Laid-back Japanese
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLearn Japanese without feeling like you’re in a classroom. Listen in on fun chats and true stories about living life “in Japanese” with Chie, Niko, and other guests.
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っぽい "ppoi" is really usefulっぽい! The grammar point that doesn't belong in JLPT N2
May 21, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBIt seems like Chie and Ty are taking a look at the grammar pointっぽい. っぽい ppoi is an extremely useful grammar point and we think it being in the JLPT N2 category is quite unfair for something so useful. So let's kick back, relax, and learn just how useful this really is. 日本語勉強したいっぽいですね！ (It seems like you want to study Japanese^^): https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ppoi
Japanese movie theaters and describing movies in Japanese
May 14, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBA great way to supplement your Japanese learning is by watching movies. There can definitely be some exclusive movies in Japan, so Chie and Ty talk about Japanese movie theatres so you know what to expect and how to tell your friends what you thought about the movie afterwards. Grab your soy sauce popcorn and enjoy learning at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-movies
海行こう umi ikou! Going to the beach in Japan
May 07, 2021 02:39 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBJapan beaches are great. If you find yourself in Fukuoka, you should definitely check one out! While you're there, what is some language we can use? How about some onomatopoeia that us learners love so much? Chie and Ty talk about their recent beach trip and dive into that language. Prepare for your beach trip in Japan by signing up with NativShark: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-beach
What's the difference of 寝る neru and 眠る nemuru? Sleeping and bedtime routines in Japanese
April 30, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat's the difference of 寝る and 眠る? What are some other useful words for bedtime routines and comfy futon-filled onsen trips? Chie and Ty explore the language around these topics and add their experiences in Japan. Don't forget to study before you go to bed: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/sleep
Navigating the 新幹線 shinkansen / bullet train in Japanese
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOne of the most fun ways to travel around Japan is via 新幹線, shinkansen, or bullet train. What is some common language you'll see when riding on one? How about some things to watch out for and some ways to save money when using one? Be sure to check out the travel lessons for your next Japan trip at: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-shinkansen
お引越し！ Ohikkoshi. Moving, Japanese apartments, and share houses
April 16, 2021 05:12 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBTy is moving to his new Japanese apartment soon so Chie and Ty talk about how what is unique about Japanese apartments and how much they've been moving around recently while bringing up some useful moving related vocabulary. Want to move to Japan? Knowing the language will make your life so much easier: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-moving
How to cook and prepare food in Japanese (肉じゃが nikujaga part 2)
April 09, 2021 02:49 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBFear no Japanese recipe after exploring common food cooking and preparation terms while looking at a 肉じゃが nikujaga recipe with Chie and Ty. Be sure to have a nice handle on ingredients as well, which you can get from the previous episode (肉じゃが part 1). Learn how to live your life in Japanese by signing up with NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ingredients2
肉じゃが nikujaga and Japanese cooking ingredients, part 1
April 02, 2021 00:42 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBWhenever you start cooking for yourself in a new country, you may find yourself running into a lot of unfamiliar ingredients and words. Chie and Ty take a look at some of these while referencing a recipe for 肉じゃが nikujaga. Part 2 will be how to cook it once we have our ingredients gathered. Learn how to live your life in Japanese by signing up with NativShark: Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-ingredients
It's on the... service?? How is サービス saabisu different from service in English?
March 26, 2021 00:58 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBService! It's got a bit of a different nuance in Japanese versus the same word in English. What are these differences? If you get サービス saabisu in Japan, what can you expect from it? Join Chie and Ty as they explore this and share their experiences. Study Japanese and get an extra week on your free trial as サービス on us at: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-service
通勤 tsuukin and 通学 tsuugaku! Walking and biking to work and school in Japan
March 18, 2021 23:13 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBWhether you come to Japan for work or vacation, getting around is definitely something on your mind. How convenient is walking and biking here? Chie and Ty explore and go over helpful words you might hear related to this. While you're on your walk, take advantage of Shadow Loops at NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp
Is walking and biking in Japan convenient? 徒歩 toho and 自転車 jitensha
March 18, 2021 23:13 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBWhether you come to Japan for work or vacation, getting around is definitely something on your mind. How convenient is walking and biking here? Chie and Ty explore and go over helpful words you might hear related to this. While you're on your walk, take advantage of Shadow Loops at NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-walking
Wait, did the ground just shake? Understanding 地震 jishin earthquakes in Japanese
March 12, 2021 00:44 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBEarthquakes are a very real thing in Japan, so what are some things that a learner of Japanese should keep an ear out for when they're being talked about? Chie and Ty explore this, some basic safety tips, and more. Stay safe and don't let the rest of the language scare you either by signing up with NativShark: http://nativshark.com/lbjp Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-earthquakes
お土産 omiyage and Japanese gifting culture when travelling
March 05, 2021 00:47 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBChie and Ty talk about お土産 omiyage, gifting culture in Japan, and when you might be expected to give something. Learn from Ty's mistakes and don't embarrass yourself by not having an お土産 with you! Learn about other cultural and language nuances by signing up with NativShark: Want to see what Chie and Ty say written out? Show notes here: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/lbjp-omiyage
Learning Japanese with anime?? まさか！ Masaka!
February 26, 2021 04:34 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBCan I learn Japanese from anime? What are some things to keep in mind if I choose to do so? Will it make me sound unnatural? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Chie and Ty explore learning Japanese with anime. Sign up with NativShark and avoid sounding like an anime character without realizing it: Show notes: https://www.nativshark.com/tools/using-nativshark/masaka-masaka-we-wouldnt-do-an-anime-episode
When the weather outside is... ポカポカ pokapoka! Japanese weather onomatopoeia
February 19, 2021 04:44 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBNever be lost trying to describe weather with onomatopoeia again after taking a look at it with Chie and Ty. Onomatopoeia is used much more in Japanese than it is in English, so taking the time to go over them is very helpful for students! Explore more onomatopoeia and situations you can use them in with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/laidbackjapanese Join the NativShark community and discuss this episode at: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes for those who want so...
ハッピーバレンタイン！ Happii Barentain! Valentine's Day is different in Japan?
February 12, 2021 04:17 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBChie and Ty talk about Valentine's Day and how different (and maybe even more complicated!) it is in Japan compared to America. Also, there's more than one way to say "I love you" in Japanese? And I need to be careful about which one I use?? Fall in love with learning Japanese by signing up with NativShark!
お誕生日おめでとう！ Otanjoubi omedetou! Understanding birthdays in Japanese
February 05, 2021 04:12 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBChie and Ty talk about useful Japanese vocabulary involving birthdays, making wishes, and how to say what you want for your birthday. Talk a nice walk through a park and think about what you want for your birthday while listening! Solidify your Japanese knowledge and get an extended free trial by signing up at this link: https://www.nativshark.com/laidbackjapanese
The endless ways to say "to wear" in Japanese
January 29, 2021 05:13 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBOkay, so we かぶる kaburu a hat? And 着る kiru a shirt? But we 履く pants? And はめる gloves? All of these words mean "to wear"?? Ty and Chie explore the meanings of these words and how they all differ in their own unique ways. Grab some tea and let's have a conversation about it! We even talk about things like earrings and contacts. Learn more nuances of the Japanese language by signing up at: https://www.nativshark.com/ Reference sheet for the Japanese used in this episode.
らっしゃーせー！Rasshaasee! Navigating your way through Japanese restaurants
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBChie and Ty talk about some useful vocabulary to help get you through restaurants in Japan, and what to expect when you're in one. What questions and words should you be listening for? It may change per restaurant, so be careful! Prepare for your restaurant encounters and more in Japan by starting your study journey today at: https://www.nativshark.com/
かわいい kawaii doesn't mean cute? Did you just say 怖い kowai?
January 15, 2021 05:59 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIf there's two words that Ty mixes up the pronunciation on just a little too often, it would have to be かわいい kawaii, "cute," and 怖い kowai, "scary." Chie helps with pronunciation and they also explore how かわいい has a little bit different of a feel than the English word "cute." Use Shadow Loops to help improve your pronunciation with NativShark here: https://www.nativshark.com/
Shall I warm this up? Using あたためる atatameru and its variants
January 15, 2021 05:45 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBIf you find yourself in a conbini (convenience store) in Japan, a question you'll hear if you buy a meal will likely be: "Shall I warm this up?" or in Japanese, あたためますか？ Chie and Ty explore things you can get warmed up in a conbini and talk about some variations you may hear so you can be sure to nail that interaction when you come across it. Warm up some tea, grab a blanket, and reach your Japanese fluency goals by signing up with NativShark here: https://www.nativshark.com/
It's cold! 寒い vs 冷たい - samui vs tsumetai
January 15, 2021 05:40 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBIt shouldn't be this cold in Fukuoka right now but since it is, Chie and Ty find themselves saying 寒い samui and 冷たい tsumetai a lot at the moment. Both of these words mean cold, but just how are they different? Understand the in-depth nuances of words like this by learning Japanese with NativShark: https://www.nativshark.com/
Laid-back goals and 目標 mokuhyou
January 06, 2021 23:23 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBJust what is the Laid-back Japanese podcast? Chie and Ty answer this question, introduce themselves, and talk about their personal and professional goals for last year and this year. Is your goal to reach a certain level of fluency in Japanese? Join NativShark in our in-depth look into natural Japanese: https://www.nativshark.com
What is the Laid-back Japanese podcast?
January 06, 2021 23:23 - 6 minutes - 9.3 MBWelcome to the Laid-back Japanese podcast! This episode goes over some things you can expect from the podcast, introduces our hosts, Chie and Ty, and goes over how you can listen in any order your heart desires. Is your goal to reach a certain level of fluency in Japanese? Join NativShark in our in-depth look into natural Japanese: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp