not being 'enough' in a language is definitely a struggle... i lived in france my whole life, from japanese parents but choose to study in the UK and i just feel like i'm getting bad at every language i speak ahah
Ahh I feel you... it’s hard to keep up with both or multiple languages at the same time! But I always try to tell myself speaking different languages is good for my brain so I don’t stress myself too much haha
@@dailylarisa9586 I'm Latin American and I've had so many of those experiences, specially people saying I don't like the right music or act the right way. Thanks for sharing.
I’m Mexican American but I didn’t grow up with a lot of Mexican culture. I’m from California and I always feel super white and not Mexican at all. But when I go to the east coast of the US I feel SO Mexican because there’s so few Mexican Americans over there hah. So I relate to how you said you feel way more Japanese when you’re in the UK!!
You are definitely not alone. I have been told many times that even my voice changes when i speak my native language around people who usually hesr me speaking some other language. I feel like the different personality also depends on the history linked to that period of your life. For example, you spoke your first language when you were a teen, when you still didn't know who you really are, and later in life you move and build your life using a completely different language. At least i always feel like i tap in with my younger self when i use my native language. And certainly i know i will never really be a LOCAL local. In this case living in Berlin really helps, cause i feel like at least 50%of the people living here are also from somwhere else. All in all i think we are unique and strong people, who are flexible enough to make home somwhere else from our 1st home.
Wow, that is very true! It’s really interesting to think how languages and your memories can link together. I’m so happy to know that I’m not the only one who’s going through this and like you said, it makes us stronger and unique and that’s why I’m happy to have this experience :) I would love to visit Berlin one day, it sounds like a fun and interesting place!
I live in the US but I was born and raised in Italy. I have always said that I become more Italian when I'm abroad. In Italy though I feel like I don't fit at all.
Wow so relatable 😅 I'm half Japanese/white and was raised in the US but would spend the summers with family in Japan. I feel like I didn't belong in either place and I can barely speak any Japanese so that certainly didn't help..... And when you said you've always wanted to leave Japan, I feel like I've always wanted to leave America hahaha 😂 Anyways, thanks for sharing your thoughts! 💖
not being 'enough' in a language is definitely a struggle... i lived in france my whole life, from japanese parents but choose to study in the UK and i just feel like i'm getting bad at every language i speak ahah
Ahh I feel you... it’s hard to keep up with both or multiple languages at the same time! But I always try to tell myself speaking different languages is good for my brain so I don’t stress myself too much haha
This is so insanely relatable.
Ah I’m happy we get to share the same struggle!!!
@@dailylarisa9586 I'm Latin American and I've had so many of those experiences, specially people saying I don't like the right music or act the right way. Thanks for sharing.
I have a slightly different personality, and different voice in every language I speak 😅 I also used to feel weird about it, but I got used to.
Omg yes my voice changes too when I speak different language! It’s weird when I think about it haha
I’m Mexican American but I didn’t grow up with a lot of Mexican culture. I’m from California and I always feel super white and not Mexican at all. But when I go to the east coast of the US I feel SO Mexican because there’s so few Mexican Americans over there hah. So I relate to how you said you feel way more Japanese when you’re in the UK!!
You are definitely not alone. I have been told many times that even my voice changes when i speak my native language around people who usually hesr me speaking some other language. I feel like the different personality also depends on the history linked to that period of your life. For example, you spoke your first language when you were a teen, when you still didn't know who you really are, and later in life you move and build your life using a completely different language. At least i always feel like i tap in with my younger self when i use my native language. And certainly i know i will never really be a LOCAL local. In this case living in Berlin really helps, cause i feel like at least 50%of the people living here are also from somwhere else. All in all i think we are unique and strong people, who are flexible enough to make home somwhere else from our 1st home.
Wow, that is very true! It’s really interesting to think how languages and your memories can link together. I’m so happy to know that I’m not the only one who’s going through this and like you said, it makes us stronger and unique and that’s why I’m happy to have this experience :) I would love to visit Berlin one day, it sounds like a fun and interesting place!
I live in the US but I was born and raised in Italy. I have always said that I become more Italian when I'm abroad. In Italy though I feel like I don't fit at all.
These are big and complicated issues, but for all of your life they will help you grow and develop as a person. Be Well!
Wow so relatable 😅 I'm half Japanese/white and was raised in the US but would spend the summers with family in Japan. I feel like I didn't belong in either place and I can barely speak any Japanese so that certainly didn't help..... And when you said you've always wanted to leave Japan, I feel like I've always wanted to leave America hahaha 😂 Anyways, thanks for sharing your thoughts! 💖