I have been deeply interested in Japanese language studies utilizing corpora since my university days. In my third year of university, I planned to conduct research on "The Characteristics of Japanese University Students' Conversations from the Perspective of Politeness Theory, Based on the BTSJ Corpus." Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my exchange program was canceled, and this project could not be realized.
Carrying this disappointment with me, I entered graduate school and studied Japanese vocabulary theory and second language acquisition under the guidance of Professor Wang at East China Normal University. In September of last year, I was inspired to delve deeper into corpus linguistics after attending an online lecture by Professor Shinichiro Ishikawa from Kobe University.
Given this background, I earnestly wish to research the vocabulary acquisition of Chinese learners of Japanese using corpora, under the guidance of Professor Ishikawa at the Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Kobe University. I strongly hope to study and grow in Professor Ishikawa's laboratory through this exchange program.
With the guidance of the faculty at Kobe University, I aim to acquire deeper insights and knowledge, and to contribute to future research and Japanese language education.

Thanks to the HUMAP Scholarship, I advanced academically and culturally during my study abroad. I delivered my first English presentation at an international conference in Shanghai, created a poster under my professor’s guidance, and deepened my knowledge through a fascinating Applied Linguistics course. Observing live classes in Japan showed me how theory translates into practice. I also explored Japan’s beauty, visiting Himeji Castle and Kyoto’s autumn leaves. This transformative journey enriched my research, education, and cultural understanding.

During the one-year study abroad experience, I was able to achieve significant growth in three key areas: academic development, international exchange, and cultural understanding. Academically, I gained valuable insights through weekly seminars and monthly group guidance sessions. I deepened my research on Japanese vocabulary and completed two academic posters, which helped me clarify the direction of my graduation thesis. The discussions with professors and fellow students provided not only opportunities to organize my thoughts, but also new perspectives that greatly enriched my learning. In terms of international exchange, I applied to become a multicultural exchange coordinator and actively participated in a variety of volunteer activities. Through these experiences, I was able to connect not only with students from across Japan but also with fellow international students from around the world. These interactions gave me a deeper appreciation for diverse values and cultures and helped me understand both the joys and challenges of intercultural communication. Culturally, one of the most memorable experiences was the opportunity to introduce the traditional tea culture of my hometown, Guangzhou, to Japanese participants. Sharing my own culture with others made me realize its value anew and reminded me of the importance of mutual understanding across cultures.