JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary

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Welcome to Meg’s Diary! This podcast is hosted by Meg, a professional Japanese teacher, and is designed for learners at the JLPT N5 level. (Formerly titled “JLPT N5 & N4: Japanese Graded Listening Practice for Beginners” until mid-February 2025.) ◇The vocabulary and grammar used in this podcast are based on the GENKI 1 textbook. ◇Audio, transcripts, vocabulary lists, and listening comprehension exercises are available for my Patreon members at: patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg ◇New episodes are released on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 a.m. (JST). I hope you enjoy the podcast and find it helpful for your Japanese studies!

  1. 19 HR AGO

    Ep.90 Shigaraki Ware Racoons (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about one of the most ancient six kilns in Japan using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.34 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min

  2. 18 AUG

    Ep.89 Pigeon-Shaped-Cookies (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about famous traditional sweets from different regions of Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.26 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min

  3. 11 AUG

    Ep.88 The Great Buddha of Kamakura (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about two Great Buddhas in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.25 in 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min

  4. 4 AUG

    Ep.87 Kamakura - The First Capital of the Shogunate

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about a historical city called Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.24 in May, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min

  5. 21 JUL

    Ep.86 The Oldest Hot Spring in Japan (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about hot springs in Japan including the oldest one, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.20 on May the 21st, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min

  6. 14 JUL

    Ep.85 Warabi-mochi Sandae (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about a sandae with Japanese sweets I had in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.19 on May the 17th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    2 min

  7. 7 JUL

    Ep.84 Traditional Wooden Townhouse Cafe (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about a traditional wooden townhouse cafe in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.18 on May the 14th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min

  8. 30 JUN

    Ep.83 My College Life in Kyoto (N5 Level)

    ◆ In this episode, I am talking about tourists and my college life in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.10 on May the 7th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released.   ◆ Patreon monthly membership Here are the benefits for my Patreon paid members : - Full version of the podcast audio - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify

    3 min
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Welcome to Meg’s Diary! This podcast is hosted by Meg, a professional Japanese teacher, and is designed for learners at the JLPT N5 level. (Formerly titled “JLPT N5 & N4: Japanese Graded Listening Practice for Beginners” until mid-February 2025.) ◇The vocabulary and grammar used in this podcast are based on the GENKI 1 textbook. ◇Audio, transcripts, vocabulary lists, and listening comprehension exercises are available for my Patreon members at: patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg ◇New episodes are released on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 a.m. (JST). I hope you enjoy the podcast and find it helpful for your Japanese studies!

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