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Japanese Muse

This is a podcast to learn Japanese for beginners. You can listen to the conversation in the situation & enjoy taking quizzes. ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. https://docs.google.com/ ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Please follow the instagram, @japanese_muse. #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please try to take a trial lesson first. https://japaneselearning17.wordpress.com/

  1. 6D AGO

    #90 Experiencing a Smell, Sound, or Taste

    This week's topic is "Experiencing a Smell, Sound, or Taste". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Danielle-san saw a long line of people and suggested going into the shop. True / False *New Words* ラーメン ramen におい smell 結構(けっこう) very, pretty カウンター席(せき) a seat at the bar/counter 麺(めん) noodle 茹(ゆ)でます to boil 音(おと) sound スープ soup 味(あじ) taste 続(つづ)きます to continue ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What sound did Serena-san hear while waiting for the ramen to arrive? A. Staff’s voices B. The sound of slurping noodles C. The sound of boiling noodles ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ ラーメンが運ばれてきました。 (ラーメンが はこばれてきました。) The ramen has been served. ●もんだい ステップ3 You came to a ramen shop with Danielle-san, and he looked for a menu. But he can’t find it. Then you found it written on the WALL which is かべ in Japanese. Please tell him about it. Danielle: あれ?メニューがありませんね。 YOU: Danielle: あ、本当だ。ありがとうございます! きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @japanese_muse. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    19 min
  2. 09/01/2025

    #89 Giving Reasons in an Uncomplicated Manner

    This week's topic is "Giving Reasons in an Uncomplicated Manner". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Danielle-san didn’t put the invitation away properly and lost it. True / False *New Words* 見(み)つかります to be found [Intransitive Verb] 招待状(しょうたいじょう) invitation card 文化祭(ぶんかさい) school festival やつ the one (for casual conversation) しまいます to put away なくします to lose something [Transitive Verb] なくなります to disappear, to get lost [Intransitive Verb] 落(お)ち込(こ)みます to be depressed 汚(きたな)い dirty, messy 整理(せいり)します to organize 何回(なんかい)も many times, repeatedly ーーーーーーーーー ダイエットします to be on a diet 不親切(ふしんせつ)[な] unkind, unfriendly 遠足(えんそく) field trip ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What did Serena-san say about Danielle-san’s desk? A. “The desk is too messy.” B. “The desk isn’t messy.” C. “The desk is too clean.” ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ 机の上が汚すぎます。 (つくえの うえが きたなすぎます。) The desk is too messy. ●もんだい ステップ3 You want to go to a big shopping mall. Then you ask Danielle-san how many kilometers it takes to go there. But it’s too far! Then please say it to him after he tells the distance. Danielle: ショッピングモールまで30キロメートルぐらいありますよ。 YOU: Danielle: 車でいっしょに行きましょうか。 きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @japanese_muse. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    21 min
  3. 07/31/2025

    #88 Telling Someone that You Said to Do Something

    This week's topic is "Telling Someone that You Said to Do Something". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Danielle-san isn’t going back home to get his textbook during class. True / False *New Words* うそ lie, Are you kidding me?, No way! やばい Oh no!, This is serious! 取(と)りに帰(かえ)ります to go back to get 間(ま)に合(あ)います to make it in time 授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう) during class 注意(ちゅうい)します to reprimand, to caution, to warn こっそり secretly, on the sly ーーーーーーーーー でっかい huge 遠足(えんそく) field trip ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What did Danielle-san ask his teacher to do? A. He asked if he could go home to get his textbook. B. He asked if he could borrow the teacher's textbook. C. He asked if he could go home early. ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ 「教科書を持ってこい」と先生が言ってたよ。 (「きょうかしよを もってこい」と せんせいが いってたよ。) The teacher said, “Bring your textbook.” ●もんだい ステップ3 Danielle-san forgot his homework yesterday. Then the teacher told you to tell Danielle-san to bring it to the teacher. Then please tell him about it. YOU: Danielle: わかった。ありがとう。ちょっと行って来る! きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @japanese_muse. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    19 min
  4. 07/01/2025

    #87 Talking about Unsatisfying Things for You

    This week's topic is "Talking about Unsatisfying Things for You". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Danielle-san was late to come to school because the bus was delayed. True / False *New Words* 家(いえ)を出(で)ます to leave my house 仕方(しかた)[が]ない can't be helped, unavoidable 早(はや)めに a bit earlier than usual, ahead of time 目覚(めざ)まし[時計(どけい)] alarm clock ーーーーーーーーー 顔色(かおいろ)が悪(わる)い to carry 運(はこ)びます to carry 最終回(さいしゅうかい) the final episode アラーム alarm 二度寝(にどね)[します] to fall back to sleep あるあるです relatable, That happens a lot. 寝坊(ねぼう)[します] to oversleep ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What were the problems Danielle-san encountered after leaving home? A. The bus had already left, and he had to wait for the train for 30 minutes at the station. B. There was only one bus he could get on, and he had to wait on the train to arrive at the station for 30 minutes. C. There was only one bus he could get on, and he had to wait for the train for 30 minutes at the station. ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ 駅で30分も待たされたよ。 (えきで さんじゅっぷんも またされたよ) I was made to wait for 30 minutes at the station. ●もんだい ステップ3 Danielle-san noticed that you stopped smoking. This was because your family made you stop. Please explain it after Danielle-san asks you. Danielle: あれ?たばこ、やめたんですか? YOU: Danielle: そうですか。 きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @japanese_muse. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    24 min
  5. 06/06/2025

    #86 Listening to a Person’s Recent Work Situation and Giving Your Thoughts on It

    This week's topic is "Listening to a Person’s Recent Work Situation and Giving Your Thoughts on It". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Tanaka-san keeps the room clean regardless of visitors. True / False *New Words* おしゃれ fashionable お客(きゃく)さん guest, customer, visitor(semi-formal) 真似(まね)します to imitate インテリア interior, interior design 色(いろ) color 主人(しゅじん) my husband においがします It smells そうします to do so [お]昼寝(ひるね) nap ようやく finally どんなふうに how, in what way 過(す)ごします to spend ぐずります to get cranky, to get fussy 天使(てんし) angel 泣(な)きます to cry 育児(いくじ) child rearing, child raising すばらしい amazing, great 笑(わら)います to laugh, to smile 疲(つか)れが飛(と)びます to feel refreshed, to forget how tired I was ーーーーーーーーー リラックスします to relax 特(とく)に especially ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What does Tanaka-san spend her free time? A. She watches her child all the time to see if her child is getting cranky or not. B. She reads a book or watches TV while watching to see if her child is getting cranky or not. C. She reads a book or drinks a cup of tea when her child is sleeping. ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ どれがおいしいか、お店の人に聞いて買いました。 (どれが おいしいか、おみせの ひとに きいて かいました) I asked the shopkeeper which one was the best and bought it. ●もんだい ステップ3 Danielle-san noticed that Serena-san was not there. But you do not know where she went. Please tell him that. Danielle: あれ?セリーナさんはどこですか? YOU: Danielle: そうですか。ちょっと探して来ますね。 きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @japanese_muse. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    23 min
  6. 05/07/2025

    #85 Talking about the Recent Situation

    This week's topic is "Talking about the Recent Situation". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False They are at Tanaka-san's house for about an hour after receiving tea. True / False *New Words* [時間(じかん)が]たちます [Time] passes. 形(かたち) shape お茶(ちゃ)を立(た)てます to make tea in the tea ceremony 茶道教室(さどうきょうしつ) tea ceremony classes 通(かよ)います to commute, to attend, to go back and forth [お]茶会(ちゃかい) tea party, tea gathering [イベントに]出(で)ます to show up for, to join in 着物(きもの) kimono(traditional Japanese clothing) ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What does Danielle-san want to be able to do? A. He wants to be able to make Japanese confectionery. B. He wants to be able to wear a kimono. C. He wants to be able to attend a tea ceremony class. ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ 茶会に出られるように、着物の着方を勉強しています。 (ちゃかいに でられるように、きものの きかたを べんきょうしています) I am learning how to wear a kimono so that I can attend a tea ceremony. ●もんだい ステップ3 Danielle-san is presenting in front of everyone in the classroom. But his voice is too small to hear. Then please tell him to speak louder so everyone can hear him. YOU: Danielle: すみませんでした。ではもう一度最初から話します。 きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @howcanisayinjapanese. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/howcanisayitinjapanese/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    18 min
  7. 04/23/2025

    #84 Visiting a Japanese Person’s House

    This week's topic is "Visiting a Japanese Person’s House". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Danielle-san doesn’t remember Japanese house manners at all. True / False *New Words* おじゃまします May I come in?, Sorry to disturb you. お世話になっております Thank you for always helping one. ゆっくりします to take one’s time コート coat コートをかけます to hang a coat スリッパ slippers 少(すこ)しずつ little by little 覚(おぼ)えます to memorize, to remember よろしければ if you would like, if you don’t mind 日本茶(にほんちゃ) Japanese tea 気(き)に入(い)ります to like, to take a fancy 遠慮(えんりょ)なく without reserve, not mince お代(か)わり refill 慣(な)れてきます to get used to 最初(さいしょ) the first time 自分(じぶん)で by myself 分(わ)けます to divide 近所(きんじょ) neighborhood 行事(ぎょうじ) to focus on, to concentrate on 参加(さんか) perticipation ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What did the couple invite Danielle-san and Serena-san to do next? A. Festivals and events in their neighborhoods B. Garbage Recycling Event C. Japanese tea ceremony ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ コートをこちらにおかけください。 Please put your coat over here. ●もんだい ステップ3 You want your older friend to take home for a souvenir with him the cookies you made. Then please tell him to take your cookies home with him as you imagine giving him cookies. To take home in Japanese is 持ち帰ります. YOU: Danielle: え、いいの?ありがとう。 きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @howcanisayinjapanese. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/howcanisayitinjapanese/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    22 min
  8. 04/03/2025

    #83 Talking about Children’s Education

    This week's topic is "Talking about Children’s Education". ●もんだい ステップ1 True or False Japanese parents make their children sad. True / False *New Words* 茶道(さどう) tea ceremony 学(まな)びます to learn 習(なら)います to take lessons in お茶(ちゃ)を入(い)れます to make tea, to prepare and serve tea マナー manners 礼儀(れいぎ) politeness and proper manners, showing respect ピアノ piano バイオリン violin 音楽(おんがく) music お子(こ)さん someone else’s child うちの子(こ) my/our (family’s) child 知(し)ります to learn for the first time 書道(しょどう) calligraphy 字(じ) handwriting, character, letter 集中(しゅうちゅう)します to focus on, to concentrate on 力(ちから)がつきます to develop a skill ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 休(やす)みをとります to take a day off 文句(もんく) complaints なでます to pet 無視(むし)します to ignore, to neglect 貯金(ちょきん)します to save money ●もんだい ステップ2 Three-choice-quiz What do children learn from learning calligraphy? A. Manners and courtesy can be learned. B. They can make a lot of friends. C. It will help them to write beautifully and to concentrate. ◆きょうのフレーズ◆ 日本のことを知るために書道を習っています。 (にほんの ことを しるために しょどうを ならって います。) He is learning calligraphy to learn about Japan. ●もんだい ステップ3 You have started a part-time job. You want to save money for a trip to Tokyo. Let's talk about that after Danielle-san's question. To save money is 貯金します. Danielle: アルバイト、始めたの? YOU: Danielle: へえ、いいね。がんばって。 きいてくれてありがとうございました! Thank you for listening! ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. We look forward to your feedback! ↓↓ https://forms.gle/7jZ8VkxSyY2tKvzJ6 ▼Miyuu Sensei's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092672022086 ▼Please listen to it on Instagram, @howcanisayinjapanese. Follow us!! #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/howcanisayitinjapanese/ ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please go to the link on Miyuu Sensei's Instagram, @japanese_muse. https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse/ *When you send a DM, send it with your requirements, NOT just a "hello". ▼Miyuu Sensei's Free Trial Japanese Online Lesson https://calendly.com/mls_jp-sense1/japanese-trial-lesson

    18 min

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This is a podcast to learn Japanese for beginners. You can listen to the conversation in the situation & enjoy taking quizzes. ▼Sending a post or message to our Google Form. https://docs.google.com/ ▼We started to sell the scripts!! [To be released sequentially] https://www.patreon.com/user/shop?u=83971638 ▼Please follow the instagram, @japanese_muse. #howcanisayitinjapanese https://www.instagram.com/japanese_muse ▼If you are interested in Miyuu's online lesson, please try to take a trial lesson first. https://japaneselearning17.wordpress.com/