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Learn Japanese Hot Topics at JapanesePod101.com! Setting aside the jokes for a few lessons, we turn to the serious subject of karōshi (death from overworking). Students are discussing the topic in their class and we’re going to listen in. This is quite a serious problem in Japan, but why? And is this problem unique to Japan? We’re introducing a lot of vocabulary in this episode, so we kept the grammar points simple: to wa, –o imi shimasu, which is used to give definitions in writing and formal situations; and nante, which means “things like” with a negative connotation. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!
Learn How to Nanpa at JapanesePod101.com! Today we begin a much requested series about dating. This story is told from the female perspective. But we also have the guy’s version available too! Be sure to check them both out! Our grammar point is using demo to soften requests and offers. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!
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Learn Japanese Trends at JapanesePod101.com! One interesting aspect of life in Japan is the ubiquitous keitai strap (decorative straps that people attach to their cell phones). From children to businessmen to little old ladies, everyone has 1 or 2 (or more)! Miki talks in detail about this unique phenomenon. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave her a post!
Learn Japanese on Your Own Terms at JapanesePod101.com! A group of elementary school students want to make a time capsule to remember the end of the century. Our grammar point is -te oku, which is used to describe actions doing in preparation of a later action. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!
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Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons | 5 Comments »
Grammar: nante, to wa... o imi shimasu | Function: discussing current events, explaining things, giving definitions | Topic: business, death, dying, jobs, karōshi, work, working, workplace in Japan | Politeness Level: casual, Polite
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