Asked in almost every interview
Why did you come to Japan? / Why are you studying Japanese?
どうして日本に来ましたか。／なぜ日本語を勉強していますか。
How to answer in Japan
Answer in this order: what started it, where you are now, what you want to do next.
⭕️ A good answer
日本は安全な国ですから、日本で働きたいと思いました。
Japan is a safe country, so I decided I wanted to work here.
❌ Not enough
日本が好きだからです。
“Because I like Japan.” It is true, but anyone can say it. Give a reason that is yours.
Where this comes from
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