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

Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY
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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. Aug 3

    #163 Who Was Tokugawa Ieyasu? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

    Who was Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康 / tokugawa ieyasu), the man who waited and finally won all of Japan? This is Episode 4 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll follow Ieyasu from his long years as a hostage (人質) to his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara (関ヶ原の戦い, 1600), and see how he opened the Edo shogunate (江戸幕府, 1603) and began about 260 years of peace. You'll also meet the famous "cuckoo poems" (ホトトギスの句) that capture the very different characters of the three great heroes — Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu — and pick up five useful everyday words: 手に入れる (te ni ireru), 恵まれている (megumarete iru), 平和な (heiwa na), 性格 (seikaku), and 我慢する (gaman suru). And here's a fun cultural note: even today, Japanese people sometimes compare themselves or others to one of these three men. Next episode: Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin (武田信玄と上杉謙信), the destined rivals of Kawanakajima. 🚀 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=AUG26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc #Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #TokugawaIeyasu #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation

    #163 Who Was Tokugawa Ieyasu? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

  2. Jul 27

    #162 Who Was Toyotomi Hideyoshi? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

    Who was Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉 / toyotomi hideyoshi), the man who was born a farmer's son and ended up ruling all of Japan? This is Episode 3 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll follow Hideyoshi from his first job carrying his lord's sandals, to the moment he took over after Nobunaga's death, to the unification of Japan in 1590 — and see what he did with that power, through the land survey (検地 / kenchi) and the sword hunt (刀狩 / katanagari). You'll also pick up five useful everyday words: 出世する (shusse suru), 気が利く (ki ga kiku), 認める (mitomeru), 工夫する (kufū suru / kufuu suru), and 成しとげる (nashitogeru). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at how 出世する is used at work in Japan today. Next episode: Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康), the man who took power and became the first shōgun of the peaceful Edo period. 🚀 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 #Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #ToyotomiHideyoshi #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation

    #162 Who Was Toyotomi Hideyoshi? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

  3. Jul 20

    #161 Who Was Oda Nobunaga? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

    Who was Oda Nobunaga (織田信長 / oda nobunaga), the revolutionary who changed the Sengoku period? This is Episode 2 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll follow Nobunaga from the Battle of Okehazama (桶狭間の戦い, 1560) — where a young lord once called a "fool" defeated a huge army — to his revolutionary policies, his dream of tenka fubu (天下布武), and his sudden end at the Incident at Honnō-ji (本能寺の変, 1582). You'll also pick up five useful everyday words: 革命児 (kakumeiji), 思いがけない (omoigakenai), あきらめる (akirameru), こだわる (kodawaru), and 裏切る (uragiru). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at how 革命児 is used in business, sports, and music today. Next episode: Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉), who rose from humble beginnings to unify Japan. 🚀 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 #Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #OdaNobunaga #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation

    #161 Who Was Oda Nobunaga? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

  4. Jul 13

    #160 What Was the Sengoku Period? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

    What was Japan's Sengoku period (戦国時代 / sengoku jidai), and why does it appear in so many anime, manga, and games? This is Episode 1 of our new mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll learn what the Warring States period was, when it began (the Ōnin War of 1467), and the key idea behind it — gekokujō (下剋上), the lower overthrowing those above. You'll also pick up six essential words: 戦国時代, 下剋上 (gekokujō), 大名 (daimyō), 天下 (tenka), 天下統一 (tenka tōitsu), and 武将 (bushō). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at how 下剋上 is used in modern sports and everyday life. Next episode: Oda Nobunaga (織田信長), the revolutionary who changed the era. 🚀 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 #Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #Gekokujo #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation

    #160 What Was the Sengoku Period? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

  5. Jul 6

    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

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

  6. 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

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

  7. 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

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

  8. 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

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