Hi everyone! I feel like each time I make a Japanese video, I say "it's been such a long time since I made a Japanese video"
But it's really been a long time. Sorry!
Today's video is about Japanese Sign Language.
From today, I've decided to learn JSL.
So why do I want to study sign language so much?
I've always wanted to be able to communicate better with those who are hearing or visually impaired.
So that's why I want to learn.
A really close friend of mine is Korean
if I speak loudly in Korean they can understand me slightly
but it is indeed difficult if one doesn't know sign language
Of course you can write words on paper, but that takes time.
And I also think that learning sign language exposes you to the world of the person you're communicating with
Haaaa this is hard
I'm gonna keep going slowly!
Maybe learning sign language also helps your brain think in a different manner.
And why specifically do I want to learn JSL?
The first reason is... I watched a movie called "A Silent Voice" (Koe no Katach) with my boyfriend about 3 weeks ago
And the theme of the movie was sign language. It really... how can I explain...
I really felt that I wanted to learn to communicate via sign language too
I was really touched by the movie
If I watch movies like that I really get strong feelings and the desire to learn sign language
So I really have to start learning for sure.
Ohhhhh since people bow in Japan when greeting, this means hello!
This is hello
My name is...
Ahhh at schools they have name badges, so that's why that's the sign for name. How interesting!
Rinko (my Japanese name). I don't know how to sign my name yet.
Ok let's try learn my name
This is "Ri"
What's "n"?
Oh this is hard
Wait, again again
[totally doing it in the wrong direction]
What's "ko"?
[spelling my name]
I forget these so quickly
Hello, my name is Rinko
If I go to Japan, I'd love to be able to communicate with the deaf community there
So I'm trying hard to learn.
I found some apps on my phone but they really aren't great.
I think there needs to be some sort of human relation to learn sign language properly
Please support me, everyone! I'll see you in the next video. Bye!