Asking open-ended questions in Japanese is a great way to have deeper conversations. Here are some tips to help you do that:

1. Use Question Words: Start with words like 何 (nani - what), どこ (doko - where), and どうして (doshite - why). For example:

   • どこに旅行したことがありますか？
     (Doko ni ryokou shita koto ga arimasu ka? - Where have you traveled?)

2. Ask for Opinions: Use the phrase 〜と思いますか to get people to share their thoughts.

   • この映画についてどう思いますか？
     (Kono eiga ni tsuite dou omoimasu ka? - What do you think about this movie?)

3. Invite Personal Stories: Ask questions that encourage people to share their own experiences.

   • 最近の楽しい出来事は何ですか？
     (Saikin no tanoshii dekigoto wa nani desu ka? - What was a fun event you experienced recently?)

By using these tips, you’ll have better and more interesting conversations!