Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAre you learning Japanese and looking for more opportunities to speak? This Podcast drill is exactly for you. Simply repeat after me - while you are commuting, cooking or even in your bed. The drill also includes plain style dialogue, which is an informal style spoken in daily life among friends and family, and also in Anime. Now more shadowing practices are available, too. Have a go and get fluent soon! --- Learning Nihongo is fun, ne. More drills and full transcripts/translations (on your smartphone! + PDF) are available on Patreon.
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59.[✐2] The film I saw was imaichi...
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBNoun modification: Vた + Noun (Note: imaichi = colloq.: not good enough) “The film I saw last night was not good enough.” Note: imaichi = colloq.: not good enough [00:09] Good morning, everyone. Listen to the first sentence, then repeat the next sentence. [00:18] 1. This is a book. I bought it yesterday. → This is the book that I bought yesterday. 2. This is a film. I watched it the other day. → This is the film that I watched the other day. 3. This is a photo. I took it. → ...
59[✐2] The film I saw was imaichi...
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBNoun modification: Vた + Noun (Note: imaichi = colloq.: not good enough) “The film I saw last night was not good enough.” Note: imaichi = colloq.: not good enough [00:09] Good morning, everyone. Listen to the first sentence, then repeat the next sentence. [00:18] 1. This is a book. I bought it yesterday. → This is the book that I bought yesterday. 2. This is a film. I watched it the other day. → This is the film that I watched the other day. 3. This is a photo. I took it. → ...
Small But Matters : A tip for improving your Japanese Pronunciation
May 28, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MB｢ちょっと まって！」(Wait a minute!) [00:07] みなさん、こんにちは。(Hello everyone.)にほんごのpronunciation、どうですか。It’s not that difficult than what you imagined, is it? But maybe you want to improve your pronunciation a little bit, I guess. [00:23] One of the typical pronunciations that doesn’t sound like a native speaker is when the word has a small tsuつ, such as “itta(いった)” or ”katta(かった)”. [00:36] For example, listen to this; “choto mate kudasai (= Wait a minute!)”. hmm…. Ok, almost…. [00:43] When there is ...
58.[✐1] It's strange weather, isn't it?
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBNote: Japanese people are generally not good at small talk, but even if they don’t know each other well, they might have a small chat with neighbours or people working in the same building. "Weather" is always a good topic to start with! “It’s strange weather, isn’t it?” [00: 07] Hello everyone. Let’s talk about the weather today. Repeat after me [00:14] 1. It’s a good weather today, isn’t it? (Lit.: Today is a good weather, isn’t it?) 2. It’s clear/sunshiny/fine today, isn’t it? ...
58[✐1] It's strange weather, isn't it?
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBNote: Japanese people are generally not good at small talk, but even if they don’t know each other well, they might have a small chat with neighbours or people working in the same building. "Weather" is always a good topic to start with! “It’s strange weather, isn’t it?” [00: 07] Hello everyone. Let’s talk about the weather today. Repeat after me [00:14] 1. It’s a good weather today, isn’t it? (Lit.: Today is a good weather, isn’t it?) 2. It’s clear/sunshiny/fine today, isn’t it? ...
57.[✐4,5] it seems, apparently 〜らしい
May 18, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MB“It seems so.” [You can try shadowing from 07:55 - you start speaking as soon as hear it, like a shadow.] [00:07] Hello everyone. Today, we practice 〜rashii (it seems… apparently). Note 1: “〜rashii” and “you(na)” are often interchangeable, but technically 〜rashii conveys hearsay or presumption based on an indirect information. With “〜you(na)”, it can be based on either direct or indirect information and sounds a bit more certain. Note 2: 〜rashii also expresses typical properties; “はるらしい...
56.[✐2] まで？までに？ --- until? by?
May 11, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MB〜まで(until, up to)？ 〜までに(by)？ “I want to get married by the age of 40.” [まで(made) is often used in conjunction with verbs which represent the time width(duration), such as ”is”, “continue, “wait, “work”, “rest", and so on. までに(madeni) indicates the time limit by which an action should be done, most of the time followed by verbs such as “return”, “finish”, “submit”, “marry” etc.] [00:08] Good morning, everyone. We practice “made” and “made ni” today. [00: 15] What’s the difference betw...
55.[✐3]〜かもしれません may/might not
May 04, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBDo you know if Prime Minister Suga drinks alcohol or not? “It may be fake news.” ☆ ｢〜kamo shiremasen｣ is quasi “I think 〜 (but not sure).“ , and lesser degree of certainty in comparison with ｢ 〜deshou (e.g “I’ll bet…“)｣. [00: 08] Hello everyone. How are you doing? Today(‘s topic) is “it may/might be.…”. [00:15] There is a party tomorrow. Please answer followings with maybe or maybe not. [00:21] For example；Are you going to tomorrow’s party? / maybe → I may go. Ready? [00:30] 1....
54.[✐1]〜is A, but B.
April 27, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB〜ですが、〜です: opposing connection between what is said beforeが(ga) and afterward “My job is tough, but fun.” [00:08] Hello everyone. How do you say, “Japanese language is not easy, but fun”？ It is; “Nihongo wa kantan dewa arimasenga, tanoshii desu.” - isn’t it? Let’s begin. [00:21] First, you hear [Key Word]. Then you repeat after me. [00:29] [Key Word: tough, fun] 1. Studying is tough, but fun. 2. My job is tough, but fun. 3. Parenting is tough, but fun. [01:11] [Key Word: I...
53.[✐2.3] ask/offer advice Vた+らいいですか
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MB[ask/offer advice Vた+らいいですか、+らいいですよ] “You should order a beer for now.” [00:08] Hello everyone. Suga san is busy with work and is stressed. Let’s give him some advice. Repeat after me [00:19] 1. Suga san, you should take a break.(take a little rest) 2. You should go jogging. 3. You should watch movies. 4. You should cook. 5. You should eat something delicious. 6. Suga san, you should listen to your favourite music. [01:32] Now, make a sentence as follows. For example, [0...
Yes or No? - No is not always No in Japanese
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MB[ No is not always No in Japanese. ] [00:08] Hello everyone. Judy san asked Mike san, “Aren’t you going to the party?” “Hai” Is he going to the party or not? [00:21] Negative questions can be confusing. Japanese negation (= iie) doesn’t always mean No, and Yes sometimes mean a denial. Have you already noticed? [00:34] In principle, you can think like this; Japanese-Yes [Hai] means “You are correct” and Japanese-No[iie] means “You are incorrect”. [00:47] Therefore, in this case, ...
52.[✐4] Oops! I forgot to attach the file...
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB[✐4.Allegretto] V-jisho のを わすれました forgot to … “I forgot to attach the file to the mail.” [00:09] Hello everyone. Let’s forget various things today. We practice “〜suruno wo wasuremashita”. Repeat after me [00:20] 1. I forgot to take a cold (and flu) remedy /medicine. 2. I forgot to buy my friend’s birthday present. 3. I forgot to cook/make my son’s lunch box. 4. I forgot to contact my clients. 5. I forgot to charge my smartphone. [01:28] Make a sentence as follow. For exampl...
51.[✐2]〜てくれます adds a hint of gratitude!
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MB[(ひとが)Vて+くれます、(ひと)にVて+もらいますimplying a sense of gratitude for receiving actions : Actually, Japanese tend to use often these expressions. ] How do you explain the difference between “トムさんが わたしに えいごをおしえます” and “トムさんが わたしに えいごをおしえてくれます“ ? The first one simply tells the fact that Tom san teaches me English, and the latter adds my gratitude to it. I would say it’s almost like, “He is kind enough to teach me English”. “Macron san (kindly) bought me a café au lait.” [00:08] Hello everyone. ...
Night Soliloquy #Feynman san & Japanese language
March 26, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB[✐Advanced上級+] Night Soliloquy - 夜中の独り言 (Yonaka no Hitorigoto) Quiet night, my soliloquies. No practice drill. Just listen..... and good night. Full transcript available for all : Japanese Swotter on Patreon Podcasts : Drill finder : Instagram : YouTube : Twitter ★★★★★ ＃ファインマンさんと日本語(にほんご) ★★★★★ 敬語(けいご) honorific language/expression 同士(どうし)で among ややこしい confusing 使(つか)いこなす master, make full use of いわゆる what is called, so-called, as we say 一人前 full-fledged, full-grown てこずる have dif...
46.[✐1]Wont' you....? Let's.....[Repost]
March 23, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBI posted a wrong recording last month, so I uploaded the correct one. I apologize inconvenience caused. [✐1.Adagio] Won’t you? 〜ませんか / Let’s 〜ましょう “Won’t you do together?” [00:07] Hello everyone. Won’t you do something with me? Repeat after me [00:13] 1. Why don’t you go together? 2. Why don’t you eat together? 3. Why don’t you watch/see/look together? 4. Why don’t you go back (home) together? 5. Why don’t you learn Japanese together? Note: together = with me [01:00] We...
50.[✐1] count the number, counter suffixes
March 22, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MB[✐1. Adagio] When you enter a restaurant, you are typically asked “how many of you? なんめいさまですか？ If you are alone, you say “.........” ? [ひとり、ひとつ、ほん、まい、だい] “(It’s/I’m) one person (I’m alone/Just me.)” [00:07] Hello everyone. [00:08] You count things up to ten as follows. Repeat after me [00:13] 1. one 2. two 3. three 4. four 5. five 6. six 7. seven 8. eight 9. nine 10. ten [00:54] Now, answer as follows. How many apples are there? / 6 → There are 6. Ready? [01:...
49.[✐3,4] ending particleだっけ？
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB“You don’t like sushi, right?” [00:07] Hello, everyone. [00:09] Let’s think about the situation. You are invited to a party on Saturday. Well, you think it’s next Saturday, but not sure. So, you’d like to confirm it’s really next Saturday, you’d ask “The party is next Saturday, right?” The nuance of this “right?” can be expressed by "〜dakke?". [00:30] In masu-form, ending particle ”yone” is added to double check something. [00:39] In fact, in casual conversations, “〜dakke” is use...
49[✐3,4] ending particleだっけ？
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB“You don’t like sushi, right?” [00:07] Hello, everyone. [00:09] Let’s think about the situation. You are invited to a party on Saturday. Well, you think it’s next Saturday, but not sure. So, you’d like to confirm it’s really next Saturday, you’d ask “The party is next Saturday, right?” The nuance of this “right?” can be expressed by "〜dakke?". [00:30] In masu-form, ending particle ”yone” is added to double check something. [00:39] In fact, in casual conversations, “〜dakke” is use...
48.[✐2] intend to, plan to：I plan to go on a diet from tomorrow.
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MB[V-じしょ+つもりです、Vない+つもりです] “I plan to go on a diet from tomorrow.” [00:08] Hello everyone. “〜suru tsumori desu” means I plan to do something, or I have an intention to do something. Shall we begin? Repeat after me [00:22] 1. I‘m on a diet. 2. I intend to go on a diet. 3. From tomorrow, I intend to go on a diet. 4. I intend to go on a diet from tomorrow. (Daietto wa ashita kara suru tsumori desu.) Note: Here, diet is introduced as a topic(or being emphasized), thus topic-particl...
47.[✐4]Try to think positively[habitual]
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MB[V-jisho, V-naiようにします] make an effort to, try to [habitually] “I try to think positively [habitually].” [00:07] Hello everyone. What do you do every day? And what do you try to do every day (habitually)? [00:22] I try to have a proper breakfast every day, but sometimes I only drink coffee because I have no time. Repeat after me [00:33] 1. I drink vegetable juice every day. → I try to drink vegetable juice every day.[habitually] 2. I jog every day. → I try to jog every day.[h...
46.[✐1] Wont' you....? Let's.....
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB“Won’t you do together?” [00:07] Hello everyone. Won’t you do something with me? Repeat after me [00:13] 1. Why don’t you go together? 2. Why don’t you eat together? 3. Why don’t you watch/see/look together? 4. Why don’t you go back (home) together? 5. Why don’t you learn Japanese together? Note: together = with me [01:00] Well then, this time more positively, you ask your friend to do something together. Let’s ask! Repeat after me [01:09] 1. Let’s go together. 2. Let...
45.[✐2]Plain style: Speak casually + ending particles(no, yo, ne)
February 20, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBPlain style : ending particle noの、yoよ、neね “(That film?) I watched it! It was good!” [00:08] Hello everyone. We practice Plain Style today. Plain style is used when you talk to your family or friends, as you know. [00:18] Plain style is very diverse and not easy to master, but today we’ll look at the part of it to get a feel for Plain Style. [00:31] First, learn the pattern of plain style with basic verbs. Jisho-form, nai-form, ta-form, nakatta-form are used in Plain Style. Repeat af...
44.[✐3 ] My glasses are foggy.めがねがくもっています
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MB[✐3. Moderato] 〜が〜ています [00:07] Hello everyone. Today we practice usingてte-form to describe the ongoing state of things. For example, somebody or you locked a door and the door is still locked. Then you say, “Doa ga shimatte imasu.” [00:29] Firstly, make a sentence as follows. For example, electricity, off → The electricity is off. Ready? [00:42] 1. door, open → The door is open. 2. key, locked → It(key) is locked. 3. car lights, off → The car lights are off. 4. screen of sma...
43.[✐1] I like ..... どんな えいが が すきですか
February 12, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MB[✐1. Adagio] 〜がすきです。 ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “What kind of movie do you like?” [00:08] Hello everyone. Today we will practice “〜ga suki desu.= I like (something)”. Repeat after me [00:15] 1. Naomi san likes dance. 2. I like karaoke. 3. My younger brother likes soccer. 4....
42.[✐4] if/in case/in the event of〜のばあいは
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MB[✐4. Allegretto] あめのばあいは えんきです。 ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “In case of rain, it will be postponed.” [00:07] Hello everyone. Let’s start. We practice “〜no baai wa” today. Repeat after me [00:13] 1. In case you don’t have time, next time is fine (you can do it next time). 2. In...
41.[✐3] while... ing 〜ながら
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MB[✐3. Moderato] ゴルフをしながら… ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Let’s talk about business while playing golf.” [00:08] Hello everyone. Today we will learn“〜ながらnagara”. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:16] 1. While jogging, I listen to music. 2. While listening to music, I cook. 3. Wh...
40.[✐2]Vない+でください
January 31, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MB[✐2. Andante] VないForm ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Please don’t stop studying Japanese.” [00:08] Hello, everyone [00:12] Repeat after me [00:14] Verb. Group I (u-verb) 1. go [masu form > nai form] 2. read 3. sell 4. get on 5. speak/tell 6. lend 7. hurry [01:05] ...
39.[✐3]before/after coming
January 27, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB[✐3.Moderato] Vじしょ+まえに、Vた+あとで ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “before coming, after coming” Hello, everyone. [00:10] We begin with “Jisho(dictionary)-form + mae ni” today. “I brush my teeth before going to bed. “ [00:22] Listen to the masu-form, and then say in “〜mae ni”. [00:2...
38.[✐2] Can I have a coffee to go?
January 23, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MB[✐2.Andante] Ask for permission ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Can I have a coffee to go?” [00:08] Hello, everyone. You listen to the masu form, and then answer “te Form + mo iidesuka” [00:17] For example, tabemasu → tabete moiidesuka??(can I eat?) Ready? [00:23] 1. see/watch/lo...
37.[✐1] At or To? コンビニで？コンビニに？
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MB[✐1. Adagio] Particles [にni] and [でde] (+ [をo]) with basic verbs. ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “at a convenience store, to a convenience store? “ Hello, everyone. [00:10] Today, we practice particles” ni”, “de” with basic Verbs. [00:16] Before we start, let me explain quickly a...
Night Soliloquy #めがてんになる The eyes turn to points!?!?
January 16, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MB[✐Advanced上級+] Night Soliloquy - 夜中の独り言 (Yonaka no Hitorigoto) Quiet night, my soliloquies. No practice drill. Just listen..... and good night. Podcasts : Drill finder : Instagram : YouTube : Twitter "Getting started with Japanese Counters" https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/japanese-counters-guide/ Japanese transcript available on [https://www.patreon.com/japaneseswotter/posts] ★★★★★ ワクチン接種(せっしゅ) vaccination 矢先(やさき)に just when 変異種(へんいしゅ) variable/mutant species 登場(とうじょう)する emerge, ap...
36.[✐4] I was asked to go on errands. Passive Form
January 15, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBPassive Form: 「おつかいをたのまれました」 ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “I was asked to go on errands.” [00:07] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? [00:12] Actually I had a terrible day yesterday. My wallet was stolen! [00:18] There were many other things (that have happened to me). Change t...
Intonation Practice 1
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MB[00:06] みなさん、こんにちは。 Today, we will do “Intonation practices”, which is popular in my class. First, I’ll speak slowly, so try to repeat as accurately as possible. Then I’ll speak faster, I mean naturally. At this time, you focus on the intonation or try to mimic the flow of the sound, like you sing. It doesn’t have to be perfect. [00:36] Repeat after me 1. The weather is good today, isn’t it? きょうは いい てんき ですね。 2. My job is tough, but fun. しごとは たいへんですが、たのしいです。 3. I’ll (go to) buy ...
35.[✐2]Have you ever played Pachinko?
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB[✐2.Andante] Telling your experience! [ta-form]+ことがあります ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “I’ve ever played Pachinko.” [00:07 ] Hello, everyone. We begin with making “ta-form”, which conjucate in the same way as “te-form”, as you know. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:16] [V-2 / ru-ver...
34.[✐3] Can be done online
January 03, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MB[✐3. Moderato] [Potential Verb Form]: can be done. 〜 is possible ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Can be done online.” [00:06] Hello, everyone. We learn potential verb (form) today. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:14] [V-2 group/ru-verb] 1. eat > can be eaten 2. remember > can r...
33.[✐1]”Be”います、あります
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MB[✐1.Adagio] Existence of things and people be (ありますarimasu) for inanimate objects, be (いますimasu) for animate objects Subject maker[が] ＆ theme particle[は] ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Clooney san is there!” [00:06] Hello, everyone. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:11] 1. There ...
32.[✐4] too much:のみすぎですよ
December 26, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MB[✐4 Allegretto] too much, to be in excess [Vます+すぎ] ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “You drink too much.” [00:06] Hello, everyone. 〜sugiru means too much, but it is now sometimes used in the meaning of “very” since several years ago. Examples are; “extremely beautiful announcer”, or”th...
Night Soliloquy #plant/scatter seed #たねをまく
December 22, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.43 MB[✐Advanced上級+] Night Soliloquy - 夜中の独り言 (Yonaka no Hitorigoto) Quiet night, my soliloquies. No practice drill. Just listen..... and good night. ★★★★★ #種(たね)を蒔(ま)く [00:07] みなさん、こんばんは。お元気(げんき)ですか。 [00:11] もうすぐ2020年(ねん)が終(お)わりますね。かなり大(おお)きな軌道修正(きどうしゅうせい)を強(し)いられた、想定外(そうていがい)の一年(いちねん)でした。 [00:20] コロナの収束(しゅうそく)にはまだ時間(じかん)がかかりそうですが、みなさんは、この新(あら)たな日常(にちじょう)と、どう向(む)き合(あ)っているんでしょうか。 [00:30] そうそう、コロナで握手(あくしゅ)やハグ、チークキスができなくなった今(いま)、肘(ひじ)タッチをするようになっていますね。 [00:39] 日本(にほん)にはチークキスの習慣(しゅうかん)がなく、私(わたし)は...
31.[✐2]Say your opinion: I think....〜とおもいます
December 18, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBSay your opinion, what you think 〜とおもいます [Plain form/i-adj. /na-adj(だ) +とおもいます] ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “What do you think?” Hello, everyone. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:11] 1. I think it‘s good. 2. I think it’s bad/ I don’t think so. 3. I think so. 4. I think it’s...
Common expressions with multiple meanings Yoroshikuよろしく
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MB>> Also suitable for those who are not learning Japanese. << みなさん、こんにちは。 Hello everyone. [00:07] In the last episode, we dealt with Katakana English, as an end-of-the-year-approaching version. [00:09] As version 2, we’ll look at typical Japanese expressions that cannot be translated directly into English. One of them is よろしくおねがいします(yoroshiku onegaishimasu)。 [00:31] First of all; Please translate: (Don’t repeat, instead translate into Japanese.) [00:39] 1. It’s pleasure to meet y...
Katakana English
December 12, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MB>> Also suitable for those who are not learning Japanese. << Note: Katakana English (Eigo) is an English word (or other language word) expressed in katakana. Meanwhile Japanese English is an English-like word made in Japan, also written in Katakana, which is not understood by other than Japanese. Here, for the sake of simplicity, Japanese English refers to both types of expressions. [00:06] みなさん、こんにちは。 Hello everyone. [00:09] The year 2020 is approaching its end, so I’d like to do some...
30.[✐1]giving & receiving INTENSIVE training
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MB[✐1.Adagio] あげます、もらいます ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★“Giving and receiving” [00:07] Hello, everyone. We are going to do an intensive training of “agemasu(to give)” and “moraimasu(to receive/get)” today. [00:12] It’s your friend’s birthday tomorrow. What are you going to give him/h...
30.[✐1]giving and receiving INTENSIVE training
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MB[✐1.Adagio] あげます、もらいます ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★“Giving and receiving” [00:07] Hello, everyone. We are going to do an intensive training of “agemasu(to give)” and “moraimasu(to receive/get)” today. [00:12] It’s your friend’s birthday tomorrow. What are you going to give him/h...
29.[✐4]いってきます go & do AND return
December 06, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB[✐4. Allegretto]〜てきます Q1) Do you know typical Japanese expression when they come back home? Q2)Have you tried frozen みかん？ ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ 「Ittekimasu (I’m off). 」 [00:06] Hello, everyone. “〜te kimasu” implies “I willl return” after finish doing errand or something. ...
28.[✐3]〜し、〜し I have no money and no time, you know.
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB[✐3. Moderato] :｢おかねもないし、じかんもないし｣：「〜shi(し)」add information to a statement implying that something is among others. In colloquial Japanese, you can make your point by ending the sentence with 「shi(し)」. ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “I have no money and no time, you know….” [00:07] Hel...
27.[✐2]Tell & ask the way
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MB[✐2.Andante] if/conditional: jisho-form+と ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “If I go straight, what is there / what will I find/see ? " [00:08] Hello, everyone. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:12] Go [masu-form > jisho-form+”to”] 1. If you go this way, there is a traffic light. 2....
26.[✐1+2]Let's go to ¥100 shop.(master numbers in daily life)
November 27, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MB[✐1.Adagio, 2.Andante]--- Japanese currency ¥(円) is written “yen” In English, but actually it is pronounced “en”. ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Let’s go to 100 yen shop.” [00:06] Hello, everyone. Let’s start. We practice “numbers” today. Please repeat in Japanese as follows, [00:13] ...
25.[✐(1),2]Let's talk with me: Super easy conversation
November 24, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MB[✐(1),2]<greeting and a bit more, hobby, weather> ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ 「 Let’s talk with me! 」 [00:06] Everyone, good morning, good day(hello), good evening! [00:11] It’s a bit different today. Now answer as follows. [00:18] How do you do. I’m Yoko. → How do you do. I’m ...
24.[✐3]How do you say"leave me alone"?
November 21, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MB[3.Moderato] [V-te]おきます、[V-te]おいて ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “Leave me alone.” [00:06] Hello, everyone. “〜okimasu/〜oite” has three meanings (=nuance) depends on the context; a) as advance preparation, b) for the next use, and c) leave it as it is”. [00:23] Let’s warm up with “〜...
23.[✐1]I want to do this and that!あれも これも したい！
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB[✐1. Adagio] Telling what you want to do. ★★★★★ Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure. ★★★★★ “I want to do this and that!” [00:06] Hello, everyone. Let’s start. Repeat after me [00:11] 1. study [masu form] > want to study → I want to study Japanese more. 2. Play a game → I want to play a new game...