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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
Episodes
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Looking for Japanese immersion practice?
Recently, Yumi threw a surprise party for her eldest son. In today's podcast, she reveals her thoughts on surprise parties—something not too common in Japan. Listen to the podcast and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-19
パーティー pa-ti- – Party
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-19
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-19-m
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Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Looking for Japanese immersion practice?
Today, Yumi talks about New Year's resolutions. How did Yumi's past resolutions turn out? Listen to the podcast and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-18
新年 shinnen – New Year
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-18
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-18-m
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Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Looking for Japanese immersion practice?
Today, Yumi talks about the holiday season. Christmas and Hanukkah are behind us, but, in Japan, there is still one more BIG day to come. Listen to the podcast and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-17
ホリデーシーズン horide-shi-zun – Holiday Season
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-17
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-17-m
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Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Looking for Japanese immersion practice?
Today, Yumi talks about yuki. Snow. Snow is beautiful isn't it? But for those who grew up shovelling snow and driving on ice, maybe it isn't missed much. Listen to the podcast and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-16
Keyword: 雪 yuki – snow
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-16
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-16-m
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Looking for Japanese immersion practice?
Today, Yumi talks about setsuyaku. How to save and be smart with money. Listen to the podcast and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-15
Keyword: 節約 setsuyaku – savings; economizing
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-15
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-15-m
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Fireplace TV? Listen as Yumi talks about new ways people use video to get some sleep, and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-14
Keyword: 暖炉 danro - Fireplace
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-14
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-14-m
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Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Minimalism is taking the world by a storm, it seems. Listen as Yumi talks about decluttering in Japanese , and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-12
Keyword: ミニマリスト minimarisuto - Minimalist
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-13
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-13-m
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Yumi likes to jog. In fact, she is out jogging right now as I type these words. Listen as she talks about jogging and Japan, and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-12
Keyword: ジョギング jogingu - Jogging
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-12
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-12-m
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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Nihongo to Tane 11: 小鳥 kotori - Small Bird
Yumi has been enjoying her new backyard with all the various birds that visit her bird feeder. Listen as she describes the different birds she sees, and then take the quiz on the episode's webpage:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-11
Keyword: 小鳥 kotori - Small Bird
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-11
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-11-m
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Learning kanji tops the challenging list for learners of Japanese. But what are the advantages of learning kanji? Listen as Yumi talks about the fun Chinese characters in Japanese.
Keyword: 漢字 kanji - Chinese Characters
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-10
If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:
https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-10-m
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Become a Makoto+ member and get show notes with a complete transcript, translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF.
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