Miso Dog
Misoko-sensei, what's your favorite Makoto Shinkai film?
I think I like 5 Centimeters per Second.
Misoko
Miso Dog
That's a classic! But I think mine has to be Kimi no Na wa. There's one scene that actually confused me with the Japanese.
Oh, really? Let's take a look.
Misoko
Too Many First-Person Pronouns?!
There's no questioning that we've all at least heard of Kimi no Na wa. As the next top grossing Japanese film following Spirited Away, you could probably even consider it to be a social phenomenon. Today, Sophie and YT discuss first-person pronouns in Japanese. Through this video, you'll learn that in Japan, there are some other things to worry about when switching places that don't just relate to adjusting to a new body. Watch this video to learn about how the personal pronouns that you use can change the way you perceive yourself and the way people perceive you!