learn fluent Japanese.
Technology!
Advanced tech and pop culture. Japanese are the inventors and innovators. They created bullet trains, pocket calculators, the walkman, android robots and a lot more. And people from tech backgrounds learn it as it can open doors for learning, job opportunities in this sector. Even if you are not someone who is tech savvy, knowing Japanese will allow you better understanding of cutting-edge technology and will help you to use it for your benefit.
People all over the world are huge fans of Japanese movies, music and mainstream media. Some would also want to attend live concerts and shows for which they learn Japanese. Since it is the language in which the media is originally performed and published.
Various other kinds of opportunities available after learning Japanese attracts people to learn!
One more reason why people study Japanese is simply that it is cool. It is one of the most difficult languages to learn, thanks to the complicated script. It is a less commonly studied language when compared to other popular romance languages such as French, Spanish, German, etc. It sets people apart from the crowd, generating unique opportunities for their learners.
Traveller's Paradise?
It is a beautiful tourist destination, with scenic beauty available all across the country. It is a hotspot for tourists around the world. People who are fond of travelling or are looking for a boost in their hospitality career choose to learn Japanese. It is well said that you understand a place better in its native language and people have really taken it seriously. Apart from this, tourism is a flourishing industry in Japan, creating various career opportunities in the hospitality sector. People who wish to work there have to learn Japanese.
These were some of the reasons why people are studying Japanese language.
It is well known for its traditions and cultures. Japan is one of the cleanest places in the world. People have high values of life and humanity with manners. When it comes to developing as a nation and leaving a mark behind, Japan has had everyone in awe of its culture. Its culture has basic principles such as discipline, cleanliness, respect, love, health over wealth etc have helped them reach the heights they have achieved. It is a country from which we all can learn and implement a lot of things in our lives and daily routines. People intrigued with these closely study Japanese history, its traditions and culture and to do this they have to learn Japanese.
So, which of these reasons seems appealing to you and why you want to study Japanese?