Learn Japanese w/ Manga Sensei

Learn Japanese language goodness every day, 365 days a year with Manga Sensei.

Manga Sensei breaks down complicated Japanese grammar and simplifies it so that anyone can understand it in 5 min or less every Monday through Friday.
Join us and learn the world’s best language. On the weekend we also get to interview master Japanese speakers, teachers, language hackers, Japanese businessmen, and translators to give you the tips and tricks that everyone, from the first day Japanese learner to the advanced speaker can all learn from.

This podcast is great for people studying for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), people interested in Japanese grammar and semantics, masters of the trade who might want to learn something new, or just want to get started. We got you.

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Episodes

The Limitation Particle, Dakeh

This is used for things like alone, or just, or merely. I give examples of when to use this word in sentences.

Oct 30, 2020•6 min

Difference Between Ni and Heh

I explain when to use Heh in place of Ni, like when you’re writing a long letter or text. Pronounced more like Eh rather than Heh.

Oct 29, 2020•5 min

When Not to Use Ni

I go over times when it is not necessary for you to use Ni, such as days, dates, or years.

Oct 28, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, 'Ga' Alternative Uses

Although we covered ga in the 30-day challenge, we are going more in-depth on the other uses of ga. John Sensei teaches us how to combine 2 sentences into one using ga. John Sensei gives us great examples of this use of ga as well as do's and don't's.

Oct 27, 2020•6 min

Nodeh, Another Way to Say Because

This word indicates a reason or a cause. This word is different from Kara and I explain why and when to use it.

Oct 26, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, Madeh-Ni

This is a slight modification to “Madeh.” How to go from Kara to Madeh and Madeh-Ni.

Oct 23, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, Made

John Sensei teaches the particle madeh, which is used similarly to kara, except it’s used to end sentences.

Oct 22, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, Karah Pt. 2

Today we talk about an additional meaning of Kara. This particle has to do with the reason that you are doing something. Kind of like the word “Because.”

Oct 21, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, Karah Pt. 1

John Sensei teaches how to use kara in a sentence. He goes over how to use it in a regular sentence and then how to use it in various tenses such as past tense.

Oct 20, 2020•6 min

The Other "Mou", A Japanese Adverb

There is a very similar sounding but different meaning mou. Mou, is an adverb, unlike mo which is a particle. John Sensei teaches us how to pronounce and properly use mou to describe something that has a change of state.

Oct 19, 2020•6 min

Semantics and Specifics of Mo

In today's episode, John Sensei goes deeper into more specific uses of mo and how to properly use them. The apporiate placement and use of mo is very important in speaking proper Japanese.

Oct 16, 2020•6 min

Introduction To the Second Section of Manga Sensei

John Sensei introduces us to the next set of Japanese that he will be teaching. He provides clarification on the goals and subject matter that will be covered. John Sensei also provides more tips on how to help learn a new language effectively and helps sort out which vocabulary words are helpful and which are not.

Oct 15, 2020•6 min

Self Evaluation and Review

Today, John Sensei urges us to take a break from learning new things and evaluate where we are at with our Japanese language skills thus far. He gives us tips on how to learn a new language most effectively, and how to self evaluate our progress.

Oct 14, 2020•6 min

Day 31 - End of 30-Day Challenge

Review of the Manga Sensei 30 Day Challenge. Setting the baseline of learning moving forward. Feel free to go back and review, to carry the knowledge moving forward with new lessons. Patients and practice, remember Japanese takes 10,000 mistakes in order to be fluent.

Oct 13, 2020•6 min

"In Order to"; Day 30 of the 30-Day Challenge

Combing the learning to make sense of the Japanese words we have learned thus far. Including the last grammar point — the form “in order to” or a version of “for” in English. Tame = "in order to” in Japanese.

Oct 13, 2020•6 min

Ing - Ending; Day 29 of the 30-Day Challenge

State of verbing, unique conjugation, focusing on the Japanese equivalent of the ING ending. Two states of verb; condition and action.

Oct 12, 2020•6 min

Particle - Ne; Day 28 of the 30-Day Challenge

Sentence ending particles: Japanese explanation mark and Japanese relation particle. Particle — Ne. Conversation bubbles, and infinitive statements on someone else’s behalf can be considered culturally rude.

Oct 09, 2020•6 min

Reveiw of Concepts and Conjugation of Japanese; Day 27 of the 30-Day Challenge

Today, John Sensei wants to review some concepts and conjugation of Japanese. This episode is a perfect opportunity for you to review some of what we have learned so far in the 30-day challenge as well as give you some time to listen back to previous episodes or catch up on episodes you may have missed.

Oct 08, 2020•5 min

Wo, The Direct Object Marker Pt. 2; Day 26 of the 30-Day Challenge

Although we have learned about wo before this episode, it is important to know about some exceptions. John Sensei gives us more specific uses of this direct object marker and exceptions for when to use wo and when not to use wo.

Oct 07, 2020•6 min

The Kodoasaur; Day 25 of the 30-Day Challenge

John Sensei teaches us about the "kodoasaur" which is used to define ownership of information. This is one of the lessons that the tools located at www.manga-sensei.com are highly recommended in order to completely grasp this unique Japanese concept.

Oct 06, 2020•6 min

Adverbs; Day 24 of the 30-Day Challenge

In today's episode we cover adverbs in Japanese. The sentance structure in Japanese is much different than English. John Sensei in an earlier episode compared the placement of nouns, verbs, adverbs, etc. to the way Yoda speaks. John Sensei teaches us about some adverbs and simple sentences to practice our adverb placement.

Oct 05, 2020•5 min

Japanese Adjectives Pt. 3; Day 23 of the 30-Day Challenge

Today we learn more about Japanese adjectives and their conjugations. John Sensei reviews what we have learned so far and goes deeper into conjugation. Depending on the context and desired politeness, Japanese words will change and it is important to know how to do it properly so you won't offend anyone unintentionally.

Oct 02, 2020•5 min

Japanese Adjectives Pt. 2; Day 22 of the 30-Day Challenge

In the second lesson about adjectives, John Sensei teaches us how to conjugate adjectives. As we have talked about before, Japanese is a very contexual language and the way you say things changes based on context. John Sensei also teaches us about commonly mixed up adjectives that sound similar in Japanese, such as cute and scary.

Oct 01, 2020•6 min

Japanese Adjectives Pt.1; Day 21 of the 30-Day Challenge

John Sensei teaches us about the two types of adjectives within the Japanese language. We learn the difference between the two groups and practice differentiating between them with John Sensei.

Sep 30, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, De Pt. 2; Day 20 of the 30-Day Challenge

We have previously covered the location of action usage of de. Today John Senei teaches us how de can be used as a use marker. We learn how to utilize de as a use marker and how to properly use it in full sentances.

Sep 29, 2020•6 min

The Japanese Particle, No; Day 19 of the 30-Day Challenge

The Japanese particle, no is very versatile and has many uses. John Sensei teaches us how to use it properly and also how useful it can be. No can be used to describe possession, similar to the 's in English. It can also be used to link two related nouns together and also to tell location.

Sep 28, 2020•6 min

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