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Welcome to the Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast — the show where we sit down with cool people doing cool things in Japan. In this episode, I talk with Wes Lang about the recent rise in bear encounters and attacks across Japan: the latest stats, what’s causing them, and what Japan is doing to prevent future incidents.
We also dive into Wes’s long experience as a master hiker. He was the first American to complete the Hyakumeizan, and he shares practical advice on how to prepare for the unlikely event of meeting a bear on the trail — including what to do, what not to do, and some useful bear-related vocabulary in Japanese.
I learned a lot from this interview with Wes, and I now feel slightly more prepared to go hiking — and hopefully avoid any battles with bears!
Wes is the creator of hikinginjapan.com, an authoritative resource with detailed information on hundreds of hikes and mountains across Japan. If you love hiking, Japanese nature, or just a good story, you won’t want to miss this one.
Welcome to another episode of Learn Japanese Pod!In this episode we talk about how to express positive emotions in Japanese. You’ll learn some vocabulary, grammar and also a little bit about Japanese culture and how people in Japan tend to display their emotions in public.
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Podcast Guest: Timothy Reid – From English Teacher to Award-Winning Musician and Game Industry Pro in Japan
This week on the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Timothy Reid, a multi-talented artist and creator whose journey to success in Japan is nothing short of inspiring.
Originally from North Yorkshire in the UK, Timothy moved to Japan in 2011 after graduating from the University of Leeds. Like many foreigners, he started out teaching English just to get by — but everything changed in 2014 when he won a national guitar contest. That moment launched him straight into the Japanese music industry.
Since then, he’s done it all: from touring and recording as a professional guitarist, to demoing gear in-store, teaching at music schools, and more recently, breaking into Japan’s video game industry, contributing to both big-name AAA titles and indie games.
In this episode, we talk about learning Japanese, breaking into the music and gaming industries, and what it really takes to build a life and career in Japan. If you’re interested in living in Japan, pursuing a creative career here, or just want to hear an honest, fascinating story about surviving and thriving abroad, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
If you’ve ever dreamed of building a successful creative career in Japan, this is an unmissable episode packed with insight, inspiration, and hard-won lessons.
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Welcome to another episode of Learn Japanese Pod! This time, we’re diving into a topic that’s more than just daily vocabulary—it’s a cultural deep dive into cleanliness, chores, and the Japanese mindset around keeping things tidy.
In this episode, Alex and Ami Sensei explore how to talk about household chores in natural, conversational Japanese. You’ll pick up useful words and phrases for cleaning, washing, tidying up, and more—perfect for everyday situations in Japan.
But that’s just the start.
We also go beyond the grammar and vocab to look at why cleanliness is so important in Japanese culture. From kids cleaning their classrooms to monks scrubbing temple floors, you’ll learn how these everyday actions reflect deeper values like discipline, respect, and mindfulness—ideas that shape how people live, speak, and interact in Japan.
We also compare the Japanese approach to cleanliness with Western attitudes and explore how understanding these cultural differences can help you become not just linguistically fluent, but culturally fluent too.
So if you’ve ever wondered what chores can teach you about Japan—and want to sound more natural when talking about them—this is the episode for you!
Enjoy!
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In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how!
In this episode of Learn Japanese Pod, Andy and I dive into the world of starting a small business in Japan. We share our personal journeys of setting up our own company , the lessons we learned, and the surprises we encountered along the way.
If you’re a foreigner living in Japan—or planning to move here—and you’ve ever thought about launching your own business, this episode is packed with useful insights and real talk.
What We Talked About in This EpisodeHere are some of the main topics we covered:
- Why we decided to set up a company in Japan
Our motivations, goals, and what pushed us to take the leap from freelance to incorporating. - Types of companies you can register in Japan
We break down common structures like the Godo Kaisha (GK) and Kabushiki Kaisha (KK), and why we chose what we did. - Legal and financial help – Do you need a lawyer or tax accountant?
How we found help with paperwork, taxes, and navigating the legal landscape. - The process of registering a company in Japan
From choosing a company name to getting all the documents stamped, we share what was smooth—and what wasn’t. - Hanko culture and paperwork
What it was like getting our hankos (personal/company seals) made and how they’re used for official documents. - Registering your company name
Tips and gotchas when reserving a name, and how we made sure ours passed. - Our overall experience – Was it easy or hard?
We compare notes on how bureaucratic (or not) the process was, and how long it took.
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Key Takeaways Preparation is key – Research and planning go a long way in making the process smoother. * Get help – Hiring a bilingual tax accountant or lawyer can save you time and stress. * Japan’s system is unique – Cultural and legal differences (like using hankos) can be surprising, but manageable with guidance. * It’s possible!* – Setting up a company in Japan as a foreigner is very doable with the right support and mindset.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to understand Japanese vocabulary — using only Japanese. Specifically, we’ll focus on how to ask for the meaning of words in Japanese and try to understand the explanations you hear. Mastering this skill not only boosts your vocabulary but also deepens your understanding of how words are naturally used in context. And remember, this becomes an exponential process – the more words you learn, the more words you can learn. It’s an extremely effective way to improve fluency.
Admittedly, this can be a challenging skill to develop, especially for beginners who may not yet have enough vocabulary to follow explanations in Japanese. However, it’s an incredibly valuable skill to work on at any level. Over time, it will greatly improve your ability to use and understand Japanese more like a native speaker.
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In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Katheryn Gronauer, a Tokyo-based entrepreneur with a fascinating background. She shared incredible insights and stories, including her unique experience growing up in a family that managed sento—traditional Japanese public baths. We talked about what it was […]
In this podcast, we’ll dive into the process of opening a bank account in Japan, providing you with essential vocabulary and practical phrases that will help you confidently handle your finances. Not only will you learn how to navigate the specific steps of opening an account, but we’ll also cover useful language for managing money in various situations—whether you’re making a deposit, withdrawing cash, transferring funds, or even discussing your account with bank staff. These are practical skills that go beyond the basics covered in many textbooks, ensuring you’re better equipped to manage your money in Japan.
We’ll also explore the cultural context surrounding Japanese banks, shedding light on unique practices and expectations so you can better understand how the system works and avoid potential confusion. By the end of the episode, you’ll be prepared with both the language skills and cultural insights to handle a wide range of financial interactions with ease.
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In this podcast, we’re focusing on useful verbs and phrases related to using money, Japanese coins and banknotes. We also discuss the proper etiquette for handling money in Japan
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In recent years, Japan has experienced a surge in tourism, with millions flocking to its stunning temples, bustling cities, and serene landscapes. However, this boom has also brought about a significant issue: overtourism. As more travelers visit, overcrowding and a minority of obnoxious tourists has become increasingly problematic, causing frustration and discomfort among the locals who call these beautiful places home.
Overtourism in Japan is fueled by various factors, including the cheap yen, the boom in post pandemic travel and lack of local planning and infrastructure adequate for the volume of tourists. While the causes are complex and multifaceted, each visitor has the power to make a difference. By being mindful and respectful, you can contribute positively to your experience and the well-being of the local communities.
In this episode, we dive into the do’s and don’ts of tourism etiquette in Japan. From cultural sensitivities to practical tips, we’ll guide you on how to enjoy your trip without becoming an unwelcome guest. Tune in to learn how to be a considerate traveler and ensure your visit leaves a positive impact.
In this podcast, we focus on phrases related to dating in Japan. We’ll cover phrases to express your feelings about someone as well as describe your current and past relationship status. Finally, we talk about how dating culture in Japan differs from dating in the West.
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In this podcast, we’re focusing on a crucial skill for mastering Japanese fluency and expanding your vocabulary which is confirming information.
When visiting Japan, it is likely you might mishear what is being said or you simply don’t understand the vocabulary being used. So, whether you’re confirming a restaurant reservation or seeking clarity in a conversation, this skill is indispensable for effective communication and deepening your grasp of Japanese.
And the good news is, you only need to learn a couple of phrases to be able to confirm information in Japanese. So, check out the dialogues and vocabulary in this podcast to get a better understanding of this topic.
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The topic for this lesson is the word 気 Ki.
気 has a lot of meanings depending on context. It up in has various meanings such as spirit, heart or mind. It can also mean mood or air. You probably already know the word 元気 Genki which means well. Another example would be 気分 Kibun which means feeling or mood. And there is also 気圧 Kiatsu which means atmospheric pressure.
However, in this lesson, we’re going to focus more on how 気 is used in conversational phrases related to thinking, your mind and your attitude.
So, if you can remember at least a few of these phrases, your spoken Japanese will definitely sound more natural and fluent.
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a crucial topic that anyone living in or visiting Japan should know at least a little about, and that is to stay safe during a natural disaster. Japan is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, and is prone to various natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rain, and tsunami.
And as language learners, it’s good to not only master everyday conversational Japanese but also understand the language used in various emergency situations.
So, today we’ll look at some basic vocabulary related to natural disasters and phrases related to disaster preparedness.
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In this lesson we’ll discuss how to deal with a cold which is pretty common during the winter months in Japan. We’ll look at how to describe symptoms and remedies for recovery.
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In Japan, the tradition of “大掃除” (Ōsōji), meaning “big cleaning,” takes place at the end of the year. This cultural practice involves a thorough cleaning of homes, workplaces, and public spaces to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with a fresh start. Families engage in deep cleaning, decluttering, and organizing to symbolize leaving behind the past and preparing for a clean slate in the coming year. It is a shared activity that fosters a sense of renewal and harmony within the family, work colleagues and community.
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As the sun sets on 2023, I recently hung out with my good friend Andy on the Fun Friday edition of the podcast to review the highs and lows of the past year in Japan. Enjoy!
It’s been a while but in this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I met up with my good friend and Japan enthusiast, Peter of Beards Brewery. He’s just completed an epic two-month journey across Japan and in this episode I caught up with him to get a debriefing on his trip. We chatted about […]
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to refuse things in Japanese. This is an important skill to have, as you’ll often find yourself in situations where you need to say no to someone. You’ll also learn how to refuse offers in Japanese appropriately in different situations using different levels of politeness. A word of warning. […]
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In this podcast I interview Matthew Dons, a dear friend and long term resident of Japan. We talk about his experiences of doing a home stay when he first came to Japan. Matthew also gives his advice on the dos and don’ts of Japanese etiquette and culture to make your stay in Japan go more smoothly.
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If you are interested in visiting Kyoto then this podcast is for you. In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interview my long suffering brother Ben about his work as a tourguide in Kyoto. We talk about what to visit, when to come, etiquette for tourists, food, history and more! For more Japan […]
In this lesson we will teach you useful phrases for disagreeing with people and how to use them in different situations. Different phrases and inflections in your voice can be interpreted in many ways, from being vague to being very direct or even rude.
Compared to some cultures, Japanese people tend to be less confrontational and don’t always express their opinions clearly or directly. So if you disagree with someone in Japanese, try to err on the side of being polite and less direct.
With this in mind, check out the podcast to get an idea of how to use these phrases naturally in conversation.
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In this lesson Ami Sensei and I will teach you how to express different levels of certainty in Japanese. You’ll learn how to express the probability you think something will happen through various example sentences and dialogues.
In English we do this all the time with words such as “definitely”, “probably” and “might”. And of course, you can do that in Japanese too. However, spoken Japanese tends to be less direct and uses more tentative language. And that means there are a lot of ways to say you think something may or might happen.
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In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I talk about how to make small talk in Japanese. We talk about appropriate topics and ones to avoid. And we also teach you some useful vocabulary, phrases and grammar to make you sound more natural and fluent.
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In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Alex, A-Chan and Andy talk about the major events that shaped Japan in 2022.
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In this podcast you will learn what Darui means and how to use it naturally in conversation in Japanese.
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In this lesson, you will learn what Darui means. Check out the example sentences and dialogues to learn how these phrases are naturally used by native Japanese speakers in conversation.
Example 1:
怠い – Darui
I’m tired
Example 2:
天気が悪くて体がだるい – Tenki ga warukute karada ga darui
I’m so tired because of the weather.
Example 3:
今日めっちゃだるいよ – Kyō meccha darui
I’m super tired today.
Example 4:
これから打ち合わせなんだよね。超だるい – Kore kara uchiawase nan da yo ne. Chō darui.
I’ve got a meeting now. I really don’t want to go. (Lit. it makes me tired)
Example 5:
二日酔いでマジだるい – Futsukayoi de maji darui.
I’m dead tired because I’m hungover.
Example 6:
人混みがだるい – Hitogomi ga darui.
The crowds tire me out.
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In this lesson you will learn how to agree with people in Japanese. Check out the example sentences and dialogues to learn how these phrases are naturally used by native Japanese speakers in conversation.
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In this lesson you will learn how to agree with people in Japanese. Check out the example sentences and dialogues to learn how these phrases are naturally used by native Japanese speakers in conversation.
Main Dialogue (Japanese)
A: 今日めっちゃ暑いよね。
B: だよね。
A: なんか、夏は好きだけど湿気が嫌い。
B: わかる、わかる。
A: 今年の夏は猛暑が続いたよね。
B: 本当だよね。
Main Dialogue (Pronunciation)
A: Kyō meccha atsui yo ne.
B: Da you ne.
A: Nanka, natsu wa suki dakedo, shikke ga kirai.
B: Wakaru, wakaru.
A: Kotoshi no natsu wa mōsho ga tsuzuita da yo ne.
B: Hontō da yo ne.
Main Dialogue (English)
A: It’s really hot today isn’t it?
B: Right.
A: So, I like the summer but I don’t like the humidity.
B: I know, I know.
A: This year’s summer heat has been extreme hasn’t it?
B: That’s true.
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1. そうだね– Sō da ne – That’s right.
The first phrase you should know is そうだねsō da ne or そうだよsō da yo which means that’s right or I agree. You can even shorten that to だよねDa yo ne, which is a casual way to agree with someone and means something like, “right?”. If you want to be more polite you would say そうですね Sō desu ne.
2. 僕もそう思う– Boku mo sō omou – I think so too,
This means something like, ”yeah I think so too”.
For example:
a. この試験は難しすぎ – Kono shiken wa muzukashi sugi
This test is too hard.
b. うん、僕もそう思う – Un, boku mo sō omou
Yup, I think so too.
3. 確かに- Tashika ni – Certainly / Absolutely
Here’s an example using 確かに:
a. あの映画超怖かったよね – Ano eiga chō kowakatta yo ne
That movie was so scary
b. 確かに – Tashika ni
It certainly was.
4. 賛成できる– Sansei dekiru – I can agree / I agree
This means that you can agree with an idea or you agree to doing something. For example:
そのアイディアは賛成できる – Sono aidia wa sansei dekiru
I can agree with that idea / I second that
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その提案は賛成できる – Sono teian wa sansei dekiru
I can agree to that plan.
5. 間違いない / 間違いなく– Machigai nai / Machigau naku – No doubt
This means something like without doubt, or no question about it.
For example:
a. 今日めっちゃ寒い – Kyō meccha samui
Today’s really cold.
b. うん、 間違いない – Un, machigai nai
Yup, no question about it.
6. もちろん – Mochiron – Of course
もちろん is used as an affirmative response to a statement someone makes.
For example;
a. 今日の晩御飯は簡単なものでいい？- Kyō no bangohan wa kantan na mono de ii?
Do you mind if we just do something simple for dinner tonight?
b. もちろん – Mochiron
Of course.
7. 当たり前じゃん – Atarimae jan – Obviously / That goes without saying
This phrase means something like obviously, that goes without saying or that’s a given.
Here’s an example:
a. 彼女の誕生日プレゼント忘れちゃだめだよ – Kanojo no tanjōbi puresento wasureccha dame.
You cannot forget your girlfriend’s birthday present.
b. 当たり前じゃん – Atarimae jan
Well, obviously
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In this podcast, Ami Alex tell you the meaning of 半端ない Hanpa nai and how to use it naturally in a conversation in Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
This post includes only Japanese dialogues and sentence examples from podcast #44 “Hanpa nai”. This lesson focuses on the phrase 半端ないhampa nai which means something like amazing, epic or unbelievable. Here are example sentences from the podcast: Example 1: 半端ないよね – Hampa nai yo ne That’s really awesome Example 2: あの人半端ないよね – Ano hito hampa […]
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This lesson focuses on how to receive compliments in Japanese. We’ll teach you some useful phrases you can use to respond to people who say nice things to you. We’ll also discuss Japanese attitudes towards compliments, why they make them and what they really mean. Spoiler alert, the cultural mindset in Japan might be quite […]
These are just the Japanese dialogues and example sentences taken from podcast #43 “Receiving compliments in Japanese”. This lesson focuses on how to receive compliments in Japanese. We’ll teach you some useful phrases you can use to respond to people who say nice things to you. We’ll also discuss Japanese attitudes towards compliments, why they […]
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In this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you the meaning of とりあえず Toriaezu and how to use it naturally in Japanese conversation. For more Japanese podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
This lesson focuses on the word Toriaezu, what it means and how to use it naturally in conversation in Japanese. What does Toriaezu mean? とりあえず Toriaezu roughly translates as “for the time being” or “for now we’ll do so and so”. This is a useful phrase to use when you want to make a temporary […]
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In this lesson you will learn how to make a suggestion to your friends in natural sounding Japanese. It’s better to be indirect with your language as being too pushy can make you come off as being...
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In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Andy and Alex answer listener questions about living in Japan, its culture and tips on learning Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit...
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to use the verb Kureru naturally in Japanese conversation. Kureru is a verb you can use to ask people to do things for you. It’s used casually between...
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In this lesson you’ll learn how to use the verb kureru. Kureru is a verb you use when asking someone to do something for you. It translates roughly as do something for me. Check out the main dialogue...
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In this podcast, I talk to Andy, a good friend and veteran of Japan. We discuss how the Coronavirus, travel restrictions and curfews have effected Japan and how we think things will develop from...
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to describe people’s appearance in Japanese. Listen to the example dialogue to hear how this is done in natural and fluent Japanese. For...
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These are just the Japanese dialogues from podcast #36 “Describing people’s appearance in Japanese”. Main Dialog 1 – Describing people’s appearance A: ね、私の家族の写真見る? B: 見る見る! A: これはおじいちゃん。背が高いんだよね。...
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In this episode, I interview Niko from NativShark, a comprehensive Japanese language learning app. In this episode we talked about Niko’s journey to becoming fluent in Japanese, why a lot of Japanese...
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In this podcast, Ami Sensei and Alex teach you useful motivational phrases in Japanese. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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In this lesson you’ll learn common useful Japanese phrases used to cheer up and motivate your friends. Everyone struggles from time to time and a word of encouragement can always mean a lot to...
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you about Aizuchi or phrases you can use to interject in conversation to show interest in the speaker. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn...
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In this podcast lesson you’ll learn about 相槌 Aizuchi, which are words used to show interest during a conversation. In English you might say things like “Uh-huh” and “really?” during a conversation to...
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In this podcast I interview Katheryn Gronauer who is a coach specializing in cross cultural communication for foreigners living in Japan. She is the author of Confessions of a Yo Yo Dieter and runs...
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to have a conversation with your friends about a past trip to Japan. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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These are the dialogues for podcast #33 “Talking about a trip to Japan. In this lesson you will learn how to talk about a past trip to Japan with your friends. Main Dialog (Japanese) A: 日本の旅行はどうだった？...
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In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you how to make dinner plans with a friend. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
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These are the dialogues for podcast #32 “Making dinner plans with a friend” In this lesson you will learn the following: How to make dinner plans with a friend How to talk about a restaurant you...
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These are the PDF show notes from Learn Japanese Pod podcast #32 “Making dinner plans with a friend”. For more podcasts on how to learn fluent Japanese visit Learn Japanese pod
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This is the Fun Friday edition of Learn Japanese Pod. This is where we speak to cool people doing cool things in Japan. In this episode I talk to Japan veteran Andy about life in Japan during the...
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In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful Japanese phrases you can use when visiting a convenience store. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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These are the Japanese dialogues for podcast #31: Convenience Store Japanese. Introduction In this podcast you will learn useful Japanese phrases for shopping at a convenience store. Understanding...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #31: Convenience store Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases and dialogues to talk about you plans for the year in natural, fluent Japanese. For more podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Talking about your plans for the year In this podcast you will learn how to talk about your New Year’s resolutions, your plans and goals for the coming year. Check out the main dialogue to learn...
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These are the show notes for podcast #30 “Convenience store Japanese”. Download the PDF show notes to read about this lesson in more detail. For more podcasts video http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this Fun Friday episode of Learn Japanese Pod, I interview Miku Sensei of Miku Real Japanese. Miku Sensei is a prolific creator of fun, educational Japanese language learning videos on Youtube and...
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you useful phrases and dialogues to help you talk about your job in natural Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Main Dialog 1 – Talking about your job (Japanese) A: お仕事は何をしてるの? B: ウェブデザインの仕事してるよ。 A: そうなんだ。楽しい? B: そうだね。毎日大変だけど楽しいよ。 A: 楽しいのはよかったね。何年ぐらいやってるの? B: 7年ぐらいかな。 A: ヘェ〜、すごいな。俺はすぐ転職しちゃうからさ。 B:...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #29 “Talking about your job in Japanese” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases and dialogues for talking about the weather in natural, fluent Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit...
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If there is one thing Japanese love to talk about, it’s the weather. Apart from discussing the forecast, it’s quite common to mention the weather in small talk or when striking up a conversation with...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #28 “How to talk about the weather in Japanese” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you how to talk about your preferences in Japanese. Main Podcast Dialogue (Japanese) A: ね、お寿司とたこ焼きどっちが好き？ B: そうだね。やっぱり、お寿司の方が好きかな。 A: なるほどね。でもなんで？ B: 味が好きだから。あみは？...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #27 “Talking about your preferences in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast you’re going to learn useful verbs to talk about your daily routine. These verbs are very commonly used in casual conversation throughout the day so they are well worth learning. You...
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In this podcast you’re going to learn useful verbs to talk about your daily routine. These verbs are very commonly used in casual conversation throughout the day so they are well worth learning. You...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #26 “Japanese verbs for daily life” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast you’re going to learn about how to use adverbs of frequency in daily speech. In other words, you’ll learn how to ask and answer questions about how often you do things in Japanese....
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In this podcast you’re going to learn about how to use adverbs of frequency in daily speech. In other words, you’ll learn how to ask and answer questions about how often you do things in Japanese....
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #25 “Japanese Adverbs of Frequency” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast you will learn how to book a table at a restaurant by phone in natural Japanese. These days it is easy to make bookings online and with mobiles apps. However, there are still many...
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In this podcast you will learn how to book a table at a restaurant by phone in natural Japanese. These days it is easy to make bookings online and with mobiles apps. However, there are still many...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #24 “How to book a table at a Japanese restaurant” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this episode, Ami and Alex teach you how to speak Osaka dialect which is called Osaka Ben in Japanese. And for this lesson Ami sensei is our secret weapon as she is a native of Osaka city....
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
In this episode, Ami and Alex teach you how to speak Osaka dialect which is called Osaka Ben in Japanese. And for this lesson Ami sensei is our secret weapon as she is a native of Osaka city....
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #23 “Osaka Ben”. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex answer all your Japanese study related questions. If you would like to get your question answered on the podcast go to http://learnjapanesepod.com/questions and fill in...
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Have you been scratching your head trying to work out what “Yappari” means? Well, scratch your head no more! In this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) attempt to explain what Yappari means. We teach...
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Have you been scratching your head trying to work out what “Yappari” means? Well, scratch your head no more! In this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) attempt to explain what Yappari means. We teach...
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These are the PDF show note for podcast #22 “What does Yappari mean?” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you some really useful phrases and vocabulary to start conversations in Japanese. For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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This podcast episode is about various phrases you can use to start up a conversation in Japanese. It is important to remember that each conversation is unique and how you start one depends on who you...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #21 “Japanese conversation starters” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time by...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time by...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #20 “Talking about your hobbies in Japanese” For more fun Japanese language podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast Matthew and I talked about our favorite Japan travel tips, hacks and experiences. We discussed various topics including interesting places to visit, taking ferries in Japan, how to...
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In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you absolutely everything you need to know about the delicious Japanese street snack Takoyaki!
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How to eat Takoyaki Delicious Takoyaki with toppings Food is one of our most popular subjects to talk about so in this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) introduce you to one of Kansai’s most loved...
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These are the show notes for podcast #19 “How to eat Takoyaki”. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you various ways to say ‘must’ in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this lesson you are going to learn how to say “must” in Japanese. Here’s the problem. There are a confusing number of ways to say it. Just look at this list of phrases which all mean the same...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #18 “How to say ‘must’ in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In the latest Fun Friday podcast Tomo Akiyama is back by popular demand. We mostly talked about various aspects of Japanese culture including the question “Why do Japanese people wear masks?”. This...
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In this episode, Ami and I talk about our favorite Japanese TV shows. Watching Japanese TV shows regardless of you Japanese level is great way to improve your understanding of Japanese culture. It...
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In this lesson Ami and I teach you how to ask and give your opinions on various topics using the verb 思う Omou – To think. This is usually used to say “I think that…”. 思う is a very useful phrase you...
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In this lesson Ami and I teach you how to ask and give your opinions on various topics using the verb 思う Omou – To think. This is usually used to say “I think that…”. 思う is a very useful phrase you...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #17 “How to express your opinion in Japanese”. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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I hung out with Niko, the creator of Nihongo Shark for my latest Fun Friday podcast. We talked about how he started Nihongo Shark which is a website crammed full of resources for students of Japanese...
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In this podcast Ami and I talk about what to do if you lose your wallet or other personal items when in Japan. The good news is that Japanese people are generally very law abiding and honest....
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In this podcast Ami and I talk about what to do if you lose your wallet or other personal items when in Japan. The good news is that Japanese people are generally very law abiding and honest....
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast “What to do when you lose your wallet in Japan” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I interviewed Tomo Akiyama who is a fascinating expert linguist and well known Twitter user from Japan. We discussed a wide range of...
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In this podcast, Ami and I (Alex) teach you how to talk about your favorite movies in Japanese. Listen to the podcasts and read the dialogs below to get an idea of what these phrases and dialogs...
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In this podcast, Ami and I (Alex) teach you how to talk about your favorite movies in Japanese. Listen to the podcasts and read the dialogs below to get an idea of what these phrases and dialogs...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #15 “Talking about your favorite movies in Japanese” For more podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami and I, teach you some fun conversations you can have with your friends in Japanese. The first thing you need to know when speaking on the phone in Japanese is the word Moshi...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
In this podcast, Ami and I, teach you some fun conversations you can have with your friends in Japanese. The first thing you need to know when speaking on the phone in Japanese is the word Moshi...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #14 “Talking on the phone in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, I talk to Andy, a great friend of mine whom I have known for over 10 years here in Japan. As we are both long term residents of Tokyo, we wanted to record a podcast outlining the...
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In this podcast Ami and Alex discuss in detail everything you need to know about becoming fluent in Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Everything You Need to Know to Speak Japanese Fluently My speaking fluent Japanese…sort of… One of the most common questions I get at Learn Japanese Pod is “How do I learn to speak Japanese...
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These are the show notes for podcast #13 “Everything you need to know to speak Japanese Fluently” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Learn Japanese Pod Fun Friday: Our Favourite Japanese Bands In our latest Fun Friday Podcast, Ami and I talked about our favourite Japanese bands and other recent news that has been happening in our...
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In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I teach you how to describe people’s personalities in natural Japanese. For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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Talking about Personality in Japanese In this podcast, Ami Sensei and I teach you how to describe people’s personalities in natural Japanese. Listen to the full podcast and the dialog only audio...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #12 “Talking about personality in Japanese” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Ami sensei and I teach you about using the verb 食べる in the casual form which is used between people who know each other well in an informal situation. This is how you conjugate the...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
In this podcast, Ami sensei and I teach you about using the verb 食べる in the casual form which is used between people who know each other well in an informal situation. This is how you conjugate the...
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These are the show notes tp podcast #11 “Japanese Verbs – Taberu”. For more Japanese learning podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast Ami and Alex go through the top 10 most common questions you will be asked by Japanese people on your first visit to Japan. Enjoy! For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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These are the dialogues from podcast #10 “The top 10 questions you will be asked in Japan” After living in Japan for over 20 years as a foreigner, I have noticed a clear pattern of questions I am...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #10 “The Top 10 Questions you will be asked in Japan”. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this week’s Fun Friday Podcast I talked with my good friend Niko who is the creator of Nihongo Shark, a website for learning Japanese. Niko is a Jedi master of online language self-study...
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In this week’s podcast Yoshiko and Alex discuss useful Japanese vocabulary and cultural points and advice for ordering sushi at a Japanese restaurant like a native. The good news is you don’t have to...
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These are the dialogues for podcast #09 ““How to order Sushi at a Japanese Restaurant” In this week’s podcast Yoshiko and Alex discuss useful Japanese vocabulary and cultural points and advice for...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #09 “How to order Sushi at a Japanese Restaurant” For more podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Yoshiko and I (Alex) talk about etiquette for eating out and drinking with friends at an Izakaya, Hanami party or similar events. If you listen to this podcast you will learn some...
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In this podcast Yoshiko and I teach you how to talk about your likes and dislikes. Check out the PDF show notes and podcasts to see all the examples. For more Japanese language learning podcasts...
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These are the dialogues for podcast #08: Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese Dialog 1 Yoshiko: ねぇ、ところで食べ物は何が好き? – Ne, tokoro de tabemono wa nani ga suki – Hey, by the way, what food...
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These are the download about PDf show notes for podcast #8 Talking about your likes and dislikes in Japanese. For more Japanese learning podcasts visit http://learnjapanesepod.com
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2016 in Japan in Review Fun Friday is back, Hoorah! And if you don’t know what Fun Friday is, it is a podcast where we temporarily put down our textbooks and talk about life, the universe and...
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This is podcast 07: How to ask for help in Japanese. Asuka and Alex will teach you lots of useful phrases on the topic of asking your friend to help you.
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Today’s Key phrase If you only learn one thing from this podcast, learn today’s key phrase which is: て を 貸して くれる？ Can you lend me a hand? TE O KASHITE KURERU This phrase literally translates as...
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These are show notes for podcast #07 How to ask for help in Japanese.
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
In this podcast, Asuka and Alex will teach you some useful classroom Japanese phrases. These phrases will help you to interact with your teacher and ask and answer questions. For more Japanese...
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These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #06 “Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases” In this podcast, Asuka and I teach you some useful classroom Japanese phrases so you can interact with...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #06 “Useful Classroom Japanese Phrases” For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast we reveal our top 10 tips for studying Japanese more efficiently. For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #05 “Top 10 tips for studying Japanese” Top 10 Tips for Studying Japanese One of the most common questions I get is “I want to study Japanese...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #05 “Top 10 tips for studying Japanese” For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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In this podcast, Asuka and Alex teach you how to talk about your home town in Japanese. You will also learn how to ask and answer questions about where you are from. For more Japanese language...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are just the Japanese dialogues taken from podcast #04 “How to talk about your home town in Japanese” How to talk about your home town in Japanese I can guarantee you, if you are visiting or...
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are the downloadable PDF show notes for podcast #04 “How to talk about your home town in Japanese” For more Japanese language learning podcasts go to http://learnjapanesepod.com
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As discussed in Top 10 Etiquette Mistakes in Japan, there are two golden rules for apologising in Japanese: 1) If it’s your fault apologize. 2) If it’s not your fault, apologize. I’m half joking but...
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These are just the Japanese dialogues from podcast #03 “How to apologize in Japanese”
Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak Japanese fluently
These are the PDF show notes for podcast #03 “How to apologise in Japanese”. You can either download the PDF from the podcast feed or click on the PDF icon below.
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In this podcast, Asuka and Alex are back to teach you how to do a self introduction in Japanese to a group of people. For example, this might be useful for you on your first day of Japanese class at...
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These are just the Japanese dialogues for podcast #02 “How to do a self introduction in Japanese. How to do a basic self introduction in Japanese Today’s podcast will teach you how to do a self...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #02 “How to do a self introduction in Japanese”. You can access the show notes through the podcast feed or simply click the PDF icon below.
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In this podcast, Alex and Asuka will teach you how to ask your friends to hang out with you in natural, fluent Japanese. Listen to dialogues spoken by a native speaker for various situations so you...
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These are just the Japanese audio dialogues featured in podcast #01: How to ask your friends to hang out in Japanese. Us this to practice your listening and speaking skills. Here are the main...
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These are the PDF show notes for podcast #01 “How to ask your friends to hang out in Japanese”. You can either download the PDF from the podcast feed or click on the PDF icon below.
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In this podcast I interviewed Jason Jenkins, the author of Tokyo with Children, a city guide aimed at families