NIHONGO CANDY: Learn Japanese for Beginners & JLPT N5-N3

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Welcome to NIHONGO CANDY 🍬 Hosted by Miki-sensei, a certified Japanese language teacher, this podcast helps you master real-life 日本語. Designed for learners bridging the gap between textbooks and real-world communication (JLPT N5-N3). I deliver bite-sized audio lessons to upgrade your spoken Japanese, improve listening, and build speaking reflexes for daily life, travel, and work. Let's learn the Japanese language together! 🚀 Coaching: Take your Japanese to the next level. https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc

  1. How to Talk About Your Trip in Japanese! 旅行の感想 (ryoko no kanso) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #159

    5d ago

    How to Talk About Your Trip in Japanese! 旅行の感想 (ryoko no kanso) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #159

    Want to ask a friend or coworker how their trip was — and share your own travel stories in Japanese? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for asking about and talking about a recent trip — including どうだった (do datta / how was it?), 一番 (ichiban / the most, number one), 最高 (saiko / the best, amazing), 景色 (keshiki / scenery, view), 感動する (kando suru / to be moved, touched), and おすすめ (osusume / a recommendation) — so you can confidently talk about travel with friends and coworkers in Japanese. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation

    4 min
  2. How to Describe Numbers in Japanese! 数字を説明する (suuji o setsumei suru) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #158

    Jun 29

    How to Describe Numbers in Japanese! 数字を説明する (suuji o setsumei suru) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #158

    Need to explain sales figures, trends, or data in a Japanese meeting or presentation? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for describing how numbers change — including 上がる (agaru / to go up), 下がる (sagaru / to go down), 増える (fueru / to increase), 減る (heru / to decrease), 横ばい (yokobai / flat, unchanged), 大きく (ookiku / greatly), わずかに (wazuka ni / slightly), and ほぼ (hobo / almost) — so you can confidently present data and talk about trends in Japanese. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE 💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study) 🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below: ⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): ⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠ 📱 LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #JapaneseForBusiness #ビジネス日本語 #Presentation #プレゼン #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan

    4 min
  3. How to Sell Used Items in Japanese! 中古を売る (chuuko o uru) Mercari Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #157

    Jun 22

    How to Sell Used Items in Japanese! 中古を売る (chuuko o uru) Mercari Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #157

    Want to sell your used clothes, books, or electronics in Japan? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for selling secondhand items on flea market apps like Mercari (メルカリ) — including 出品する (shuppin suru / to list an item), 状態 (joutai / condition), and 送料込み (souryou komi / shipping included) — so you can confidently list and sell your things online. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE 💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study) 🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #Mercari #メルカリ #SellingInJapan #JapaneseForShopping #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan

    4 min
  4. Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs in Japanese! 自動詞・他動詞 (jidoushi/tadoushi) | NIHONGO CANDY #156

    Jun 15

    Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs in Japanese! 自動詞・他動詞 (jidoushi/tadoushi) | NIHONGO CANDY #156

    Confused about Japanese verb pairs like 開く / 開ける (aku / akeru)? Learn how to use 自動詞 (jidoushi / intransitive verbs) and 他動詞 (tadoushi / transitive verbs) correctly — including the particles が and を — so your Japanese sounds natural in everyday conversation and at work. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseGrammar #TransitiveVerbs #IntransitiveVerbs #Jidoushi #Tadoushi #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases

    4 min
  5. Just to Be Sure! Master "Nen no Tame" (念のため / Just in Case) for Daily Conversation & Work | NIHONGO CANDY #155

    Jun 8

    Just to Be Sure! Master "Nen no Tame" (念のため / Just in Case) for Daily Conversation & Work | NIHONGO CANDY #155

    Learn how to use 「念のため」(nen no tame / just in case) to confirm plans and stay on the safe side — naturally, in both casual and professional Japanese. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #NenNoTame #JapanesePhrases #ExpatJapan

    5 min
  6. Is It Worth It? Master "Kachi ga Aru / Kachigaaru" (To Be Worth It / 価値がある) for Recommendations & Life Decisions | NIHONGO CANDY #154

    Jun 1

    Is It Worth It? Master "Kachi ga Aru / Kachigaaru" (To Be Worth It / 価値がある) for Recommendations & Life Decisions | NIHONGO CANDY #154

    Want to say "this book is worth reading" or "it's worth trying" in Japanese? The phrase 「価値がある」(kachi ga aru / kachigaaru / to be worth it) is essential for giving recommendations, evaluating experiences, and talking about life choices. In this episode, master its two key patterns (Noun + に価値がある / Verb + 価値がある), learn high-frequency collocations like 価値観 (kachikan / values), 付加価値 (fuka kachi / added value), and 価値判断 (kachi handan / value judgment), and hear the phrase used naturally in a heartwarming monologue about starting something new in your forties. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE 💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #KachiGaAru #JapanesePhrases #ExpatJapan

    5 min
  7. Talk Competition & Self-Growth: Master "Kyōsō Suru / Kyousou Suru" (To Compete / 競争する) | NIHONGO CANDY #153

    May 25

    Talk Competition & Self-Growth: Master "Kyōsō Suru / Kyousou Suru" (To Compete / 競争する) | NIHONGO CANDY #153

    Want to say "companies compete in price wars" or "compete with yesterday's self" in Japanese? The verb 「競争する」(kyōsō suru / kyousou suru / to compete) is essential for business, sports, and personal growth conversations. In this episode, master its meaning, key collocations like 競争相手 (kyōsō aite / rival) and 競争力 (kyōsō ryoku / competitiveness), and hear it used naturally in a relatable workplace monologue. 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:⁠(https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY)https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💻Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals)https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #KyousouSuru #JapaneseVerbs #ExpatJapan

    5 min
  8. Express Tendencies & Appearances: Master "Ppoi" (-ish / -like) | NIHONGO CANDY #152

    May 18

    Express Tendencies & Appearances: Master "Ppoi" (-ish / -like) | NIHONGO CANDY #152

    Want to say "his excuses are childish" or "I've been forgetful lately" in Japanese? Mastering the suffix "-ppoi" (っぽい) is essential for expressing that something has a certain quality, appearance, or a strong tendency to happen. A common hurdle for learners is knowing exactly how to attach it to different types of words. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering the 2 essential connection patterns: Noun + ppoi (e.g., childish, cheap-looking) and Verb masu-stem + ppoi (e.g., forgetful, quick-tempered). Train your brain to instinctively use these natural, native-like expressions in both daily life and business settings without overthinking! 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE 💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:⁠(⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY)https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals)https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #ppoi #ExpatJapan

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Welcome to NIHONGO CANDY 🍬 Hosted by Miki-sensei, a certified Japanese language teacher, this podcast helps you master real-life 日本語. Designed for learners bridging the gap between textbooks and real-world communication (JLPT N5-N3). I deliver bite-sized audio lessons to upgrade your spoken Japanese, improve listening, and build speaking reflexes for daily life, travel, and work. Let's learn the Japanese language together! 🚀 Coaching: Take your Japanese to the next level. https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc

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