Abstract
Language study awareness and the reason for studying vary among learners. In this research, we interviewed a Brazilian learner who started studying Japanese as a child and who continues to study it even now, confirming that her purpose is not just to use Japanese as a tool, but that she has discovered value in its study and use. In other words, we learned that she confirmed her "individuality" and reconstructed her identity by embracing Japanese society and culture, and studying and using Japanese as a member of this society.
