japanese_in_real_life_koala

海で撮った写真を、家族に絵はがきで送りたい。郵便局で最初に何と言いますか？ キリンといっしょに「この はがきを、送りたいです」「切手を 一枚、ください」「もう 一度、お願いします」を練習します。後半では、声に出して答えてみてください。 You took a photo at the beach and want to send it to your family as a postcard. What do you say at the post office? Listen to Kirin's slow Japanese story, then pract...

Your friend forgot an umbrella, and it starts to rain. Can you offer yours in Japanese? Listen to Kirin’s short story and practice three useful verbs: lend (かします), borrow (かります), and return (返します). Slow Japanese with Japanese, romaji, and English subtitles. 0:00 Intro 0:06 What would you say? 0:36 Welcome 0:49 A station by the sea 0:59 Japanese school introduction 2:24 The rain begins...

I sent a postcard to my family. Today, they told me, “It arrived!” Listen to a warm story in slow Japanese and learn how to say “I sent it,” “It arrived,” and “I was happy to get a reply.” Pause at the questions and try answering aloud. 前回、家族に海の絵はがきを送りました。今日は「届いたよ」という返事が来ます。「送る」と「届く」の違いや、うれしい気持ちの伝え方を、ゆっくりした日本語で練習しましょ...

図書館で読みたい本を見つけたら、日本語でどう借りますか。キリンといっしょに「この本を借りたいです」「カードはありますか」「いつ返しますか」を練習します。途中の質問に、声に出して答えてみてください。 You found a book you want to read at a Japanese library. How do you ask to borrow it? Practice short N5 phrases with Kirin, then answer the listening questions aloud. Japanese, romaji, and English karaok...

海で写真を撮りたい。でも、一人だったら日本語でどうお願いしますか。キリンといっしょに「すみません」「写真を撮ってください」「ここで、お願いします」「もう一枚、お願いします」を、やさしい日本語で練習します。途中で声に出して答えてみてください。 You are at the beach and want a photo, but you are alone. How can you ask someone in Japanese? Practice short, useful phrases with Kirin: excuse me, please tak...

ホテルの受付で「お名前は？」と聞かれたら、日本語で答えられますか。キリンといっしょにホテルへ行き、名前、泊数、朝食、部屋の階を確認する言葉を、ゆっくり練習します。途中で受付の質問に声を出して答えてみてください。 Can you answer when a hotel receptionist asks your name in Japanese? Follow Kirin through a simple hotel check-in. Practice your name, number of nights, breakfast, and asking someone to rep...

前回、ポケットの中から鍵が見つかりました。でも、今度は10時の待ち合わせに遅れそうです。キリンといっしょに、友だちへ「少し遅れます」「10時10分ごろ着きます」と伝える練習をしましょう。最後に、あなたなら何と言うか声に出して答えてください。 Kirin found his key, but now he may be late to meet a friend. Follow the story in slow Japanese and practice saying “I’ll be a little late,” “I’ll arrive around 10:1...

かぎがありません。どこにありますか？ キリンといっしょにかぎを探しながら、「中・上・下」と、人に助けを求める言い方を練習します。声に出して答え、最後にかぎがあった場所を日本語で言ってみてください。 Where is Kirin's key? Follow a simple story in slow Japanese. Practice asking where things are, saying “inside,” “on top,” and “under,” and asking someone to help. Japanese, romaji, and English subtit...

週末は、何をしますか？ 家でのんびりしますか。それとも、友だちと出かけますか。 今回の「ゆっくり日本語ポッドキャスト」では、週末の予定、友だちの誘い方、休みの日にしたことを、N5レベルのやさしい日本語で練習します。 In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about weekend plans, invite a friend, and describe what you did over the weekend—all in slow, easy Japanese for beginners. 【タイムライン】 00:00...

土曜日と日曜日に、何をしますか？ 三つの予定を日本語で話せるようになりましょう。 今回は、週末に家ですること、外へ行く予定、友だちとの約束について、N5向けのやさしい日本語でゆっくり話します。聞きながら声に出して答えてください。ローマ字・日本語・英語の3段字幕、英語で使い方を説明するキーフレーズカード、内容に合ったイラスト付きです。 What will you do this weekend? Listen to easy Japanese and practice sa...

ゆっくり日本語ポッドキャスト #23「友だち」☕ 今回は、友だちの紹介、出会った場所、いっしょにすること、友だちの誘い方、約束の決め方について、N5レベルのやさしい日本語でゆっくり話します。 ローマ字・日本語・英語の3段字幕と、大事なことばカード付きです。 Today we talk about friends in slow, easy Japanese. Learn how to introduce a friend, talk about where you met, invite someone out, make plans, and expre...

ゆっくり日本語ポッドキャスト #22「たんじょうび」🎂 今回は、誕生日の日付、年齢、お祝いの言葉、ケーキやプレゼントについて、N5レベルのやさしい日本語でゆっくり話します。 ローマ字・日本語・英語の3段字幕付きです。 Today we talk about birthdays in slow, easy Japanese. Learn how to say your birthday, ask someone's age, congratulate someone, and talk about cakes, presents, and birthday plans. 【タイム...

Where is your favorite place, and why do you like it? In this episode, Kirin talks slowly in easy Japanese about the ocean, morning beaches, and his love of surfing. Learn useful N5 phrases such as 「好きな場所は、どこですか」, 「どんな場所ですか」, and 「どうして好きですか」. Important vocabulary appears in visual cards with simple Japanese explanations and English meanings. Every spoken line has...

What do people in Japan eat for breakfast? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for rice, miso soup, bread, drinks, busy mornings, days off, and hotel breakfasts. In episode #21 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about asagohan (breakfast). Practice useful phrases such as “Asagohan o tabemashita ka?”, “Nani o tabemashita ka?”, and “Nani o nomimashita k...

What is in your room? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for furniture, locations, “arimasu” and “imasu,” cleaning your room, and describing your favorite things. In episode #20 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about watashi no heya (my room). Practice useful phrases such as “Heya ni nani ga arimasu ka?”, “Tsukue wa doko ni arimasu ka?”, and “Mado...

Which season do you like best? Spring, summer, fall, or winter? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for talking about the four seasons, weather, seasonal activities, and the reasons you like a season. In episode #18 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about kisetsu (seasons). Practice useful phrases such as “Dono kisetsu ga ichiban suki desu ka?”, “Dou...

What are you wearing today? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for clothing names, colors, sizes, seasonal outfits, and shopping for clothes. In episode #19 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about fuku (clothes). Practice useful phrases such as “Kyou wa nani o kite imasu ka?”, “Hoka no iro wa arimasu ka?”, and “Kore o kite mite mo ii desu ka?” Every...

What is your town like? Is it lively, quiet, convenient, or close to the ocean? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for talking about where you live, places nearby, travel time, and your favorite spot. In episode #17 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about watashi no machi (my town). Practice useful phrases such as “Doko ni sunde imasu ka?”, “Chikaku...

What do you do on your days off? Do you relax at home, go shopping, meet friends, or visit the beach? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for talking about plans, time, relaxing at home, going out, inviting someone, and politely declining an invitation. In episode #16 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about yasumi no hi (days off). Practice useful ph...

Learn how to talk about drinks in slow, easy Japanese. In this episode, you will practice useful phrases for ordering at a cafe, choosing hot or iced drinks, asking for less ice, and talking about what you drink every day. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Kirin Academy introduction video 01:33 Today's theme: Drinks 02:38 Favorite drinks 03:57 Hot or cold 05:22 Talking about taste 06:33 Ordering at a c...

What is your favorite food, and how does it taste? In this episode, you will learn easy Japanese for talking about foods you like, flavors, allergies, eating habits, and restaurant recommendations. In episode #14 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about suki na tabemono (favorite foods). Practice useful phrases such as “Suki na tabemono wa nan desu ka?”, “Donna...

What do you say when someone asks what you do on your days off? In this episode, you will learn easy, natural Japanese for talking about your hobbies—even if your hobby is simply relaxing at home. In episode #13 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about shumi (hobbies): how to ask about hobbies, say what you like doing, explain when and how often you do it, and...

What do you say when someone asks about your job in Japanese? In this episode, you will learn short, natural answers you can use even as a complete beginner. In episode #12 of the Slow Japanese Podcast, Kirin speaks slowly in very easy Japanese about shigoto (work): how to say what you do, where you work, your working hours, how you feel about your job, and three greetings you will hear in a Japan...

"How many people are in your family?" - it's the second thing you get asked in Japanese, right after your name. But there's a catch: Japanese has TWO sets of family words, and using the wrong one sounds strange. This episode fixes that in 12 minutes. Everything is spoken slowly, in easy Japanese, with Japanese / romaji / English subtitles on screen. Perfect for absolute beginners...

Can you introduce yourself in Japanese in 15 seconds? In this episode you learn the 4-sentence shape that works with anyone, anywhere - then just swap the words in. Everything is spoken slowly, in easy Japanese, with Japanese / romaji / English subtitles on screen. Perfect for absolute beginners and JLPT N5 learners. You will learn: - The 4 sentences: Hajimemashite / Watashi wa ___ desu / ___ kara...