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This is the story of my challenge for this year. I hope it can inspire you to try something you’ve been wanting to do but haven’t or couldn’t. Enjoy the story in Japanese. This episode's vocab list: 2か月が経ちました。 2 months have passed ようやく finally; at last; at length 余裕が出て来ました。I have started affording; Now I have some time to start doing that 定期的に at regular intervals 言...

What brings joy to your seasons and how do you savour them? Check out this episode to find out what adds warmth to my heart and makes each season special. This episode's vocab list: うるう年leap year ひな人形 dolls displayed at the Girls’ Festival; Hina dolls 桃の節句 the Girls’ Festival おさがり hand-me-down 思い出が詰まったもの something filled in with sweet memories 毎年飾る度に every time...

Take a look at the photo on this thumbnail!  Can you guess which part surprised me? This episode's vocab list: 電車の案内表示板 the electronic information board displaying the next train information on a platform 先々週 2 weeks ago 写真に納まっていました。It was captured in a photo 両側 both sides ２つあるはずです。 There should be two of them. 片側 one side of the two ２つずつ 2 each 前の方 f...

Do you find yourself getting enough sleep every day? Personally, I’ve been suffering with a lack of sleep. If you could help me, that would be wonderful! Tune in to this episode and share your suggestions. Your insights can make a world of difference! This episode's vocab list: 不眠症 insomnia 不眠症に悩んでいます。I’m suffering from insomnia 原因 cause いつも通り as usual 一杯だけ only one ca...

Please have a glance at the episode thumbnail and then give it a listen! You're in for an 'aha' moment during this episode. Don't miss out! Check it out now! This episode's vocab list: 電車の案内表示板 the electronic information board displaying the next train information on a platform 案内 information 声 voice 画像 picture; image 表示 display 三角印 a triangle mark 数字 a numb...

Welcome back and thank you for your patience, Mates! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year holiday and a great start of this year. I had fun in Japan and came back to Cairns, Australia. Let’s make 2024 another fulfilled year! In this episode, I talk a bit about my holiday in Japan. It’s the beginning of my souvenir story from Japan. This episode's vocab list: 無事 safely 気持ちを新...

This is the last episode for this year. Check out what I am going to do during the holidays. Thank you for your listening again this year. The next episode will be released on the 1st of February. This episode's vocab list: いよいよ finally; here it comes 明後日(あさって) the day after tomorrow その間(かん) during that period お休(やす)み time off 浸水(しんすい)した家(うち) flooded houses 道路...

This episode was recorded on the 14th of December; however, it couldn’t be uploaded due to PC troubles. My sincere apologies for this delayed release. I hope you enjoy this episode, where I share my experience with Cyclone ‘Jasper’ causing a blackout at my place. This episode's vocab list: 通過(つうか) passing through; passage 直撃(ちょくげき) direct hit 停電(ていでん) blackout; power outage...

Are you getting ready for the new year? What’s on your endo-of-year to-do list? Join me in this episode as I share what I’m up to. This episode's vocab list: 恒例(こうれい)の話題(わだい) the annual topic; customary topic; regular topic 年末(ねんまつ)の大掃除(おおそうじ) big cleaning at the end of the year 家事(かじ) housekeeping どうしたら what is a good way? 大掃除(おおそうじ)が楽(らく)になる...

Have you ever faced challenges when taking a train? I certainly have. In this episode, I share insights and solutions to help you avoid common troubles. Tune in and make your next train travel in Japan a breeze! This episode's vocab list: 義理(ぎり)の母(はは) mother-in-law 日本(にほん)を発(た)つ to leave Japan 何十年(なんじゅうねん)ぶり after several decades; for the first time in decades 戸惑...

Today, I’ve taken Christmas decorations out of the box. You might be thinking, “Is that all?” This is a distinctly Japanese language moment.  Check out this episode to find out! This episode's vocab list: 確(たし)かに、ちょっと早(はや)いです。 Indeed, it’s a little too early. ちょうど1か月後(げつご) in exactly one month クリスマスの飾(かざ)り Christmas decorations 日本語(にほんご)っぽいです。...

Do you craft a minute-by-minute plan beforehand? Well, I am that type of person. But what if things don’t go as expected? Check out this episode to find out! This episode's vocab list: 義理(ぎり)の母(はは) mother-in-law 河口湖(かわぐちこ) Lake Kawaguchi 移動(いどう)するto move there 雨(あめ)が降(ふ)り始(はじ)めました。 It started raining. 富士山(ふじさん)の近(ちか)くにいるのに Even though I am...

I hope you will catch the wave of words after listening to this episode. Languages are alive, constantly changing and evolving much like ourselves. Tune in to this episode and immerse yourself in the world of Japanese communication. This episode's vocab list: 言葉(ことば)のゆれ pronunciation drift 不安定(ふあんてい) unstable 発音(はつおん) pronunciation 統一(とういつ) unification きっかけ the...

What do you want to do in Japan? One of my recommendations is watching sports. You would see different atmospheres and discover a new passion. Check out this episode! This episode's vocab list: スポーツ観戦(かんせん) Sport watching スポーツ観戦(かんせん)と言(い)えば when you talk of sport watching 野球(やきゅう)baseball 二大巨頭(にだいきょとう) the top 2 leaders マラソン marathon 応援(おうえん...

Can you guess what this episode is talking about from the title? Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 恥(は)ずかしい話(はなし) an embarrassing story 風習(ふうしゅう)manners & customs 日本語教師(にほんごきょうし)だからと言って It cannot be a reason that I am a Japanese language teacher; therefore, 全(すべ)て all of them; everything 知っているわけではありません。It doesn’t mean that I kn...

Would you indulge in your own country’s cuisine while on an overseas holiday? Check this episode and dive into my thoughts on this intriguing question. Please share your own insights as well! This episode's vocab list: 海外旅行(かいがいりょこう)に行(い)った先(さき) the place where you visited for oversea holiday 自国(じこく)の料理(りょうり) own country’s cuisine 日本人(にほんじん)なら for Japa...

I want to express my gratitude to all our podcast listers, our Mates. Hopefully, this episode can inspire you to continue your learning journey. Many Mates around the world are in the same boat. This episode's vocab list: ただ however アメリカと逆転(ぎゃくてん)しました。 America has overtaken; America has taken the lead. 詳(くわ)しく in detail; deeply 都道府県(とどうふけん) the prefectures plu...

I guess you would have this type of experiences. We will learn a lot from the real world rather than textbooks. Please enjoy this episode, maybe with your favourite coffee or tea! This episode's vocab list: 言葉(ことば) word; phrase すぐに quickly; soon なかなか忘(わす)れない to not forget it easily 一方(いっぽう) on the other hand 何度(なんど)も何度(なんど)も again and again 復習(ふくしゅう)...

Have you been to Japan? If so, where did you visit? What did you do? Do you know new trends for travellers visiting Japan? Check out this episode! This episode's vocab list: コロナ後(ご)に after the COVID settled down 意外(いがい)な場所(ばしょ) unexpected places 日本中(にほんじゅう) all over Japan 海外(かいがい)からの観光客(かんこうきゃく) oversea tourists 地元(じもと)の人(ひと) local people...

The Japanese word for good, ‘ii’, can sometimes be challenging to use, as its usage is slightly different between English and Japanese. It can be employed to express a beneficial perspective rather than just personal judgement. I hope you enjoy exploring this linguistic nuance in this episode. This episode's vocab list: いい天気(てんき)ですね。 It’s a nice day, isn’t it? 好(この)ましい favoura...

What a quirky title for this episode, right? No worries, it’s not about horror or bizarre tales. Check out this episode and explore the fascinating world of bug metaphors in Japanese expressions. I hope you enjoy this bug’s-eye view of language and culture. This episode's vocab list: 発想(はっそう) an idea 虫(むし) bug; insect 理由(りゆう) reason 意見(いけん) opinion カリカリする onomatopoeia...

No, it wasn't a serious mishap! Check out what unfolded. That would be something you won't want to miss. This episode's vocab list: 英語(えいご)の学習者(がくしゅうしゃ)でもあります。I’m also an English language learner. 例文(れいぶん) example sentences 見比(みくら)べる to compare 読解問題(どっかいもんだい) reading comprehension ツボにはまる literally means to get stuck in a pot 鍼(はり...

What did you imagine I was talking about in this episode based on the title? A tool resembling a long stick to reach an itch? Check out this episode to uncover the meaning behind the title. This episode's vocab list: 小中高(しょうちゅうこう)の学校(がっこう) primary, middle and high schools 生徒(せいと)たち students この休(やす)み中(ちゅう) during this holiday 宿題(しゅくだい) homework 一番嫌(...

Please imagine a beautiful night sky, and you will be relaxed. If you have a chance, have an escape to enjoy stargazing!  This episode's vocab list: 流行(はや)っている to be popular 星空(ほしぞら) starlit sky 眺(なが)める to have a view 流(なが)れ星(ほし) a shooting star 携帯(けいたい)の電波(でんぱ) mobile reception 届(とど)かない out of reach 夜空(よぞら) night sky 見上(みあ)げる to look up

I believe that teachers who can say I don't know or I need to check would be great ones when students asked a difficult question. Honestly, it's not easy to say that. But I believe that is a key to establishing a good rapport with my students.   This episode's vocab list: 対策(たいさく) scheme くしゃみ a sneeze 英語圏(えいごけん) English-speaking world その質問(しつもん)をされる to be...