How Machine Translation and Generative AI Tools Change Japanese Writing Learning:

A Survey on Usage and Perceptions in the Compositions of Intermediate and Advanced Learners

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study on how language learners utilize machine translation （MT）and generative AI tools in Japanese writing. A survey of 52 Japanese learners showed that while the majority had experience using MT tools, only approximately half had used generative AI tools. While over half of the learners recognized the benefits of both tools, some expressed negative views due to concerns about the limitations of the tools and their potential negative impact on writing skill development. Based on the actual usage highlighted in this study, we investigate effective methods for integrating these tools into writing instruction.