【Japanese listening】How was your childhood? /using causative and causative passive

Summary

In this engaging video script, the narrator, Naoko, invites the audience to reminisce about their childhood. She shares her own experiences as a curious and energetic child, often making her parents laugh with her playful antics. Naoko's parents were supportive, allowing her to pursue her interests, such as reading and writing, which she loved. She also reflects on the challenges of being a child, including being forced to eat vegetables and perform in front of classmates, which she disliked. The script is a heartfelt exploration of childhood memories and the joys and struggles that come with growing up.

Takeaways

• 😄 The speaker, Naoko, is introducing a video script about childhood experiences, focusing on Japanese causative and passive causative forms.
• 👶 Naoko asks viewers to share their childhood characteristics, such as being energetic, quiet, or fond of laughter.
• 🔍 She describes herself as a curious child with a strong desire to learn and try new things.
• 💬 Naoko inquires if the viewers were also curious as children, encouraging them to reflect on their childhood interests.
• 📱 She shares a personal anecdote of asking her mother about her own childhood traits, revealing a sense of excitement and nervousness.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Naoko's parents described her as 'faithful to what I wanted to do,' indicating a supportive upbringing that allowed her to pursue her interests.
• 🤣 As a child, she was playful and enjoyed making others laugh, often making funny faces in photos.
• 📚 After entering elementary school, Naoko developed a love for reading and writing comics and novels, aspiring to become a comic or novelist.
• 🎵 Naoko expresses gratitude for her parents' lenient approach, allowing her to do what she wanted without forcing her to study.
• 🥦 She mentions not particularly enjoying vegetables as a child but acknowledges it was for her own good.
• 🎮 There were some dislikes, such as not being allowed to play video games as much as she would have liked, but she was allowed to read a lot of comics.
• 🎓 Naoko disliked being made to sing in front of the class during music lessons at school, which she found embarrassing.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in the video script?

The speaker in the video script is Naoko, as indicated by the greeting 'みなさん、こんにちは！なおこです。' which translates to 'Hello everyone, I'm Naoko.'

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is Naoko's childhood experiences and the use of Japanese 'causative' and 'causative passive' forms in sentences.

What does Naoko plan to talk about in the video?

Naoko plans to talk about her childhood, what kind of child she was, and the things she enjoyed and disliked during her childhood.

What does Naoko's father say about her as a child?

Naoko's father describes her as being 'faithful to what she wanted to do,' suggesting that she was determined and followed her interests.

What was Naoko's mother's response when Naoko asked about her childhood?

Naoko's mother said she was very energetic as a child, often running around and laughing, and that she liked to make funny faces to make others laugh.

What kind of child was Naoko according to her own recollection?

Naoko recalls being a curious child with a strong interest in various things, always wanting to try new things and learn.

What did Naoko's parents allow her to do as a child?

Naoko's parents allowed her to do various activities she was interested in, such as playing freely in the park, learning to play the piano, and attending a swimming school.

What did Naoko dislike as a child?

Naoko disliked being made to eat vegetables when she was a child, as well as being forced to sing in front of her classmates during music class.

What were some of the things Naoko enjoyed doing as a child?

Naoko enjoyed reading comics and novels, and she had dreams of becoming a comic artist or a novelist in the future.

How did Naoko's parents respond to her interests and desires as a child?

Naoko's parents were supportive and allowed her to pursue her interests, such as reading and writing, without forcing her to do things she did not want to do.

What is Naoko's final message to the viewers of the video?

Naoko expresses her gratitude to the viewers for watching the video until the end and thanks them in English, saying 'Thank you so so so much!!'

Outlines

00:00

😀 Childhood Memories and Japanese Grammar

The speaker, Naoko, introduces herself and invites the audience to share their childhood experiences. She plans to discuss her own childhood and use the Japanese 'causative' and 'causative passive' verbs extensively, such as 'to make someone study'. Naoko describes herself as a curious child with a desire to try various things. She reaches out to her mother to learn more about her childhood traits and shares her father's response that she was 'faithful to what she wanted to do'. Naoko translates this into English and reflects on it, indicating that she might have been a child who did what she wanted and avoided what she didn't. Her mother also recalls her as an energetic and playful child who liked to make others laugh.

05:01

📚 School Years and Parental Influence

Naoko continues by discussing her school years, mentioning her love for reading comics and writing, which led her to dream of becoming a comic or novelist. She appreciates the freedom her parents gave her, allowing her to pursue her interests such as playing the piano and swimming, despite not always following through with practice. Naoko also humorously recalls instances where she annoyed her parents, such as demanding too many potato chips. She mentions not being forced to study and expresses gratitude for her parents' lenient and calm approach. However, she admits to having disliked being made to eat vegetables and playing in front of others during music class, which she found embarrassing.

10:01

🌱 Lessons from Childhood and Gratitude

In the final paragraph, Naoko reflects on the tasks she was made to do as a child, such as writing a lot of Chinese characters for homework, which she found difficult but acknowledges has made her proficient in reading them today. She invites the audience to share their own experiences of being made to do things by parents or others during their childhood. Naoko concludes the video by thanking the viewers for watching until the end and expresses her gratitude in both Japanese and English.

Keywords

💡Childhood

Childhood refers to the period of life between infancy and adolescence, characterized by growth, play, and learning. In the video's theme, it is central as the narrator reflects on personal experiences and invites the audience to consider their own childhoods. The script mentions being a 'curious child' and the narrator's mother describing them as 'lively and playful' during their early years.

💡Curious

Curious describes someone who has a strong desire to learn or know something. It is a key concept in the video as the narrator considers themselves to have been a curious child with a 'thirst for knowledge' and an interest in various activities. The script provides an example where the narrator's curiosity led them to ask their mother about their childhood traits.

💡Lively

Lively refers to being full of life and energy. The term is used in the script to describe the narrator's behavior as a child, who was described as 'energetic and playful.' It relates to the video's theme by illustrating the narrator's personality and how it was perceived by their parents.

💡Interests

Interests are the things that someone enjoys or is concerned about. The script mentions the narrator having various interests, indicating a wide range of activities they were curious about. This is tied to the theme of exploring one's personality and preferences shaped during childhood.

💡Loyalty

Loyalty in the context of the script refers to the narrator's commitment to their desires and interests. The father's comment 'I was faithful to what I wanted to do' highlights the narrator's dedication to their interests, which is a significant aspect of their childhood personality.

💡Playfulness

Playfulness is the quality of being light-hearted and inclined to play or joke. The script describes the narrator as someone who enjoyed making funny faces and telling jokes to make others laugh, indicating a playful nature that was part of their childhood identity.

💡Parents

Parents are the primary caregivers of a child. In the video, the narrator's parents are mentioned as supportive figures who allowed the narrator to pursue their interests, such as playing the piano and swimming, which is a key element in the video's narrative about a supportive and nurturing childhood environment.

💡Indulgence

Indulgence in this context refers to the act of allowing someone to have what they want or to do what they wish. The narrator mentions that their parents indulged them by not forcing them to study and instead allowing them to engage in activities they enjoyed, which is a central theme in the video about the freedom of childhood choices.

💡Dislike

Dislike is a feeling of not liking something. In the script, the narrator mentions not liking vegetables as a child and being made to eat them, which is an example of a common childhood aversion. This term is used to contrast the positive experiences and highlight a less preferred aspect of the narrator's upbringing.

💡Music Class

Music Class refers to an educational setting where students learn about music, often including singing and playing instruments. The script describes the narrator's discomfort with singing in front of classmates during a music class, which is used to illustrate a childhood experience that was not enjoyed.

💡Homework

Homework is work assigned to students to be done outside of class. The script mentions the narrator having to write many Chinese characters as homework, which was a chore they found difficult but acknowledges as beneficial for their current ability to read the characters, showing a mix of past struggle and present appreciation.

Highlights

Introduction to the topic of childhood memories and the use of Japanese causative and passive causative forms in the conversation.

Asking the audience about their childhood personalities, if they were energetic, quiet, or often smiling.

The speaker's self-reflection as a curious child with a strong interest in various things.

The speaker's parents' feedback on her childhood traits, describing her as 'faithful to what she wanted to do'.

Translation attempt of the phrase 'I was faithful to what I wanted to do' into English.

Mention of the speaker's tendency to do what she wanted and possibly not doing things she didn't want to do as a child.

The speaker's childhood fondness for making funny faces to amuse others and her enjoyment in joking around.

The speaker's relief that her parents only mentioned positive traits in their feedback, with no mention of negative behaviors.

The speaker's admission of being a willful child, causing trouble for her parents with demands and crying easily.

The speaker's fond memories of reading comics and writing since elementary school, aspiring to become a comic or novelist.

The speaker's appreciation for her parents allowing her to do activities like playing in the park, learning piano, and swimming.

The speaker's confession of not practicing piano and not being able to play it now, despite her parents' support.

The speaker's parents' lenient approach to education, never forcing her to study.

A humorous anecdote about the speaker's love for potato chips and an incident that made her mother angry.

The speaker's dislike for being forced to eat vegetables as a child, but now appreciating them.

The speaker's disappointment at not being allowed to play video games or use the DS as much as she wanted.

A recollection of the speaker's discomfort with singing in front of classmates during a music class in elementary school.

The speaker's experience of having to write a lot of kanji for homework, which she found difficult but acknowledges helped her learn.

The speaker asks the audience if they were made to do anything by their parents or others during their childhood.

The speaker concludes the session by thanking the audience for watching until the end.

Transcripts

みなさん、こんにちは！なおこです。

みなさん、子供の頃はどんな子供でしたか？

今日は子供の頃の話をしようと思います。

そして、日本語の「使役」と

「使役受け身」をたくさん使おうと思います。

「勉強させる」とか「勉強させられる」とか。

「使役」と「使役受け身」をたくさん使って話そうと思うので

よく聞いてくださいね。

テーマは 二つ。

一つは、「どんな子供でしたか？」

二つ目は、

「子供の頃、嬉しかったことと、嫌だったこと」です。

じゃあ、まず一つ目。

みなさん、子供の頃、どんな子供でしたか？

どんな子でしたか？

元気な子でしたか？

パワフルで元気な子でしたか？

静かな子でしたか？

よく笑う子でしたか？

あとは何をするのが好きでしたか？

私はいろいろなことに興味がある子だったと思います。

好奇心旺盛だったと思います。

いろいろなことに興味を持って、

「これやりたい！」とか、

「知りたい！」と思っていました。

好奇心旺盛な子でした。多分。

みなさんも好奇心旺盛な子でしたか？

あの、実は、昨日、

私のお母さんにメッセージを送りました。

お母さんに私がどんな子供だったのか聞いてみました。

今からそれをちょっと読もうと思います。

ちょっとドキドキしています。

昨日、私はお母さんににこう言いました。

「YouTubeのビデオで使いたいんだけど、 私が子供の時どんな子だった？かんたんに教えて〜」

そしたら、 私のお母さんはお父さんにも聞いてくれたみたいです。

こう返事が来ました。

「やりたいことに忠実でした」と父より。

「かんたんに教えて〜」と言ったのに、 ちょっと難しい返事が来ました。

私は「やりたいことに忠実」だったみたいです。

なんだろう。難しい。

私がやりたいと思っていることを Followしているイメージですね。

ちょっと英語に翻訳してみます。

「I was faithful to what I wanted to do」かな。

そうかもしれない。

私はやりたいことをよくやりました。

言い方を変えると、 やりたくないことはあんまりやらない子だったかもしれないです。

いいのか悪いのか、ちょっと分からないけど。

親は私にやりたいことをやらせてくれました。

ありがたかったですね。

そして、お母さんからは、

小さい時は元気に飛び回って おちゃらけたりしてよく笑って(い)ました〜」

「かんたんに教えて〜」と言ったのに、

これもまた結構難しい答えですね。

3歳、4歳、5歳くらいの時は とても元気で、よく飛び回っていました。

走り回っていましたね。

そして「おちゃらける」

結構難しい。なんだろう。

よく、みんなで写真を撮る時に

わざと変な顔をして、周りを笑わせるのが好きでした。

面白いことをするのが好きでしたね。

いつもふざけていました。

冗談を言ったり、いつもふざけていました。

よく笑っていたし、周りの人を笑わせるのが好きでした。

よかったです！

いいことだけ書いてありました。

悪いことは書いてありませんでした。

よかった。

ほっとしました。

でも、悪いこともたくさんあります。

小さい頃、子供の頃、 私はよく親を困らせていたと思います。

多分、私は小さい頃わがままでした。

「これやりたい！」

「あれがいい！」

「これは嫌だ！」

「これが欲しい！」

とてもわがままな子だったと思います。

そして、すぐ泣く子でした。

だから、親を困らせていたと思います。

そして、

「学校(に)入ってからは、漫画や本を読んだり、書いたり〜✨ そうね〜やりたいことに忠実〜」

私のお母さんはこれ（〜）を使うのが大好きです。

メッセージでいつも使います。

ありがとう〜 よろしく〜

ちょっと、やわらかく聞こえますよね。

だから私もよく使います。

「学校に入ってから」これは小学校の ことですね。

小学校に入ってから、小学校に入学してからは

漫画とか本を読むのが大好きでした。

懐かしい。

家にたくさん漫画がありました。

漫画と小説は読むのも書くのも好きでした。

どっちも好きでした。

だから、小学生の頃、

将来、漫画家とか小説家になりたいなと思っていました。

みなさんは、小学生の頃どんな夢がありましたか？

じゃあ二つ目。

二つ目は、「うれしかったこと」と「嫌だったこと」です。

うれしかったことは、 親が私にいろいろなことをさせてくれたことです。

例えば、公園で自由に遊ばせてくれました。

あと、

ピアノをやりたいと言ったら、 ピアノを習わせてくれました。

でも全然練習しなかったので、今は全然弾けません。 全く弾けません。

あと、水泳をやりたいと言ったら、 スイミングスクールに通わせてくれました。

今もまだ少し泳げます。

親は全然厳しくなかったので、

「勉強しなさい」と言われたことはありませんでした。

無理やり勉強させられたことはありませんでした。

いつも私がやりたいことをやらせてくれましたね。

本当にありがたいです。

うれしかったです。

私の親は厳しくなくて、優しくて落ち着いている人です。

だから、あんまり怒られたことがありませんでした。

でも、私が悪いことをして、 親を怒らせたことはあります。

何回かあります。

昔も今もポテトチップスが大好きなんですけど、

昔、ポテトチップスが食べたすぎて、

お母さんに「ポテトチップス買ってきて！ポテチ買ってきて！買ってきて！食べたい！」と言って、 怒らせたことがあります。

「自分で買いなさい！」と言われましたね。

ちょっと恥ずかしい思い出です。

そして。「嫌だったこと」はあんまりないですね。

あ！でも、よく野菜を食べさせられました。

今は野菜大好きなんですけど、小さい頃は野菜が嫌いでした。

だから食べたくなかったです。

でも、お母さんは「食べなさい！」と言いました。

そう、私は野菜をたくさん食べさせられました。

まあ、でも、今思うと、ありがたかったですね。

あとは、テレビゲームとか「DS」をあんまりやらせてもらえませんでした。

それが小さい時は少し嫌でしたね。

でも、その代わり、漫画はたくさん読ませてくれました。

あともう一つ！

これは小学校での話なんですけど、

音楽の授業で、みんなの前で、 クラスメートの前で歌わされたことがあります。

私は、みんなの前で話したり 歌ったりするのが本当に嫌だったので、とても嫌でした。

多分音楽のテストでしたね。

歌わされました。

本当に小さい声で歌ったのを覚えています。

あと、小学校の話で思い出したんですけど、

宿題で漢字をたくさん書かされました。

学校でたくさん漢字を習って、

そして家でノートに漢字をたくさん書きました。

それが宿題でした。

たくさん漢字を書かされました。

結構大変でした。

まあ、でも、そのおかげで今私は漢字が読めます。

みなさんは子供の頃、 親とか周りの 人に何かさせられましたか？

勉強させられた。

掃除をさせられた。

行きたくなかったのに、学校に行かされたとか。

あとは、何かさせてもらったことはありますか？

そしてみなさんは、どんな子供でしたか？

どんな子でしたか？

はい！じゃあ今日はここで終わりです。

みなさん今日も最後まで見てくれて本当にありがとうございました！

Thank you so so so much!!