Japanese Listening by Japanese Class N16

What’s the difference between そうです, ようです, みたい, and らしい? In this episode, I’ll talk about how Japanese people use these expressions in everyday conversation. You can find more detailed explanations for each example in the accompanying the note article. https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n4db786ab0bf2?sub_rt=share_sb

Do you find Japanese fast or slow? Researchers say Japanese is actually one of the fastest languages in the world! In this episode, we explore why Japanese sounds the way it does, how syllables work, and what makes Japanese a surprisingly “busy” language. You can find the script and vocabulary list on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nc2502b6a4798?sub_rt=share_pw

What is the difference between 「〜ことにしました」and 「〜ことになりました」? Both expressions can be translated as ‘ decided’ but they sound quite different in Japanese. In this episode, we look at how Japanese speakers use these two grammar patterns in real life. 📝 Read the full transcript, vocabulary list and English translation on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n2936ea0955fc?sub_r...

**Japanese learners (N4–N3), this episode explains the difference between 「終わります」「終えます」「終わらせます」 in a simple and clear way. Learn when to use each verb naturally in daily conversation. Read the full notes (Japanese text, vocabulary list, and English translation) here: https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nb688ca8ddf59

Today, I will talk about silence in Japanese conversations. Vocabularies https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V3cLanEgFvWsFVh9IhbPR59LT9946QlgWvPlAKzIVz0/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNrsqzAM2bq7bWALNwOutJjkWZo983sPj1aAxL9wDug/edit?usp=sharing

Today. I’m talking about words related to job hunting culture and some interesting words such as Naitei blue, Haizoku gacha and Oyakaku. You can check the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. This podcast is designed for intermediate learners ( JLPT N4 +) who want to improve listening skills while learning about Japanese society. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/sprea...

Today I will talk about Japanese people and fortune telling. You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VxJio7d7rzQzJI-LymSiUxs0xtsom_Mjq4J0JwhOGHM/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/document/d/122xEEGS24VcxO_WqpdWynfFnc3MM4J_Tq-9-o1o3_FE/edit?usp=sharing

Today I will talk about SAMURAI exhibition in London. You can find the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AvZp7umY8fYUL6_32raWLC08uQdcp8JEnrwB1zmPtW0/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlZKwKpGWa5-XGwNpKGB4kNRhBozopqH1c4jx0BuMEI/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, I talk about the election held in Japan on 8 February 2026. Because there are some new words, I speak a little more slowly than in the last episode. You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8EaVVfaRV6bZFeL5dxyrEoRB9O6-noDa7LdPkGZeuc/edit?usp=sharing Script https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_...

This is a test listening episode for JLPT N4 learners, talking about Japanese schools. The audio is spoken slowly for listening practice. A script is available here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk8xgneAiAsZTxPfZF3T3oEWFvQaErgNmUnbEciwudw/edit?usp=sharing