東京医科大学医学部の推薦小論文対策2027｜日本語600字・英語250語以上の解答例

As AI translation tools improve, some people assume that studying foreign languages is no longer necessary. I disagree. The article argues that language learning gives people access to culture and enables them to see the world through a different lens. In my view, it remains necessary for three reasons.

First, words carry cultural assumptions that literal translation cannot fully explain. The article notes that language and culture develop together. When an exchange student asked me why Japanese students say “otsukaresama,” I found that a direct translation was insufficient. Explaining the expression required me to describe Japanese attitudes toward group effort and consideration.

Second, speaking even imperfectly in another person’s language changes the relationship. The article suggests that direct communication helps people understand one another more deeply. During a school event, I spoke English with a visitor instead of relying entirely on a translation app. My grammar was not perfect, but the visitor began telling me about her family and school. The effort itself communicated respect and created a warmer conversation.

Third, learning another language makes us aware of the limits of our own viewpoint. The article explains that different languages organize experience differently. While studying English, I noticed that speakers often state their opinions earlier than Japanese speakers do. This difference taught me that silence or indirectness should not automatically be interpreted as uncertainty, and that directness should not be mistaken for rudeness.

In conclusion, AI is useful for exchanging information, but understanding culture requires more than converting words. Language learning helps us interpret cultural meanings, build trust, and question our own assumptions. Therefore, even in the AI era, learning foreign languages remains an important part of understanding other people.