Japanese Language Learning: JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary - Beginner to Intermediate - NIHONGO CANDY

Miki sensei, Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher
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Master Japanese in 6-10 minutes per episode! This podcast delivers practical vocabulary and grammar points efficiently for busy learners who want to improve their Japanese skills. Perfect for JLPT N5-N3 preparation. 【About Miki Sensei】 * Nationally certified Japanese language teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience * Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/ 🌐 Website: https://www.welcjp.com

  1. Japanese Language Lesson 115: Enjoying Expressions 楽しみ・楽しむ / tanoshimi・tanoshimu

    19H AGO

    Japanese Language Lesson 115: Enjoying Expressions 楽しみ・楽しむ / tanoshimi・tanoshimu

    🎯Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversationsPeople who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidanceLearners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offerBusy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations 📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts! ⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com⁠⁠ 🍵 Support the Show: Buy Miki sensei a Matcha Latte! ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠ 📈 Connect with Us: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com⁠⁠ Thank you for being part of the NIHONGO CANDY community! Your support and engagement make this podcast possible. いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！

    12 min
  2. Japanese Language Lesson 114: Japanese Slang しんどい / shindoi / tough, exhausting

    AUG 25

    Japanese Language Lesson 114: Japanese Slang しんどい / shindoi / tough, exhausting

    🎯Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversationsPeople who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidanceLearners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offerBusy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations 📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts! ⁠https://www.welcjp.com⁠ 🍵 Support the Show: Buy Miki sensei a Matcha Latte! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠ 📈 Connect with Us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.welcjp.com⁠ ちゃう chau： “Nope” / “That’s not it.” あかん akan： “No good” / “Not okay” / “Useless” / “Don’t do that” ドヤ顔 doyagao： “smug face” / “smug look” / “self-satisfied grin” Thank you for being part of the NIHONGO CANDY community! Your support and engagement make this podcast possible. いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！

    10 min
  3. Japanese Language Lesson 113: あと"Ato" as a conjunction / and then, also, besides

    AUG 18

    Japanese Language Lesson 113: あと"Ato" as a conjunction / and then, also, besides

    🎯Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversationsPeople who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidanceLearners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offerBusy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations 📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts! https://www.welcjp.com 🍵 Support the Show: Buy Miki sensei a Matcha Latte! https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy 📈 Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/ Website: https://www.welcjp.com Thank you for being part of the NIHONGO CANDY community! Your support and engagement make this podcast possible. いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！

    10 min
  4. Japanese Lesson 112 忘れ物・落とし物をしたとき / Wasuremono ・Otoshimono o shita toki / When You Lose or Forget Something

    AUG 11

    Japanese Lesson 112 忘れ物・落とし物をしたとき / Wasuremono ・Otoshimono o shita toki / When You Lose or Forget Something

    🚨 Handle Lost Item Emergencies in Japan・From: Panic mode → To: Confident communication at key locations・From: "I lost my wallet!" → To: "densha no naka ni saifu wo wasuremashita" (I left my wallet on the train) 🎯 Navigate Three Critical Locations・At train stations: Go to "otoshimono sentaa" (lost and found center) and explain when/where・At shopping malls: Report to "annaijo" (information desk) with contact details・At police boxes: Fill out "ishitsu-todoke" (lost property report) with detailed descriptions 🎯 Master Essential Vocabulary & Phrases・Items: saifu (wallet), sumaho (mobile phone), kagi (key), kasa (umbrella)・Descriptions: "chairo no, futatsu-ori saifu desu" (brown, bi-fold wallet)・Contents: "kurejitto kaado to genkin ga haitte imasu" (credit cards and cash inside)・Key phrases: "doko ka wakarimasen" (I don't know where), "ima ryokou-chuu desu" (I'm traveling now) 📈 Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improvePeople who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversationsAnyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons 📚 More Resources: Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welcOfficial Website: https://www.welcjp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

    12 min
  5. Japanese Lesson 111: 服を買う(Fuku o kau) - Going Shopping for Clothes

    AUG 4

    Japanese Lesson 111: 服を買う(Fuku o kau) - Going Shopping for Clothes

    👔 Navigate Real Clothing Store Situations From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical shopping phrases From: "Can I try this on?" → To: "shichaku dekimasu ka" (Can I try this on?) From: "It's tight" → To: "kitsui desu" (It's tight) - get the right size! 🎯 Handle Common Shopping Challenges At the entrance: Respond to "nanika osagashi desu ka" (Are you looking for something?) naturally In fitting rooms: Understand "san-chaku desu ne" (You have 3 items) and counter "chaku" for clothes When sizing: Ask "ookii no wa arimasu ka" (Do you have this in a larger size?) At checkout: Say "zenbu kudasai" (I'll take them all) for multiple items 🎯 Master Essential Clothing Vocabulary Sizes: esu-saizu (size S), emu-saizu (size M), eru-saizu (size L), 9-gou/11-gou (size 9/11) Colors: kuro (black), shiro (white), guree (gray), kon (navy blue) Discounts: san-wari-biki (30% off), go-wari-biki (50% off) - not 3% or 5%! Payment: "Apple Pay wa daijoubu desu ka" (Is Apple Pay okay?), "fukuro onegaishimasu" (A bag, please) 📈 Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improvePeople who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversationsAnyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons 📚 More Resources: Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welcOfficial Website: https://www.welcjp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

    10 min
  6. Japanese Lesson 110: 人気のラーメン屋に行く / Ninki no raamen-ya ni iku / Going to a Popular Ramen Shop

    JUL 28

    Japanese Lesson 110: 人気のラーメン屋に行く / Ninki no raamen-ya ni iku / Going to a Popular Ramen Shop

    🍜 Navigate Real Ramen Shop Situations From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical restaurant phrases From: "How long?" → To: "nanpun machimasu ka" (How many minutes will I wait?) From: "It's delicious" → To: "oishikatta desu" (It was delicious) - make staff happy! 🎯 Handle Common Restaurant Challenges At the entrance: Ask "koko ga saigo desu ka" (Is this the end of the line?) With ticket machines: Say "sumimasen, tsukai-kata o oshiete kudasai" (Could you tell me how to use this?) When ordering: Respond to "okimari desu ka" (Have you decided?) naturally At payment: Request "okaikei o onegaishimasu" (Check, please) 🎯 Master Essential Ramen Vocabulary Types: shooyu (soy sauce), miso, shio (salt), tonkotsu (pork bone) Toppings: chaashuu (pork slices), nitamago (soft-boiled egg), moyashi (bean sprouts) Choices: men no katasa (noodle firmness), aji no kosa (soup richness) Research: rebyuu (reviews), hoshi (star ratings), gotoochi raamen (local specialty ramen) 📈 Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improvePeople who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversationsAnyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons 📚 More Resources: Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welcOfficial Website: https://www.welcjp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

    9 min
  7. Japanese Lesson 109: Using Adjective + さ Pattern

    JUL 21

    Japanese Lesson 109: Using Adjective + さ Pattern

    🎌 Make Your Japanese Sound More Natural From: "This building is tall" → To: "This building's height is 100 meters"From: "She is kind" → To: "I'm grateful for her kindness"Change simple adjectives into more natural Japanese expressions!🎯 Talk Better in Daily Life At the hair salon: Understand "Is this pressure okay?" (tsuyosa wa kono gurai de yoroshii desu ka)About food: Say "I was moved by this dish's deliciousness"About travel: Express "I was healed by the mountain's quietness"🎯 Learn the Difference Between sa and mi amasa (measurable sweetness) vs amami (sweet taste you feel)itasa (level of pain) vs itami (pain feeling in body and heart)Sound like a natural Japanese speaker!📈 Perfect For: JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improvePeople who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversationsAnyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons📚 More Resources: Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welcOfficial Website: https://www.welcjp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

    11 min
  8. Japanese Lesson 108: Understanding "Ato" - From Time to Quantity

    JUL 14

    Japanese Lesson 108: Understanding "Ato" - From Time to Quantity

    Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY 📱 Full lesson summary slides available on Patreon with each episode! patreon.com/mikisensei_welc Master one essential Japanese grammar point or vocabulary item in just 6 minutes! Each episode focuses on a practical JLPT N5-N3 level expression that's frequently used in daily conversations and appears on the exam. What You’ll Learn: Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary itemNatural pronunciation and usage examplesCommon contexts and situations where this expression is usedPractice opportunities with sample sentences About Miki Sensei: Nationally certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experienceSpecializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies 📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/📚 JLPT N3 Course: Intermediate Japanese Language Course: JLPT N3 Masteryhttps://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0 🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com #JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #Nihongo #JapanesePodcast #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy

    10 min
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Master Japanese in 6-10 minutes per episode! This podcast delivers practical vocabulary and grammar points efficiently for busy learners who want to improve their Japanese skills. Perfect for JLPT N5-N3 preparation. 【About Miki Sensei】 * Nationally certified Japanese language teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience * Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/ 🌐 Website: https://www.welcjp.com

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