We are almost through with the Kodoasaur, just a little bit more and then you will be awesome kodoasamurai. I’m hilarious. Today we discuss a super useful and extremely common version of the area of information stuff. Manga-sensei.com Discover nihongo.com
Direction in Japanese can get quite confusing and っちら and ちら two kodoasaur suffixes that we will be dealing with today. Manga-sensei.com
Location and all that fun stuff as we start to learn more about this mythical beast: the Kodoasaur. Manga-sensei.com
We continue our talks from yesterday, farther investigating the power of the kodoasaur, as well as the suffix No. These combine to make what is called a demonstrative adjective and work similarly to what we discussed last episode with RE. If you have questions about area information or anything like that hit us up at manga-sensei.com also for more grammar and help check out discovernihongo.com music by gizmo
This week we will be going over what I commonly refer to as the Kodoasaur, or the sounds Ko, So, A and Do that make up a large part of Japanese grammar. If you would like to learn more about this and other grammar points as we go in depth about this chart, check out our website at manga-sensei.com Also, you can find the kodoasaur here: https://www.discovernihongo.com/home/ko-so-a-do-%E3%81%93-%E3%81%9D-%E3%81%82-%E3%81%A9...
Hi all you kids that are about to take your Japanese finals. Never fear, I have some tips for you as you get ready to embrace those evil tests. music by Gizmo manga-sensei.com discovernihongo.com
Now the moment that you have all been waiting for, Ladies and Gentlemen, My Wife Christine interviews me. For a little while now people have been asking about me, and about my background and my life, so here ya go. In this episode, we discuss all the awesome things that make me Manga Sensei. manga-sensei.com/podcast
Today we continue our little talk on Chotto, but this time we will dive more into the grammar and use of this peculiar adverb. The trick is just to remember the difference between the normal and the more cultural time to use the word. Manga-sensei.com Discover nihongo.com Music by gizmo
This is the first episode of a two-part explanation of Chotto. Chotto is most likely the most overused word in the Japanese lexicon. It has high cultural and grammatical value and today we talk more about the meaning in cultural context, and how it can be used on its own, as opposed to a more grammatical explanation. find more grammar at DiscoverNihongo.com Manga-sensei.com music by Gizmo
Kekko, which has three unique meanings all seem to come from the same root. This grammar point expresses that something exceeds the speaker’s expectation. Similar to the English “pretty” and “kind of”. It can also be used in certain situations to grant permission or express rejection. https://www.discovernihongo.com/home/kekko-%E7%B5%90%E6%A7%8B manga-sensei.com music by gizmo
流石/さすが Though most often written in Hiragana alone this word is often simply used by itself and is always positive. This adverb is great for talking about expectation and talking about results. mangai-sensei.com discovernihongo.com music by Gizmo
Nu is a somewhat classical term for the more modern and common "nai". This auxiliary always follows a verb in Base 1 (A) and is often used to raise your diction or sound more eloquent in more modern Japanese. Have a Question about Japanese? Contact us: https://www.manga-sensei.com/info Want to learn more aout Nu? https://www.discovernihongo.com/home/_nu-%E3%81%AC Music by Gizmo...
This week was a fun one. We launched a sneak peak yesterday about out new Manga Sensei Comic. The comic that will be comic out with every single week starting in May. This episode is dedicated to telling you some fun things about it and how it will work. If you haven't yet we give alot more info to the people who follow us on social media and have signed up to our newsletter. If you haven't done that yet make sure to check it out on manga-sensei.com
Okay, I'm not going to lie. I made a ton of mistakes in this episode. I even had to look up a word on air, but I guess, I'm one step closer to fluency; I practice what I preach. The reason I made so many mistakes is that I am a big fan of the awesome lady I interview on this podcast. Tomoko is a Youtuber, Yoga Expert, and all around great lady. She is not only a fun teacher but a lovely optimist that can always make your day just that much better. In this episode, we talk about various parts of ...
If you are going on a trip to Japan for your first time and you only could learn thses five words, I would recommed these five. Good luck. Sumi masen Wakari masen Arigatou Jya-ne Shitsure shimasu Manga-sensei.com discovernihongo.com music by Gizmo
This week we have been breaking down things that new learners of Japanese have problems with. Today we continue that by breaking down exactly how to help with colors, which can be quite confusing. Manga-sensei.com discovernihongo.com music by Gizmo
How in the heck do you put on clothes in Japanese when you have so many verbs to use? Check it out. manga-sensei.com discovernihongo.com For Bryce Skankey's Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/mvc.php?route=category&term=bryce%20skankey music by Gizmo
Kun, Sama, Sensei, Chan and San. What the heck are these and how in tarnation do you use them? Today, we break down this fun Episode and teach you how to address people. Here is the gofundme for the tragic accident: https://www.gofundme.com/mvc.php?route=category&term=bryce%20skankey Music by Gizmo
Which "I" should you use in Japanese? Watashi, Asshi, Atashi, Ore, Boke, or maybe just your name? Today I explain EXACTLY which one you should be using and why. Grammar at Discovernihongo.com manga-sensei.com music by gizmo
This week we talk about "ii" adjectives and copula. As well as answer questions about what music I like and what is up with the 30 day challenge! If you have questions please send them to manga-sensei.com
Today we interview Lindsay, of Lindsay Does Languages. Lindsay is a super language learner, knowing how to 'hack' her way through a language. This is probably why she speaks a ton of these languages. In this interview, we talk about Japanese versus other languages, principles of Japanese, how to study a language and overcome information overload and alot more. Please make sure to check her out on all the links below, or find her on my website: Manga-sensei.com & Discovernihongo.com Website: http...
This unique grammar point is used to identify being in the middle of something. As we wrap up the season of Manga Sensei, it is an awesome time to learn how to use from kanji in a very easy way. Enjoy! grammar: discovernihongo.com manga-sensei.com
Oooohh A new Kanji that you can stick on the end of a word! Yay grammar kanji. This ya, unlike the particle is used to note a store or a shop. It can also be used to identify certain types of trades as well. Enjoy.
Do you tend to forget words? Don't worry, this lesson may not teach you how to remember, but it will at least teach you how to say that you tend to forget things! yay. I'm happy to help ya here. manga-sensei.com discovernihongo.com music by gizmo
Think of Muddy shoes walking on the carpet and you have this grammar point already memorized. Today we are talking about Darake a suffix that means something is covered in or completely un desirable. manga-sensei.com discovernihongo.com music by Gizmo
By request of one of the Manga Seitous (Hi Riley) I have decided to make a quick podcast on the meaning of the word Sa. As there is a more common function. That is the suffix Sa which means the essence or abstract concept of X. grammar can be found at: discovernihongo.com manga-sensei.com music by gizmo
What Anime Do I watch and what Manga do I "MANGA SENSEI" read? Listen to find out! (Sorry about the late posts on these episodes. Somehow they didn't upload and post. I had no idea.) music by gizmo manga-sensei.com
Gabriel is as close to a Japanese polymath that you might ever come across. This guy can work with computers and people. He can speak numerous different languages, knows how to travel and might be one of the most chill humans on the planet. His website and blog: Koipun is a great combination of insight and useful tools. In this episode, we talk about Anime, Manga, Bars in Japan. We talk about English teaching as a JET, Living in the city vs. the countryside. We talk learning Japanese and how to ...
This episode is the last on our little kanji stint. We hope you enjoy it and that it helped you with your language. Make sure to connect with us on manga-sensei.com and enjoy all the fun things that we post there. Cheers, John
This episode is dedicated to giving you a leg up in learning Kanji no matter the Japanese level. This is not an exhaustive list, but does help you get started. https://wanikani.com http://www.kanjidamage.com Tangorin.com Anki.com
