Learn Japanese Pod
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 742 ratingsLearn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak natural fluent Japanese
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Podcast 54: Phrase that use 気 in Japanese
April 01, 2024 00:13 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MBThe 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 […]
Podcast 54: Just the dialogues
April 01, 2024 00:09 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 54 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 54 Audio dialogue drills
Podcast 54: Notes
April 01, 2024 00:07 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes for this episode have moved to our new Patreon page. Learn Japanese Pod Patreon
Podcast 53: Natural disasters in Japan
February 26, 2024 12:57 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBIn 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, […]
Podcast 53: Just the dialogues
February 26, 2024 12:47 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 53 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page
Podcast 53: Notes
February 26, 2024 12:46 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes to this episode have moved to our new Patreon page. Learn Japanese Pod Patreon
Podcast 52: Dealing with a cold in Japan
January 15, 2024 01:49 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBIn 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.
Podcast 52: Just the dialogues
January 15, 2024 01:47 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 52 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page
Podcast 52: Notes
January 15, 2024 01:45 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes of podcast 52 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page
Podcast 51: Ōsōji – Year end cleaning
December 29, 2023 14:40 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MBIn 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 […]
Podcast 51: Just the dialogues
December 29, 2023 14:39 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 51 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page
Podcast 51: Notes
December 29, 2023 14:37 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes of podcast 51 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page
Fun Friday 26: 2023 Review with Andy
December 22, 2023 02:49 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MBAs 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!
Fun Friday 25: Interview with Peter Manthei, again!
December 15, 2023 08:58 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBIt’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 […]
Podcast 50: How to refuse things in Japanese
November 10, 2023 15:10 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MBIn 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. […]
Podcast 50: Just the dialogues
November 10, 2023 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 50 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 50 Japanese Audio Drill
Podcast 50: Notes
November 10, 2023 15:00 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes of podcast 50 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 50 Show Notes
Fun Friday 24: Interview with Matthew Dons
August 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIn 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 […]
Fun Friday 23: Things to see in Kyoto with Ben
August 11, 2023 01:03 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBIf 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 […]
Podcast 49: How to disagree with people in Japanese
April 30, 2023 12:37 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBIn 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 […]
Podcast 49: Just the dialogues
April 30, 2023 12:27 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 48 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 49 Japanese Audio Drill
Podcast 49: Notes
April 30, 2023 12:25 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes to our podcasts can now be accessed with Patreon Membership. Podcast 49 notes
Podcast 48: Levels of certainty in Japanese
March 05, 2023 12:06 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBIn 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 […]
Podcast 48: Just the dialogues
March 05, 2023 11:59 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 48 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 48 Japanese Audio Drill
Podcast 48: Notes
March 05, 2023 11:56 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes of podcast 48 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 48 Show Notes
Podcast 47: Small Talk in Japanese
January 29, 2023 12:47 - 33 minutes - 38 MBIn 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. Please note we have opened a new Premium membership that provides […]
Podcast 47: Just the dialogues
January 29, 2023 12:41 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 47 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 47 Japanese Audio Drill
Podcast 47: Notes
January 29, 2023 12:37 - 84 KB application/pdfThe show notes of podcast 47 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 47 Show Notes
Fun Friday 22: 2022 Review
December 29, 2022 12:15 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Alex, A-Chan and Andy talk about the major events that shaped Japan in 2022. For more Japan themed podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
Podcast 46: Darui (Shorts)
December 19, 2022 14:17 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this podcast you will learn what Darui means and how to use it naturally in conversation in Japanese. This lesson includes the main podcast lesson, PDF show notes and an extra audio drill. You can find all of these resources by going to Learn Japanese Pod
Podcast 46: Just the dialogues (Shorts)
December 19, 2022 14:14 - 50 seconds - 975 KBIn 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: […]
Podcast 46: Notes (Shorts)
December 19, 2022 14:11 - 161 KB application/pdfThese are the PDF show notes for podcast #46 ” Darui”. For more Japanese language learning podcasts, visit Learn Japanese Pod
Podcast 45: How to agree with people in Japanese
November 25, 2022 15:10 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 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. How to study This lesson includes the main podcast lesson, PDF show notes and an extra audio drill. You can find […]
Podcast 45: Just the dialogues
November 25, 2022 15:05 - 37 seconds - 732 KBIn 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 […]
Podcast 45: Notes
November 25, 2022 15:00 - 179 KB application/pdfThese are the PDF show notes for podcast #45 ” How to agree with people in Japanese”. For more Japanese language learning podcasts, visit Learn Japanese Pod
Podcast 44: What does “Hampa nai” mean? (Shorts)
July 30, 2022 15:10 - 12 minutes - 14 MBIn 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
Podcast 44: What does “Hampa nai” mean? (Short)
July 30, 2022 15:10 - 12 minutes - 14 MBIn 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
Podcast 44: Just the dialogues (Shorts)
July 30, 2022 15:05 - 53 seconds - 1.01 MBThis 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 […]
Podcast 44: Notes (Shorts)
July 30, 2022 15:00 - 161 KB application/pdfThese are the PDF show notes for podcast #44 ” Hampa nai”. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese pod
Podcast 43: Receiving compliments in Japanese
July 15, 2022 15:10 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBThis 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 […]
Podcast 43: Just the dialogues
July 15, 2022 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.89 MBThese 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 […]
Podcast 43: Notes
July 15, 2022 15:00 - 174 KB application/pdfThese are the show notes to podcast #43 “Receiving compliments in Japanese”. For more Japanese podcasts visit: Learn Japanese Pod
Podcast 42: What does Toriaezu mean? (Shorts)
June 30, 2022 15:10 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBIn 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
Podcast 42: Just the dialogues (Shorts)
June 30, 2022 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBThis 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 […]
Podcast 42: Notes (Shorts)
June 30, 2022 15:00 - 160 KB application/pdfHere are the show notes for podcast 42, “What does Toriaezu mean?”. For more podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod
Fun Friday 21: Peter Manthei
June 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIn this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interviewed my good friend and fellow student of Japanese Peter Manthei. We talked about various topics including the challenges of studying Japanese outside of Japan, Japanese versus American craft beer, useful methods to improve your Japanese as well as some great travel tips. Peter runs a […]
Podcast 41: Cheering someone up in Japanese
June 16, 2022 15:10 - 33 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this podcast, Ami and Alex teach you some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. For more Japanese podcasts visit: Learn Japanese Pod
Podcast 41: Just the dialogs
June 16, 2022 15:05 - 36 seconds - 697 KBThese are the dialogues for podcast 41 “Cheering someone up in Japanese”. In this podcast you will learn some useful phrases to cheer someone up in Japanese. Check out the dialogues below: Main Dialog 1 – Cheering someone up (Japanese) A: もういやだ。 B: どうしたの？ A: 仕事がうまくいってなくて。 B: 大丈夫だよ。元気出して。 A: ちょっと自信ないんだよね。 B: 君ならできるよ。頑張って！ Main Dialog 1 […]
Podcast 41: Notes
June 16, 2022 15:00 - 152 KB application/pdfThese are the PDF show notes for the Learn Japanese Pod podcast episode 41 “Cheering someone up in Japanese”. For more podcasts check out Learn Japanese Pod
Fun Friday 20: Ben and A-Chan Interview
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, I sat down with Ben and A-Chan to talk about random things including green tea, ramen, life in Kyoto and more. For more podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod