Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio

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Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio

Let's learn Japanese with Yoko, a Japanese teacher in Cairns, Australia. https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 In this radio, she talks in easy Japanese to learners, like a monologue. The topics will be her daily life, her trip, experience, Japanese culture and language, and so on. Hope you can enjoy Yoko's talk and it can encourage you to keep learning Japanese. Also, you can check the Japanese script in each episode description. Those scripts includes kanji with hiragana pronunciation, which are very helpful. [ Special Thanks ] Pocket sound – https://pocket-se.info/

  1. S3-43 Valentine’s Day in Japan: What Do People Do?

    2 DAYS AGO

    S3-43 Valentine’s Day in Japan: What Do People Do?

    Valentine’s Day is coming! What do you usually do in your country? Do you know what people do in Japan on this day? Listen to this episode to learn more about Japanese Valentine’s Day traditions. Happy Valentine’s Day!   This episode's vocab list: バレンタインデー Valentine’s Day 日本人らしいイベント an event that matches Japanese characteristics 一番最初にバレンタインデーが日本に紹介されたのは、The first time the Valentine’s Day was introduced to Japan was 神戸 Kobe city チョコレートメーカー a chocolate manufacturer 宣伝 advertisement; promotion; campaign 最初に興味を示したのは、 The first group to show interest was それが1970年代。That was in the 1970s. 女の子が男の子に愛を告白する girls confess their love to boys 常識が生まれました。This common knowledge was born. 大人たちに浸透していくTo spread among adults 日本風にin the Japanese style

    7 min
  2. S3-42 No Credit Card Payment Without a PIN in Japan

    FEB 5

    S3-42 No Credit Card Payment Without a PIN in Japan

    Shopping and enjoying Japanese food are probably some of your top reasons for visiting Japan, right? Make sure you are well prepared to fully enjoy them. I hope this episode helps with both your travels and your Japanese learning.   This episode's vocab list: 払う to pay PINと呼ばれる暗証番号 a passcode called PIN サインをする to sign; to put your signature 3月末まで until the end of March 暗証番号がないと without the passcode 支払い payment 原則 in principle 普段から regularly 国によって depending on the country 登録されていない to not be registered これまで通り as before; as usual; the way it has been so far 本人確認 identity verification 1万円未満 less than 10,000 yen 4月以降 from April onwards

    6 min
  3. S3-41 Zero Waste: My New Hobby

    JAN 29

    S3-41 Zero Waste: My New Hobby

    My new hobby: Zero waste! Am I stingy? I don’t mind. I’m enjoying zero waste now. This episode's vocab list:  テレビ局 TV station リサイクル recycle いわゆる what is called リメイク remake 材料 material 布 fabric 帯 belt worn with kimono ボロボロになる to become worn out or ragged そのまま as it is ボタン button 紐 string; cord 取って置く to set it aside; keep it for later これこそ This is けち stingy; not generous with money みみっちい stingy; mean 逆に on the contrary もったいない wasteful; what a waste ミニマリスト minimalist 流行っている to be trending 物を減らすために in order to lessen things or reduce clutter 使い切る to completely use it まさに一石二鳥です！It is truly a case of killing two birds with one stone.

    7 min
  4. S3-40 Japan is Facing a Rubbish Problem Caused by Overseas Tourists

    JAN 25

    S3-40 Japan is Facing a Rubbish Problem Caused by Overseas Tourists

    Sad news, but I believe Japan can find a way to solve this problem!   This episode's vocab list: 猛暑日extreme heatwave days 雨が降ってほしいと願っています。I’m wishing for rain soon. スキー場がにぎわっています。 Ski resorts are crowded and lively. その反面 on the other hand スキー場を含め including ski resorts 観光地 tourist areas 問題 issue; problem ゴミ rubbish; garbage; trash ゴミ箱が少ないです。 There are few rubbish bins その結果かどうかは分かりません。 I’m not sure if it happens as a result 道にゴミを捨てる人は、ゴミ箱がないから道に捨てるんでしょうか。Do you think people throw rubbish on the street because there are no bins? 私の持論 my fixed opinion; my firm belief ゴミ箱がなければ持って帰る to take it home if there’s no bin ゴミ箱があってもなくても it doesn’t matter whether there is a bin or not 捨てる人は捨てます。 People who throw rubbish would throw it anyway ゴミが出る所 the places where rubbish ends up 必ずゴミ箱はあります。 There should always be a rubbish bin 食べ歩き eating as you stroll 立って食べる to eat while standing 紙に包む to wrap it up in paper 入れておくTo put it in and leave it there. 次にゴミ箱を見つけた時に、捨てればいいんです。You can throw it away when you find a bin next time: it’s not a big deal. Just do it! 少し協力するだけ only a small amount of cooperation どうしたらいいと思いますか。What do you recommend they do to solve the problem? 日本のよさをそのままに by preserving the best aspects of Japan このゴミ問題を解決する方法 the way to solve this rubbish problem

    11 min
  5. S3-39 Drove Evil Spirits Out

    JAN 16

    S3-39 Drove Evil Spirits Out

    This episode is far from scary! It’s all about quite positive thinking and mindset. Check it out and let the good vibe flow!   This episode's vocab list: 病院の救急外来 emergency outpatient department at the hospital 辛い数日 a few painful days 湿疹 skin rash 両腕 both arms 両脚 both legs 痒い itchy 耐えられませんでした。I couldn’t stand it 氷で痒い所を冷やす to cool the itchy parts with ice すぐ痒みが止まります。The itching stops quickly. また痒みが出ます。The itch will come back again 年始早々 Right at the beginning of the New Year 縁起が悪い inauspicious; unlucky; bad omen これで厄払いできました。I was able to drive out Evil Spirits with this; This helped me drive away bad luck. 苦しい事struggles, difficulties, challenges 辛い事 tough time, painful experiences, hardships 大変な事 difficult situations, tough matters, challenging things 追い出す to force out; drive out; expel; kick out 実際に見えるものではない invisible 宗教的に聞こえます。it sounds like religious 同じ状況でも even in the same situation or circumstances どんな気持ちでいるかによって depending on how you feel; depending on the emotions you’re experiencing

    8 min
  6. S3-38 Happy New Year

    JAN 4

    S3-38 Happy New Year

    New Year’s Greetings: I hope we can share more time together this year through this podcast.   This episode's vocab list: お正月 New Year’s Day and the days that follow どのように過ごしましたか。How did you spend your time? 体中 all over my body 虫に刺されました。 I got bitten by bugs いろいろな面で in various aspects 準備をしっかりする to make thorough preparation そうは言っても、Even so; That being said 挑戦したいです。I want to take on a challenge 言葉にすると、目標に近づけます。By putting it into words, you will get closer to your goal. 見返す to look back at it; to review it メイトさんと繋がっている to stay connected with you

    5 min
  7. S3-37 2024: The Busiest Year of My Life

    12/19/2024

    S3-37 2024: The Busiest Year of My Life

    How was your 2024? Check it out! This is the last episode of this year. Thank you for listening to my podcast again this year. Wishing you a wonderful festive season and a very happy New Year!   This episode's vocab list: 4週間ぶり first time in 4 weeks 言い訳 excuse 振り返ると When I look back on the past 今年は人生で一番忙しい年だったかもしれません。This year might have been the busiest year of my life. 大袈裟だったかな。Was it exaggerating? 改めてonce again or anew; afresh 実行する to carry out; put into action ことわざ proverb 終わり the end 途中 on the way; in the middle of it; during the time 総合的な評価 overall assessment 些細な事 small things 祝日 public holiday 来年も引き続き continuing into next year よいお年をお迎えください。Wishing you a Happy New Year!

    7 min
  8. S3-36 What does “Mansion” mean in Japanese? A house or an apartment?

    11/21/2024

    S3-36 What does “Mansion” mean in Japanese? A house or an apartment?

    What katakana words confuse you? Is “Mansion” one of them? Check it out!   This episode's vocab list: どんな建物 building モデルルーム show apartment/ show flat 普通のアパート standard apartment/flat 紛らわしい misleading; confusing; ambiguous その違いは、はっきりと決められている訳ではないそうです。I found that the distinction isn’t clearly or officially defined. それでも一般的には、Even so, generally speaking, 木造 wooden building 軽量鉄骨造 light steel-frame building 3階建て 3-story 鉄筋コンクリート造 reinforced concrete building 鉄骨鉄筋コンクリート造 steel-frame reinforced concrete building これは正しいとか正しくないとか、そういうものではない This is not about whether something is correct or incorrect エレベーターがあるかないかを目安にする to use the presence or absence of an elevator as a standard 義務 obligation 自信を持つ to have confidence

    8 min
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Let's learn Japanese with Yoko, a Japanese teacher in Cairns, Australia. https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 In this radio, she talks in easy Japanese to learners, like a monologue. The topics will be her daily life, her trip, experience, Japanese culture and language, and so on. Hope you can enjoy Yoko's talk and it can encourage you to keep learning Japanese. Also, you can check the Japanese script in each episode description. Those scripts includes kanji with hiragana pronunciation, which are very helpful. [ Special Thanks ] Pocket sound – https://pocket-se.info/

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