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Learn intermediate Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Ryuta and Satoko have finally made it home to Wakkanai. They decide to stop by a familiar mise for asagohan, and Ryuta is spotted by an old… acquaintance? Events take a sudden turn - tune in to find out what happens! Today we cover the noun goran, and its use as both keigo and for making suggestions.


JapanesePod101.com Makes Learning Japanese Fun! Every year, Hokkaido hosts one of Japan’s most famous -and coldest- matsuri (festivals). Giant snow sculptures and snow buildings are built and tourists from all over the world descend upon Sapporo to enjoy the frozen creations before they melt. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave Miki a post!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Two co-workers are planning a business lunch a supagetti-ya (spaghetti restaurant) during the busy Tokyo lunch hour. They discuss kinds of pasta before trying to get a seat at Ms. Okada’s favorite local restaurant. Let’s see if there’s room for them, then stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

 

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Have you ever wondered how to draw the kanji that means “root” or “origin?” If so, this is the lesson for you. In this Japanese video lesson, you’ll discover easy instructions that’ll help you master the kanji for “root” in no time. Discover the many uses for this word as well as common phrases that incorporate it.





Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! When you’re waiting in your Japanese class, about to take your oral exam, you decide to pour on the charm thickly. You’re as polite as you possibly can be, use the most humble language you can, and even notice your Japanese teacher’s haircut to get on her good side. If this won’t get you the top grade, nothing will?

In this lesson, you will learn how to be extra formal in Japanese using kenjō-go, or “humble language.” Our conversation takes place at a ryokan, or a Japanese inn, between a room steward and a couple who are guests of the inn. The steward is using extra formal Japanese, while the couple speaks formal Japanese. You’ll also learn the Japanese word that means “futon.” 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!