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Which term do you use for a mobile phone in your language: ‘mobile’ or ‘phone’? Languages are changing and we often find that there can be more than one correct answer. Enjoy learning Japanese! This episode's vocab list: 残り3か月になりました。 There are 3 months left. ちょっと焦ります。 I’m feeling a bit anxious or stressed. 目の前のことにひとつずつ取り組みます。 I’ll tackle each task one by one,...

Are you planning a long holiday in Japan -  weeks, months or even years? How long would you like to stay if you could? I am curious about the types of visas that make extended stays possible for tourists. Take a break and join me for a chat! This episode's vocab list: どんなビザ what type of visa 滞在 the temporary nature of the stay 計画している人が何人かいます。There are a few people who are...

Did you look up last night? What did you see? Do you prefer the full moon or the new moon? Dive into this episode to explore these celestial Japanese vocabs! This episode's vocab list: 秋 autumn 夜空 night sky 月 the moon 風習 custom お月見moon viewing 別の名前で in another name 秋と言いましたが Although I said autumn もともと Originally 満月 the full moon 風物詩 a symbol of the season; someth...

Do you remember what type of compliment made you happiest as a Japanese language learner? One of my students received such a compliment while traveling in Japan recently, and it made me very happy as well! Please check out this episode to find out more! This episode's vocab list: 今回のタイトルにあるように as mentioned in this episode’s title 一番の誉め言葉 the best compliment 英語に関しては R...

Just check this out and strengthen your relationship with your Japanese friend! This episode's vocab list: 上手く説明できない unable to explain well 大変hard work; a lot of trouble 残念 disappointing; regrettable 別々に紹介する to introduce them separately 後で later 違いを理解しているか確認するTo check if they understand the difference 生徒さんたちにとっては、とても似ているようです。To studen...

Do you find it easy to stay committed to something for a long time? If not, how do you motivate yourself to keep doing? Tune in to find out how I am trying to keep my motivation within my grasp! This episode's vocab list: 夏休みが終わろうとしています。Summer holidays are nearly finished. 夏休みの宿題が終わっていない子どもは焦っていると思います。 I think children who haven’t completed their hom...

Do you know how to say “outings” in Japanese? Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 季節の挨拶 seasonal greeting 暑中見舞い申し上げます sending my best wishes during this hot summer 一般的 general; standard お盆 mid-August 残暑見舞い申し上げますsending my best wishes as the late summer heat lingers 残暑the remaining summer heat 出かける to go out 自然の中で in nature 暑すぎる to be too hot...

I hope you find some useful Japanese vocabulary about typhoon reports in this episode. Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 台風の季節 typhoon season 台風7号 the 7th Typhoon of the year 接近しているTo be approaching; be getting closer 北上するTo move north 近づく to get close おそれがあります。 there is a possibility; there is a risk 不安定 unstable 激しい雨 heavy rain 雷thunder 暴風 winds...

I hope you find some useful Japanese phrases about stress in this episode. Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 申し訳ないです。I’m sorry. It’s my apology. 休み明け after the break 相応しくないテーマ unsuitable theme ストレス stress ストレスが溜まっている stress builds up ストレスで参ってしまいそうでした。I was nearly stressed out 私の一番のストレス解消法 my best way of getting rid of stre...

What is the difference between Jozu and Tokui? Explaining this distinction can be quite difficult. Especially in English, it’s challenging to find similar words to distinguish between them. Check out this episode! This episode's vocab list: 先週に引き続き continuing from last week 高い能力high ability; talent 正解 correct answer どうしてかと言うと That’s because … 主観的評価 personal judgement...

What do you translate as “time” in Japanese? Toki or Jikan? How are they different? Explore these questions in this episode. I hope this supports your learning. This episode's vocab list: 難しいところ difficult point 一番一般的な答え most general answer 「時間」と答えた方も多い Many people answered with Jikan 同じ５つの例 the same 5 examples 使えるものと使えないものがあります。Some can be used...

Even when we pursue our passions or we know our goals, we often need external support to sustain our efforts. Sometimes, we find ourselves vulnerable when alone, but resilient when supported by others, even if their paths differ from ours. When do you experience positive motivation? This episode's vocab list: 先々週 the week before last 予告なく without announcement; without prior notice 恐ら...

Did you know Japan has a rainy season? It’s staring now. I talked about this unique period and share recommendations for activities to make the most of it. Check it out and discover what Japan’s rainy season has to offer. This episode's vocab list: 季節 season 梅雨入りthe onset of the rainy season 本州の北の方 the Northern part of honshu, the main island of Japan 6月中旬 mid-June 下旬 the end...

Do you have any tips for making a travel plan? I have a new one to share with you here. Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 旅行の計画を立てる to make a travel plan どこまでしっかり決めますか。How details and precise do you decide it? How thoroughly do you plan it? その日その日に day by day; each day 決めないという人もいるかもしれませんね。Some may not decide; may not make any plans. ちょ...

Now, renting a bike in Japan is very easy to find and organise, and also makes it convenient even for travellers. Why not give it a try? I hope it adds more fulfilled moments for your next visit to Japan. This episode's vocab list: やっと涼しくなって来ました。It’s finally become cool. 主人 my husband 遠いところ somewhere far away 片道 one way 電動自転車 electric bike 長距離 a long distance 以...

Are you confused by any homophones or pitch accents in Japanese? You may discover a new tricky aspect of the language. Just laugh! Every language has its own tricky elements for learners. This episode's vocab list: 日本語にある音の数 the number of sounds in the Japanese language 英語と比べると compared to English 同音異義語 homophones とは言え、 however; although that was said, 話の内容 contex...

Looking to improve your Japanese language skills? Finding conversation partners can be one of the best ways. But where do you find them? Tune in to this episode to find out. You just might discover a new perspective on Japanese practice. This episode's vocab list: 目的 purpose 共通の趣味 common hobbies; common interests 日本人プレーヤーを探す to look for Japanese players 協力的な人ばかりではあ...

Navigating a doctor's visit in a foreign country can be daunting. How do you prepare for such an experience? Join me in this episode as I introduce my simple strategy for overcoming this challenge. This episode's vocab list: 初めて for the first time 眼医者 eye doctor; ophthalmologist ドライアイが気になりました。 I worried about dry eyes 緊張する to feel nervous それに moreover; also 聞き...

Do you know about Japan’s 3 major holiday seasons? One of them is coming up this weekend! Are you eager to experience the festivities or looking to plan your visit around them? This episode's vocab list: 土日 Saturday & Sunday 祝日 public holiday 天皇 Emperor 建国記念日 National Foundation Day 翌月曜日 following Monday 振替休日a Monday makeup holiday ゴールデンウィークを知らずに without kn...

Do you have any recent happy stories? I do! Join me as I share two of mine here. This episode's vocab list: 嬉しい話 happy story 2組 2 pairs 合計 totally 全員 all of these people 幸せを分けてもらえる to receive a share of their happiness 結婚祝い a wedding gift インターネットショッピングで注文する to order online ちょうど帰国中でした。 she happened to be returning to Japan at just the right ti...

Reading an English short story before bed works very well for me. I am now curious if a Japanese book would have the same effect. If it does, I might have an new idea for my dream. Stay turned! This episode's vocab list: 不眠症に悩んでいる to suffer from insomnia 穏やかな calm; peaceful 意外にもよく効いています。It works better than I expected. 日常everyday life 日記 diary ハラハラドキドキする...

Did you commemorate your first day of primary school with a special ceremony? Listen to this episode as you reflect on significant milestones in your life. Gain fresh insights that may inspire your approach to future milestones.  Enjoy this episode. This episode's vocab list: 入学 admission to school 新学期 a new school term 入社 joining a company; entry to be an employee 節目 "a mileston...

At a shop, do you typically pay with cash, credit card, or another method? With the greater variety of payment methods available now than before, have you found it easier to navigate? Are you comfortable with these choices or do you sometimes feel uncertain? Enjoy this episode. This episode's vocab list: 支払う方法 the way of payment 急に suddenly 店員さん shop workers 現金 cash 渡す to hand i...

Have you ever experienced losing your wallet or any valuables in Japan? Was it retrieved? Guess what I want to emphasize about this topic. Enjoy this story in Japanese. This episode's vocab list: 財布 wallet 戻って来ましたか。Was it retrieved? どなたの財布も all their wallets 必ず certainly; without fail 学生の頃 in my school days 置き忘れる to leave it behind ボウリング場 bowling centre 貴重...

Spring is just around the corner in Japan. What　reminds you of a　season? Enjoy this story in Japanese. {Special thanks} https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/sakura/ This episode's vocab list: 桜開花予想 cherry blossom forecast 発表されました。It was announced 天気予報 weather forecast 開花 bloom 咲き始めるto start blooming 全国的に nationwide 平年並み similar to an average year 南北に長い...