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#70: FREE KANJI COURSE! Why you need to understand Kanji and how to get started.

JapponOct 11, 2019

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26:18

#96: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Vacation Section)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Vacation section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

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https://youtu.be/KM0sxr9L81g

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Jan 26, 202111:58

#95: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Position Section)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Position section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

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https://youtu.be/1Gg7Tj2MOi0

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Jan 20, 202111:38

#94: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Activity 1 Section)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Activity 1 section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

Watch the video lesson here.

https://youtu.be/p6TdIDlyMFg

Nov 03, 202018:24

#93: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Restaurant Section)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Restaurant section. Covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

Watch the video lesson here.

https://youtu.be/YtIhom4Z8d0

Oct 27, 202018:53

#92: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Family Grammar)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Family section, covering key grammar and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

https://youtu.be/U2cP0YnwQ64

Oct 20, 202021:33

#91: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Family Vocabulary)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Family section, covering key vocabulary. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

https://youtu.be/qi7jtSH30C4

Aug 31, 202014:08

#90: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Counting)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Counting section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

https://youtu.be/CC0mSdad_uE

Aug 28, 202013:40

#89: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Intro 3)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Intro 3 section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases. This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.

https://youtu.be/5TnTMfWctuE

Aug 24, 202016:45

#88: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Home)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Home section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/TmoDEDaN2Mk

Aug 10, 202014:53

#87: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Routines)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Routines section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/5G_GWPYGmTY

Aug 07, 202012:23

#86: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Time)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Time section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/m4qwdOiE47g

Aug 03, 202015:28

#85: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Food)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Food section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/QjshqLKafxs

Jul 31, 202017:37

#84: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Greetings)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Greetings section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/Ey0HitJF2is

Jul 27, 202016:48

#83: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Intro 2)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Intro 2 section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/VXNofUssyY8

Jul 24, 202014:49

#82: Duolingo Japanese Walkthrough (Intro 1)

Step by step walkthrough of Duolingo Japanese. This episode features the Intro 1 section, covering key vocabulary, grammar, and phrases.
This audio comes from the full video lesson available on the Jappon YouTube channel. See the link below to watch.
youtu.be/5FNrpMQZzJ0

Jul 22, 202009:59

#81: Duolingo Study Conversation, Introduction 1.

Sit down with Chisa, a native Japanese speaker and myself to discuss all that is covered in Duolingo Japanese, Introduction 1. Listen in as she answers all my questions on what is taught to get real Japanese guidance throughout your studies.

This episode covers the following.

Sentence structure.
The desu (です) sentence ender.
Omissions.
Name enders, (san).
Showing respect using "O".
The (wa) Particle, Stating the subject.
Stating names in Japanese.
Basic Japanese phrases.
Hiragana.

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Apr 07, 202001:03:42

#80: Particles From Famous Quotes (LUPIN!)

Listen as we breakdown particles within famous quotes from the manga, anime LUPIN!

This episodes random word: Tonakai - Reindeer.

Particles discussed in this episode.

#1 -Wo
#2 -Ni
#3 -No
#4 -Yo (Sentence Ender)

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Feb 24, 202032:37

#79: How Japanese Particles Work, Basic Japanese Grammar Discussion.

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Listen in on a discussion between Chisa and I on the basics of Japanese Grammar and Particles. This episode will expose you to how Japanese particles work and some basic examples.

This episodes random phrases:

Shounen Manga - Boys Comic (Manga)
Shoujou Manga - Girls Comic (Manga)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN.

What Japanese Particles are.
How they work.
The importance of using the right particle.
Basic Japanese Grammar rules.
The power of particles within the sentence.
A variety of examples to put this all into practice.

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Jan 27, 202027:00

#78: Weekly Lesson, Japanese Sentence Enders, Masu and Desu.

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This episodes random word: Kaizen - To constantly improve every day.

MASU (USED WITH VERBS)

#1 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE ...MASU
#2 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...MASEN
#3 -PAST TENSE ...MASHITA
#4 -PAST TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...MASEN DESHITA

DESU (NOUNS)

#1 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE ...DESU
#2 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...DEWA ARIMASEN
#3 -PAST TENSE ...DESHITA
#4 -PAST TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...DEWA ARIMASEN DESHITA

DESU (ADJECTIVES)

#1 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE ...DESU
#2 -PRESENT OR FUTURE TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...NAI DESU
#3 -PAST TENSE ...KATTA DESU
#4 -PAST TENSE (NEGATIVE) ...KUNAKATTA DESU

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Jan 13, 202037:55

#77: Top 10 Crazy Japanese Superstitions.

Why do the Japanese care so much about blood types?
Why should all pregnant women clean their toilets?

Discover all the answers, along with 10 of the most interesting Japanese superstitions and their origins. Checkout our detailed BLOG POST on Japponline.com/blog for more information on the following superstitions.

Do Not Cut Your Nails In The Evening.
If You Clean The Toilet, You Will Have A Beautiful Baby.
No Shaking Legs!
Pushing In A Cowlick Results In Diarrhea The Next Day.
Personality Types Are Based On Blood Types.
The Size Of Your Earlobes Determines Your Wealth.
Those Whose Hands Are Cold Have Warm Hearts.
Sleeping Right After Eating Makes You A Cow.
Numbers 4 & 9 Are Unlucky.
Killing A Spider Will Send You To HELL...

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Dec 30, 201938:50

#76: Weekly Lesson, How To Say, I Like I Don't Like In Japanese, Common Japanese Expressions.

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This episodes random word:

Nemui Desu - Tired (sleepy)
Tsukaremashita - Tired (Physically, Exhausted)

PHRASES

TO LIKE - SUKI DESU
TO LIKE VERY MUCH (I LOVE...) - DAISUKI DESU, TOTEMO SUKI DESU (VARIATION)
TO LOVE (ROMANTIC) - AI (AH-EE)
TO NOT LIKE - SUKI JANAI DESU, SUKI DEWA NAI DESU (VARIATION)
TO NOT LIKE VERY MUCH TO HATE - TOTEMO SUKI JANAI DESU, TOTEMO SUKI DEWA NAI DESU (VARIATION)
To HATE - KIRAI DESU

FULL PHRASE FORMULA EXAMPLES.

I LIKE (X)
(X) GA SUKI DESU
I REALLY LIKE (X)
(X) GA DAISUKI DESU
(X) GA TOTEMO SUKI DESU (VARIATION)
I LOVE YOU
AI SHITERU
I LOVE (NAME)
(NAME) GA AI SHITERU
I DO NOT LIKE (X)
(X) GA SUKI JANAI DESU
(X) GA SUKI DEWA NAI DESU (VARIATION)
I REALLY DO NOT LIKE (X)
(X) GA TOTEMO SUKI JANAI DESU
I HATE (X)
(X) GA KIRAI DESU

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Dec 23, 201924:32

#75: Weekly Lesson, How To Ask, What Are You Doing In Japanese, Common Japanese Questions.

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This episodes random word: Ojama Shimasu - Sorry for my intrusion (spoken when entering someones home)

WHAT ARE YOU DOING? ( FULL) - NANI WO SHITE IRU NO DESUKA?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING? (*COMMON, NATIVE) - NANI WO SHITERUNDESUKA?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING? ( SHORT, DIRECT) - NANI WO SHITE IMASUKA?

To respond you don't have to say "I" (Omission.)

I AM DRINKING - NONDE IMASU
I AM DRINKING WATER - MIZU WO NONDE IMASU ( BEVERAGE) WO ( DRINKING)
I AM EATING - TABETTE IMASU
I AM EATING SUSHI - SUSHI WO TABETTE IMASU ( FOOD) WO ( EATING)
I AM STUDYING - BENKY Ō SHITE IMASU
I AM STUDYING JAPANESE - NIHONGO WO BENKY Ō SHITE IMASU ( SUBJECT) WO ( STUDYING)

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Dec 09, 201929:14

#74: Weekly Lesson, Aizuchi, Interjections In Japanese.

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This episodes random word: Ojama Shimasu - Sorry for my intrusion (spoken when entering someones home)

*SILENCE (SOUND EFFECT) - SHEEN
YES, OKAY (POLITE, FORMAL) - HAI, HAI, HAI
YUP, UH-HUH (CASUAL BETWEEN FRIENDS) - UN, UN, UN
I SEE (AUTHORITATIVE, FORMAL) - SOU, SOU, SOU
IS THAT RIGHT? (FORMAL, AGREEING) - SOU DESU KA?
IS THAT RIGHT? (CASUAL AGREEING) - SOU DESU NE?
I SEE, GOTCHA! (CASUAL) - SOUKKA
REALLY!? (ANGER, CONFUSED, EXCITE...) - EHH?
SHOCKED, EXCITINGLY, GROSS... - HEEE!
REALLY!? (SHOCKED, FORMAL) - HONTOU!? | HONTOU NI!?

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Nov 20, 201926:18

#73: Weekly Lesson, Japanese Meals, What Did You Eat?

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Gohan - Meal or Rice
Asa - Morning
Hiru - Afternoon
Yoru - Evening
Asa Gohan - Breakfast
Ohiru Gohan - Lunch
Yoru Gohan - Dinner
Taberu | Tabemasu | Tabemashita - To Eat (base, present tense, past tense)
ASA GOHAN NANI WO TABEMASHITAKA? - what did you eat for breakfast?
ASA GOHAN NANI WO TABEMASUKA? - what will you eat for breakfast?

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Nov 06, 201918:43

#72: Japanese Mythology: Izanami and Izanagi, The Birth of Japan.

Sit back relax and listen to one of the oldest mythical tales ever recorded. The legend of Izanami and Izanagi describes the eventful story of how Japan was created, along with much MUCH more. Be sure to check out the blog post on Japponline.com to review.

Word Of The Episode: Power Spot - Location in Japan known for spiritual power. Recharging ones energy.

This Episodes Blog Post: HERE

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Oct 31, 201936:34

#71: Weekly Lesson, Eating In Japanese.

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Word Of The Episode: Tansan - Carbonated Water.

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ONAKA GA SUITE IMASU - I AM HUNGRY
ONAKA GA IPPAI DESU - I AM FULL
OISHI SŌ - LOOKS DELICIOUS
OISHI - DELICIOUS
OISHIKATTA - WAS DELICIOUS
ITADAKIMASU - LETS EAT!
GOCHISOUSAMA DESHITA - THANK YOU FOR THE MEAL

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Oct 23, 201918:58

#70: FREE KANJI COURSE! Why you need to understand Kanji and how to get started.

Learn the basics of understanding the ancient art of Kanji. In this discussion with a native Japanese, we cover the history, how to understand Kanji, what you need to know when in Japan, and even how to cheat your way through it! It does not take long to master the essentials and I guarantee you will be glad you did!

Make sure to sign up for the FREE getting started with Kanji course available on Japponline.com to truly master the common essential Kanji. Trust me its actually really fun!

This weeks random word is Rakushou - Easy Joyful Victory. "Piece of Cake"

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This Episodes Blog Post: https://www.japponline.com/2019/10/07/do-i-need-to-learn-kanji/

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Oct 11, 201926:18

#69: Weekly Lesson, How To Say I Have, This Is.

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Word Of The Episode: Akachan - Baby!

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Hon - Book
Chīsai - Small
Ōkī - Large
Karui - Light
Omoi - Heavy
Kore - This
Kono (Object) - This (Object)
Anata - You
Watashi - I
Motte Imasu - To Have (Object)
Kute - And (Connecting Adjectives)
HON WO MOTTE IMASU - I HAVE A BOOK
ANATA WA HON WO MOTTE IMASU - YOU HAVE A BOOK
KORE WA HON DESU - THIS IS A BOOK
KONO HON WA CHĪSAI | ŌKĪ DESU - THIS BOOK IS SMALL | BIG
KONO HON WA OMOI | KARUI DESU - THIS BOOK IS HEAVY | LIGHT
KONO HON WA CHĪSAKUTE KARUI DESU - THIS BOOK IS SMALL AND LIGHT

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Oct 09, 201924:38

#68: Weekly Lesson, To be Wearing In Japanese.

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Word Of The Episode: Kasa - Umbrella

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Hat - Bōshi
Glasses - Megane
Shirt - Shatsu
Jacket - Jaketto
Pants - Zubon
Shoes - Kutsu
Watch - Tokei
Wearing On Head - Kabutte Imasu
Wearing On Face - Kakete Imasu
Wearing Above Waist - Kite Imasu
Wearing Below Waist - Haite Imasu
Wearing Accessory (Watch) - Tsukete Imasu
I AM WEARING A HAT - WATASHI WA BŌSHI WO KABUTTE IMASU
I AM WEARING GLASSES - WATASHI WA MEGANE WO KAKETE IMASU
I AM WEARING A SHIRT - WATASHI WA SHATSU WO KITE IMASU
I AM WEARING PANTS - WATASHI WA ZUBON WO HAITE IMASU
I AM WEARING A WATCH - WATASHI WA TOKEI WO TSUKETE IMASU

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Sep 25, 201919:21

#67: Weekly Lesson, Japanese Greetings at Home and outside.

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Word Of The Episode: Zubon - Pants

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OHAYO GOZAIMASU - GOOD MORNING
KONNICHIWA - HELLO (AFTERNOON)
KONBANWA - GOOD EVENING
OYASUMI NASAI - GOOD NIGHT
*CALL - ITTEKIMASU - I WILL GO AND COME BACK (LEAVING HOME)
- *RESPONSE - ITTERASSHAI - SEE YOU LATER
*CALL - TADAIMA - I AM HOME NOW! (COMING HOME)
*RESPONSE - OKAERINASAI - WELCOME BACK! MOSHI MOSHI - HELLO (ON TELEPHONE)

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Sep 11, 201922:50

#66: Jappons Big Update, How you will finally Master Japanese.

Word Of The Episode: Omiyagi - Souvenir Commonly gifted in Japanese Culture.

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Jun 27, 201922:31

#65: Jappon Update and Weekly Upgrade!

Whats going on with Jappon!? Find out the big plans for phase two and the up and coming upgrades soon!

Join in on this weeks special Japanese upgrade episode. Review, Learn, or just take what you can from this episode and implement it into your routine this week. The best way to learn is by doing.

Word Of The Episode

Otona - Adult
Otona-Tachi - Adult's (group)
Kodomo - Child
Kodomo-Tachi - Children (group)

Vocabulary

To Have (Non Living Object, such as apple, cup, book...) - Motte Imasu
To Have (Living Object, such as Horse, Dog, Pet...) - Kaite Imasu
Horse - Uma
Cat - Neko
Cows Milk - Gyūnyū
To Drive - Untenshiteimasu
To Cook - Ryōrishiteimasu

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Jun 08, 201924:00

#64: Weekly Japanese Upgrade #1

Join in on this weeks special Japanese upgrade episode. Review, Learn, or just take what you can from this episode and implement it into your routine this week. The best way to learn is by doing.

Word Of The Episode

Iro - Color

Vocabulary

Tall - Takai
Short (Low) - Hikui
Long - Nagai
Short - Mijikai
Thick (Cylindrical Object) - Futoi
Thin (Cylindrical Object) - Hosoi

Phrases

My Name Is - (NAME) To Moushimasu
I Have - Motte Imasu
I Do Not Have - Motte Imasen

Mar 13, 201914:34

#63: The Difficult Side Of Japanese

Why is the Japanese language difficult? Learn some of the hardest words to pronounce! Practice these and sound like a pro...

THIS EPISODES RANDOM PHRASE Daradara Suru = To Be Lazy. Difficult phrases from episode... Can you pronounce them all?

Tsutaerarenakatta (couldn’t tell)
Shinnryaku (invasion)
Shutsuryoku (output power)
Ryokou (travel)
Atatakakunakatta (wasn’t warm)
Chuushajou (parking lot)
Occhokochoi (careless in goofy way, clumsy)

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Mar 04, 201925:41

#62: VERBS | To Eat In Japanese

Learn how to use all the forms of the Japanese Verb "To Eat."

To Eat (Taberu)

Tabemasu (Present Positive)

Sushi wo tabemasu = I eat sushi.

Tabemasen (Present Negative)

Sushi wo tabemasen = I don’t eat sushi.

Tabemashita (Past Positive)

Sushi wo tabemashita = I ate sushi.

Tabemasendeshita (Past Negative)

Sushi wo tabemasendeshita = I did not eat sushi.

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Feb 22, 201911:17

#61: Expressing "Cold" | Chinese Food In Japan!

Learn all about Chinese food in Japan...

And how to properly express the word cold in Japanese. Its a bit different than in English.

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Feb 10, 201925:43

#60: Objective Asking

Learn how to ask about objects in the context of the following examples.

There is a (BLANK)
There is not a (BLANK)
Are there any (BLANK)
There are # of (BLANK)
This is a (BLANK)
This is not a (BLANK)

These phrases are very useful! Especially when ordering or shopping. Make sure to practice!

Jan 21, 201934:08

#59: Sound Effects In The Japanese Language, Part 2

In the Japanese language sound effects are commonly used in regular conversation....

Get more familiar with this concept from examples and learn some commonly expressed sounds used in regular Japanese communication.

Jan 04, 201920:26

#58: Getting What You Want Using Japanese

Learn how to ask for what you or others want in Japanese! Never miss out with this new important knowledge.

Dec 19, 201815:43

#57: Your First Time in Japan (Tips From Experience)

Living in Japan for over 6 months now and hosting other foreign guests. These are the biggest things we all noticed and what helped us the most while navigating through our adventures.

Dec 03, 201844:34

#56: Sound Effects In The Japanese Language

In the Japanese language sound effects are commonly used in regular conversation....

Get more familiar with this concept from examples and learn some commonly expressed sounds used in regular Japanese communication.

Nov 16, 201823:58

#55: Particles Overview, Textbook vs Non Textbook Explanations

Remove the confusion of the Japanese particles with this fun introduction. Hear textbook examples of each particle along with some insight from a local Japanese native speaker.

Wa (Main Object Marker)

Kyle Wa Canada Jin = Kyle IS Canadian.
Stating the topic of the sentence. Or X Is Y.

Ni (Location To Go)

Tokyo NI Ikimasu = I Will Go To Tokyo.
States location goin to.

Wo (Object Affected By Sentence Verb, Action)

Ocha Wo Nomimasu = Drink Tea
States Object used with the main action of sentence.

De (Location Of Action)

Densha De Shinjuku Ni Ikimasu = Train Takes you to Shinjuku.
States location of action. In this case the train was the location that takes you to Shinjuku.

Sep 24, 201816:22

#54: Japanese Counters - Tsu Counter

Master using the Japanese Tsu Counter. Used for counting various inanimate objects.

1 - Hito-Tsu (hee-toh-tsoo)
2 - Futa-Tsu (foo-tah-tsoo)
3 - Mit-Tsu (meet-tsoo)
4 - Yot-Tsu (yoht-tsoo)
5 - Itsu-Tsu (ee-tsoo-tsoo)
6 - Mut-Tsu (moot-tsoo)
7 - Nana-Tsu (nah-nah-tsoo)
8 - Yat-Tsu (yaht-tsoo)
9 - Kokono-Tsu (koh-koh-no-tsoo)
10 - Tō (toh)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Sep 17, 201806:54

#53: Japanese Counters - Nin Counter

Master using the Japanese Nin Counter. Used for counting people.

1 - Hitori (hee-toh-ree)
2 - Futari (foo-toh-ree)
3 - San-Nin (sahn-neen)
4 - Yon-Nin (yohn-neen)
5 - Go-Nin (goh-neen)
6 - Roku-Nin (roh-koo-neen)
7 - Nana-Nin (nah-nah-neen)
8 - Hachi-Nin (hah-chee-neen)
9 - Kyū-Nin (kyoo-neen)
10 - Jū-Nin (joo-neen)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Sep 10, 201805:03

#52: Japanese Counters - Mai Counter

Master using the Japanese Mai Counter. Used for counting flat items.

1 - Ichi-Mai (ee-chee-mah-ee)
2 - Ni-Mai (nee-mah-ee)
3 - San-Mai (sahn-mah-ee)
4 - Yon-Mai (yohn-mah-ee)
5 - Go-Mai (goh-mah-ee)
6 - Roku-Mai (roh-koo-mah-ee)
7 - Nana-Mai (nah-nah-mah-ee)
8 - Hachi-Mai (hah-chee-mah-ee)
9 - Kyū-Mai (kyoo-mah-ee)
10 - Jū-Mai (joo-mah-ee)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Sep 03, 201804:39

#51: Japanese Counters - Hon Counter

Master using the Japanese Hon Counter. Used for counting cylindrical items.

1 - Ip-Hon (eep-pohn)
2 - Ni-Hon (nee-hohn)
3 - San-Bon (sahn-bohn)
4 - Yon-Hon (yohn-hohn)
5 - Go-Hon (goh-hohn)
6 - Rop-Pon (rohp-pohn)
7 - Nana-Hon (nah-nah-hohn)
8 - Hap-Pon (hahp-pohn)
9 - Kyū-Hon (kyoo-hohn)
10 - Jup-Pon (joop-pohn)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Aug 27, 201806:40

#50: Japanese Counters - Hiki Counter

Master using the Japanese Hiki Counter. Used for counting animals (small or medium sized).

1 - Ip-Piki (eep-pee-kee)
2 - Ni-Hiki (nee-hee-kee)
3 - San-Biki (sahn-bee-kee)
4 - Yon-Hiki (yohn-hee-kee)
5 - Go-Hiki (goh-hee-kee)
6 - Rop-Piki (rohp-pee-kee)
7 - Nana-Hiki (nah-nah-hee-kee)
8 - Hap-Piki (hahp-pee-kee)
9 - Kyū-Hiki (kyoo-hee-kee)
10 - Jup-Piki (joop-pee-kee)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Aug 20, 201806:09

#49: Japanese Counters - Dai Counter

Master using the Japanese Dai Counter. Used for counting mechanical items.

1 - Ichi-Dai (ee-chee-dah-ee)
2 - Ni-Dai (nee-dah-ee)
3 - San-Dai (sahn-dah-ee)
4 - Yon-Dai (yohn-dah-ee)
5 - Go-Dai (goh-dah-ee)
6 - Roku-Dai (roh-koo-dah-ee)
7 - Nana-Dai (nah-nah-dah-ee)
8 - Hachi-Dai (hah-chee-dah-ee)
9 - Kyū-Dai (kyoo-dah-ee)
10 - Jū-Dai (joo-dah-ee)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Aug 13, 201804:54

#48: Japanese Counters Course (Introduction)

In Japanese the art of counting can get quite complex. Did you know there are more than 6 different ways to express numbers depending on what type of object you are counting!?

Yup its quite overwhelming. This course is here to save the day! Learn to count like a Ninja and master each of the Japanese counters within this course. Are you ready?

THE SIX DIFFERENT COUNTERS IN JAPANESE

Dai (dah-ee) - Used to count mechanical items.
Hiki (hee-kee) - Used to count animals (small or medium sized).
Hon (hohn) - Used to count cylindrical items.
Mai (mah-ee) - Used to count flat items
Nin (neen) - Used to count people
Tsu (tsoo) - Used to count various inanimate Objects

Aug 06, 201806:07

#47: Useful Everyday Phrases In Japanese

Upgrade your daily Japanese communication skills by learning these basic daily phrases. Trust me you will be happy you did!

Basic Phrases.

Do you have? - Motte Masuka?
May I have the menu please? - Menu Wo Kudasai?
May I have the bill? - Okaikei Wo Kudasai?
What would you like to eat? - Nani Wo Tabemasu ka?
May I have (an apple) - Ringo wa morattemo iidesu ka?
Where is the (Toilet) - Toire Wa Dokodesu ka?
Do You Take Credit Card? - Kurejittokādo wa Tsukai masuka?
Ordering One Item Off Menu (Point and say) - Kore Wo Kudasai.
Ordering Multiple Items Off Menu (Point and say) - Kore To (Repeat Per Item) Last item say: Kore Wo Kudasai.
I Like - Suki desu.
I don’t like - Suki Janai.
Do you like it? - Suki Desu ka?
One More Time Please. - Mou Ichido Kudasai.

Word of the Episode.

Mugicha (moo-gee-chah) Japanese Barley Tea.

Jul 16, 201816:19