Lesson overview

When getting to know locals, they'll often want to get to know more about you as you would about them. These words and phrases helps you express where you're from in Japanese - getting to know each other's background, place of birth, and hometown is often a great way to connect in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Dive into this lesson now and in 5 minutes you'll come out the other side feeling like you travelled to Japan and back.
17 words/phrases to learn
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