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foreign languages
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Japan
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Students start learning foreign languages at an early age, often in primary school
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2
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language
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Japan
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Mandarin and Japanese are the primary languages, with distinct writing systems and different dialects within each country.
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3
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language
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Japan
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There are multiple official languages, and characters play a significant role in written communication.
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4
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language
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Japan
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Mandarin and Japanese are the primary languages, with formalities and honorifics embedded in the language structure.
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5
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language
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Japan
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The writing system includes characters, symbols or kanji, and is significantly different from the alphabet-based systems used in English-speaking countries.
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6
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language
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Japan
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Mandarin and Japanese are widely spoken and used for official purposes.
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7
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language
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Japan
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Japanese is the dominant language, with limited English proficiency among the general population.
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8
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language
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Japan
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Mainly monolingual with Japanese as the official and primary language
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9
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languages
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Japan
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Proficiency in the local language is expected and highly valued, and learning foreign languages may be considered a bonus rather than a necessity.
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10
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languages
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Japan
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Students often learn their native language as well as English as part of their education.
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11
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languages
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Japan
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Speaking Mandarin or Japanese is the norm, with limited English proficiency in daily interactions
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12
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languages
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Japan
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Respectful use of the local language is highly valued, and speaking multiple languages is a sign of education and sophistication.
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