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A weekly podcast for upper beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Listen to Yumi talk about... whatever she wants to talk about. Practice your listening comprehension with natural (howbeit slightly slowed down) Japanese on various topics such as Japanese culture, fun idioms, and, of course, cats. The episodes can be enjoyed in any order. -- Become a Makoto+ member and get show notes with a complete transcript and a list of key vocabulary. www.MakotoPlus.com
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Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
February 3rd was setsubun in Japan. The day that marks the end of winter and is followed by the beginning of spring. Listen as Yumi tells us a little bit about how this special occasion is celebrated in Japan.
KEY VOCABULARY:
節分(せつぶん) last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar
立春(りっしゅん) first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar
季節(きせつ)の変(か)わり目(め) time of change of seasons; time when season changes
邪気(じゃき) evil spirit; misfortune; bad vibes that cause illness or other misfortune
煎(い)る roast (beans)
願(ねが)い事(ごと) one’s wish; one’s desire; prayer
叶(かな)う come true; (wish) be answered
風習(ふうしゅう) traditional custom in a regional/ tribal culture
販売(はんばい)を始(はじ)める launch sales
保育園(ほいくえん) nursery school and preschool (usually combined)
大泣(おおな)きする cry one’s eyes out; cry hard
幼児虐待(ようじぎゃくたい) child abuse
かわいそうになる feel sorry (for someone)
伝統行事(でんとうぎょうじ) traditional event
相対的(そうたいてき) relative
絶対(ぜったい) definite
For upper beginners to intermediates. Listen to the short podcast and then answer the comprehension questions on the website: https://thejapanesepage.com/nihongonotane-index/
Take a quiz on this episode here:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-122
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://MakotoPlus.com/podcast-nihongonotane-122-m
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