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In the Japanese language sound effects are commonly used in regular conversation....

Get more familiar with this concept from examples and learn some commonly expressed sounds used in regular Japanes…

Remove the confusion of the Japanese particles with this fun introduction. Hear textbook examples of each particle along with some insight from a local Japanese native speaker.

Wa (Main Object Marker…

Master using the Japanese Tsu Counter. Used for counting various inanimate objects.

• 1   - Hito-Tsu (hee-toh-tsoo)
• 2   - Futa-Tsu (foo-tah-tsoo)
• 3   - Mit-Tsu (meet-tsoo)
• 4   - Yot-Tsu (yoht-tsoo)
• 5 …

Master using the Japanese Nin Counter. Used for counting people.

• 1   - Hitori (hee-toh-ree)
• 2   - Futari (foo-toh-ree)
• 3   - San-Nin (sahn-neen)
• 4   - Yon-Nin (yohn-neen)
• 5   - Go-Nin (goh-neen)
• 6  …

Master using the Japanese Mai Counter. Used for counting flat items.

• 1   - Ichi-Mai (ee-chee-mah-ee)
• 2   - Ni-Mai (nee-mah-ee)
• 3   - San-Mai (sahn-mah-ee)
• 4   - Yon-Mai (yohn-mah-ee)
• 5   - Go-Mai (g…

Master using the Japanese Hon Counter. Used for counting cylindrical items.

• 1   - Ip-Hon (eep-pohn)
• 2   - Ni-Hon (nee-hohn)
• 3   - San-Bon (sahn-bohn)
• 4   - Yon-Hon (yohn-hohn)
• 5   - Go-Hon (goh-hohn…

Master using the Japanese Hiki Counter. Used for counting animals (small or medium sized).

• 1   - Ip-Piki (eep-pee-kee)
• 2   - Ni-Hiki (nee-hee-kee)
• 3   - San-Biki (sahn-bee-kee)
• 4   - Yon-Hiki (yohn-…

Master using the Japanese Dai Counter. Used for counting mechanical items.

• 1   - Ichi-Dai (ee-chee-dah-ee)
• 2   - Ni-Dai (nee-dah-ee)
• 3   - San-Dai (sahn-dah-ee)
• 4   - Yon-Dai (yohn-dah-ee)
• 5   - Go-…

In Japanese the art of counting can get quite complex. Did you know there are more than 6 different ways to express numbers depending on what type of object you are counting!?

Yup its quite overwhelm…

Upgrade your daily Japanese communication skills by learning these basic daily phrases. Trust me you will be happy you did!

Basic Phrases.

• Do you have? - Motte Masuka?
• May I have the menu please? - …

Feeling happy, sad, sick or well any other basic feeling? Want to express this to others in Japanese? If so this episode is for you! Learn the basics of expressing how you feel within this episode! 

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In this episode I will share some common useful Japanese phrases that will help you through various situation in Daily life.

Examples

• Where is the (OBJECT) - (OBJECT) wa Doko Desu ka?
• How Much Does …

In this episode I will share some useful tips that I have learned from my first two weeks living in Tokyo. 

Everything from communication techniques, driving, eating and one especially important tip …

Learn the vocabulary for all the common body parts in Japanese!

Body Parts

• Kao (kah-oh) - Face
• Kami (kah-mee) Hair
• Atama (ah-tah-mah) Head
• Mimi (meemee) Ear
• Me (meh) Eye
• Hana (hah-nah) Nose
• Kuchi (k…

Learn how to say all the main colours in Japanese. Once we discuss all the colours and how to say them, we will use them in a phrase for practice.                                                     …

Learn how to describe how your experience was in Japanese by commenting on how it made you feel or how it was. This episode of the Jappon podcast will give you a list of common and useful ways to des…

Particles can be a daunting subject! This episode will expose you to the concept of particles while giving you basic examples using 3 different particles to ease you into this large and crucial piece…

Ever wonder what its like to just drop everything and move to Japan without being fluent in the language, or understanding the culture?

Join me as I do just this...! Learn from my mistakes, my insigh…

Learn how to introduce relatives & friends to others in Japanese.
This episode will share the Japanese terms for family members and friends while also giving you the proper grammar to make full intro…