Abstract
In this research, I collected data on the differences in apology strategies between Chinese learners of Japanese and native Japanese speakers through role-plays and interviews. The analysis was conducted based on the frameworks of Kumatoridani (1993) and Hayashi (2021). The results revealed distinct differences in the apology strategies used by Chinese learners of Japanese and native Japanese speakers. Furthermore, we found that this discrepancy may be attributed to the Chinese cultural emphasis on "responsibility approval".
