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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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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Getting in shape and staying healthy isn't just to feel better now, it also increases the change one can live longer. Japanese have the longest life expectancies on earth. Today, Yumi shares a few of her thoughts about how she plans to live longer.
KEY VOCABULARY:
水筒(すいとう) canteen; water bottle; thermos
グビグビ in loud gulps (drinking)
水分(すいぶん)をとる to take (drink) liquids
意識(いしき)し始(はじ)める to begin to be aware of; becoming aware of; to be conscious of
平均寿命(へいきんじゅみょう) life expectancy
排泄(はいせつ) excretion (poop or pee)
手(て)を借(か)りる to get someone's help; to ask for help
生活習慣病(せいかつしゅうかんびょう) lifestyle disease; disease caused by lifestyle choices
老化(ろうか)する to age; to grow old
若々(わかわか)しく保(たも)つ to maintain youthfulness
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-83
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-83-m
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