While we have talked about Mo and Ba before, I have found an interesting use when they are combined together. So interesting in fact I have dedicated a whole episode to it for your benefit. I hope you find it useful and can see some of the most powerful ways these parts of language can be used.
Dec 04, 2018•5 min
Connection and adding clauses are tricky when you get to advanced Japanese. Nevertheless, let’s take a crack at it.
Dec 04, 2018•5 min
I have been asked this question a lot lately and I'm hoping that an understanding of my teaching philosophy will help people take better examples of these episodes. Enjoy. -MS Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: ...
Dec 02, 2018•9 min
More direction. Hahaha! You may be surprised!
Dec 01, 2018•5 min
As we continue to talk about 以, it is important to know there are two particular grammar points that use it that are a little outside of the traditional use as a time and space marker. Here are some examples and lessons on those particular points. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spo...
Nov 29, 2018•5 min
As we continue to talk about 以, it is important to know there are two particular grammar points that use it that are a little outside of the traditional use as a time and space marker. Here are some examples and lessons on those particular points. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spo...
Nov 28, 2018•5 min
Today we continue our talk about 以 and why it is so darn awesome. I mean there is really nothing like this at all in any other language that I know. It is literally genius!
Nov 28, 2018•5 min
Sorry for posting late, Thanksgiving was killer. Sorry. With that out of the way, this is my awesome interview with Dan Tanda, video-er, podcaster maker and all around cool dude. Dan has had some amazing situations living in Japan, where he always seems fall forward. Dan is a legit guy and I really enjoyed this interview, and I think you will too. Check him out here: https://www.beatsramenlife.com/ https://www.beatsramenlife.com/podcast/...
Nov 27, 2018•40 min
Today we will be talking about a Kanji and grammar point that often confuses people. We are going to talk about this symbol and ALL of its connecting parts over the next couple of days. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA...
Nov 21, 2018•4 min
Here is Shikamo at your request. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyhPCVFsM_0D0YtoFFlkWw?view_as=subscriber...
Nov 20, 2018•4 min
I just had to get this off of my chest... Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyhPCVFsM_0D0YtoFFlkWw?view_as=subscriber...
Nov 19, 2018•7 min
Today I interview my friend Akiko Katayama, an amazing food ambassador and critic who is world renowned for her skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. The host of Japan Eats podcast, part of the heritage network, she teaches and interviews interesting restauranteurs and other influential Japanese cuisine influencers as well as up and comers. She has been on everything from Iron Chef, Forbes Magazine, and the new Netflix special: The Final Table. Find links to her podcast and below: The Netfli...
Nov 17, 2018•39 min
More fuu-y stuff that hopefully helps you figure things out. 風 is a great suffix that can expand your language ability if used correctly. Enjoy.
Nov 16, 2018•4 min
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Nov 16, 2018•4 min
sorry about the one day break there. Things kinda got out of hand with our book launch. Don't worry, however, we are back up and good to go. More grammar being brought to you tomorrow and an extra episode on Friday. Today we are talking about Wake in the negative sense because it has a slightly different form and function than Wake by itself. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instag...
Nov 14, 2018•4 min
Learn The world’s best language and pass the Manga Sensei 30 Day challenge. Pre-order the 30 day Challenge Field Guide to get that extra edge for gaining a foundation in Japanese. John Sensei walks through each day and grammar point, explaining everything more simply and more thoroughly. Get Manga Sensei’s own words on how to learn Vocabulary, tips and hacks for memorizing and completing difficult days. Learn how to create good study habits and expand your understanding of Japanese with this act...
Nov 12, 2018•5 min
This is the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miku_real_japanese/ Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyhPCVFsM_0D0YtoFFlkWw?view_as=subscriber...
Nov 11, 2018•42 min
訳(わけ)Which is usually written in hiragana is a statement that delivers information from your area of information to the hearer as a fact. WE are going to be talking about his for a little longer so tell me what you think. and give me some 5 star ratings.
Nov 09, 2018•4 min
A few more questions answered about this foundational grammar point for all you japanese language learners out there. I hope you enjoy this episode. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...
Nov 08, 2018•3 min
時(とき)is the Japanese "when" but maybe not how you think of it in English Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyhPCVFsM_0D0YtoFFlkWw?view_as=subscriber...
Nov 06, 2018•4 min
Everything should be back and in good working order. I apologize that I missed two days and that everything didn't work quite well. I have spent the past two days fixing everything and it all should be in good working order now that I'm back in action. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://ope...
Nov 05, 2018•5 min
I hope you all had a good Halloween, and that Sore-chan is keeping you all entertained. Today we talk about a high intermediate Japanese grammar point that can get some people confused with Ni Tai Shite. So we are here to clarify it for you. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...
Nov 02, 2018•4 min
Sore-chan takes over the podcast again to bring you a great, is not a praiseworthy podcast about intermediate Japanese grammar called Ni Tai Shite. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Oct 30, 2018•3 min
Die, Dye, Dai. Today we learn how to talk more like a man. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyhPCVFsM_0D0YtoFFlkWw?view_as=subscriber...
Oct 30, 2018•3 min
John-Sensei is feeling a little under the weather, so Sore-chan has taken over the podcast! Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cCe3zLkyxJxn97PVpJbZW?si=_cdm8yq9StGUuChtOPY4SA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyhPCVFsM_0D0YtoFFlkWw?view_as=subscriber...
Oct 29, 2018•9 min
Today we interview one of the most amazing Podcasters on the planet. Isaac Meyer is the host behind The History of Japan Podcast. He is super prolific and has some great insights into Japanese and Japan. Not only that, but he agreed to chat with me about Japan and Japanese history on my little podcast here. Make sure to check out his podcast as well as his new podcast, Criminal Records! http://isaacmeyer.net/ http://historyofjapan.libsyn.com/episode-262-their-eyes-were-watching-the-gods-part-1 h...
Oct 28, 2018•42 min
Using people's names is a huge part of Japanese culture. Which is why being able to address people by their names with the correct suffix or title is incredibly important. Doing so incorrectly will result in possibly offending them. Be careful. Website: https://manga-sensei.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/manga-sensei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themangasensei/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/manga-sensei Spotify: https://open.spotif...
Oct 25, 2018•4 min
One of the best things to know about Japanese is that sometimes, alot of the times, less is more. Vagueness and beating around the bush are not only part of Japanese language, but also Japanese culture. This 5 minute bite is a little tidbit of how to use that in your Nihongos
Oct 25, 2018•4 min
This is a fun and interesting conjunction that is very commonly used. I think this should be alot of help.
Oct 24, 2018•4 min
This episode is for those ladies studying Japanese. I figured you needed a couple episodes for you lovely vernacular.
Oct 22, 2018•4 min