Examination of AI-Generated Illustrations by Indian Japanese Language Teachers:

Toward Verifying the Appropriateness of Images Used in a Hindi-Based Association Method

Abstract

This study devised AI-generated hiragana instructional materials grounded in Hindi-based associative techniques, targeting Indian lower secondary learners. To assess the comprehensibility of 43 illustrations, consultations were held with three experienced Indian instructors of Japanese. While the majority of visuals were deemed suitable, five required refinement due to ambiguous meanings, extraneous background elements, or cultural incongruities. Revisions will be implemented in accordance with the feedback received, followed by additional expert evaluation and empirical validation with student participants.