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39 [✐3]before/after coming

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
[✐3.Moderato] Vじしょ+まえに、Vた+あとで “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”. [00:28] For example, tabemasu (eat) → taberu mae...

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Earth Destruction Directive 128 – I Cannot Sacrifice Him!

Earth Destruction Directive – Two True Freaks - April 30, 2024 03:40 - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
It’s the End of the Light! On this blowoff episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are taking a look at the final two episodes of the original Ultraman! First, the SSSP must brave the horrors of the cosmos to save a space station full of men who have been blinded [...]

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Episode 83: Seeking A Home And A Sense of Belonging In Anime/Manga

Good Anime Palette - April 30, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Episode Timestamps (00:01:02) Main Discussion Start (00:04:33) Finding Our Comfort Zone Within Anime Isn't That Straightforward (00:10:51) We Can't Have This Discussion Without Talking About Naruto (00:15:09) Family Does Not Equal Home (00:19:21) Home Is Where The Heart Is, Right? (00:30:1...

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S4E7: Big Questions with Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show)

Asian Not Asian - April 30, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Fresh off hosting The Daily Show, Ronny makes the trek out to Gowanus to hang with the Asian Friends. Ronny has some questions for Jenny. Mic has one big question for Ronny. C O M E  S E E  U S  L I V E  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-t...

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The biggest Data Theif in Japan: THE WIND | STJ 242

Small Talk Japan - April 29, 2024 20:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://soranews24.com/2024/04/26/japanese-city-loses-residents-personal-data-which-was-on-paper-being-transported-on-a-windy-day/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/4955c6d472ab-update1-y...

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The End of the World! Japanese Apocalypse, Part 3

Read Japanese Literature - April 29, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
In part three of this episode, we’ll finish our story of Japanese apocalyptic and dystopian fiction. First, stories from the mid-90s and 20-aughts. Then, stories from after the March 2011 Triple Disasters. We’ll end with a look at the life and work of author Yoko Tawada who has written sever...

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The Worst Gift to Receive from a Japanese Stranger

Abroad in Japan - April 28, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
[email protected] for all your messages - we'll see you soon for more AIJ Podcast fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Podcast 55: Asking for confirmation in Japanese

Learn Japanese Pod - April 27, 2024 13:32 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 742 ratings
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 conf...

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Podcast 55: Jst the dialogues

Learn Japanese Pod - April 27, 2024 13:30 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 742 ratings
The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 55 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 54 Audio dialogue drills

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Podcast 55: Notes

Learn Japanese Pod - April 27, 2024 13:28 - application/pdf ★★★★★ - 742 ratings
The show notes for this episode have moved to our new Patreon page. Learn Japanese Pod Patreon

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Episode 110: Superman Santa

Holly Jolly X'masu - April 25, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes
Welcome to episode 110 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about the children’s book and album, “Superman Santa,” from 1986. I hope you enjoyed “Superman Santa.” While I would have loved a Casiopeia Christmas album, this was still a lot fun. It has an amusing premise and enjoyable mu...

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Beginner Season 1 S1 #60 - Climbing Mountains (Bachelor #2)

Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Audio) - April 25, 2024 09:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 565 ratings
learn about expressing speaker's statement

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Bomb Disposal in Bosnia: MCPO Ken Falke

Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 572 ratings
Master Chief Petty Officer Ken Falke served in the Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist during the 80s and 90s. He was tasked with disarming all sorts of explosives, and deployed all over the world, including to Iraq during the Gulf War, and Bosnia during the Bosnian War.  Now...

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My Worst Doctor Experience in Japan

Abroad in Japan - April 24, 2024 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
"I didn't say it like Louis Theroux, Chris!" All your birthday well wishes for the big man to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38[✐2] Can I have a coffee to go?

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing - April 23, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
[✐2.Andante] Ask for permission "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/look → is it alright to watch? 2.  Sle...

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Japan's sushi culture is in crisis!

Abroad in Japan - April 21, 2024 21:42 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
And yet nobody cares about our lick-the-conveyor belt culture. For shame! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 109: Jingle Jazz

Holly Jolly X'masu - April 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour
Welcome to episode 109 of Holly Jolly X'masu! April is Jazz Awareness Month, and in this episode, I talk about the 1998 album, “Jingle Jazz.” I hope you enjoyed “Jingle Jazz” as much as I do. I love a good Christmas Jazz album, and this one is one of the better, more recent ones in my collectio...


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Visit the 100 Demon Night Parade in Kyoto

Voices in Japan - April 19, 2024 02:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
Listen to this episode ad-free and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapan The guys discuss current news and events including the 100 Demon Night Parade in Kyoto, new tourism records in Japan, an update on Shohei Otani, and more. Enjoy! Sponsors: Bearfoot Bar Located in dow...

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Chris & Connor Survived 1,200km Cycling & Raised $1Million for Charity!

Abroad in Japan - April 18, 2024 21:54 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
And Chris attacked a small boy with a water gun. FOR SHAME Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Marine Scout Sniper Program: Maj Edward James Land Jr.

Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories - April 18, 2024 20:52 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 572 ratings
Major Edward James Land Jr. served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. In the 1960s, Land and Richard O. Culver Jr. worked together to create the first permanent Marine Corps Scout Sniper School.  In this special episode, Maj Land explains how the school came to be, and tells a few stori...

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Upper Beginner Season 1 S1 #22 - You Don't Want to End up in the Wrong Japanese Bullet Train Car

Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Audio) - April 18, 2024 09:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 565 ratings
learn how to say "Please refrain from" in Japanese as well as how to use the humble Japanese verb -mōshiageru

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Must Read Manga for 2024: Let Us Build Your Manga Haul! - BakaBites EP 131

Baka&Company - April 17, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
If you were to tell me that MyAnimeList would ALSO give manga recommendations I would say "Uh, sure, and I'm the Queen of Scotland." Well, I guess begin the coronation proceeding because we're taking a look at MyAnimeList's manga recommendations for 2024! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage dissec...

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Episode 173: Is That Really an Omegaverse Anime?

This Just Anime! - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes
It is, and it's called Tadiama, Okaeri. Spring continues to drop a whole bunch of new  shows and we're doing our level best to try and see all of them. This episode is another batch of first impressions for Spring 2024. The season continues to deliver a pretty mixed bag of titles, but we each fo...

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Story Time: The Mirror Maiden by Lafcadio Hearn (Ep. 146)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - April 17, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Today I'll read you Lafcadio Hearn's short story: The Mirror Maiden.  [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books includin...

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37[✐1] At or To? コンビニで?コンビニに?

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing - April 16, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
[✐1. Adagio] Particles [にni] and [でde] (+ [をo]) with basic verbs. “at a convenience store, to a convenience store? “ Hello, everyone. Today, we practice particles” ni”, “de” with basic Verbs. [00:16] Before we start, let me explain quickly about directional particles. Directional particle [にni...

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S4E6: Parenting During Late Stage Capitalism with Maya Deshmukh (The Other Two, AzN POP).

Asian Not Asian - April 16, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Jenny is joined by comedian and actress Maya Deshmukh (HBO's "The Other Two, AzN POP) to talk about being a new mom while in the confines of a global economic house fire.  C O M E  S E E  U S  L I V E  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tic...

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Episode 82: Sakura Season is Here Blossoming With Spring 2024 Seasonal Premieres! (feat. Spice and Wolf, Bartender, Kaiju No. 8, And More!)

Good Anime Palette - April 16, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Episode Timestamps (00:02:41) Oh Wow, We've Actually Been Watching Over Stuff (00:03:38) Haikyu!! Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump (00:23:31) Parastye: The Grey (00:29:26) Seasonals We Will NOT Cover (00:31:41) Spring 2024 Seasonal Bet! (00:33:38) Initial Observations of Spring 2024 (00:35:29)...

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The End of the World! Japanese Apocalypse, Part 2

Read Japanese Literature - April 15, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
In part two of this three part episode, we're looking at the apocalyptic and dystopian fiction of Japan. We'll begin with the evolution of the idea of "the end of the world" in Japan, especially after Japan started importing American and European science fiction. We'll move on to Japanese apoc...

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Daily Conversations for Intermediate Learners #3 - Ordering Pizza in Japanese, Part 1 — Video Conversation

Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Video) - April 15, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 93 ratings
learn how to ask to order pizza delivery over the phone with this video conversation