Remember to sign up for the 100th episode $100 giveaway. Sign up for our newsletter and have a chance at winning! 毎に (ごと)に/Goto ni is used to indicate a regular interval. Whether that is in time or space. This grammar point is often translated to the word 'every' and you'll see it all the time if you go to a train station. Make sure to check out the website for more example sentences and Japanese happiness.
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Ryler (not Tyler) Nielsen knows how to learn Japanese. Currently a Ph.D student at the University of Hawaii in Laie, he studies Okinawan and has alot to say about it. Ryler has dedicated his time and his talents to helping people overcome the barriers that keep people from learning Japanese. As a professional teacher, he offers great insights on how to learn Kanji, overcome challenges, speed up your learning and more. This was a great interview! if you want to find great resources for learning J...
毎 is a common Kanji That goes before words like week, moth etc that means every.
より indicates something being compared to, and ほう is more. This episode we combine these two together and contrast/compare things. Also make sure to help us by giving us 5 Stars and checking out our free website with all this info and more. Manga-sensei.com
より can not only be used in comparison, but also to indicate a point in time or space. Remember is is different that から in off the fact that Kara can in space not time.
Yori is used to indicate something that is being compared to. (You might have heard this in the previous episode ほう) Sometimes Yori will be followed by も. Don't worry about this, it doesn't change the meaning at all.
MORE!!! MOOORE!!! Learn More Japanese. ほう is a noun that indicates what is MORE. usually connected another noun with the particle の and often followed by the subject particle が. Remember that the last word, usually a verb or an adjective is what ほう is describing, so make sure you keep that in mind when you are using it. manga-sensei.com for more info and example sentences.
This episode is a little bit different. The episode was recorded one time, with no editing and not in the studio. In this episode, John-Sensei goes off on how Japanese is taught at the university and in textbooks. We decided to put it up unedited because we feel like it speaks to the state of how Japanese is being taught. We at Manga Sensei feel the same way. We are sick and tired of how Japanese is being taught and are 100% dedicated to bringing Japanese out of the stone age in regards to teach...
Bryce Skankey, and yes that is his real name, work for one of the largest delivery services in the world. Know as Black Cat, he is one of the few foreigners (Gaijin) that work for the Japan based company. He has learned Japanese twice, and really knows how to take advantage of his opportunities. We talk about how to overcome getting overwhelmed by Kanji and learning to read Japanese Kanji. We also talk about some fun stories when it comes to learning the Earth's best language and have a lot of f...
Using Kurai or Gurai to indicate an approximate extent or quantity. Using both Kurai or Gurai is fine, just remember that Gurai is a little more common. manga-sensei.com
Koro/Goro (both are fine) are used to express approximate time, particularly around a specific point in time. Plus It can be used after a noun or a verb. (Remember it can be written in both Hiragana and Kanji:頃) manga-sensei.com
I wish I would have posted this Episode earlier! B4 B yokatta is all about expressing regret! It's amazing what the Ba combos can do! check it out!
Today we go crazy and throw two grammar points together. B4 Ba (if) and B3 Hodo (the extent that) to mean 'the more you X the more you will Y.' This is a super fun grammar point that will blow your mind. Or at least make it just that more Japaneseified. The more you study Japanese the more you will want to hear from us, which is why we have a weekly newsletter, manga-sensei.com
To the extent that you listen to this podcast, you will gain magical powers. Okay, while that may not be true, the grammar point 'Hodo' is used after Verbs (most commonly できる） or Nouns to show the extent. This is really fun grammar point that can help you articulate just how much of something someone can do. *Remember that when using it to compare to someone, you use the negative tense at the end of the sentence to be polite; and that your verbs are in Base 3. If you don't know what any of that ...
Every Sunday John-Sensei is given freedom to speak his mind about something to do with Japanese language and culture. This week he may have gone a little overboard (wait until next week when he actually does) This week he worked to dispell some silly myths about studying Japanese and even majoring in Japanese in College. Enjoy manga-sensei.com
Toru Fukuyama works for Sokudoku in Japan. A company that teaches people how to read and retain more information and improve their memory. A master at memorization and hacking your brain to learn a new language he was a wonderful to interview. Toru's insights and skills are on full display in this episode that is done in both Japanese and English. Make sure to download their speed reading app, check out their website, and in general improve your ability to learn Japanese through this interview. ...
Moshi Moshi, Okay, not that kind of Moshi... But what if you could 'what if' in Nihongo. That's what we are going to help you with today! Tune in and check it out.
Ever wondered how to say 'I wonder'? Today John Sensei breaks down a fun and fluid Grammar point - Kana. Kana is a sentence ending combination of particles that means to wonder or suppose. かな is a load of fun. Check it out! manga-sensei.com
other then grammar point is also said as Nara, Naraba, or (B3/Bta Verb)No Nara. If you see that don't panic they are all the same. Nara by itself is most common when speaking, Naraba is just adding the 'ba' from episode 75, and No Nara is just the same thing, but often more on the written side of things, than the spoken. Enjoy! Manga-sensei.com
Bta + ra has a combined meaning of 'if' and 'when' that makes it distinct from B4 ba. Make sure that when you use it that the second clause, is the consequence of the action. For more Japanese and wonderful goodness make sure to check out the website: manga-sensei.com
How to use basic 'if' in Japanese? Find out with today's podcast! ＊Remember base 4 is え manga-sensei.com
In this Episode, I take some time to talk about some benefits of learning Japanese that you may not initially think of when starting you Japanese Study.
Check out John Sensei's Interview with the Olsens.—both of whom speak Japanese! Brittany is the author and illustrator of the book Dendo. Jordan, also a talented cartoonist, is preparing for his Ph.D. Make sure to check them out on all the socials: https://www.instagram.com/jordansolsen/ http://comicdiaries.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Dendo-One-Year-Half-Tokyo/dp/1499615957/ref =sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508642612&sr=8-1&keywords=dendo...
Today we do a little more informal of an episode and use some colloquial nihongo! Manga-Sensei.com
Continuing on giving reason, today we talk about Naze Naraba/なぜならば and how to use it. This can get a little complicated so make sure to pay attention!. For more great language materials check out manga-sensei.com.
This is a little bit more of an advanced episode but give it your best! we have you back, and if you have any questions we will answer them at our website. For more information on Toatte/とあって check out our website at manga-sensei.com.
Today we learn an advanced grammar pattern that is used in formal writing to indicate reason. *Remember: Yue ni cannot be used with a specific case. only general reason. manga-sensei.com
We continue this week learning how to use reason and 'because' like sentences. Today's grammar point uses relationships and connections to explain why someone is doing something. Plus John-Sensei gives some good insight into this intermediate grammar manga-sensei.com has a new update too. Check it out.
In this Episode, we break down how to learn Japanese fro Manga. How to memorize large amounts of Vocab words in your long-term memory, and how to start learning through comic books. Also, we announce the new update to the manga-sensei.com website. It looks really pretty now. Check it out. -John Sensei
