Have you ever lost a wallet or something valuable. What’s your feeling at the moment you notice? Do you have no hope of it coming back? Here is one such story. Find out what happens.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Find the full story with transcripts, pop-up definitions and more at our home on the web: NewsinSlowJapanese.comSakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This week we hear from a contributor who really likes the style of bathing in Japan. I have to agree with her. When I am away from Japan it’s one of the first things I miss.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 266:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 265:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Here is some good advice about overcoming heartbreak and moving forward. It is a good chance to learn more expressions about relationships.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Learn some important phrases related to relationships when this contributor shares his feelings about a recent breakup.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Have you ever considered fasting? Some people swear by it. This week’s contributor is just about to give it a try. Listen to learn some of the vocabulary around this interesting subject.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

自転車ロードレース大好きな男女コンビ「ハイケイデンス」がお送りするポッドキャストです。 なんと2023年は１本も収録しないまま終了。2024年は頑張ってプッシュします。 第19回のテーマは「我々の2023シーズン総括」 2024年はもう始まっているというのに！選手の話は少なめ、久しぶりのハイケイデンスの2人の気ままなおしゃべりをお仕事や家事の合間にゆるりとお楽しみ下さい。 ※途中録音が途切れている箇所が数ヶ所あります。お聞き苦しいかと思いますが、雑談エピソードでそもそも内容が薄めなので、今回はこのままプッシュいたします。 【こちらから聴けます】 ・Spotify for Podcasters https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highcadenc…

This is something a lot of us have to deal with–putting on weight too easily. Listen to this week’s contributor’s frustration with belly fat and learn the vocabulary associated with this kind of problem.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 388:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

In Japanese, Onomatopoeia can be divided into a few categories; they are called giseigo (擬声語), giongo (擬音語), gitaigo (擬態語), giyougo (擬容語) and gijougo (擬情語). As we learned in the previous episode, they are used to describe sounds made by animals, humans…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Onomatopoeia (オノマトペ) are words that represent sounds, and they are used in many languages to add more depth and texture to speech. However, Japanese onomatopoeia are unique in that they’re used more frequently and in a wider variety of contexts than in other languages. For example, after mopping READ MORE Test your knowledge with the quizzes too!…

Japanese school clubs have a very rigid hierarchy. Seniors in the club can be very demanding to their juniors. Here is a report of one junior’s experience. This episode also practices the causative form in Japanese.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

How strict were your parents? This person had very strict parents. She was made to do all kinds of things as a child. This time we are practicing combining the causative and passive forms (to be made or forced to do something) which we seem to use more than in English or other languages I am familiar with.…

ima de wa, atte atarimae no insutanto rāmen. Jitsu wa Nihon hasshō da to iu koto wo…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This episode will help you get some really useful practice with the passive forms of Japanese, which we tend to use more than in English.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Do you know how the animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen and put in that order? Listen to find out why it came to be so and why there is no cat.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 385:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 384:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

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This is the native speed version of Episode 384:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Do you work too much? This contributor feels so. He thinks we Japanese work way too hard and need more time off. How is it in your country? Do you want more days off?Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

How many colors do you think a rainbow has? You would be surprised to know that the way you answer this question might depend on where you come from. This week’s contributor talks about how we see the world in colors.Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

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This is the native speed version of Episode 383:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

If you have ever used crutches before you know what a drag they can be. This contributor talks about just that. 松葉杖 （まつばづえ）Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 382:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This week’s contributor discusses a few of the things that irritate her. What’s your pet peeve? Let me know in the comments section. あなたの苦手なものは何ですか？Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 381:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

関東と関西の違い(言葉編) Kantō to Kansai no Chigai (Kotoba-hen) Differences between Kanto and Kansai (Language Version) 日本には様々な方言があります。 Nihon ni wa samazama na hōgen ga arimasu. There are various dialects in Japan. Read moreSakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Saikin, kōkō ya chūgakkō no bu katsudō ga ippanteki ni kanari amaku natte iru…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Kotowaza koko de wa, eigo to nihongo de hotondo onaji yō na kotowaza o ikutsu ka shōkai shimasu. Access transcripts at: newsinslowjapanese.comSakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 380:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

関東で生活をしてみて、関西との生活習慣の違いに驚くことがあります。まず、エスカレーターに乗る時、関東では…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

皆さんは上司とうまくいっていますか？最近は、今の上司と大きな問題は…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Kantō to Kansai de wa, kotoba dakedenaku, tabemono no mitame ya ajitsuke ga chigau koto ga…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

This is the native speed version of Episode 379:Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による

自転車ロードレース大好きな男女コンビ「ハイケイデンス」がお送りするポッドキャストです。今回の収録は初の海外、イタリアから！第18回のテーマは「イル・ロンバルディアだョ！全員集合」3年ぶりの現地観戦を終えてのレースの感想や翌日の観光について好き放題語っております。帰国前日のホテルでの気ままなおしゃべりをお仕事や家事の合間にゆるりとお楽しみ下さい。 【こちらから聴けます🎧】・Anchor https://anchor.fm/highcadenceradio・Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/high-cadence-radio/id1502639485?l=en・Google Podcasts https://www.goo…

Watashi wa nan-nen mo mae kara undō o shite imasu. Ima wa saikuringu ni hamatte imasuga, izen wa yoku jogingu o shite…Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan による