Whats bigger in Japan New Years or Christmas? The answer you will find within this special episode of the Jappon Podcast! And yes the answer may shock you :) Learn all about the traditions and what makes New years in Japan so special! You may not be able to resist visiting Japan for new years after hearing all about it! *** Special Phrase Of The Episode *** Happy New Years! Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!
In the Japanese Language there are some words you will want to be mindful of pronouncing properly. This episode will save you from embarrassing yourself or others around you by teaching you the subtle differences between similar sounding dangerous terms in the Japanese language! ----- Similar Sounding Words ----- Scary / Cute Kowai: Scary. Kawaii: Cute. Bald / Beard Hage: Bald. Hige: Beard. Flower / Nose Hana. (Listen to Intonation Difference) Bridge / Chopsticks Hashi. (Listen to Intonation Dif...
Learn how to describe in detail the location of any object you wish in Japanese! You will learn all the terms required along with the grammar structure to form descriptive sentences to communicate to others. ----- Positional Terms ----- Yoko: Beside. Soto: Out/Outside. Tonari: Next To. Ushiro: Back/Behind. Mae: Front. Chikaku: Near/Close. Shita: Under/Below. Naka: Inside. Ue: On/Above. ----- Objects ----- Hon: Book Kappu: Cup. Tsukue: Desk. ----- Example Sentence/Structure ----- Hon wa tsukue no...
Learn how to ask common simple questions using (WHAT) in Japanese. Examples/Reference: Nan Desuka: What? Onamae Wa Nan Desuka?: What is your name? Shigoto Wa Nan Desuka?: What is your occupation? Nansai Desuka?: How old are you? Denwa Bangoo Wa Nan Desuka?: What is your phone number? Word Of The Episode: Yabai: Slang for expressing unexpected emotion or rushed feeling....
Ever wonder what Christmas in Japan is like? Do they eat the same foods? Share the same traditions? Sing the same carols? Decorate? Find out how Christmas is celebrated and what to expect if you end up spending the holidays in Japan. Also find out the significance of Fried Chicken on this special holiday….. Word of the episode Merī Kuri: Abbreviation For Merry Christmas.
Get introduced to Japanese Pronouns, and even touch upon some Japanese Grammar! This episode will teach you how to say this, that & that (far) in Japanese, along with here, there, and over there. We will demonstrate example sentences with each term. Also teach the particles (Wah) and (NO) so you can form your own sentences! Terms Covered: Kore: This Sore: That Are: That (Far) Ko(no): This + NOUN So(no): That + NOUN A(no): That (Far) + NOUN Koko: Here Soko: There Asoko: Over There (Far) Wa (P...
Master the basics of telling time in Japanese. Including key phrases, grammar structure and even a few bonus terms. Don't miss this foundation building episode to master the clock! Terms Included in Episode The correct way to count from 1-12 in the form of time. Time (O'Clock) - Ji (Jeee) 1:00 - ichiji 2:00 - niji 3:00 - sanji 4:00 - yoji 5:00 - goji 6:00 - rokuji 7:00 - shichiji 8:00 - hachiji 9:00 - kuji 10:00 - juuji 11:00 - juuichiji 12:00 - juuniji AM - Gozen (goh-zehn) PM - Gogo (goh-goh) ...
Join your personal tour guides Kyle and Chisa as they lead you through your very first experience in a Japanese Train Station “EKI” (eh-kee). This episode covers everything you need to know and more, to confidently reach your destination. How To Get Your Tickets And Find The Ticket Station. The Best Way To Find Out How To Reach Your Destination. Understanding Common Train Announcements. Reading The Schedule. Asking For Help! An In Depth Look At The Train Station And How It Works. Tips From Perso...
Learn how to ask "What Time It is?" in Japanese with this detailed breakdown of the short film on the Jappon Youtube Channel . This short film was created to give you an entertaining way to see practical uses of the Japanese language in real world scenario's. Terms covered in this film and breakdown... Hello On The Telephone - Moshi Moshi. (moh-shee, moh-shee) Where are you? - Ima Doko Desuka? (ee-mah-doh-koh-desu-kah) Sorry or Excuse me - Sumimasen. (soo-mee-mah-sehn) I will be on my way - Ima ...
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Counting In Japanese - 100,000’s & Beyond. " All of the information from this class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Learn how to count your way from 100 thousand to 900 million in Japanese. This class will introduce you to the main “grouping” keywords required and all the correct combinations to successfully accomplish this. Topics Covered… Counting in groups of 100,000’s Counting in groups of Millions Counting in groups of Ten Millions Counting in groups of 100 Millions The Keyword Oku (oh-koo)
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Counting In Japanese - 1000’s - 10,000’s " All of the information from this class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Learn how to count your way through all the 1000’s and 10,000’s in Japanese. This class will introduce you to the main “grouping” keywords and how you can use them to count your way up to 100,000!
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Counting In Japanese - 10’s - 100’s " All of the information from this class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
Learn how to count all the way to a thousand in Japanese. This class will show you how if you can count from 0 - 10, you can also count to a thousand! Trust me you will be amazed at how simple this can be. Topics Covered… Counting in groups of 10’s with the term: Jū (jooo) Counting in groups of 100’s with the term: Hyaku (hyah-koo) Why the numbers 3, 6 and 8 are unique in other values of counting and how to memorize this....
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Counting from 0 - 10 In Japanese. " All of the information from that class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice. Terms Covered… 0 - Zero (zeh-roh) 1 - Ichi (ee-chee) 2 - Ni (nee) 3 - San (sahn) 4 - Yon (yohn) or Shi (shee) 5 - Go (goh) 6 - Roku (roh-koo) 7 - Nana (nah-nah) or Shichi (shee-chee) 8 - Hachi (hah-chee) 9 - Kyū (kyooo) or Ku (koo) 10 - Jū (jo...
Learn how to count from 0 - 10 in Japanese. This class exposes you to all the information you need to build the foundation to speak any number you wish in Japanese. Terms Covered… 0 - Zero (zeh-roh) 1 - Ichi (ee-chee) 2 - Ni (nee) 3 - San (sahn) 4 - Yon (yohn) or Shi (shee) 5 - Go (goh) 6 - Roku (roh-koo) 7 - Nana (nah-nah) or Shichi (shee-chee) 8 - Hachi (hah-chee) 9 - Kyū (kyooo) or Ku (koo) 10 - Jū (jooo)...
Learning how to count and understand numbers in any language is extremely important. Anytime you need to tell the time, count, make reservations, and take measurements and so on, you will need to have this basic knowledge. Its almost impossible to go through a day without using any numbers at all. Within this course you will master how to count in Japanese. This course eases you into first counting from 0 - 10. Then expands beyond this step by step until you are counting all the way up into the ...
Although we always wish to learn more on how to speak Japanese, its also important to understand how NOT to speak the language as well. In this episode you will hear examples of some improper uses of specific Japanese phrases. To top it all off you will hear examples of a few bad words . . . Don't worry they are not terrible words! This episodes random word is: Mukatsuku - to be irritated.
In this Episode, sit down with Kyle & Chisa as they casually discuss 10 common phrases in the Japanese language. These terms and phrases you will hear very often while listening to the Japanese language... So its best to get familiar with them as soon as possible! Terms Covered Yatta! (yaht-tah!) - I did it! Hontō? (hohn-tohh?) - Really? Sasuga! (sah-soo-gah!) - I'm impressed by you, as usual! Mochiron! (moh-chee-rohn!) - Of course! Ā, Yokatta. (ahh, yoh-kaht-tah) - Oh, good. Zenzen. (zehn-z...
Learn how to ask for directions in Japanese with this word for word breakdown of the short film on the Jappon Youtube Channel . This short film was created to give you an entertaining film to see practical uses of the Japanese language in a real world scenario. Terms covered in this film and breakdown... Excuse me, where is the bus stop? : Sumimasen, Basu-Tei Wa Doko Desu Ka? The Bus stop is over there. Just a 2 minute walk : Basu-Tei Wa, Asoko Des. Aruitay Ni Pun des Oh Really? : Soh, Desuka? Y...
In this Episode Kyle and Chisa casually discuss numbers and counting in the Japanese language. A few concepts we get into listed below. Counting from 0-10 and Beyond! Different ways of saying 4,7,9 in Japanese. The dark side of the number 4. What are counters in Japanese and how do they work? Groupings. For more information on Numbers & Counting in Japanese please check out the Numbers & Counting course on the Jappon Podcast. Thanks for listening and please Subscribe, Review or Comment i...
Congratulations! You have successfully made it through the entire “How To Greet In Japanese Course.” This Audio Journey will put all the knowledge you have acquired to the ultimate test. Do you think you have what it takes to speak your way through the following scenarios with ease? Saying good morning to your family in Japanese? Properly saying Farewell when leaving your house for the day? Greeting your friends, colleagues, and professor? Introducing yourself and making a new friend in the stre...
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Goodbye In Japanese ." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class we will cover everything you need to know about saying goodbye in Japanese. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to say a proper farewell in a variety of situations. We will also cover different ways of saying goodbye depending on the formality required.
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Hello In Japanese ." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class we will cover everything you need to know about saying hello in Japanese. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to greet anyone, at anytime by saying hello. Some example situations listed below. . . Saying hello in Japanese in the morning. Saying hello in Japanese in the afternoon. Saying hello in Japanese in the evening. Saying goodnight in Japanese. Saying goodmorning in Japanese. You may even get some more bonus ways to greet… Hit play to find out!...
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Exchanging Names In Japanese ." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
In this class you will learn all about exchanging names in Japanese. Most importantly, why you should NEVER ask for someone’s name in Japanese… Hmmm, how can we figure out one’s name if we cannot ask them? This great secret will be revealed in this episode.
Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class " Name Calling, The Polite Way " All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.
