Perfect Japanese Isn't the Point: What I Learned About Language in India #315

ローコンテクスト文化（ろーこんてくすとぶんか） – Low-context culture
A communication style where meaning is conveyed directly through words, with little reliance on shared context or unspoken understanding. India is used as an example in this episode.

ハイコンテクスト文化（はいこんてくすとぶんか） – High-context culture
A communication style where much is left unsaid — meaning is conveyed through atmosphere, context, and reading between the lines. Japan is a classic example.

おもてなし – Japanese hospitality
More than just "good service" — it refers to wholehearted, anticipatory hospitality where the host tries to exceed expectations without being asked.

完璧主義（かんぺきしゅぎ） – Perfectionism

誠実さ（せいじつさ） – Sincerity, integrity
Used in this episode to describe the deeper motivation behind Japanese perfectionism — not exclusion, but a genuine desire to do things right.

公用語（こうようご） – Official language