Cathy Cat カティー 1. Don’t worry about it: You most definitely should worry 2. It’s okay: No it’s not 3. Will you please...:I’m not asking, I am telling you to... 4. How are you?: I am not interested. It’s just an English pleasantry. Do not tell me your life’s story. 5. You look...interesting: You look like shit 6. We should catch up sometime: Get the hell away from me 7. I love it when you...: I Hate You! 8. That was interesting: That sucked. Edit: 9. Just a quick pint: I’m not leaving the pub before closing time. 10. I can quit any time I like: I will keep doing this until I die. 11. Does this make me look fat?: If you say yes, the friendship is OVER!
"We should meet up sometime." Japanese people told me this is a common lie. Sometimes it's true, more often it's just lipservice. "Did you lose weight?" = "You should care more about your weight." "I'm open-minded" = "I can sometimes tolerate slight variations in my regular daily life." "You're very [insert nationality here]." = "You aren't doing it the Japanese way and should know better." "You like heavy metal? Me too!" = "I watched Bohemian Rhapsody 3 times." "I love travelling abroad." = "I like travelling abroad with other Japanese people on tour and doing the same things I would do in Japan, while only speaking with other Japanese people." "It's okay for you to do that." = "It's definitely not okay for you to do that." * Disclaimer: I love Japan, and the number one reason is because I love the people. They've treated me very well since I've been here (11 years and counting). But like every nationality, they aren't perfect. You can say a hundred positive things about Japan and one slightly negative and they will take it extremely personally. If you come to Japan play along, don't take anything too seriously and you'll have a great time.
The last one is scaring me..... Being a person who always doubts one's own actions, i would probably die of embarrassment if someone says that to me.....
Yeah the one I was in yesterday going from Osaka-shin to Fukui was 150% full. Sorry Shin-Osaka I mean . I’m dreading going on a train from Fukui to Tokyo tonight .
i used to take toyoko line from tamagawa st. to daikanyama st in the morning (before 7AM) and wow....i prolly only sat during the train ride once except during a public holiday one time XD and ginza line routes during rush hours are so scary lol
Generally true. When your Japanese is very good, they tend to not bother commenting on your skill level, because they're busy being engaged in an actual conversation. I think this stems from several reasons. Mostly because it's a set phrase that comes out whenever there's not much to say to a foreigner. It's a polite thing to say and they want to make you feel welcome to continue learning their language. To us, it may come off as disingenuous because we are always our own worst critics. I do believe this comes from a place of kindness. Mostly.
@Homer Absolutely! They are generally just being polite. Then again, there is another layer to it: they *are* pleased when foreigners make a serious effort with the Japanese language, and they know it is hard. So they overlook the painfully glaring deficiencies of your Japanese and compliment you for it unless it is *unbearably* bad, something much worse than confusing 'beer' and 'building',
@@SpectatorAlius Makes sense. When I was in university I lived in a building with tons of international students and I'd always tell them their English was really good if I could understand it, knowing how much of a pain English has to be to learn as a non-native speaker.
@jung chan13 basically they find it hard to say "no i dont want to chat to you" so they come up with odd excuses like I am sick so that you can accept the false fact that they aren't available to chat to
Wtf i remember this guy i used to date and dropped me this message and i was like do you want me to visit you at home? then he was like nah, i want to relax. Then after some few hours, i got off from school and i messaged him again if hes feeling ok, and if he drank some medicine. Its all coming back to me now what the hell
As a Chilean 🇨🇱, I feel very identified with the phrase of the earthquake since it is something so common for us. Here is a translation of earthquakes extracted from "Seismological Manual for Venezuelans in Chile" that I think could also apply to Japan: -1 to 3 Richter: absolutely no reaction. The Chileans have mutated and are unable to feel such gentle earthquakes. They are something like the X-men of the earthquake, none of them get distracted -4 to 5 Richter: no reaction. The Chilean knows that it is trembling, but he is not going to interrupt what he is doing. Zero importance, while terrified foreigners think they are crazy. -6 Richter: the Chilean says "it's shaking." You will think that it is the end of the world, but nothing happens, do not go out, it is much more dangerous. Stay calm, look at the Chilean carefully and wait, wait ... wait. -7 Richter: the Chilean says "The shaking is strong." We can already start talking about an earthquake. In other countries it would be a total cataclysm, but here the constructions hold (and those that do not, already fell with the other earthquakes in the past). If you can hire a good psychologist for post traumatic stress, seriously, because here nobody will worry, unless the glass has been overturned. -8 Richter: the Chilean says "CSM!" (a very popular bad word in Chile). Affirm yourself because if you don't, you will fall to the ground. Do exactly the same as the Chilean: he does not cry and even less shout. It is very likely that nothing will happen, and if something falls, the next day we straighten it and nothing happened here. -9 Richter: the Chilean is praying (and he does not believe in anything). The big one is here! Now it is the end of the world, seriously the Apocalypse. If you believe in something, pray. If not, think about your loved ones because everything has come to an end ... and tomorrow it will start again.
大丈夫 is the one phrase I have a hard time believing. But I’m not one to jump to conclusions, so I just brush it off. You notice a lot by looking a person in the eyes.
I mean there used to earthquakes in japan just like California lol. I have never had a earthquake where I'm at but anything bigger then the ground shaking is big for me lol
@@sumireravenclaw8034 My Nephew scared too but it's just 1-2 hardly feeling😅 before 5 no need to scare. 7 good builded builds don't damages. 5-7 old and bad buildings can be dangerous. Just care things in selfs for your had, and broken thinks like glass
In my country we are used to earthquakes like... We have the strongest registered earthquake in the WORLD so.. Yeah.. i can't even feel level 4 earthquakes
@@inni_k7767 because your place is not earthqueke zone. Earthquekes catagorizating with their harms. Not with personal expirence. Here is Ankara I never see tsunami before.
Most people say "It's OK", even though they feel bad when being kept waiting. It's kind of universal, not just Japanese. I wonder if people in your country would accuse it.
I know some people who think it is okay to arrive at least 15 minutes later than agreed upon, but I think that reasonable people figured out that it makes lives fo everyone involved easier if they actually arrive on time.
Wow.. I’ve never even experienced an earthquake or hurricane stuff like that, one good reason to live in the middle part of USA :’) we also don’t have forest fires thank god...
the earthquake not so big well when i'm in Japan didn't get the earthquake but even just feeling the subway running when i'm in 2nd floor it's already quiet quake for me
Findecanor even without drinking the broth it was too salty. my friend said its a traditional ramen in that area and its the be at there. but yeah too salty
"Being late in Japan is not cool" Meanwhile nobody I have dated here has ever been on time to the point I stopped making direct timed dates. just meet me around 7 at hachiko and I'll arrive somewhere like 7:10 and I'll still be "early".
2:50-3:44....I’m not a simp for this broad but holy hell the strands of her hair blowing in the wind during the marked time is just beautiful. Follow your heart.
Maybe it is important to now which scale we are taking about if you speak about earthquakes. Japanese intensity 2 (what you meant with Level I suppose) is something else than international scale or the more accurate Mw values.
Strangely enough I got used to earth quakes quite fast. I also got used to the 40-43 degree onsen, before i came to Japan the first time I hated bath and hot ones.
Awesome video, I'm wondering if this channel has done a video on Tokyo nightlife but by nightlife I would love to see a video done about all the best industrial goth clubs to hang out at night time or deep into the night, a place to go to dance to Industrial music such as EBM, Harsh EBM, Aggrotech stuff like that! I also know that Japan has a local industrial band by the name Baal, not sure if they frequent these clubs but would love to see this video possibly include an interview with Baal.
Only problem is neurologically speaking, realistically speaking I have trouble reading the room/reading the air due to a developmental condition, would that be cause of an issue or are they usually understanding as well aware of disorders that stunt, affect and effect social and communication abilities & skills?
I remember in the train it was crowded that i cannon't stand easliy and old woman asked me if im daijoubu and replied no Im not daijoubu is that consider rude in japan?
Saying Honmae and Tatemae being a thing exclusively in Japan is subjective. Although it is more common there, it’s pretty much human nature. You’re obviously not going to tell a stranger or someone you aren’t that close to how you truly feel. Although that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can damage a lot of relationships in the long run.
when you ask Japanese if they like "something or someone" if they answer "I really like" that means yes. but if they say "not bad or it is OK" don't believe it
As a german i am used to me and others being very straight forward. So when i was visiting japan i was constantly a bit nervous when talking to japanese people there because of this. I loved the country but not knowing if the other person is lying is scary to me. Especially if for e.g. someone thinks that their implication is very obvious and i just don´t get it 😫
Actually, being late is not welcomed in Japan. Especially in business situation, if you are late, you might lose client's trust. So in that case, usually Japanese don't say _daijyoubu_ . But in other words, if the Japanese say _daijyoubu_ , then, it's literally OK, the guy is not greatly annoyed.
Number 4 is questionable. I went to Tokyo in Sept 2015. Appearently there was a big earthquake where my friend was awake during it but i slept through it all🤣
earth tremor level 3 strong? , here in Chile with a lvl 5 we do not move from the chair, if it is not lvl 6 or more we do not care, we continue sleeping.
Went to Japan in 2005 during a Westpac while in the MARINE CORPS the trains were insane! They actually have boarding attendants with white gloves push people into the train cars, so that you are packed in like sardines. 😨😎
One of the things that I don't like about Japan is the honne and tatemae because some Japanese people use almost, if not always, the tatemae. It can make getting to truly know them almost impossible and feels like their interactions and reactions to stuff come off as fake or forced. It's kinda sad because it's part of their culture and that they feel giving their honest opinion is wrong
They don't say their true feeling to other since they don't want to hurt other person's feeling.That is good, but in the other hand the other person are more confusing and disturbing to communicate with them. Just my opinion.
I don't think 2-5 are lies at all. They're just opinions. I would interpret the last one as, 'I've been inconvenienced a bit but I'm not going to make a big issue out of it because I realize I would sound petty'. The world needs more people understanding that its ok if not every moment of your life isn't exactly as you demand it.
See in America we have this little thing called Sarcasm that can be applied to something like this, but also as a method to counter a lie, as being part of a joke to call someone out who is lying. We call it Bullshit. Not as in literal shit, but as in it's clearly obvious that someone isn't telling the truth when everything points out that they're lying. It's like a metaphor for saying the more you lie, the more the air stinks because of your lies. An old smart-alic joke in relation to it, is to say: _"My Bullshit detector's going off the chart."_
I think you might be turning Japanese. You actually did the very typically Japanese thing of having the Star of David on an accessory (the ring) of a spooky outfit instead of for example a pentagram XD
level 3? Is that the Richter Scale or the Shindo Scale? And seriously, who even feels a level three earthquake? People who grow up in earthquake prone areas don’t get rattled by earthquakes. But I’ve seen some pretty impressive freak-outs by those who’ve never experienced one before.
a level 3 earthquake is strong? what? I fucking SLEPT through an 8.8... like... I literally don't feel anything lower than a 5... the earthquake also applies to chile it seems...
In Germany we have cold winters and hot summers.. But not to cold and not to hot. Some people do have a better frost- and some a better Boiling resistences as well xD Fraction frost resistence.. jeeey :D
I won’t lie, I deeply dislike the idea of an entire society built off of constant lying all for the sake of harmony. Lying that often just erodes the value of truth. Just my two cents, I’m surprised myself at how intensely I disliked the position stated in the video.
Its also not small white lies like we do in the west. Its full on performances that screw you over while working. Its just like shoganai and “culture” nice sounding things to cover up aggressiveness. Im not gonna tell YOU theres a problem- im gonna go try to get you fired. Im not gonna tell you something needs fixed, gonna wait for something bad to happen and blame it on you. Cant be helped = I don’t care don’t complain, the thing can easily be fixed but we dont want to. Very stressful. Im pretty good at reading body language and i can read people when they want to be read. The same people who put on shows and are proud of the “read the air” bs - refuse to acknowledge your body language. Its all just power play and hierarchy shenanigans
@@Yukiame792 I figured as much. Despite the culture's fervent desire for harmony above all else, truth remains the reality (regardless how hard we deny it), and human nature always prevails. Not surprised that people were exploiting the fake-nice system to get their way. Of course they would as its the perfect, societally uncontested shield to hide behind.
Fair enough. Foreigners get in the bath tub and cover themselves with a mattress first couple Texas thunderstorms with a tornado warning. 😂🤣 Japan : "Earthquake wasn't that big" Texas: "Cows are grounded. When they are cleared to fly we will head for the cellar then."
Lmao I must be lucky since every Ramen joint I've had recommended to me has been great so far. And heaps of my Japanese friends have been late to meetings many times lmao And the group harmony thing really only applies to people who aren't so close to you.
Tatemae/honne doesn't seem to be an exclusive thing from Japan. I also say white lies in certain situations. They just take it to another level, to the point they even have a name for it, is this it?
pretty much. white lies exist everywhere but i guess in japanese society they have a lot term for it, especially since their society prones values like politeness and kindness (esp. towards foreigners) so they're more likely to save face, it's just more common in japan
I think the "The train's quite empty" is just common big-city-dweller BS across the globe. Pro tip: If a person from a city of several million people tells you the train's quite empty, don't count on finding a seat. Signed, a person from a big city.
The first time i ate ramen its not really interesting for me its like eating a regular noodles with some sort of thing. Here in my place the train is literary empty but full at 4 to 6 pm daily. Thanks for that new word nudume, im not sure with the spelling but its a new vocabulary.
My mother must be fake Japanese then lol. She has always been confident and always speaks her mind. If something truthful is told to my mother that may seem offensive to someone else she just thinks 「しょうがない」which is like “Life goes on” our “It’s not that serious”. This did get her in trouble a lot according to my great grandmother because most Japanese do like to be conservative and socially polite, but she’s still like that. Unrelated, I don’t particularly like when people speak as if the whole country has one personality. Japanese people are still humans. We all have are own personalities. But I appreciate the interviewer making it clear that those things are said because it usually seems that way to most Japanese people , since that’s something that’s normal to them. I wish they weren’t called “lies” in the video though. They are opinions. Opinions can’t be true or false because everyone has a unique perception of the world.
I've noticed Japanese people will use a lot of body language when they are unhappy about something and most of it is completely missed by foreigners like me.
"The train is almost empty" I just came home from Tokyo yesterday... And yea... The trains are often empty here! ... If you ride at off peak hours... Which is hardly ever -_-** Still tho, I will commend that the trains are fast, consistent AND doesnt get too stuffed with people. Where I live, during rush hour, you have to play human Tetris to get in to the train! Another lie about trains: "Oh its easy to go there, just follow the instructions" The first time I ever navigated alone from Tokyo to Akihabara took me nearly an hour (as opposed to just being 15mins or so) and much more money than needed because i kept getting lost :( now, with Google Maps being much more detailed, it is far easier to move around... But hey, if my Japanese friends tells me that they STILL get lost with the train system, its safe to say its not easy to use XD
What are common white lies you tell others in your county? Let me know in the comments!
UK: We are all friendly here.
"it's okay" lol that's common in most countries probably.
I am fine....
Sukhvir Singh Meaning I am barely holding myself together.
Cathy Cat カティー
1. Don’t worry about it: You most definitely should worry
2. It’s okay: No it’s not
3. Will you please...:I’m not asking, I am telling you to...
4. How are you?: I am not interested. It’s just an English pleasantry. Do not tell me your life’s story.
5. You look...interesting: You look like shit
6. We should catch up sometime: Get the hell away from me
7. I love it when you...: I Hate You!
8. That was interesting: That sucked.
Edit:
9. Just a quick pint: I’m not leaving the pub before closing time.
10. I can quit any time I like: I will keep doing this until I die.
11. Does this make me look fat?: If you say yes, the friendship is OVER!
Japanese person: "its daijoubu....."
Narrator: "it was not daijoubu"
Sapphire Jack 大丈夫👌🏽
How passive-aggressive 😂
😂😂😂
lol
When you tell people Daijoubu but deep down inside you’re not really Daijoubu
"We should meet up sometime."
Japanese people told me this is a common lie. Sometimes it's true, more often it's just lipservice.
"Did you lose weight?" = "You should care more about your weight."
"I'm open-minded" = "I can sometimes tolerate slight variations in my regular daily life."
"You're very [insert nationality here]." = "You aren't doing it the Japanese way and should know better."
"You like heavy metal? Me too!" = "I watched Bohemian Rhapsody 3 times."
"I love travelling abroad." = "I like travelling abroad with other Japanese people on tour and doing the same things I would do in Japan, while only speaking with other Japanese people."
"It's okay for you to do that." = "It's definitely not okay for you to do that."
* Disclaimer: I love Japan, and the number one reason is because I love the people. They've treated me very well since I've been here (11 years and counting). But like every nationality, they aren't perfect.
You can say a hundred positive things about Japan and one slightly negative and they will take it extremely personally. If you come to Japan play along, don't take anything too seriously and you'll have a great time.
I couldn't agree more with this comment!
The last one is scaring me.....
Being a person who always doubts one's own actions, i would probably die of embarrassment if someone says that to me.....
Some are true some are just being genuine so pls keep that in mind ^^
That and "Sorry I'm busy, maybe later".
"NIHONGO JOUZU DESU NEEEE"
LIES
I'm half Japanese, and my father is American. He told me you know your Japanese is good only when people stop telling you how good it is.
ecksdee that’s a good one!
I learned this one from dogen lol
It's OSEJI
hahahaha
Lol! Trains are rarely almost empty, I swear. xD
Yeah the one I was in yesterday going from Osaka-shin to Fukui was 150% full. Sorry Shin-Osaka I mean . I’m dreading going on a train from Fukui to Tokyo tonight .
i used to take toyoko line from tamagawa st. to daikanyama st in the morning (before 7AM) and wow....i prolly only sat during the train ride once except during a public holiday one time XD
and ginza line routes during rush hours are so scary lol
I feel like the only time (at least for me) the train is empty (or almost empty) is usually daytime during work hours during the week 😂
I heard another one not to trust is when people tell you 「上手ですね」to compliment your 日本語.
uwate? ;-)
Generally true. When your Japanese is very good, they tend to not bother commenting on your skill level, because they're busy being engaged in an actual conversation.
I think this stems from several reasons. Mostly because it's a set phrase that comes out whenever there's not much to say to a foreigner. It's a polite thing to say and they want to make you feel welcome to continue learning their language.
To us, it may come off as disingenuous because we are always our own worst critics. I do believe this comes from a place of kindness. Mostly.
@Homer Absolutely! They are generally just being polite. Then again, there is another layer to it: they *are* pleased when foreigners make a serious effort with the Japanese language, and they know it is hard. So they overlook the painfully glaring deficiencies of your Japanese and compliment you for it unless it is *unbearably* bad, something much worse than confusing 'beer' and 'building',
@@Grim_Beard I know it is a little surprising, but it is pronounced 'jouzu' in this expression.
@@SpectatorAlius Makes sense. When I was in university I lived in a building with tons of international students and I'd always tell them their English was really good if I could understand it, knowing how much of a pain English has to be to learn as a non-native speaker.
"I am sick I will chat with you when i feel better"
Common way to dismiss a conversation or say I dont want to talk to you anymore XD
@jung chan13 basically they find it hard to say "no i dont want to chat to you" so they come up with odd excuses like I am sick so that you can accept the false fact that they aren't available to chat to
Wtf i remember this guy i used to date and dropped me this message and i was like do you want me to visit you at home? then he was like nah, i want to relax. Then after some few hours, i got off from school and i messaged him again if hes feeling ok, and if he drank some medicine. Its all coming back to me now what the hell
@@rain3333 yeap...dunno why some of them find it hard to say no
@Susan Ananda true
This happened to me 😂 I didn’t know what was going on, but obviously now I do.
Hey CathyCat! I hope you can make a video about “reading the air” and “their body language”. Quite difficult to decipher.🥺😭
As a Chilean 🇨🇱, I feel very identified with the phrase of the earthquake since it is something so common for us. Here is a translation of earthquakes extracted from
"Seismological Manual for Venezuelans in Chile" that I think could also apply to Japan:
-1 to 3 Richter: absolutely no reaction. The Chileans have mutated and are unable to feel such gentle earthquakes. They are something like the X-men of the earthquake, none of them get distracted
-4 to 5 Richter: no reaction. The Chilean knows that it is trembling, but he is not going to interrupt what he is doing. Zero importance, while terrified foreigners think they are crazy.
-6 Richter: the Chilean says "it's shaking." You will think that it is the end of the world, but nothing happens, do not go out, it is much more dangerous. Stay calm, look at the Chilean carefully and wait, wait ... wait.
-7 Richter: the Chilean says "The shaking is strong." We can already start talking about an earthquake. In other countries it would be a total cataclysm, but here the constructions hold (and those that do not, already fell with the other earthquakes in the past). If you can hire a good psychologist for post traumatic stress, seriously, because here nobody will worry, unless the glass has been overturned.
-8 Richter: the Chilean says "CSM!" (a very popular bad word in Chile). Affirm yourself because if you don't, you will fall to the ground. Do exactly the same as the Chilean: he does not cry and even less shout. It is very likely that nothing will happen, and if something falls, the next day we straighten it and nothing happened here.
-9 Richter: the Chilean is praying (and he does not believe in anything). The big one is here! Now it is the end of the world, seriously the Apocalypse. If you believe in something, pray. If not, think about your loved ones because everything has come to an end ... and tomorrow it will start again.
The chilean people are very cool!
Greatings from Chile.
Chinese adult: Your Chinese as good as a Chinese person!
Chinese child: I can't understand a word you are saying!
A）10分もあいつ遅れてるのかよ。連絡くらいいれろよ…
B）ごめん遅れたわ~
A）
《建前》おう！大丈夫だよ。
《本音》10分も遅れて連絡も無しなのかよ。💢
Oh man... My favorite word was always "Daijoubu"...
For me, I always respected their ability to endure and push through difficulties.
For the other's sake too. That really push egotism/egocentrism away. Although I'd like to add that's common in many high context culture countries.
It's an outward endurance but inward suffering :(
@@whyisthisathingnow... That would help explain their high suicide rate.
Always a good start to the day when eating breakfast and watch Cathy cat! :)
The last one ''Daijoubu'' hurts me so much when Japan itself has a suicide forest.
=( *Everything is going to be daijoubu....*
shou ga nai
Shikatanai ne
ah. romaji. my eyes.
@@musicm1rage623 大丈夫
しょうがない
Feel better now?
大丈夫 is the one phrase I have a hard time believing. But I’m not one to jump to conclusions, so I just brush it off. You notice a lot by looking a person in the eyes.
When they say 日本語上手
Do you know dogen? Asking for a friend
omg YES lmao generally when they say 上手
@@IERServer exactly
@@syafsanai haha I heard it from him too. Especially in one of his last Twitter videos.
あまりにも多過ぎてうっとうしいのはわかるけど。あれはHonneだよ。
"The earthquake wasn't so big" so true.
Yes 2or 3level is not big
I mean there used to earthquakes in japan just like California lol. I have never had a earthquake where I'm at but anything bigger then the ground shaking is big for me lol
@@sumireravenclaw8034 My Nephew scared too but it's just 1-2 hardly feeling😅 before 5 no need to scare. 7 good builded builds don't damages. 5-7 old and bad buildings can be dangerous. Just care things in selfs for your had, and broken thinks like glass
In my country we are used to earthquakes like... We have the strongest registered earthquake in the WORLD so.. Yeah.. i can't even feel level 4 earthquakes
@@inni_k7767 because your place is not earthqueke zone. Earthquekes catagorizating with their harms. Not with personal expirence. Here is Ankara I never see tsunami before.
Most people say "It's OK", even though they feel bad when being kept waiting. It's kind of universal, not just Japanese. I wonder if people in your country would accuse it.
I know some people who think it is okay to arrive at least 15 minutes later than agreed upon, but I think that reasonable people figured out that it makes lives fo everyone involved easier if they actually arrive on time.
Me who lives in chile, have magnitude 6 earthquakes and are called "not that big" *Laughs shaking*
I remember The earthquake in Ecuador, april 16th 2016, it was terrible
Jaja Same in California 😂
Asi es nezu . Pd piñera qlio
When I use the word "daijoubu" ,it's almost truly "daijoubu" situation.
Daijoubu reminds me of when your Western girlfriend says, "fine." If she says this, you're actually in trouble.
i've known enough japanese people to know how passive-aggressive they are. the hone/tatamae thing has always gotten on my nerves for decades
The earthquake wasn't that big is something we say in California too. Anything less than like a 5.0 is basically nothing.
Wow.. I’ve never even experienced an earthquake or hurricane stuff like that, one good reason to live in the middle part of USA :’) we also don’t have forest fires thank god...
Level 3 earthquake happens in Japan
Foriegner: Oh sh*t! This is scary!
Japanese person: Eh.. I give this a 4 out of 10.
the earthquake not so big
well when i'm in Japan didn't get the earthquake but even just feeling the subway running when i'm in 2nd floor it's already quiet quake for me
the ramen one is soo soo true!!! my japanese friend recommended me a place and it was so salty that I couldn’t eat it at all xD
True, I couldnt finish it. I didnt wanna make chef felt bad but..😭😭it was salty....
well i think some asian really like salty dishes so you should atleast asked about flaver to see if you like it or not 😉
I think you're not always supposed to drink the ramen broth, though
I enjoy salty things so I think I'd try that
Findecanor even without drinking the broth it was too salty. my friend said its a traditional ramen in that area and its the be at there. but yeah too salty
"Being late in Japan is not cool"
Meanwhile nobody I have dated here has ever been on time to the point I stopped making direct timed dates. just meet me around 7 at hachiko and I'll arrive somewhere like 7:10 and I'll still be "early".
Its because they were "too sick" to be early, i guess? ^^
Cathy's outfit and hair in this video are amazing
As a native Californian, I don't wake up for most earthquakes. Not trying to be macho, just Californian.
atSHADOWBAT yup. CA All day.
True....lived in Alaska for over 20 years....I don't even wake up.
I surprised "You're so good at using chopsticks!" wasn't in there
2:50-3:44....I’m not a simp for this broad but holy hell the strands of her hair blowing in the wind during the marked time is just beautiful. Follow your heart.
ラーメン🍜は本当にそうww
外国人にどこが上手い？？って聞かれても自分の好きな所しかお勧めできないからいろんなとこ行ってみるべき!!
Maybe it is important to now which scale we are taking about if you speak about earthquakes. Japanese intensity 2 (what you meant with Level I suppose) is something else than international scale or the more accurate Mw values.
That girl walking behind Cathy at 2:23 is gorgeous
Strangely enough I got used to earth quakes quite fast.
I also got used to the 40-43 degree onsen, before i came to Japan the first time I hated bath and hot ones.
6:22 Cathy talking about high context culture right here. There are many countries (societies) like this.
Lovin' the fancy new intro. Frohes neues Jahr! (almost)
The earthquake one depends if you're from California or other earthquake prone areas.
Your outfit, this is one of favorites now💜 the headpiece is adorable!
Well a japanese friend brought us to a Udon stall with people queueing, at an alley, its nice~
Awesome video, I'm wondering if this channel has done a video on Tokyo nightlife but by nightlife I would love to see a video done about all the best industrial goth clubs to hang out at night time or deep into the night, a place to go to dance to Industrial music such as EBM, Harsh EBM, Aggrotech stuff like that! I also know that Japan has a local industrial band by the name Baal, not sure if they frequent these clubs but would love to see this video possibly include an interview with Baal.
Only problem is neurologically speaking, realistically speaking I have trouble reading the room/reading the air due to a developmental condition, would that be cause of an issue or are they usually understanding as well aware of disorders that stunt, affect and effect social and communication abilities & skills?
I remember in the train it was crowded that i cannon't stand easliy and old woman asked me if im daijoubu and replied no Im not daijoubu is that consider rude in japan?
Saying Honmae and Tatemae being a thing exclusively in Japan is subjective. Although it is more common there, it’s pretty much human nature. You’re obviously not going to tell a stranger or someone you aren’t that close to how you truly feel. Although that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can damage a lot of relationships in the long run.
2:13 Disappearing ninja caught on camera!
His name is NARUTO
The first three lies are not lies aren't they? They are more like opinions
Soba and curry is my favorite. We have earthquakes a level 3 or bigger are big..
when you ask Japanese if they like "something or someone" if they answer "I really like" that means yes. but if they say "not bad or it is OK" don't believe it
As a german i am used to me and others being very straight forward. So when i was visiting japan i was constantly a bit nervous when talking to japanese people there because of this. I loved the country but not knowing if the other person is lying is scary to me. Especially if for e.g. someone thinks that their implication is very obvious and i just don´t get it 😫
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The earthquakes aren't that big in California too!
I haven't ever felt a earthquake in my life so living there must be scary for me
Actually, being late is not welcomed in Japan. Especially in business situation, if you are late, you might lose client's trust. So in that case, usually Japanese don't say _daijyoubu_ . But in other words, if the Japanese say _daijyoubu_ , then, it's literally OK, the guy is not greatly annoyed.
Number 4 is questionable. I went to Tokyo in Sept 2015. Appearently there was a big earthquake where my friend was awake during it but i slept through it all🤣
Thanks for the awesome video!
earth tremor level 3 strong? , here in Chile with a lvl 5 we do not move from the chair, if it is not lvl 6 or more we do not care, we continue sleeping.
The Ramen debate sounds like the New York vs Chicago vs Detroit style pizza debates.
Went to Japan in 2005 during a Westpac while in the MARINE CORPS the trains were insane! They actually have boarding attendants with white gloves push people into the train cars, so that you are packed in like sardines. 😨😎
How often and regular you will experience earthquakes if you live in Tokyo?
One of the things that I don't like about Japan is the honne and tatemae because some Japanese people use almost, if not always, the tatemae. It can make getting to truly know them almost impossible and feels like their interactions and reactions to stuff come off as fake or forced. It's kinda sad because it's part of their culture and that they feel giving their honest opinion is wrong
They don't say their true feeling to other since they don't want to hurt other person's feeling.That is good, but in the other hand the other person are more confusing and disturbing to communicate with them. Just my opinion.
"The milk is done... I'll be right back..."
In the same spirit as number 3 we often say "The sauna isn't that hot"
congratulations for the work, a lot of information with great content
I don't think 2-5 are lies at all. They're just opinions. I would interpret the last one as, 'I've been inconvenienced a bit but I'm not going to make a big issue out of it because I realize I would sound petty'. The world needs more people understanding that its ok if not every moment of your life isn't exactly as you demand it.
See in America we have this little thing called Sarcasm that can be applied to something like this, but also as a method to counter a lie, as being part of a joke to call someone out who is lying. We call it Bullshit. Not as in literal shit, but as in it's clearly obvious that someone isn't telling the truth when everything points out that they're lying.
It's like a metaphor for saying the more you lie, the more the air stinks because of your lies.
An old smart-alic joke in relation to it, is to say: _"My Bullshit detector's going off the chart."_
Where do you get your clothes from?
Great cultural insight. Thank you for the insider information!
I think you might be turning Japanese. You actually did the very typically Japanese thing of having the Star of David on an accessory (the ring) of a spooky outfit instead of for example a pentagram XD
For me the number one lie is:
日本語が上手ですね！:D
違う、日本語が難しいだよ
level 3? Is that the Richter Scale or the Shindo Scale? And seriously, who even feels a level three earthquake? People who grow up in earthquake prone areas don’t get rattled by earthquakes. But I’ve seen some pretty impressive freak-outs by those who’ve never experienced one before.
You make it sound like 'daijoubu' *really* means, "I don't feel like taking revenge on you just yet"!
a level 3 earthquake is strong? what? I fucking SLEPT through an 8.8... like... I literally don't feel anything lower than a 5... the earthquake also applies to chile it seems...
A level 3 would probably collapse my flat... (it's really pathetic for housing in Switzerland)
私の地元は日本の中でもさらに地震の多い地域なので、私や私の家族だと震度4くらいでそれなりに普通の地震と言った感覚ですね。
日本人の中でもその人の出身や背景で言葉の意味合いがだいぶ変わってきます。
キャシーさんだったらこの感覚がわかってもらえると思いますが。
他にも例を挙げますと、私の地元は降雪地域で、今は東京に住んでますが、東京在住人の言うところの｢寒い｣という言葉が当初は理解できませんでした。
東京在住人の言うところの｢寒い｣は私の地元の感覚で言うところの｢涼しい｣の温度帯だったのです。
だから最初は｢え？これで｢寒い｣と表現するの？これは｢涼しい｣じゃないの？｣という感じでした。
また、私の地元では日本という国柄にしてはだいぶ時間に甘いと思います。
わりと遅刻とか珍しくないし、ある程度はそれを許容する雰囲気があります。外国ほど緩くはないのでしょうけど、だからある程度は外国人の感覚がわかったりします。
というか、もうぶっちゃけて言うと東京や関西は私や私の家族からすると外国という感覚でいます。
違った感性の人達が住んでるところなんだという感じです。
これは不必要に毛嫌いすることにも繋がる悪い面もありますが、何か理解できないこと、納得できないことに直面しても｢どうせもう違うもんなんだから、外国だから｣と割り切って互いにそれ以上傷付けず身を守る知恵だとも思っています。
日本の中でも、悪い言葉ですがド田舎から東京や大都市に引っ越してきた人は、外国人が日本の生活に当惑する感覚のほんの少しは共感できるものがあるかなと思います。
" Nihongo jôzu desu ne ! " is to consider as well :D
Wait... There are no subtitles in Japan!??
In Germany we have cold winters and hot summers.. But not to cold and not to hot.
Some people do have a better frost- and some a better Boiling resistences as well xD
Fraction frost resistence.. jeeey :D
I won’t lie, I deeply dislike the idea of an entire society built off of constant lying all for the sake of harmony. Lying that often just erodes the value of truth.
Just my two cents, I’m surprised myself at how intensely I disliked the position stated in the video.
Its also not small white lies like we do in the west. Its full on performances that screw you over while working. Its just like shoganai and “culture” nice sounding things to cover up aggressiveness. Im not gonna tell YOU theres a problem- im gonna go try to get you fired. Im not gonna tell you something needs fixed, gonna wait for something bad to happen and blame it on you. Cant be helped = I don’t care don’t complain, the thing can easily be fixed but we dont want to. Very stressful.
Im pretty good at reading body language and i can read people when they want to be read. The same people who put on shows and are proud of the “read the air” bs - refuse to acknowledge your body language. Its all just power play and hierarchy shenanigans
@@Yukiame792 I figured as much. Despite the culture's fervent desire for harmony above all else, truth remains the reality (regardless how hard we deny it), and human nature always prevails. Not surprised that people were exploiting the fake-nice system to get their way. Of course they would as its the perfect, societally uncontested shield to hide behind.
Fair enough. Foreigners get in the bath tub and cover themselves with a mattress first couple Texas thunderstorms with a tornado warning. 😂🤣
Japan : "Earthquake wasn't that big"
Texas: "Cows are grounded. When they are cleared to fly we will head for the cellar then."
Earthquakes in Japan wouldn't bother me. I live and grew up in California
Im guessing shes had brit and irish english teachers. Very very slight accent. Sounds more like ppl i know accents tho. Suburban new jersey iusa
I live in California earthquakes don't bother me either.
@Trip Gil i live in a tectonic plate, not that big. 🤣
Lmao I must be lucky since every Ramen joint I've had recommended to me has been great so far.
And heaps of my Japanese friends have been late to meetings many times lmao
And the group harmony thing really only applies to people who aren't so close to you.
Tatemae/honne doesn't seem to be an exclusive thing from Japan. I also say white lies in certain situations. They just take it to another level, to the point they even have a name for it, is this it?
pretty much. white lies exist everywhere but i guess in japanese society they have a lot term for it, especially since their society prones values like politeness and kindness (esp. towards foreigners) so they're more likely to save face, it's just more common in japan
Is Cathy’s Japanese better than Dogen?
I am from America and I don't ever talk about my feelings because I don't have feelings
This helps a lot for knowing japanese people thanks to this..👍🤗😁🌸💫
Seriously!! I have to try different ramen places!!?? 😪
The most common one that foreigners will hear is probably 日本語お上手ですね
I think the "The train's quite empty" is just common big-city-dweller BS across the globe. Pro tip: If a person from a city of several million people tells you the train's quite empty, don't count on finding a seat.
Signed, a person from a big city.
The first time i ate ramen its not really interesting for me its like eating a regular noodles with some sort of thing.
Here in my place the train is literary empty but full at 4 to 6 pm daily.
Thanks for that new word nudume, im not sure with the spelling but its a new vocabulary.
My mother must be fake Japanese then lol. She has always been confident and always speaks her mind. If something truthful is told to my mother that may seem offensive to someone else she just thinks 「しょうがない」which is like “Life goes on” our “It’s not that serious”. This did get her in trouble a lot according to my great grandmother because most Japanese do like to be conservative and socially polite, but she’s still like that. Unrelated, I don’t particularly like when people speak as if the whole country has one personality. Japanese people are still humans. We all have are own personalities. But I appreciate the interviewer making it clear that those things are said because it usually seems that way to most Japanese people , since that’s something that’s normal to them. I wish they weren’t called “lies” in the video though. They are opinions. Opinions can’t be true or false because everyone has a unique perception of the world.
Sounds like she’s from Kyoto.
なにで読んだのか忘れてしまったけれど・・・
階段から落ちた留学生がものすごく痛そうな顔しながら「ダイジョーブ、ダイジョーブ」って言うから、周りの日本人学生は「外国人って我慢強いんだなあ」と思っていたのだけれど、実際にはその留学生は「痛い痛い助けて」のつもりで「ダイジョーブ、ダイジョーブ」と言っていたそうな。日本人がなにかにぶつかったときなどに「大丈夫？」「大丈夫」などと話しているのを見て、「ああ、ダイジョーブというのは痛いときに使う言葉なんだ」と誤って記憶していたらしい。
The Fukushima Sashimi and Sushi are soo tasty from the nearby leaking the reactor...... such good white lie example :D
Japanese have such a low tolerance to radiation.
Where’s nihongo jouzu?
38度はぬるい。ぬるいと外に出られなくなるし、出た後に身体が冷えるから風邪をひく。42度程度が普通。それでも寒い日は身体の表面や末端が冷えているから足入れただけでジンジンして皮膚も赤くなる。抜いたり入れたりしながらだんだんと慣らしていくと入れる。そこだけ水を入れて温度を下げてもいい。胸や肩まで入れば大丈夫。一気に入ろうとするから無理なんではないでしょうか。
I've noticed Japanese people will use a lot of body language when they are unhappy about something and most of it is completely missed by foreigners like me.
"The train is almost empty"
I just came home from Tokyo yesterday... And yea... The trains are often empty here!
... If you ride at off peak hours... Which is hardly ever -_-**
Still tho, I will commend that the trains are fast, consistent AND doesnt get too stuffed with people. Where I live, during rush hour, you have to play human Tetris to get in to the train!
Another lie about trains:
"Oh its easy to go there, just follow the instructions"
The first time I ever navigated alone from Tokyo to Akihabara took me nearly an hour (as opposed to just being 15mins or so) and much more money than needed because i kept getting lost :( now, with Google Maps being much more detailed, it is far easier to move around... But hey, if my Japanese friends tells me that they STILL get lost with the train system, its safe to say its not easy to use XD
What about 日本語上手
to foreigner?
I learnt that from Dogen xD
Level 3 earthquake being shaky? That's the first time I've heard that lol in Costa Rica we have level 8 earthquakes HAHAH