Friendly to Senior
Care · Conversation
若い頃は、どんなことがお好きでしたか？ — When you were young, what were you fond of? (Care · Conversation, Friendly to Senior, JLPT N3)
You
若い頃は、どんなことがお好きでしたか？
わかいころは、どんなことがおすきでしたか？
When you were young, what were you fond of?
Romaji: Wakai koro wa, donna koto ga o-suki deshita ka? / Reply Romaji: Mukashi wa yoku yama ni noborimashita yo.
Reply
昔はよく山に登りましたよ。
むかしはよくやまにのぼりましたよ。
I used to go mountain climbing quite often.
Gesture & etiquette
Lean forward with genuine curiosity. Allow generous time for their response — memory retrieval may take a moment. React with authentic warmth ('すごいですね！' / 'How wonderful!'). Follow up with questions that invite more details.
Reminiscence conversation draws on long-term memory, which often remains vivid for seniors even when short-term memory is challenged. Questions about past hobbies, places, and achievements invite stories of personal strength — reinforcing identity and self-worth.