• Japanese Language Lesson 115: Enjoying Expressions 楽しみ・楽しむ / tanoshimi・tanoshimu
    Sep 1 2025

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      いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう!

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  • Japanese Language Lesson 114: Japanese Slang しんどい / shindoi / tough, exhausting
    Aug 25 2025

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    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”


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  • Japanese Language Lesson 113: あと"Ato" as a conjunction / and then, also, besides
    Aug 18 2025

    🎯Perfect For:

    • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
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    いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう!

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    10 mins
  • 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 2025

    🚨 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:

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    12 mins
  • Japanese Lesson 111: 服を買う(Fuku o kau) - Going Shopping for Clothes
    Aug 4 2025

    👔 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:

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    10 mins
  • 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 2025

    🍜 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:

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    9 mins
  • Japanese Lesson 109: Using Adjective + さ Pattern
    Jul 21 2025

    🎌 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 improve
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    11 mins
  • Japanese Lesson 108: Understanding "Ato" - From Time to Quantity
    Jul 14 2025

    Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY


    📱 Full lesson summary slides available on Patreon with each episode!

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    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 item
    • Natural pronunciation and usage examples
    • Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
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