Laid-back Japanese

A great way to supplement your Japanese learning is by watching movies. There can definitely be some exclusive movies in Japan, so Chie and Ty talk about Japanese movie theatres so you know what to expect and how to tell your friends what you thought about the movie afterwards. Grab your soy sauce popcorn and enjoy learning at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com...

Japan beaches are great. If you find yourself in Fukuoka, you should definitely check one out! While you're there, what is some language we can use? How about some onomatopoeia that us learners love so much? Chie and Ty talk about their recent beach trip and dive into that language. Prepare for your beach trip in Japan by signing up with NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/usi...

What's the difference of 寝る and 眠る? What are some other useful words for bedtime routines and comfy futon-filled onsen trips? Chie and Ty explore the language around these topics and add their experiences in Japan. Don't forget to study before you go to bed: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/sleep

One of the most fun ways to travel around Japan is via 新幹線, shinkansen, or bullet train. What is some common language you'll see when riding on one? How about some things to watch out for and some ways to save money when using one? Be sure to check out the travel lessons for your next Japan trip at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lb...

Ty is moving to his new Japanese apartment soon so Chie and Ty talk about how what is unique about Japanese apartments and how much they've been moving around recently while bringing up some useful moving related vocabulary. Want to move to Japan? Knowing the language will make your life so much easier: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/l...

Fear no Japanese recipe after exploring common food cooking and preparation terms while looking at a 肉じゃが nikujaga recipe with Chie and Ty. Be sure to have a nice handle on ingredients as well, which you can get from the previous episode (肉じゃが part 1). Learn how to live your life in Japanese by signing up with NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp   Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/...

Whenever you start cooking for yourself in a new country, you may find yourself running into a lot of unfamiliar ingredients and words. Chie and Ty take a look at some of these while referencing a recipe for 肉じゃが nikujaga. Part 2 will be how to cook it once we have our ingredients gathered. Learn how to live your life in Japanese by signing up with NativShark:   Show notes here: https://www.na...

Service! It's got a bit of a different nuance in Japanese versus the same word in English. What are these differences? If you get サービス saabisu in Japan, what can you expect from it? Join Chie and Ty as they explore this and share their experiences. Study Japanese and get an extra week on your free trial as サービス on us at:   Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-...

Whether you come to Japan for work or vacation, getting around is definitely something on your mind. How convenient is walking and biking here? Chie and Ty explore and go over helpful words you might hear related to this. While you're on your walk, take advantage of Shadow Loops at NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-walking

Earthquakes are a very real thing in Japan, so what are some things that a learner of Japanese should keep an ear out for when they're being talked about? Chie and Ty explore this, some basic safety tips, and more. Stay safe and don't let the rest of the language scare you either by signing up with NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark...

Chie and Ty talk about お土産 omiyage, gifting culture in Japan, and when you might be expected to give something. Learn from Ty's mistakes and don't embarrass yourself by not having an お土産 with you!   Learn about other cultural and language nuances by signing up with NativShark:   Want to see what Chie and Ty say written out? Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/l...

Can I learn Japanese from anime? What are some things to keep in mind if I choose to do so? Will it make me sound unnatural? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Chie and Ty explore learning Japanese with anime.   Sign up with NativShark and avoid sounding like an anime character without realizing it:   Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/masaka-masaka-we-w...

Never be lost trying to describe weather with onomatopoeia again after taking a look at it with Chie and Ty. Onomatopoeia is used much more in Japanese than it is in English, so taking the time to go over them is very helpful for students!   Explore more onomatopoeia and situations you can use them in with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/laidbackjapanese   Join the NativShark community and...

Chie and Ty talk about Valentine's Day and how different (and maybe even more complicated!) it is in Japan compared to America. Also, there's more than one way to say "I love you" in Japanese? And I need to be careful about which one I use??   Fall in love with learning Japanese by signing up with NativShark!

Chie and Ty talk about useful Japanese vocabulary involving birthdays, making wishes, and how to say what you want for your birthday. Talk a nice walk through a park and think about what you want for your birthday while listening!   Solidify your Japanese knowledge and get an extended free trial by signing up at this link: https://www.nativshark.com/laidbackjapanese

Okay, so we かぶる kaburu a hat? And 着る kiru a shirt? But we 履く pants? And はめる gloves? All of these words mean "to wear"?? Ty and Chie explore the meanings of these words and how they all differ in their own unique ways. Grab some tea and let's have a conversation about it! We even talk about things like earrings and contacts. Learn more nuances of the Japanese language by signing up at: ht...

Chie and Ty talk about some useful vocabulary to help get you through restaurants in Japan, and what to expect when you're in one. What questions and words should you be listening for? It may change per restaurant, so be careful!   Prepare for your restaurant encounters and more in Japan by starting your study journey today at: https://www.nativshark.com/

If there's two words that Ty mixes up the pronunciation on just a little too often, it would have to be かわいい kawaii, "cute," and 怖い kowai, "scary." Chie helps with pronunciation and they also explore how かわいい has a little bit different of a feel than the English word "cute."   Use Shadow Loops to help improve your pronunciation with NativShark here: https://www.nativshark.com/

If you find yourself in a conbini (convenience store) in Japan, a question you'll hear if you buy a meal will likely be: "Shall I warm this up?" or in Japanese, あたためますか？   Chie and Ty explore things you can get warmed up in a conbini and talk about some variations you may hear so you can be sure to nail that interaction when you come across it.   Warm up some tea, grab a blanket, and reach...

It shouldn't be this cold in Fukuoka right now but since it is, Chie and Ty find themselves saying 寒い samui and 冷たい tsumetai a lot at the moment. Both of these words mean cold, but just how are they different?   Understand the in-depth nuances of words like this by learning Japanese with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/

Welcome to the Laid-back Japanese podcast! This episode goes over some things you can expect from the podcast, introduces our hosts, Chie and Ty, and goes over how you can listen in any order your heart desires. Is your goal to reach a certain level of fluency in Japanese? Join NativShark in our in-depth look into natural Japanese: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp