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Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Vacation section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
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- https://youtu.be/KM0sxr9L81g
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Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Position section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
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- https://youtu.be/1Gg7Tj2MOi0
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Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Activity 1 section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
Watch the video lesson here.
https://youtu.be/p6TdIDlyMFg
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Restaurant section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
Watch the video lesson here.
https://youtu.be/YtIhom4Z8d0
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Family section, covering key grammar and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
https://youtu.be/U2cP0YnwQ64
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Family section, covering key vocabulary. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
https://youtu.be/qi7jtSH30C4
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Counting section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
https://youtu.be/CC0mSdad_uE
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Intro 3 section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
https://youtu.be/5TnTMfWctuE
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Home section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/TmoDEDaN2Mk
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Routines section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/5G_GWPYGmTY
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Time section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/m4qwdOiE47g
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Food section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/QjshqLKafxs
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Greetings section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/Ey0HitJF2is
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Intro 2 section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/VXNofUssyY8
Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Intro 1 section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch. https://youtu.be/5FNrpMQZzJ0
Sit down with Chisa, a native Japanese speaker and myself to discuss all that is covered in Duolingo Japanese, Introduction 1. Listen in as she answers all my questions on what is taught to get real Japanese guidance throughout your studies.
This episode covers the following.
- Sentence structure.
- The desu (です) sentence ender.
- Omissions.
- Name enders, (san).
- Showing respect using "O".
- The (wa) Particle, Stating the subject.
- Stating names in Japanese.
- Basic Japanese phrases.
- Hiragana.
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Listen as we breakdown particles within famous quotes from the manga, anime LUPIN!
This episodes random word: Tonakai - Reindeer.
Particles discussed in this episode.
- #1 -Wo
- #2 -Ni
- #3 -No
- #4 -Yo (Sentence Ender)
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Listen in on a discussion between Chisa and I on the basics of Japanese Grammar and Particles. This episode will expose you to how Japanese particles work and some basic examples.
This episodes random phrases:
- Shounen Manga - Boys Comic (Manga)
- Shoujou Manga - Girls Comic (Manga)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN.
- What Japanese Particles are.
- How they work.
- The importance of using the right particle.
- Basic Japanese Grammar rules.
- The power of particles within the sentence.
- A variety of examples to put this all into practice.
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This episodes random word: Kaizen - To constantly improve every day.
MASU (USED WITH VERBS)
- #1 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE ...MASU
- #2 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...MASEN
- #3 -PAST TENSE ...MASHITA
- #4 -PAST TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...MASEN DESHITA
DESU (NOUNS)
- #1 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE ...DESU
- #2 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...DEWA ARIMASEN
- #3 -PAST TENSE ...DESHITA
- #4 -PAST TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...DEWA ARIMASEN DESHITA
DESU (ADJECTIVES)
- #1 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE ...DESU
- #2 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...NAI DESU
- #3 -PAST TENSE ...KATTA DESU
- #4 -PAST TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...KUNAKATTA DESU
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- Why do the Japanese care so much about blood types?
- Why should all pregnant women clean their toilets?
Discover all the answers, along with 10 of the most interesting Japanese superstitions and their origins. Checkout our detailed BLOG POST on Japponline.com/blog for more information on the following superstitions.
- Do Not Cut Your Nails In The Evening.
- If You Clean The Toilet, You Will Have A Beautiful Baby.
- No Shaking Legs!
- Pushing In A Cowlick Results In Diarrhea The Next Day.
- Personality Types Are Based On Blood Types.
- The Size Of Your Earlobes Determines Your Wealth.
- Those Whose Hands Are Cold Have Warm Hearts.
- Sleeping Right After Eating Makes You A Cow.
- Numbers 4 & 9 Are Unlucky.
- Killing A Spider Will Send You To HELL...
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This episodes random word:
- Nemui Desu - Tired (sleepy)
- Tsukaremashita - Tired (Physically, Exhausted)
PHRASES
- TO LIKE - SUKI DESU
- TO LIKE VERY MUCH (I LOVE...) - DAISUKI DESU, TOTEMO SUKI DESU (VARIATION)
- TO LOVE (ROMANTIC) - AI (AH-EE)
- TO NOT LIKE - SUKI JANAI DESU, SUKI DEWA NAI DESU (VARIATION)
- TO NOT LIKE VERY MUCH TO HATE - TOTEMO SUKI JANAI DESU, TOTEMO SUKI DEWA NAI DESU (VARIATION)
- To HATE - KIRAI DESU
FULL PHRASE FORMULA EXAMPLES.
- I LIKE (X)
- (X) GA SUKI DESU
- I REALLY LIKE (X)
- (X) GA DAISUKI DESU
- (X) GA TOTEMO SUKI DESU (VARIATION)
- I LOVE YOU
- AI SHITERU
- I LOVE (NAME)
- (NAME) GA AI SHITERU
- I DO NOT LIKE (X)
- (X) GA SUKI JANAI DESU
- (X) GA SUKI DEWA NAI DESU (VARIATION)
- I REALLY DO NOT LIKE (X)
- (X) GA TOTEMO SUKI JANAI DESU
- I HATE (X)
- (X) GA KIRAI DESU
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This episodes random word: Ojama Shimasu - Sorry for my intrusion (spoken when entering someones home)
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING? ( FULL) - NANI WO SHITE IRU NO DESUKA?
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING? (COMMON, NATIVE) - NANI WO SHITERUNDESUKA?*
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING? ( SHORT, DIRECT) - NANI WO SHITE IMASUKA?
To respond you don't have to say "I" (Omission.)
- I AM DRINKING - NONDE IMASU
- I AM DRINKING WATER - MIZU WO NONDE IMASU ( BEVERAGE) WO ( DRINKING)
- I AM EATING - TABETTE IMASU
- I AM EATING SUSHI - SUSHI WO TABETTE IMASU ( FOOD) WO ( EATING)
- I AM STUDYING - BENKY Ō SHITE IMASU
- I AM STUDYING JAPANESE - NIHONGO WO BENKY Ō SHITE IMASU ( SUBJECT) WO ( STUDYING)
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This episodes random word: Ojama Shimasu - Sorry for my intrusion (spoken when entering someones home)
- *SILENCE (SOUND EFFECT) - SHEEN
- YES, OKAY (POLITE, FORMAL) - HAI, HAI, HAI
- YUP, UH-HUH (CASUAL BETWEEN FRIENDS) - UN, UN, UN
- I SEE (AUTHORITATIVE, FORMAL) - SOU, SOU, SOU
- IS THAT RIGHT? (FORMAL, AGREEING) - SOU DESU KA?
- IS THAT RIGHT? (CASUAL AGREEING) - SOU DESU NE?
- I SEE, GOTCHA! (CASUAL) - SOUKKA
- REALLY!? (ANGER, CONFUSED, EXCITE...) - EHH?
- SHOCKED, EXCITINGLY, GROSS... - HEEE!
- REALLY!? (SHOCKED, FORMAL) - HONTOU!? | HONTOU NI!?
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- Gohan - Meal or Rice
- Asa - Morning
- Hiru - Afternoon
- Yoru - Evening
- Asa Gohan - Breakfast
- Ohiru Gohan - Lunch
- Yoru Gohan - Dinner
- Taberu | Tabemasu | Tabemashita - To Eat (base, present tense, past tense)
- ASA GOHAN NANI WO TABEMASHITAKA? - what did you eat for breakfast?
- ASA GOHAN NANI WO TABEMASUKA? - what will you eat for breakfast?
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Sit back relax and listen to one of the oldest mythical tales ever recorded. The legend of Izanami and Izanagi describes the eventful story of how Japan was created, along with much MUCH more. Be sure to check out the blog post on Japponline.com to review.
Word Of The Episode: Power Spot - Location in Japan known for spiritual power. Recharging ones energy.
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Word Of The Episode: Tansan - Carbonated Water.
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- ONAKA GA SUITE IMASU - I AM HUNGRY
- ONAKA GA IPPAI DESU - I AM FULL
- OISHI SŌ - LOOKS DELICIOUS
- OISHI - DELICIOUS
- OISHIKATTA - WAS DELICIOUS
- ITADAKIMASU - LETS EAT!
- GOCHISOUSAMA DESHITA - THANK YOU FOR THE MEAL
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Learn the basics of understanding the ancient art of Kanji. In this discussion with a native Japanese, we cover the history, how to understand Kanji, what you need to know when in Japan, and even how to cheat your way through it! It does not take long to master the essentials and I guarantee you will be glad you did!
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This weeks random word is Rakushou - Easy Joyful Victory. "Piece of Cake"
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Word Of The Episode: Akachan - Baby!
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- Hon - Book
- Chīsai - Small
- Ōkī - Large
- Karui - Light
- Omoi - Heavy
- Kore - This
- Kono (Object) - This (Object)
- Anata - You
- Watashi - I
- Motte Imasu - To Have (Object)
- Kute - And (Connecting Adjectives)
- HON WO MOTTE IMASU - I HAVE A BOOK
- ANATA WA HON WO MOTTE IMASU - YOU HAVE A BOOK
- KORE WA HON DESU - THIS IS A BOOK
- KONO HON WA CHĪSAI | ŌKĪ DESU - THIS BOOK IS SMALL | BIG
- KONO HON WA OMOI | KARUI DESU - THIS BOOK IS HEAVY | LIGHT
- KONO HON WA CHĪSAKUTE KARUI DESU - THIS BOOK IS SMALL AND LIGHT
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Word Of The Episode: Kasa - Umbrella
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- Hat - Bōshi
- Glasses - Megane
- Shirt - Shatsu
- Jacket - Jaketto
- Pants - Zubon
- Shoes - Kutsu
- Watch - Tokei
- Wearing On Head - Kabutte Imasu
- Wearing On Face - Kakete Imasu
- Wearing Above Waist - Kite Imasu
- Wearing Below Waist - Haite Imasu
- Wearing Accessory (Watch) - Tsukete Imasu
- I AM WEARING A HAT - WATASHI WA BŌSHI WO KABUTTE IMASU
- I AM WEARING GLASSES - WATASHI WA MEGANE WO KAKETE IMASU
- I AM WEARING A SHIRT - WATASHI WA SHATSU WO KITE IMASU
- I AM WEARING PANTS - WATASHI WA ZUBON WO HAITE IMASU
- I AM WEARING A WATCH - WATASHI WA TOKEI WO TSUKETE IMASU
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Word Of The Episode: Zubon - Pants
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- OHAYO GOZAIMASU - GOOD MORNING
- KONNICHIWA - HELLO (AFTERNOON)
- KONBANWA - GOOD EVENING
- OYASUMI NASAI - GOOD NIGHT
- *CALL - ITTEKIMASU - I WILL GO AND COME BACK (LEAVING HOME)
- *RESPONSE - ITTERASSHAI - SEE YOU LATER
- *CALL - TADAIMA - I AM HOME NOW! (COMING HOME)
- *RESPONSE - OKAERINASAI - WELCOME BACK! MOSHI MOSHI - HELLO (ON TELEPHONE)
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Word Of The Episode: Omiyagi - Souvenir Commonly gifted in Japanese Culture.
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Whats going on with Jappon!? Find out the big plans for phase two and the up and coming upgrades soon!
Join in on this weeks special Japanese upgrade episode. Review, Learn, or just take what you can from this episode and implement it into your routine this week. The best way to learn is by doing.
Word Of The Episode
- Otona - Adult
- Otona-Tachi - Adult's (group)
- Kodomo - Child
- Kodomo-Tachi - Children (group)
Vocabulary
- To Have (Non Living Object, such as apple, cup, book...) - Motte Imasu
- To Have (Living Object, such as Horse, Dog, Pet...) - Kaite Imasu
- Horse - Uma
- Cat - Neko
- Cows Milk - Gyūnyū
- To Drive - Untenshiteimasu
- To Cook - Ryōrishiteimasu
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Join in on this weeks special Japanese upgrade episode. Review, Learn, or just take what you can from this episode and implement it into your routine this week. The best way to learn is by doing.
Word Of The Episode
- Iro - Color
Vocabulary
- Tall - Takai
- Short (Low) - Hikui
- Long - Nagai
- Short - Mijikai
- Thick (Cylindrical Object) - Futoi
- Thin (Cylindrical Object) - Hosoi
Phrases
- My Name Is - (NAME) To Moushimasu
- I Have - Motte Imasu
- I Do Not Have - Motte Imasen
Why is the Japanese language difficult? Learn some of the hardest words to pronounce! Practice these and sound like a pro...
THIS EPISODES RANDOM PHRASE Daradara Suru = To Be Lazy. Difficult phrases from episode... Can you pronounce them all? * Tsutaerarenakatta (couldn’t tell) * Shinnryaku (invasion) * Shutsuryoku (output power) * Ryokou (travel) * Atatakakunakatta (wasn’t warm) * Chuushajou (parking lot) * Occhokochoi (careless in goofy way, clumsy)
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Learn how to use all the forms of the Japanese Verb "To Eat."
To Eat (Taberu)
Tabemasu (Present Positive)
Sushi wo tabemasu = I eat sushi.
Tabemasen (Present Negative)
Sushi wo tabemasen = I don’t eat sushi.
Tabemashita (Past Positive)
Sushi wo tabemashita = I ate sushi.
Tabemasendeshita (Past Negative)
Sushi wo tabemasendeshita = I did not eat sushi.
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Learn all about Chinese food in Japan...
And how to properly express the word cold in Japanese. Its a bit different than in English.
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Learn how to ask about objects in the context of the following examples.
- There is a (BLANK)
- There is not a (BLANK)
- Are there any (BLANK)
- There are # of (BLANK)
- This is a (BLANK)
- This is not a (BLANK)
These phrases are very useful! Especially when ordering or shopping. Make sure to practice!
In the Japanese language sound effects are commonly used in regular conversation....
Get more familiar with this concept from examples and learn some commonly expressed sounds used in regular Japanese communication.
Learn how to ask for what you or others want in Japanese! Never miss out with this new important knowledge.
Living in Japan for over 6 months now and hosting other foreign guests. These are the biggest things we all noticed and what helped us the most while navigating through our adventures.
In the Japanese language sound effects are commonly used in regular conversation....
Get more familiar with this concept from examples and learn some commonly expressed sounds used in regular Japanese communication.
Remove the confusion of the Japanese particles with this fun introduction. Hear textbook examples of each particle along with some insight from a local Japanese native speaker.
Wa (Main Object Marker)
- Kyle Wa Canada Jin = Kyle IS Canadian.
- Stating the topic of the sentence. Or X Is Y.
Ni (Location To Go)
- Tokyo NI Ikimasu = I Will Go To Tokyo.
- States location goin to.
Wo (Object Affected By Sentence Verb, Action)
- Ocha Wo Nomimasu = Drink Tea
- States Object used with the main action of sentence.
De (Location Of Action)
- Densha De Shinjuku Ni Ikimasu = Train Takes you to Shinjuku.
- States location of action. In this case the train was the location that takes you to Shinjuku.
Master using the Japanese Tsu Counter. Used for counting various inanimate objects.
- 1 - Hito-Tsu (hee-toh-tsoo)
- 2 - Futa-Tsu (foo-tah-tsoo)
- 3 - Mit-Tsu (meet-tsoo)
- 4 - Yot-Tsu (yoht-tsoo)
- 5 - Itsu-Tsu (ee-tsoo-tsoo)
- 6 - Mut-Tsu (moot-tsoo)
- 7 - Nana-Tsu (nah-nah-tsoo)
- 8 - Yat-Tsu (yaht-tsoo)
- 9 - Kokono-Tsu (koh-koh-no-tsoo)
- 10 - Tō (toh)
*Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.
Master using the Japanese Nin Counter. Used for counting people.
- 1 - Hitori (hee-toh-ree)
- 2 - Futari (foo-toh-ree)
- 3 - San-Nin (sahn-neen)
- 4 - Yon-Nin (yohn-neen)
- 5 - Go-Nin (goh-neen)
- 6 - Roku-Nin (roh-koo-neen)
- 7 - Nana-Nin (nah-nah-neen)
- 8 - Hachi-Nin (hah-chee-neen)
- 9 - Kyū-Nin (kyoo-neen)
- 10 - Jū-Nin (joo-neen)
*Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.
Master using the Japanese Mai Counter. Used for counting flat items.
- 1 - Ichi-Mai (ee-chee-mah-ee)
- 2 - Ni-Mai (nee-mah-ee)
- 3 - San-Mai (sahn-mah-ee)
- 4 - Yon-Mai (yohn-mah-ee)
- 5 - Go-Mai (goh-mah-ee)
- 6 - Roku-Mai (roh-koo-mah-ee)
- 7 - Nana-Mai (nah-nah-mah-ee)
- 8 - Hachi-Mai (hah-chee-mah-ee)
- 9 - Kyū-Mai (kyoo-mah-ee)
- 10 - Jū-Mai (joo-mah-ee)
*Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.
Master using the Japanese Hon Counter. Used for counting cylindrical items.
- 1 - Ip-Hon (eep-pohn)
- 2 - Ni-Hon (nee-hohn)
- 3 - San-Bon (sahn-bohn)
- 4 - Yon-Hon (yohn-hohn)
- 5 - Go-Hon (goh-hohn)
- 6 - Rop-Pon (rohp-pohn)
- 7 - Nana-Hon (nah-nah-hohn)
- 8 - Hap-Pon (hahp-pohn)
- 9 - Kyū-Hon (kyoo-hohn)
- 10 - Jup-Pon (joop-pohn)
*Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.
Master using the Japanese Hiki Counter. Used for counting animals (small or medium sized).
- 1 - Ip-Piki (eep-pee-kee)
- 2 - Ni-Hiki (nee-hee-kee)
- 3 - San-Biki (sahn-bee-kee)
- 4 - Yon-Hiki (yohn-hee-kee)
- 5 - Go-Hiki (goh-hee-kee)
- 6 - Rop-Piki (rohp-pee-kee)
- 7 - Nana-Hiki (nah-nah-hee-kee)
- 8 - Hap-Piki (hahp-pee-kee)
- 9 - Kyū-Hiki (kyoo-hee-kee)
- 10 - Jup-Piki (joop-pee-kee)
*Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.
Master using the Japanese Dai Counter. Used for counting mechanical items.
- 1 - Ichi-Dai (ee-chee-dah-ee)
- 2 - Ni-Dai (nee-dah-ee)
- 3 - San-Dai (sahn-dah-ee)
- 4 - Yon-Dai (yohn-dah-ee)
- 5 - Go-Dai (goh-dah-ee)
- 6 - Roku-Dai (roh-koo-dah-ee)
- 7 - Nana-Dai (nah-nah-dah-ee)
- 8 - Hachi-Dai (hah-chee-dah-ee)
- 9 - Kyū-Dai (kyoo-dah-ee)
- 10 - Jū-Dai (joo-dah-ee)
*Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.
In Japanese the art of counting can get quite complex. Did you know there are more than 6 different ways to express numbers depending on what type of object you are counting!?
Yup its quite overwhelming. This course is here to save the day! Learn to count like a Ninja and master each of the Japanese counters within this course. Are you ready?
THE SIX DIFFERENT COUNTERS IN JAPANESE
- Dai (dah-ee) - Used to count mechanical items.
- Hiki (hee-kee) - Used to count animals (small or medium sized).
- Hon (hohn) - Used to count cylindrical items.
- Mai (mah-ee) - Used to count flat items
- Nin (neen) - Used to count people
- Tsu (tsoo) - Used to count various inanimate Objects
Upgrade your daily Japanese communication skills by learning these basic daily phrases. Trust me you will be happy you did!
Basic Phrases.
- Do you have? - Motte Masuka?
- May I have the menu please? - Menu Wo Kudasai?
- May I have the bill? - Okaikei Wo Kudasai?
- What would you like to eat? - Nani Wo Tabemasu ka?
- May I have (an apple) - Ringo wa morattemo iidesu ka?
- Where is the (Toilet) - Toire Wa Dokodesu ka?
- Do You Take Credit Card? - Kurejittokādo wa Tsukai masuka?
- Ordering One Item Off Menu (Point and say) - Kore Wo Kudasai.
- Ordering Multiple Items Off Menu (Point and say) - Kore To (Repeat Per Item) Last item say: Kore Wo Kudasai.
- I Like - Suki desu.
- I don’t like - Suki Janai.
- Do you like it? - Suki Desu ka?
- One More Time Please. - Mou Ichido Kudasai.
Word of the Episode.
Mugicha (moo-gee-chah) Japanese Barley Tea.
Feeling happy, sad, sick or well any other basic feeling? Want to express this to others in Japanese? If so this episode is for you! Learn the basics of expressing how you feel within this episode!
Examples
- Happy - Ureshiidesu
- Excited - Tanoshimidesu
- Sad - Kanashīdesu
- Frustrated - Iraira Shite Imasu
- Tired - Tsukaremashita
- Hungry - Onaka ga Sukimashita
- Full - Onaka ga Ippaidesu
- Stomach ache - Onaka ga Itai Desu
- Headache - Atama ga Itai Desu
- Nauseous - Kimochi ga Waruidesu
Word of the Episode.
Umi (ooh-mee) Ocean
Mizūmi (mee-zoo-mee) Lake
In this episode I will share some common useful Japanese phrases that will help you through various situation in Daily life.
Examples
- Where is the (OBJECT) - (OBJECT) wa Doko Desu ka?
- How Much Does This Cost? Kore Wa Ikura Desu ka?
- What Is This? Kore Wa Nan Desu ka?
- Do You Need Help? Tetsudai Mashou ka?
- Are You OK? Dijobe Desu ka?
- What Are Your Plans Today? Kyo Wa Nani Wo Shimasu ka?
- Phrase To Always Say Before You Eat! itadakimasu
- Phrase To Always Say After You Eat! Gochisosama Deshita
Word of the Episode.
Aruite Imasu (ah-roo-ee-teh) Meaning To Walk.
In this episode I will share some useful tips that I have learned from my first two weeks living in Tokyo.
Everything from communication techniques, driving, eating and one especially important tip you NEED to know before traveling to Japan to save some headache... Enjoy!
Word of the Episode.
Gomi (goh-mee) Meaning Garbage.
Learn the vocabulary for all the common body parts in Japanese!
Body Parts
- Kao (kah-oh) - Face
- Kami (kah-mee) Hair
- Atama (ah-tah-mah) Head
- Mimi (meemee) Ear
- Me (meh) Eye
- Hana (hah-nah) Nose
- Kuchi (koo-chee) Mouth
- Kuchibiru (koo-chee-bee-roo) Lips
- Karada (kah-rah-dah) Body
- Kubi (koo-bee) Neck
- Nodo (noh-doh) Throat
- Kata (kah-tah) Shoulder
- Ude (oo-deh) Arm
- Yubi (yoo-bee) Finger
- Mune (moo-neh) Breast / Chest
- Onaka (oh-nah-kah) Stomach
- Koshi (koh-shee) Waist / Hips
- Hiza (hee-zah) Knee
- Ashi (ah-shee) Foot / Leg
- Ashikubi (ah-shee-koo-bee) Ankle
- Tsumasaki (tsoo-mah-sah-kee) Toe / TipToe
- Oshiri (oh-shee-ri) Buttocks
- Hada (ha-da) Skin
Random Phrase of the Episode...
Abunai: Dangerous
Learn how to say all the main colours in Japanese. Once we discuss all the colours and how to say them, we will use them in a phrase for practice.
Colours
- Aka (ah-kah) - Red
- Ao (ah-oh) - Blue
- Chairo (chah-ee-roh) - Brown
- Kiiro (kee-roh) - Yellow
- Kuro (koo-roh) - Black
- Midori (mee-doh-ree) - Green
- Murasaki (moo-rah-sah-kee) - Purple
- Orenji (oh-rehn-jee) - Orange
- Pink (peen-koo) - Pink
- Shiro (shee-roh) - White
Using colours in a phrase example...
Aka No Wah Arimasu ka? - Do You Have a Red One?
(Colour) No Wah Arimasu ka? - Do You Have a (Colour) One?
Random Phrase of the Episode...
Fugu: Blowfish (Dangerous or Delicious?)
Learn how to describe how your experience was in Japanese by commenting on how it made you feel or how it was. This episode of the Jappon podcast will give you a list of common and useful ways to describe how a particular experience was in Japanese.
Episode Phrases.
- Kirei datta (kee-reh-ee daht-tah) - It was Beautiful.
- Hidokatta (hee-doh-kaht-tah) - It was Terrible.
- Kandō shita (kahn-doh shee-tah) - I was Moved.
- Konde ita (kohn-deh ee-tah) - It was Crowded.
- Oishikatta (oh-ee-shee-kaht-tah) - It was Delicious.
- Omoshirokatta (oh-moh-shee-roh-kaht-tah) - It was Interesting.
- Subarashikatta (soo-bah-rah-shee-kaht-tah) - It was Wonderful.
- Takakatta (tah-kah-kaht-tah) - It was Expensive.
- Tanoshikatta (tah-noh-shee-kaht-tah) - It was Fun.
- Yasukatta (yah-soo-kaht-tah) - It was Cheap.
- Yokatta (yoh-kaht-tah) - It was Good.
Random Word Of The Episode Eiga: Movie
You cannot practice the Japanese Language without having a solid base of Vocabulary to work with! This episode gives you the chance to acquire the vocabulary of all the months of the year in Japanese and how to say all the days of the week. I will also reveal a special trick how to master all the months of the year incredibly easily. Months * January : ichi-gatsu * February : ni-gatsu * March : san-gatsu * April: shi-gatsu * May : go-gatsu * June : roku-gatsu * July : shichi-gatsu * August : hachi-gatsu * September : ku-gatsu * October: jū-gatsu * November : jū-ichi-gatsu * December : jū-ni-gatsu
Days Of The Week * Monday : getsuyōbi * Tuesday : kayōbi * Wednesday : suiyōbi * Thursday : mokuyōbi * Friday : kin'yōbi * Saturday : doyōbi * Sunday : nichiyōbi
Random Word Of The Episode Tamago : Egg
Particles can be a daunting subject! This episode will expose you to the concept of particles while giving you basic examples using 3 different particles to ease you into this large and crucial piece of the Japanese language!
Particles Covered In This Episode:
Particle #1 - W(O)
Pronounced as "Oh" This particle is used to describe which object is directly affected by the action or event within the sentence.
Example Sentence.
I Drink Coffee: Kōhī (WO) Nomimasu.
Formula to follow : object (WO) Verb
Particle #2 - De
Describes the location of the event described in the sentence.
Example Sentence.
I Will Read Books In The Library: Toshoukan (DE) Hon (WO) yomimasu.
Formula to follow : location (DE) object (WO) verb
Particle #3 - Ni
To state the time of event.
Example Sentence.
I Will Go To Bed At 11 O'Clock : Ju-ichi ji (NI) nemasu.
Formula to follow : time of event (NI) state event.
Vocabulary
Kōhī : Coffee
Terebi : TV
Hon : Book
Uchi : Home
Toshoukan : Library
Nomimasu: To Drink
Mimasu : To Watch
Yomimasu : To Read
Nemasu : To Go To Bed
This Episodes Random Word
Omoshiroi : Fun
Ever wonder what its like to just drop everything and move to Japan without being fluent in the language, or understanding the culture?
Join me as I do just this...! Learn from my mistakes, my insights and come along with me as I discover this amazing country and master the language, the culture and so much more that Japan has to offer!
Get ready for an adventure! It starts now.
Learn how to introduce relatives & friends to others in Japanese.
This episode will share the Japanese terms for family members and friends while also giving you the proper grammar to make full introductions.
* Introduction Grammar Formula ***
(X - NAME) No (Y - NAME) Des.
X-NAME = person the relative of friend belongs to.
Y-NAME = person you are introducing
Example:
Kyle No Okāsan des: Kyle's Mother
* Lesson Vocabulary ***
Mother: Okāsan.
Yours: Haha.
Father: Otōsan.
Yours: Chichi.
Older Sister: Onēsan.
Yours: Ane.
Younger Sister: Imōto-san.
Yours: Imōto.
Older Brother: Onīsan.
Yours: Onī.
Younger Brother: Otōto-san.
Yours: Otōto.
Aunt: Obasan.
Yours: Oba.
Uncle: Ojisan.
Yours: Oji.
Grandmother: Obāsan.
Yours: Obā.
Grandfather: Ojīsan.
Yours: Ojī.
Friend: Tomodachi (Casual) Yūjin (Formal)
Best Friend: Shinyū.
Classmate: Kurasumeito.
Boyfriend: Kareshi.
Girlfriend: Kanojo.
* Word Of The Episode ***
Stranger: Tanin
Whats bigger in Japan New Years or Christmas?
The answer you will find within this special episode of the Jappon Podcast! And yes the answer may shock you :)
Learn all about the traditions and what makes New years in Japan so special! You may not be able to resist visiting Japan for new years after hearing all about it!
* Special Phrase Of The Episode ***
Happy New Years!
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!
In the Japanese Language there are some words you will want to be mindful of pronouncing properly. This episode will save you from embarrassing yourself or others around you by teaching you the subtle differences between similar sounding dangerous terms in the Japanese language!
----- Similar Sounding Words -----
Scary / Cute
Kowai: Scary.
Kawaii: Cute.
Bald / Beard
Hage: Bald.
Hige: Beard.
Flower / Nose
Hana. (Listen to Intonation Difference)
Bridge / Chopsticks
Hashi. (Listen to Intonation Difference)
Prisoner / Husband
Shujin: Husband.
Shuujin: Prisoner.
Rain / Candy
Ame. (Listen to Intonation Difference)
Paper / God
Kami. (Listen to Intonation Difference)
----- Word Of The Episode -----
Furui: Old Outdated (NOT used for age!)
Learn how to describe in detail the location of any object you wish in Japanese! You will learn all the terms required along with the
grammar structure to form descriptive sentences to communicate to others.
----- Positional Terms -----
Yoko: Beside.
Soto: Out/Outside.
Tonari: Next To.
Ushiro: Back/Behind.
Mae: Front.
Chikaku: Near/Close.
Shita: Under/Below.
Naka: Inside.
Ue: On/Above.
----- Objects -----
Hon: Book
Kappu: Cup.
Tsukue: Desk.
----- Example Sentence/Structure -----
Hon wa tsukue no ue des: The book is on the desk.
OBJECT (wa) NEARBY OBJECT (no) POSITION (des)
----- Word Of The Episode -----
Hatachi: Word used to say the age of 20 years old. This is a special term for a special age in the Japanese Culture.
Learn how to ask common simple questions using (WHAT) in Japanese.
Examples/Reference:
Nan Desuka: What?
Onamae Wa Nan Desuka?: What is your name?
Shigoto Wa Nan Desuka?: What is your occupation?
Nansai Desuka?: How old are you?
Denwa Bangoo Wa Nan Desuka?: What is your phone number?
Word Of The Episode:
Yabai: Slang for expressing unexpected emotion or rushed feeling.
Ever wonder what Christmas in Japan is like?
Do they eat the same foods? Share the same traditions? Sing the same carols? Decorate?
Find out how Christmas is celebrated and what to expect if you end up spending the holidays in Japan. Also find out the significance of Fried Chicken on this special holiday…..
Word of the episode
Merī Kuri: Abbreviation For Merry Christmas.
Get introduced to Japanese Pronouns, and even touch upon some Japanese Grammar!
This episode will teach you how to say this, that & that (far) in Japanese, along with here, there, and over there. We will demonstrate example sentences with each term. Also teach the particles (Wah) and (NO) so you can form your own sentences!
Terms Covered:
Kore: This
Sore: That
Are: That (Far)
Ko(no): This + NOUN
So(no): That + NOUN
A(no): That (Far) + NOUN
Koko: Here
Soko: There
Asoko: Over There (Far)
Wa (Particle): Marks topic of sentence
No (Particle): Marks possessive item of sentence. Also acts like ’s added to end of word.
Ringo: Apple
Kuruma: Car
Kappu: Cup
Ginkō: Bank
Yama: Mountain
Shosai: (Home) Office
Oki: Big
Oishi: Tasty
Takai: Expensive
Sentence Examples:
Kore (wa) kappu desu: This is a cup.
Ko(no) kappu (wa) Oki desu: This cup is big.
Word Of The Episode:
Gohan: Meal or Rice.
Master the basics of telling time in Japanese. Including key phrases, grammar structure and even a few bonus terms. Don't miss this foundation building episode to master the clock!
Terms Included in Episode
- The correct way to count from 1-12 in the form of time.
- Time (O'Clock) - Ji (Jeee)
- 1:00 - ichiji
- 2:00 - niji
- 3:00 - sanji
- 4:00 - yoji
- 5:00 - goji
- 6:00 - rokuji
- 7:00 - shichiji
- 8:00 - hachiji
- 9:00 - kuji
- 10:00 - juuji
- 11:00 - juuichiji
- 12:00 - juuniji
- AM - Gozen (goh-zehn)
- PM - Gogo (goh-goh)
- Half Past - Han (hahn)
- Yesterday - Kinō (kee-noh)
- Today - Kyō (kee-yoh)
- Tomorrow - Ashita (ah-shee-tah)
This Episodes Random Phrase is...
Ano, Sumimasen: Expressing you need help with something specific.
Join your personal tour guides Kyle and Chisa as they lead you through your very first experience in a Japanese Train Station “EKI” (eh-kee). This episode covers everything you need to know and more, to confidently reach your destination.
- How To Get Your Tickets And Find The Ticket Station.
- The Best Way To Find Out How To Reach Your Destination.
- Understanding Common Train Announcements.
- Reading The Schedule.
- Asking For Help!
- An In Depth Look At The Train Station And How It Works.
- Tips From Personal Experience, And SO MUCH MORE!
You may even just be told the secret to where you can get a free toothbrush….. Maybe?
This Episodes Random Phrase Is: Otsukare Sama Desu.
A phrase used to greet someone while acknowledging their hard work.
Common Terms Used In Japanese Train Stations.
- Densha (dehn-shah): Train.
- Eki (eh-kee): Train Station.
- Ōsaka Yuki (oh-sah-kah yoo-kee): Bound For Osaka.
- Hōmu (hohh-moo): Platform.
- Unchin (oon-cheen): Fare.
- Jōshaken (johh-shah-kehn): Passenger Ticket.
- Katamichi (kah-tah-mee-chee): One Way Ticket.
- Kippu (keep-poo): Tickets.
- Ōfuku (ohh-foo-koo): Round Trip.
- Tokyūken (tohk-kyoo-kehn): Super Express.
- Jikokuhyō (jee-koh-koo-hyohh): Train Timetable.
- Hatsu (hah-tsoo): Departure, Short Form.
- Hassha Suru (hahs-shah-soo-roo): Departure, Long Form.
- Chaku (chah-koo): Arrival, Short Form.
- Tōchaku Suru (tohh-chah-koo-soo-roo): Arrival, Long Form.
Types Of Trains
- Shinkansen (sheen-kahn-sehn): Bullet Train. (300 KM/Hr)
- Tokkyū (tohk-kyooo): Super Express.
- Kaisoku (kah-ee-soh-koo): Rapid Express.
- Kyūkō (kyooo-koh): Express.
Learn how to ask "What Time It is?" in Japanese with this detailed breakdown of the short film on the Jappon Youtube Channel.
This short film was created to give you an entertaining way to see practical uses of the Japanese language in real world scenario's.
Terms covered in this film and breakdown...
- Hello On The Telephone - Moshi Moshi. (moh-shee, moh-shee)
- Where are you? - Ima Doko Desuka? (ee-mah-doh-koh-desu-kah)
- Sorry or Excuse me - Sumimasen. (soo-mee-mah-sehn)
- I will be on my way - Ima Mukah imasu (ee-mah-moo-kah-ee-mah-soo)
- Excuse, me what time is it? - Sumimasen, Ima Nan Ji desuka? (soo-me-mah-sehn, ee-mah-nahn-jee-deh-soo-ka?)
- I don’t understand English. - Eigo Ga Wakarimasen! (eh-goh-gah-wah-kah-ree-mah-sehn)
- Ahhh, its already 1-o-clock! - Ahh Mou ichi ji desu! (ahh-moh-oo-ee-chee-jee-deh-soo)
- Thank you. - Arigatou gozaimas (ah-ree-gah-toe-oo-goh-zah-ee-mah-soo)
- It’s no problem. - Iie, Doh Itashi Mashite (eee-eh-doh-ee-tah-shee-mah-shee-teh)
- Let's go. - Ikimasho (i-kee-mah-show)
- Ahh, I'm so glad! - Ahh, Yokatta (ahh-yoh-kah-tah)
If you have not yet seen this fun short film yet, I highly recommend you check it out online on the Jappon Youtube channel.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/ZYpUAd_cLkE
This Episodes Random Sound Is, Gohhhhn: Used to express disappointment.
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Counting In Japanese - 100,000’s & Beyond." All of the information from this class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Learn how to count your way from 100 thousand to 900 million in Japanese. This class will introduce you to the main “grouping” keywords required and all the correct combinations to successfully accomplish this.
Topics Covered…
Counting in groups of 100,000’s
Counting in groups of Millions
Counting in groups of Ten Millions
Counting in groups of 100 Millions
The Keyword Oku (oh-koo)
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Counting In Japanese - 1000’s - 10,000’s" All of the information from this class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Learn how to count your way through all the 1000’s and 10,000’s in Japanese. This class will introduce you to the main “grouping” keywords and how you can use them to count your way up to 100,000!
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Counting In Japanese - 10’s - 100’s" All of the information from this class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Learn how to count all the way to a thousand in Japanese. This class will show you how if you can count from 0 - 10, you can also count to a thousand! Trust me you will be amazed at how simple this can be.
Topics Covered…
Counting in groups of 10’s with the term: Jū (jooo)
Counting in groups of 100’s with the term: Hyaku (hyah-koo)
Why the numbers 3, 6 and 8 are unique in other values of counting and how to memorize this.
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Counting from 0 - 10 In Japanese." All of the information from that class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Terms Covered…
0 - Zero (zeh-roh)
1 - Ichi (ee-chee)
2 - Ni (nee)
3 - San (sahn)
4 - Yon (yohn) or Shi (shee)
5 - Go (goh)
6 - Roku (roh-koo)
7 - Nana (nah-nah) or Shichi (shee-chee)
8 - Hachi (hah-chee)
9 - Kyū (kyooo) or Ku (koo)
10 - Jū (jooo)
Learn how to count from 0 - 10 in Japanese. This class exposes you to all the information you need to build the foundation to speak any number you wish in Japanese.
Terms Covered…
0 - Zero (zeh-roh)
1 - Ichi (ee-chee)
2 - Ni (nee)
3 - San (sahn)
4 - Yon (yohn) or Shi (shee)
5 - Go (goh)
6 - Roku (roh-koo)
7 - Nana (nah-nah) or Shichi (shee-chee)
8 - Hachi (hah-chee)
9 - Kyū (kyooo) or Ku (koo)
10 - Jū (jooo)
Learning how to count and understand numbers in any language is extremely important. Anytime you need to tell the time, count, make reservations, and take measurements and so on, you will need to have this basic knowledge. Its almost impossible to go through a day without using any numbers at all.
Within this course you will master how to count in Japanese. This course eases you into first counting from 0 - 10. Then expands beyond this step by step until you are counting all the way up into the hundred millions!
Overview Of What This Course Covers
- Counting from 0-10 in Japanese.
- Counting 10’s & 100’s in Japanese.
- Counting 1000’s & 10,000’s in Japanese.
- Counting from 100,000 to 900,000,000 in Japanese.
- Review and Practice.
Although we always wish to learn more on how to speak Japanese, its also important to understand how NOT to speak the language as well.
In this episode you will hear examples of some improper uses of specific Japanese phrases. To top it all off you will hear examples of a few bad words . . . Don't worry they are not terrible words!
This episodes random word is: Mukatsuku - to be irritated.
In this Episode, sit down with Kyle & Chisa as they casually discuss 10 common phrases in the Japanese language. These terms and phrases you will hear very often while listening to the Japanese language... So its best to get familiar with them as soon as possible!
Terms Covered
Yatta! (yaht-tah!) - I did it!
Hontō? (hohn-tohh?) - Really?
Sasuga! (sah-soo-gah!) - I'm impressed by you, as usual!
Mochiron! (moh-chee-rohn!) - Of course!
Ā, Yokatta. (ahh, yoh-kaht-tah) - Oh, good.
Zenzen. (zehn-zehn) - Not at all.
Nani? (nah-nee) - What?
Dōshiyō? (dohh-shee-yohh?) - What shall I do?
Yappari (yahp-pah-ree) - I knew it would happen.
Ā, Bikkurishita! (ahh, beek-koo-ree-shee-tah!) - What a surprise!
Oishii (oh-ee-sheee) - Its tasty.
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This Episodes Random Word Is, Zenzen: Not at all.
Learn how to ask for directions in Japanese with this word for word breakdown of the short film on the Jappon Youtube Channel.
This short film was created to give you an entertaining film to see practical uses of the Japanese language in a real world scenario.
Terms covered in this film and breakdown...
Excuse me, where is the bus stop?: Sumimasen, Basu-Tei Wa Doko Desu Ka?
The Bus stop is over there. Just a 2 minute walk: Basu-Tei Wa, Asoko Des. Aruitay Ni Pun des
Oh Really?: Soh, Desuka?
Yes, Walk 3 blocks straight down and turn right. You will see the bus stop on your left: Hai, Mittsumeno kado wo migi ni magattekudasai. Soushitara, hidarigawa ni basutei ga miemasuyo!
Thank you!: Arigatou Gozaimas
No Problem: Iee, Doh Itashi Mashitay
If you have not yet seen this fun short film I highly recommend you check it out online on the Jappon Youtube channel. If you have not seen the film you can still greatly benefit from this episode of the podcast and listen to the lines from the actual film.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/GvrAyPAKkz8
This Episodes Random Word Is, Kimoi: Gross (Insulting way of speaking)
In this Episode Kyle and Chisa casually discuss numbers and counting in the Japanese language. A few concepts we get into listed below.
- Counting from 0-10 and Beyond!
- Different ways of saying 4,7,9 in Japanese.
- The dark side of the number 4.
- What are counters in Japanese and how do they work?
- Groupings.
For more information on Numbers & Counting in Japanese please check out the Numbers & Counting course on the Jappon Podcast.
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This Episodes Random Word Is, Benkyō: Study.
Congratulations! You have successfully made it through the entire “How To Greet In Japanese Course.”
This Audio Journey will put all the knowledge you have acquired to the ultimate test. Do you think you have what it takes to speak your way through the following scenarios with ease?
- Saying good morning to your family in Japanese?
- Properly saying Farewell when leaving your house for the day?
- Greeting your friends, colleagues, and professor?
- Introducing yourself and making a new friend in the streets of Japan?
If this all sounds easy to you I hope you are prepared for the formalities you are required to speak in. You may even possibly get another scenario in there as a bonus.
I wish you the best of luck! If you find this challenging I recommend you go back and listen to the review tracks provided throughout the course, come back and try again!
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Goodbye In Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class we will cover everything you need to know about saying goodbye in Japanese. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to say a proper farewell in a variety of situations. We will also cover different ways of saying goodbye depending on the formality required.
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Hello In Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class we will cover everything you need to know about saying hello in Japanese. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to greet anyone, at anytime by saying hello. Some example situations listed below. . .
- Saying hello in Japanese in the morning.
- Saying hello in Japanese in the afternoon.
- Saying hello in Japanese in the evening.
- Saying goodnight in Japanese.
- Saying goodmorning in Japanese.
You may even get some more bonus ways to greet… Hit play to find out!
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Exchanging Names In Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class you will learn all about exchanging names in Japanese. Most importantly, why you should NEVER ask for someone’s name in Japanese…
Hmmm, how can we figure out one’s name if we cannot ask them? This great secret will be revealed in this episode.
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Name Calling, The Polite Way" All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class we will cover how to Call Others By Name using the correct name ending... Wait what? Not sure what a Name Ending is... ?
No problem! You will learn that part first in this episode. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to address anyone you encounter by their name using proper manner. I promise you the terms you see below you will be able to recognize and understand. Pretty cool hey!?
Chan, Kun, San, Sama, Sensei. . .
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Introducing yourself in Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class we will cover how to Introduce yourself in Japanese for the very first time! By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to introduce yourself to strangers and even have the ability to respond to others greeting you.
Get introduced to various methods of Greeting in Japanese in this course. Listed below is an overview of what you will learn in the following lessons.
- Common ways to introduce yourself in Japanese and how to respond.
- How to address others by name with the proper name endings & manner.
- How to say Hello in Japanese any time of the day.
- How to say Goodbye in Japanese in numerous situations.
Once you work your way through each lesson make sure to practice in the review track following each lesson. Then when your ready prepare yourself for a fun and challenging "Audio Adventure" as a final test.
Good Luck!
Afraid of coming across as rude while beginning to speak Japanese?
This episode will give you the basics in manner and what to keep in mind before you start communicating to others.
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Find out all the fun ways you will be learning the Japanese language and culture in this introduction to the podcast.