I just wanted to learn. I have ways had a passion for learning about the Japanese people and their language. So I guess you could say I'm doing this for fun!
For me it all began many years ago, when I was in elementary school and found out about anime and manga… Later, I started to learn a lot about Japan and Japanese culture, and became fascinated by it. Japanese language is kinda challenging for me haha, but I love many aspects of it. And it may sound a little strange, but I really like multiple meanings in a one word, it is fun for me to dive into meanings and play with various definitions/depictions in a Japanese literature or pop media
Honestly I don't even know at this point. I think it's just so difficult it feels like a challenge to overcome, and I love Japanese video games so the prospect of getting to play them in their native language someday is very fascinating for me!
Originally, it was all because I'm an incorrigible weeb. But now, my main motivation is to learn so I can make friends; One day soon, I plan to visit the country.
To understand the lyrics in music mainly. I've always been fascinated by lyrics & I know that the songs that I listen to have another interpretation in japanese, so I want to learn & see for myself!
I want to be able to read novels and manga in Japanese (and potentially even translate my own stuff someday). Some of the stuff I like is barred behind a language barrier, and it makes me sad!