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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 Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Spring has sprung, and Japan is filled with pink-hued flowers floating in the air. Yumi shares a few of her sakura-related thoughts and memories.
KEY VOCABULARY:
桜(さくら) cherry blossoms
花見(はなみ) flower viewing; meeting others under cherry trees to enjoy talking and drinking while watching the blossoms.
満開(まんかい) full bloom
地元(じもと) hometown; local area
名所(めいしょ) famous places
川(かわ)のほとり river edge
川(かわ)の堤防(ていぼう) river bank; river embankment
並木道(なみきみち) tree-lined street
毛虫(けむし) catepillar
ソメイヨシノ Yoshino cherry; the most common type of cherry tree in Japan
早(はや)い者勝(ものが)ち first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
本格的(ほんかくてき) seriously; for real; authentic; full-scale
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-81
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-81-m
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