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Archive for March, 2011  

Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Today we’re taking in some sports, as some of our members make it to the stadium! We’ll be talking sports and class one Japanese verbs! If you studied class 2 and class 3 Japanese verbs with us, you don’t want to miss today’s lesson!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! When you’re not feeling well, aside from medicine, what makes you feel better? For some, it’s sleep or eating the Japanese equivalent of chicken-noodle soup, but for me, it’s definitely visits from my Japanese friends. And it’s even better if they bring me a get-well gift or card-that makes me feel better twice as fast!

In this lesson, you’ll learn about the usage of toki, meaning “at the time when.” The Japanese conversations in this lesson take place at school between a teacher and a student and also between a group of students; therefore, the speakers will be speaking both formal and informal Japanese. You’ll also learn what types of gifts are appropriate for someone who is ailing in Japan. Visit us at JapanesePod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic Japanese lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Now that you’ve introduced yourself to your new Japanese acquaintance, you need to keep the conversation going. You’re something of an introvert, so rather than talk about yourself in Japanese, you need to find ways to make your acquaintance carry the burden of the Japanese conversation. What’s the best way to get him to do this? By asking question after question in Japanese about him, such as who he is, what he does, and so forth.

In this lesson, you will learn how to saw what something is (”A is B”). The Japanese conversation takes place in an airport between distant family members; therefore, they will be speaking formal Japanese. You’ll find out that this Japanese construction has many helpful conversational uses! Visit us at JapanesePod101.com where you will find many more fantastic Japanese lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You’re realizing that the works of famous Japanese authors deal with such varied subject matter. And Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s work, Rashōmon, presents some grisly themes and controversial ideas. You can’t wait to read more from this author, who has a literary prize named after him!

In this lesson, you will learn about Japanese author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. We’ll tell you about his most famous book, which explores the theme of justifying bad deeds. Visit us at JapanesePod101.com, where you will find Japanese lesson notes (remember-this Advanced Audio Blog lesson is spoken entirely in Japanese!) and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!


Have you ever heard the Japanese expression, “Give, and you will receive?” It’s a well-known Japanese opposite pair. Learning this opposite pair and several others will help you rapidly improve your Japanese. Use this technique to learn and expand your Japanese vocabulary. Opposite Japanese verbs are particularly effective for memorizing and retaining new Japanese words.

This Japanese video series is a brand new way to learn Japanese. Learn everyday vocabulary and key verbs in this Japanese video lesson. Read the Japanese lesson notes to learn about the Japanese verb tenses.. Join us, and see what you’ve been missing! Visit us at JapanesePod101.com where you will find many more fantastic Japanese lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!