NIHONGO CANDY - Master Natural Japanese for Work & Life (JLPT N5-N3)

Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY
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Welcome to NIHONGO CANDY 🍬 Hosted by Miki-sensei, a nationally certified Japanese instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience. Designed for learners bridging the gap between textbooks and real-world communication. I deliver bite-sized audio lessons to upgrade your Spoken Japanese, improve listening, and build speaking reflexes for daily life, travel, and work. 🚀 Coaching: Take your Japanese to the next level. https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

  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

    2d ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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

    8 min
  4. Sound Like a Native: Master "Mama" (As it is / Leave it as it is) | NIHONGO CANDY #151

    May 11

    Sound Like a Native: Master "Mama" (As it is / Leave it as it is) | NIHONGO CANDY #151

    Want to say "I left the AC on" or "Please leave it exactly as it is" in Japanese? Mastering the word "mama" (まま) is essential for describing situations where a state or condition remains unchanged. A common hurdle for learners is mastering the connection rules, which change depending on whether you are using a verb, noun, or adjective. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering the 5 essential connection patterns: Verb-ta form + mama, Noun + no + mama, Adjective + mama, kono mama, and sono mama. Train your brain to instinctively use these structures in both daily life and business settings without overthinking! 💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release! 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic 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 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 Stay Connected📱📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapaneseGrammarMama #ExpatJapan

    9 min
  5. Sound Like a Native: Master "Shika" (Only / No choice but to) | NIHONGO CANDY #150

    May 4

    Sound Like a Native: Master "Shika" (Only / No choice but to) | NIHONGO CANDY #150

    Want to say "I only have..." or "I have no choice but to..." in Japanese? Mastering the particle "shika" (しか) is essential for expressing limitations and decisions in natural business and daily conversations. A common hurdle for learners is remembering the golden rule: "shika" must always be followed by a negative verb, even though it translates to "only" or "just" in English. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering three key nuances: small quantities, limited scope, and having no other options. Train your brain to instinctively use this structure without overthinking! 💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release! 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic 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 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 Stay Connected📱📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapaneseParticles #ExpatJapan

    8 min
  6. Sound Like a Native: Master "~tōri" & "~dōri" (As expected / On schedule) | NIHONGO CANDY #149

    Apr 27

    Sound Like a Native: Master "~tōri" & "~dōri" (As expected / On schedule) | NIHONGO CANDY #149

    Want to say "as expected" or "on schedule" in Japanese? Mastering the "~tōri" and "~dōri" pattern is essential for natural business and daily conversations. A common hurdle for learners is knowing when to use the voiced "dōri" (like yotei-dōri) versus the unvoiced "tōri" (like itta tōri). In this quick reflex training, we will practice 10 highly practical phrases to help you instinctively choose the correct sound without overthinking! 💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release! 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic 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=APR26_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 ⁠ ⁠⁠Stay Connected📱📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy ⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePronunciation #ExpatJapan

    10 min
  7. Stop Making This Mistake! How to Say "Not Yet" in Japanese ("Mada...te imasen") | NIHONGO CANDY #148

    Apr 20

    Stop Making This Mistake! How to Say "Not Yet" in Japanese ("Mada...te imasen") | NIHONGO CANDY #148

    Do you say "Mada kaimasen deshita" to mean "I haven't bought it yet"? This is one of the most common mistakes Japanese learners make! In English, "not yet" is often associated with the past, leading many to use the Japanese simple past tense ("masen deshita"). However, in Japanese, if an action hasn't happened yet but is expected to happen, it is considered an ongoing state. Therefore, you must use the present continuous form: "Mada... te imasen" (まだ…ていません). Using the past tense sounds like the opportunity has completely passed. In this episode, we will fix this common mistake once and for all. I will train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences for business and daily life, helping you rewire your brain to automatically use the correct "~te imasen" form. Let’s train together so you can sound much more natural and accurate in Japanese! 💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release! 🚀 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=APR26_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 ⁠⁠ Stay Connected📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy ⁠⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #TeForm #JapaneseMistakes #ExpatJapan

    9 min
  8. Sound Natural in Japanese: 10 Essential Phrases using "~Mitai desu" | NIHONGO CANDY #147

    Apr 13

    Sound Natural in Japanese: 10 Essential Phrases using "~Mitai desu" | NIHONGO CANDY #147

    In Japanese conversations, being too direct can sometimes sound harsh. That’s where "~mitai desu" (みたいです) comes in. Meaning "It seems..." or "It looks like...", this grammar point is an incredibly useful tool to convey situations or observations naturally without sounding overly assertive. In this episode, we will focus on using "~mitai desu" with both present and past plain forms. I’ll train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences so you can handle these conversations smoothly, soften your statements, and sound much more sophisticated and conversational in Japanese. 💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release! 🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic 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=APR26_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 Stay Connected📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #LifeInJapan #ExpatJapan #JapanesePhrases

    8 min
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Welcome to NIHONGO CANDY 🍬 Hosted by Miki-sensei, a nationally certified Japanese instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience. Designed for learners bridging the gap between textbooks and real-world communication. I deliver bite-sized audio lessons to upgrade your Spoken Japanese, improve listening, and build speaking reflexes for daily life, travel, and work. 🚀 Coaching: Take your Japanese to the next level. https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

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