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“I want to be able to speak Japanese.” But what does “conversation” really mean? Is vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and keigo enough? Japan is often described as a high-context culture. Much of the meaning lies beneath words: distance, hierarchy, shared assumptions, unspoken expectations. Even if you become fluent, you cannot always say everything you want. Template conversations—like shopping or restaurant dialogues—are not childish. They are the gateway into a high-context society. If you want friendship. If you want business success. Ask yourself first: What do you want to do with conversation? Why are you learning Japanese? Understanding the structure may be the real shortcut.