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Have you struggled with creating Japanese sentences?
I understand the struggle you feel when you try to make Japanese sentences because I felt the same thing when I started learning English. The word order is completely different, and I didn’t know how to make English sentences.

So today, as a learner myself and a Japanese teacher who organizes a Japanese learning website that now has over a thousand learners, I’d like to teach you the very basic fundamentals about how to structure Japanese sentences.

In other words, I will talk about how to create a 'Japanese brain, にほんごのう.'
のう means “brain.”
Among Japanese people studying English, it's often said that creating an 'English brain, えいごのう' is important for speaking English. This means thinking in English from the start, rather than translating from Japanese to English. Since Japanese and English have very different word orders, beginners especially tend to think in Japanese first and then try to translate it into English.
I believe beginners of Japanese do the same thing, thinking in English first and then try to translate it into Japanese. And if you are one of them, this video is for you.

I made this video for those who are struggling with this. To break free from translating, today let's learn how to create a 'Japanese brain, にほんごのう.'

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[richc.]

Wow.. this is a very original and helpful concept. I have been struggling with word-order and sentence construction for a long time. At some point, I started thinking about it in a similar way that an english speaker sets up a joke: layout the background and set up the scene, and then pay it off with the punchline. This helps, but your concept of zooming in vs. out really crystalizes the concept in a more elegant and useful way. What a game-changer! I am so grateful to be one of your students.. 感謝しても仕切れません！次の動画を楽しみにしています。

[biligzayadashkhuu]

”Zoom in and zoom out“was the best clear idea I’ve ever heard. I began my journey to learn Japanese 6 months ago for living in Japan. From the beginning I was trying to create Japanese brain in my head but still not succeed. Since english is not my first language, now my head is confusing between English and Japanese words and word orders. Telling the truth, your videos have the most rich in effective methods and contents. Thank you for your job.

[VanRyderLP]

I often hear that Japanese sentences are "backward" compared to English sentences, and while that is (usually) true, this zoom in/zoom out concept makes a lot more sense. They're "backward" because of the way Japanese people think about the world vs. English speakers. A very enlightening revelation!

[mhlspyu]

Her voice is an unintentional asmr so calming

[yoshikomoore]

I have been married over 50 years to a wonderful Japanese lady. Your zoom in zoom out metaphor is the best description of what it’s like to be married to a Japanese for an American.. Your description of the zoom in zoom out metaphor is the best metaphor, I have ever encountered. Even the cultures are like that. Congratulations.

[PierceArner]

Something I found especially interesting about this is that culturally, Japanese is more focused on collectivism (starts with the big picture and then narrows how you fit into it at the end), whereas England/America are more focused on individualism (starts with the individual and builds out everything from that perspective), and that's exactly what the Zoom In / Zoom Out types of brain you're talking about also reflect in how you perceive a concept that you want to discuss.

While I've always had a natural ability to think in the language I speak in, this video is the first time I've ever considered that these differences also emphasize why that's especially important with Japanese & English, by larners of the other language because of how it helps to emphasize the structure of thinking & cultural perspective merely being reflected in language differences that make communication different even when they contain all the same concepts.

[Chunnibyoubaka]

“I read all of your comments, they give me the strength to go on” as the camera zooms in. Slightly ominous. If you didn’t seem like such a motivated and happy person I’d take that as a cry for help. 😂 Thank you again for the video!

[ahabrawgaming]

Also japanese always start with the reason first
''because i touched fire i got burnt''
While in english it is the opposite
''i got burned because i touched fire''

[BrutusMyChild]

5:18 is explaining the different perspectives between an egoist language and an animist language. This is exactly one of the many things Cure Dolly was trying to teach us about Japanese. I personally consider Cure Dolly to be a genius, even though she was sometimes misunderstood. Certain people had tried to discredit her beautiful insight. It will be revealed by the Japanese themselves how she was correct. For the love of my teacher, I keep her legacy alive.

[benzene]

I've been learning Japanese for quite a while and thought I knew the sentence structure well enough, but struggled to create a 'Japanese brain'. This 'zoom in' and 'zoom out' explanation is the first time I've heard it and suddenly a light bulb has lit! Japanese isn’t backwards at all, it's just a different perspective of looking at the world. English is very egocentric, needing to put 'I' at the center. But Japanese is about putting the world around you first, before thinking of yourself; and even omitting yourself from the sentence altogether!

[_Danilo]

daaaamm! 2 years learning japanese and begging youtube teachers do a deep dive precisely on this! It is the single most difficult thing about learning japanese and people just don't focus on it, it's very frustating!

thank you so much for the video!

[etherealiska]

This is the first time I've heard anyone explain Japanese like this, and it's by far the best explanation I've heard. Even though I understood how Japanese sentence work I always got lost when listening to longer sentences and just watching this video instantly made it better. 最高の日本語教師です

[pauliedontsurf]

I can’t get over the zoom in zoom out concept. I feel like a lightbulb has lit. Your concepts are so strong and your deliver is perfect. Liked and subscribed. Keep up the excellent work. Love from Ireland.

[justindcurtisx]

My sentence I made:

昨日、雨が降っているのを見て、怖くなったです。

I've been studying every day for about 2 and a half years now and always learn something new from your videos.

いつもありがとうございます！

[quishaanmcneal]

You explained english better than any teacher ive had in America

[joshuatealeaves]

10 years ago I remember meeting my Japanese friend Ryu in this hostel. He had a thick accent and talked slowly but I could understand him.

I was so ignorant and selfish back then, I would think to myself c’mon dude just say the sentence! That pronunciation isn’t hard. I would also tease him for his English. Fast forward a decade and I’m on the flip side, completely humbled.

Ryu is currently helping me with my immigration to Japan. He’s on the other side of the ocean being my cheerleader. He’s also giving me work and a place to stay when I do move. Makes me emotional when I think about how disrespectful I was to him back then. Another day of learning. I’ll get there eventually

[RyanBarnes]

The biggest part of speaking other languages for me is word structure. This explains so much as a new Japanese learner.

[Chiisenseii]

Crazy to think this information is free. It's so helpful! Thank you!
(We need more people like you in the world)

[NBrenata]

Thats the first time I hear of this concept. It is mindblowing how enlightening it is! Thank you!

[inuloveskago]

I’ve been really slowly self studying Japanese since I was 13 (39 now), this is the first time it’s been explained so easily. I struggle so much with the speaking aspect because I don’t have anyone to practice with and the few times I could take classes, I was too shy, slow to make sentences and basically would put myself down for not being as fast as the others so sometimes I quit studying. So I still struggle to speak it. But I went back to the basics now and have motivation and concentration to study again. But this concept will help with my weakest point still which is speaking. Thank you so much. I just wish I had someone to practice with. I tried asking but no one wants to learn with me. 😢