I adopted a kitten【Vlog in Japanese】

[@TokyoBun]

Please make more content like this!! It’s fun and entertaining, and it helps to read along with the Japanese while I practice the language!!

[@NihongoDekita]

I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you for your feedback! I’ll keep them coming :)

[@t3hsis324]

​@@NihongoDekitaI love hearing this!! It's hard to make the jump from studying to actually watching content, without feeling overwhelmed.

[@ilovenh1peaceofmind866]

I’m learning Japanese so I came across your videos. The first one I saw was you in a hoodie with a chin beard and mustache… and I laughed so hard! You have an awesome personality! I’m subscribed and I look forward to your new videos and disguises!

[@RachelLusky]

I love this!!! Yes keep updating us about Natsu! She is so sweet!!

[@NihongoDekita]

Will do 💕

[@ANDRIA168]

​@@NihongoDekita😊😊❤❤❤I love you from Morocco. My name is Razan. I am Muslim and I have an Arab beauty I have a request, can you do a video on how to say I am a Muslim? How do I say I want chicken in Japanese? Thank you How do I say delicious food? Kawaii Love you thanks 😘🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼I have a sad question about me so you can answer me and then I will tell you

[@stevensantos9572]

Pro tip: Letting Natsu bite your hand is training her to do that in the future -- and when she gets bigger, it's going to hurt and leave marks. The solution is to find a stuffed animal or plushy that you hold while she bites it. She'll learn to bite, kick, and scratch the plushy and not you. ;) I like this kind of content -- kitten videos are gold on KZbin.

[@nepzski]

Yes very much so I know little japanese but i will say this is very かわいい

[@NihongoDekita]

Ohhh thank you so much! I’m going to buy some stuffed animals 🧸

[@esce69]

I was going to say the same thing. Use cat toys like feather on a stick to play with the cat. Don't use our hand. Also get several scratching posts and leave them close to places the cat might like to scratch, such as a sofa. And never ever remove claws from a cat. I don't know the law in Japan but in most of Europe it's forbidden, because that's mutilation and your cat will start to show other disturbing behavior. Check videos by Jackson Galaxy. I think he gives really good advice.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Definitely no de clawing. It cuts off the first joint of their little fingers, and the exercise they get from using a scratching post or branch (some cats like soft posts, some like hard wood) strengthens their heart muscles. We also walk our cat on a leash. They like to stop and smell things and watch things more than dogs do, so it can be slow going. Thank goodness for books on phone for cat walks.

[@joshdaniels2363]

@@NihongoDekita Now imagining little なつちゃん with a ぬいぐるみ and oh, my heart.

[@viffer94]

Congratulations mama, it's a kitty! Thank you for saving this precious creature. 🙏 I think people would love to see more vlogs in Japanese for both the language practice as well as just seeing what you're up to. And of course putting a cute kitty on KZbin never hurts. 😊

[@NihongoDekita]

If you have any tips for having a cat, especially how to train her not to bite and scratch (is that possible?), please share them with me🙏

[@kampy19]

So, cats are a little different than dogs. Training them not to scratch or bite can be a little difficult. It's easier to just re-direct them. Make sure she has a dedicated scratching post, a scratch-friendly cat tree, and plenty of toys she can bite. That will teach her that those items are for playing, while you are for food and cuddling. She will occasionally want to play rough with you, and you just have to redirect her gently to a toy. She will also want somewhere tall, so to avoid her climbing your furniture, the cat-tree (or even a cat-shelf) will be useful. Most importantly, enjoy your new best friend! haha

[@TheRealGigachad1848]

Honestly it's easier for you to learn how to handle her without making her want to bite you, which can be trickier if the cat is young (or just have a playful or aggressive personality).

[@mochaccino_sarfakoisa]

Cuddle and Play with her is the best way to make her comfortable, Later she'll think that you're her mother... Slowly she won't bite or scratch you anymore.

[@TyTyMcGinty]

You can teach a cat to only bite her toys. You need to replace your hand with the toy as soon as she starts biting.

[@afleurentdidier]

Hmmm the only way I know is to train a dog to chase the cat when it's scratching. Good luck with your cat but your couch and your curtains are condemned.

[@iamthestormthatisapproaching69]

What's crazy is that even though this video is mostly in Japanese, I can literally read the first bits of the video! My Japanese studying is paying off 😅 Edit: I made a comment on this thread that'll tell you my routine.

[@NihongoDekita]

Yesss let’s go 🥳がんばってください✨

[@lumii_06]

Congrats!!❤

[@Lilys0609]

Samee!

[@pecorino1]

where do u learn or how do u learn ALL THE INFO PLEASE

[@Lilys0609]

@@pecorino1 duolingo is actually pretty helpful in learning hiragana and katakana

[@ashemedai]

Lovely that you are adopting, Sayaka. I hope you have many lovely moments together. As someone who has had cats for his entire life by now, some quick tips, if I may: - cats sleep a lot, on average 16 hours a day, and the remaining 8 hours has about 4 hours of grooming and the remaining 4 hours is being out and about - in those 4 hours, make sure you play with them for a bit, cats need to spend that excess energy, otherwise they will get hyperactive at some point (which some people call "the zoomies" it seems) - if you can afford it, get something like a cat tree, cats love to be high up where they can have an overview of their "domain" - get something like a scratch post (a lot of cat trees have this) or scratch cardboard, your furniture will thank you, this will also have reduce the sharpness of the nails and save you a bit from the scratches - scratching a cat's belly is quite different from a dog's, some cats will attack you, others will allow it - despite many myths and stories, do not feed normal milk to a cat - cats like to have their food and drink bowls kept apart and generally not together, also get wide bowls (stainless steel is one of the best options) since their whiskers touching the rim of the bowls is highly annoying to them, regularly clean them - also read up about some plants and flowers that are lethally toxic to cats, such as lillies, cats differ quite a bit from dogs with some of these and innocuous seeming plants can literally kill your cat unless you get to a vet quickly There is at least one wonderful channel on KZbin run by Jackson Galaxy who can tell you much, much more about cats. Definitely recommend watching him.

[@NihongoDekita]

Thank you for all the amazing tips! I’ll implement them right away ✨

[@KT-1429]

Adding onto this comment with a few more tips: - cats often don't drink an adequate amount, so adding water to their kibble/dry food is a great way to add some extra water in their diet. Natsu may not need this now, but it's definitely a good tip to remember as she grows -about her nails: the scratching post/toys will certainly help but you can always clip a cat's nails just as you would a dog! If it is something you're interested in then start sooner rather than later so Natsu gets used to her paws being played with. Like dogs, cats have a part of the nail called the "quick" which will cause pain and bleeding if cut into, just like if you cut into the skin of a human nail. The quick can usually be identified by its pink color!

[@michaelr7267]

Yup, growing up surrounded by stray, farm and house cats, I definitely agree with all of those tips. I'd really avoid getting her used to scratch and bite your hands or any part of you, hands are for petting and toys are for scratching, made that mistake as a kid and I got scratch marks all over until the day she left us. For her nails, try to get her used to it, she's kind of small at the moment, but a good trick is to take her lower legs under your elbow and let her rest on your arm so you can take her front paws in your hand. Then gently press her fingers between your thumb and index fingers until her claw comes out, doesn't hurt her if you do it right, you can then just use your free hand to cut her claws (I use human nail clippers but wouldn't recommend it to anyone, I'm just way better with those than cat nail clippers). At first, I'd recommend just cutting off the very tip of the nail and doing it frequently, and when comfortable with the nail anatomy, you can cut a bit more but don't cut anyway near the pink part as @Katie-go1gc said. As for the rear paws, my cats just don't need them cut, check them but usually they're the right length and trim themselves naturally depending on their activity and the surface they walk on. Important last note, check her thumbs, people tend to forget about them and on my cats they tend to grow quicker due to not being scratched as much because of their awkward position. Anyway, have fun with your new Kitty, hope she'll get and give you much love though her life, you both deserve it.

[@lannifincoris6482]

And put the litter box always accessible but away from the place where her food is.

[@MasonTheFurryCat]

as a cat owner for about 7 years (my cat technically belongs to my mum), here are some facts: fun facts: - Some cats will pee on things, like my cat do when he feels insecured. - If you wanna get to know your cat, remember it takes time and patience. Start slow and don't rush the cat to trust you. - If a cat follows you everywhere, congrats, it trusts you like you're their mums, so don't get too mad if it follows you (even into the bathroom) - for my cat, I feed him 1 can a day. it depends. But as long as you don't overfeed him, it is fine. - Generally, cats are indoor pets, of course, there're a lot of outdoor cats. If you found your cat disliking outdoor activities, don't force it. - Consider getting a cat-sitter when you're away for a few days, they tend to get lonely. - Yes, cats can get flees - The lifespan of an average healthy cat is 13-17 years. Outdoor cats tend to have a SLIGHTLY shorter lifespan

[@Ri_mizuhara]

thank u for adopting that poor kitty and giving her a best life ❤ even I wanna adopt a kitty so badly but my mom’s against cats 🥲 anyways I hope u guys develop the best bond 🫶

[@ritoprabhamukherjee8501]

I hope Natsu grows fast, and remains healthy. Also please keep updating us about Natsu, she's the cutest kitten I've ever seen 🥰

[@TyTyMcGinty]

Yes please! More of videos like this! May Natsu bring you so much joy. Thank you, Sayaka!

[@NoteZrabbit]

Natsu is so cute! This reminds me of Makoto Shinkai's She and Her Cat (the book!) This video was great with practicing Japanese comprehension/ learning new words, so I look forward to more of them!

[@NihongoDekita]

I’m glad to hear that! Thank you for your feedback :)

[@Moon-56]

I really enjoy this type of video because it’s really awesome to see how much Japanese I actually understand, thank you! And Natsu is so cute❤

[@NihongoDekita]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thetimetravellingtailor6323]

Please do more of these videos!!! Thank you so much for the Japanese subtitles with the chibi kana. It was really nice to be able to fully watch the video without english subtitles and to be able to mostly understand even if some words I am not as familiar with. You are super expressive which really helped me understand, thank you so much!

[@contagiousscorpio7048]

Indeed the kitten is cute. I hope it grows up to be healthy 😺

[@sano8916]

Hope to grow healthy in Japanese language along with Natsu! The content is spot on for learning everyday conversation. Nice to be able to understand key words in Japanese. Please continue with this type of content!

[@NeverEvi]

なつちゃんは本当にかわいいですよ。このビデオを作ってくれてありがとう! Hope to see more like this.

[@ShamsofTabrizzz]

We absoultey love this kind of content because first it's entertaining and second we learn how to speak normally not like how textbooks learn us to.❤

[@user-cw5sm1yy3w]

It reminded me my little kittens that we took from the street. I miss them so much. I wish I could spend more time with them.

[@delpvik]

なつの助けたをありがとうございます。親切ですね。動物は人々が幸せになります。でも時々動物とちょっと難しいです。さやかさんとなつちゃん、お元気で！😊😊😊

[@Shady272]

This completely melted me 😍

[@valentinarojashernandez8593]

She’s adorable!! I’m sure you will be a great cat mom 🐱

[@illdie314]

Videos with japanese subtitles are really useful for me, especially since i have a hard time getting myself to do reading practice. Id love more stuff like this!

[@engrkaru_]

she is so cute 😍

[@Teshyiera]

Natsu is soo cute, definitely enjoyed the Japanese style vlog, good luck with your new companion

[@jickamangah]

After tutorial videos this is probably the most comfortable and comprehensive way to learn spoken japanese. Please make more, this is very helpful.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Daily 'stuff' is what I miss from text books. Normal conversation, normal everyday conversation, and of course, #catlife 🤣. Thank you for this channel! I look forward to learning with your teaching.

[@doublecheck9646]

This is great! Thanks for giving Natsu a loving home!

[@JohnDAlmonte]

Natsu is a great addition to your channel. It would be great to get updates on her from time to time.

[@IlVenturetto]

Not time to time! We want a lot of updates! 😻😻😻

[@levidashawty]

This is an amazing video!! We would really like to see more videos like that❤ I also think that this type of videos also helps with learning Japanese because we get to hear you talk in this language

[@alienq15]

Natsu is soooo cute!!! I would love more vlogs like this!

[@gerardoparra7481]

For all..... There will always be a first time, especially this one🐱🐱. Greetings from México!!👋👋

[@MultiTrace22]

The vet provides all the info about the situation, it's amazing.

[@IlVenturetto]

OMG! I'm so happy for you and for her! She's so beautiful! She'll bring you so much love and fun! 私は猫が好きです！ Also, I loved the vlog! Please make more like this so we can see Natsu growing! 😻😻😻

[@twisted_tapestry]

This is one of the first full videos where I could understand the majority of what you were saying without subtitles :D I’m so excited! I feel even more motivated to study now!

[@mmmmmwha]

I particularly liked the simple and (seemingly) slow style of the dialogue. It was easy to follow, probably because the subject was simple as well. I liked this format. Good luck Natsu!

[@NihongoDekita]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@Douglasmulkey4614]

Awwww kawaii. Your sweet.

[@D-rizzy31]

Ive been studying Japanese recently and came across one of your shorts! I hope to see more of you content! It feels more realistic and aplicable to real life more so than any textbook or app.

[@myrianrose3619]

What a sweet story and what a lovely kitty! This truly warmed my heart. Stray kittens deserve safety and love, thank you so much for saving her

[@luisthecomposer]

猫！I love these videos! Cute and educational at the same time! 😸

[@tsugaru_solos]

I absolutely love this! ❤ Yes more please, so much fun learning and practicing my Japanese this way.

[@SpareMango]

Always cool to see a creator posting what they want and trying out new things. Glad it's going well!

[@RyuHanawa]

Sayaka San Please continue this type of video because I am also an animal lover and big applause for saving the kitten Second, I can train my ear and eyes while you're telling your story or during your conversation with the vet. It really helps Thank you so much for sharing

[@Dan_2003K]

Natsu is so cute, I hope you have a lot of fun together, thank for this video 🙏 I'd love to see more content like this! this one is not too short not too long, perfect for practicing my Japanese listening skills.

[@Hattori_Hanzō_侍]

This is my favorite kind of videos to practice languages! It sort of reassures what I already know, and also new questions arise. So thank you! Please, keep them coming if you can. Btw, なつ is so funny and cute! I'll need those updates as well 😂

[@Daniel-fj9ux]

It's so much cuteness packed into one video, I'm gonna die. After almost a year studying Japanese, I'm pleased to be able to read the japanese subtitles here and follow along with what you're saying. However, I absolutely can't keep up with the speed of your speech and understand just by listening yet 😢 僕は頑張らなければなりません！

[@samanthamoreno8653]

なつは かわいいです！！😍😍 Thank you for saving and adopting her! She's going to bring you so much joy! I have two cats and I love the with all my heart! Please keep us updated on Natsu! These vlogs are great and awesome practice for Japanese! 🤩🤩

[@IlVenturetto]

Also, plus besides not playing with your hands, if she bites you or uses her claws with you, scream like she's hurting you (even if she doesn't), because that's how they learn as kittens from their siblings how much strength they can use when playing. When you scream she will know that she's using too much force playing and will look at you like "what happened?" but don't worry, that's how it should be! You are doing great! がんゔぁれ！

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

That's really kind of you. Subscribed!

[@federicofuentes6146]

Welcome to cat parenthood, your life will improve forever. Please keep these vlogs coming it was a lot of fun and Natsu is the best

[@malikaraza772]

Aaah she's so cute! Please keep us updated about Natsu!!

[@ariadnichristopoulou]

So happy for you ...and Natsu! I'm from Greece and being studying japanese for 7 years, so glad I could understand most of the today's video about cute little kitten you adopted! Keep sending us clips with your everyday life with 可愛そうななつ!❤

[@charlesstorey8425]

This is great. Nice to meet Natsu and see how much I can understand without subtitles. Helps with the learning 😀

[@kbydance]

This was great! I really enjoy having the subtitles at the bottom to go along with the cute updates on the kitten :)

[@ponyxaviors4491]

I really want to start practicing my Japanese listening comprehension more. I strongly support more content like this! Hearing casual conversation really helps me learn 😁

[@mushrrafali4956]

She's so cuuuuuute!!!! シャドウイング の 練習 に ぴったり な トピック でした! ありがとうございます~

[@SIDEBYSIDERACING]

Hello🙂Sayaka.. What a very beautiful 💚 video.. and yes, I love the content and the Japanese vlog in general! Great💡idea! Natsu really needed someone’s help immediately, and you were kind😳enough to do it, even though it wasn’t your original plan to have a kitten, WOW!! You have a very beautiful 💞 soul, Sayaka!! That’s a very special quality that’s in short supply these days! Take care and have a wonderful day/evening!! 🙏🙏 You always look absolutely gorgeous!! 🇺🇸💚💚💚🇯🇵

[@philipdavis7521]

So cute! I've a friend called Natsu, it never occurred to me that the pitch accent might be different for a name.

[@keichxn]

I'm totally digging this type of content, Natsu's sooo adorable omg.

[@nid274]

so kind of you....and the eigo subtitle really helps me learn Nihon go

[@Lilialynn]

I really love this sort of video because we get to discover new expressions and daily things about japan and our teacher! Please keep these videos coming, specially with cute little Natsu now 🤗

[@Look36966]

I'm so proud of you for giving the little cat a new life ❤

[@NiclasFagerholm]

Super cute!! I definitely want to see more of Natsu! And its good to have this kind of nihongo vlog for practice also! 撮影してくれてありがとう〜

[@sabaesthetic3]

It's melting my heart

[@amaterasu_neko999]

なつちゃん可愛すぎる

[@kimberlysadberry6757]

you should totally have a Natsu documentary😁 updating us on her life every week or so. I suggest getting a catnip scratch post so she doesn't scratch your furniture(though she'll definitely try!) they also have little colored plastic nail covers they can put on at the vet. I'm not sure how much the are but they'll need to be maintained as they lose their claws, like shed them(hence the scratching😁)

[@kme3894]

I loved this video! So good for Japanese practice, plus I also have a kitten at the moment 😍

[@marsoneengineer]

Natsu is so adorable

[@koxukoshu]

Really enjoy the japanese vlogs ! Somehow I feel the need to see how Natsu will do, so this is great listening practice as well 草

[@umeshh3486]

I can watch her talking whole day man. ❤

[@sashafied]

pretty cat and owner💕

[@lia_andtheweirdos]

Yooo I understood quite alot for someone who thought I wouldnt make it in speaking japanese. Please make more of these videos, they literally help me and motivate me to do more.

[@elizabethfreed472]

Awwww Natsu is so cute! Yes please, more updates! Shorts or videos or whatever, I just want to get little glimpses of her sweet face ❤

[@tatianaabramovskaya8765]

I liked you from the start, from the very first video I watched on your channel. Now I love you. "I rescued a kitten." Awww... I'm absolutely delighted with you. You both are adorable. I wish you a long and happy life together.

[@gimlarquinn3622]

Yes please. I would love to see more vlogs. I love this format!!!

[@revaleoshi]

the japanese vlogs are so useful!! i really enjoyed seeing you talk about natsu and trying to understand (i opened subs when i didnt know some words >

[@lumii_06]

Aww! I'm sure the Natsu is very happy to have you as her owner:) I hope you both make the best memories together!

[@sofreli4643]

Shes so cute! I hope we can see more of natsu!

[@victorialimpe8611]

I beg you for more blogs in japanese pls, they are so cool and i learn to read hiragana and listen to you speaking it, also they're entretaining and funny thank you and have a great day ❤️

[@aviationaviation1032]

Cats are hilarious, the enjoyment they bring is addictive and they are loyal in their own way. Would love to see more as she gets older.

[@filu_desu]

Awww, Sayaka! Natsu is so cute!! And such a beautiful name too! Congratulations on becoming a cat mum! May Natsu have a long, happy and healthy life with you. YES more videos like this please. Not only can we get to know you and Natsu more, but it's really good listening and reading practice. Thank you, both!

[@DokoDokoYT]

wow that’s so kind of you ❤❤❤

[@tomlincoln93]

Looking forward to see more of these longer videos from you Sayaka-san. 😍 Have fun with Natsu, keep us updated! 😎💕 After nearly 1.5 years learning from your videos, I can mostly understand all of the video! 😇

[@iwantboba247]

THIS TYPE OF VIDEO IS SO ENTERTAINING

[@lancehoward3990]

Please make more of these! I've watched it multiple times and learned both new spoken words and kanji. Plus, Natsu wa kawaii!

[@Saku_Shortss]

I love this kind of vid

[@NihongoDekita]

Thank you!

[@Saku_Shortss]

@@NihongoDekita omg Ty for answeringggggg

[@thanttun6872]

さやかさんは 本当に優しいね。そのような人が 猫を 見つけて よかった。😊

[@EvilXero359]

Hope Natsu brings you bundles of happiness and joy and hope she learns to behave like a good kitty

[@RolandBainesstrange]

Oh! It's so adorable.

[@nyfbie]

Loved this! I've been searching for fun Japanese Vlogs with English subtitles so thanks! I hope you'll do more this type of videos in the future :)

[@beckydelatorre122]

Yay ❤ you did the right thing, 👍 congrats bless you both ❤

[@nekoya15]

Natsu is so precious! I loved this video!❤

[@leveemo4902]

Natsu is adorable. Thank you for this vlog this is my first time finding your account and I love it ❤

[@cxswiftstunt]

Please make more videos like this, this video alone helped with my ability to keep up with my reading speed in 日本語！

[@t3hsis324]

Ohhh I love this idea. And I love your new baby!!! Congratulations!!! 🎉

[@TokyoBun]

Aww so cute and good of you!

[@HotaruIto]

懐ちゃん ...? この可愛い猫にはとても可愛い名前が付いています 🥰🥰🥰 さやかさん、お二人とも末永くお幸せになられますように。

[@snowflakedice]

This was really fun! It helps to listen to more Japanese spoken in a real setting. Welcome Natsu!

[@JohnA...]

For the nails you can very carefully trim them with nail clippers (either normal or "cat" ones) being sure to stay away from the pink nerve in their nail. Their nails shed off anyhow so trimming the end isn't a bother so long as you avoid the nerve. Another option is to use the cat nail caps that you glue on, be careful though with the glue, thats far easier with someone else to hold them while you put on the nail caps. You can trim the hair around the paws to avoid the glue from sticking to it and being annoying to them. Those last a few months (so long as they don't chew them off). These are nice if you want to go through the effort because they save your skin some and anything else around you don't want scratched up. Since its still young just trimming them is probably best though since its nails aren't very big.

[@JointheWave24]

Please make more videos like these instead of shorts :) they help so much more!

[@mahdiasif5647]

she is so cute