NIHONGO CANDY – Japanese Learning Podcast (JLPT N5–N3)

Want to ask a friend or coworker how their trip was — and share your own travel stories in Japanese? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for asking about and talking about a recent trip — including どうだった (do datta / how was it?), 一番 (ichiban / the most, number one), 最高 (saiko / the best, amazing), 景色 (keshiki / scenery, view), 感動する (kando suru / to be moved, touched), and おすすめ (osusume / a recommendation) — so you can confidently talk about travel with friends and coworkers in Japanese.

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Need to explain sales figures, trends, or data in a Japanese meeting or presentation? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for describing how numbers change — including 上がる (agaru / to go up), 下がる (sagaru / to go down), 増える (fueru / to increase), 減る (heru / to decrease), 横ばい (yokobai / flat, unchanged), 大きく (ookiku / greatly), わずかに (wazuka ni / slightly), and ほぼ (hobo / almost) — so you can confidently present data and talk about trends in Japanese.

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Want to sell your used clothes, books, or electronics in Japan? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for selling secondhand items on flea market apps like Mercari (メルカリ) — including 出品する (shuppin suru / to list an item), 状態 (joutai / condition), and 送料込み (souryou komi / shipping included) — so you can confidently list and sell your things online.

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Confused about Japanese verb pairs like 開く / 開ける (aku / akeru)? Learn how to use 自動詞 (jidoushi / intransitive verbs) and 他動詞 (tadoushi / transitive verbs) correctly — including the particles が and を — so your Japanese sounds natural in everyday conversation and at work.

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Learn how to use 「念のため」(nen no tame / just in case) to confirm plans and stay on the safe side — naturally, in both casual and professional Japanese.

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Want to say "this book is worth reading" or "it's worth trying" in Japanese? The phrase 「価値がある」(kachi ga aru / kachigaaru / to be worth it) is essential for giving recommendations, evaluating experiences, and talking about life choices. In this episode, master its two key patterns (Noun + に価値がある / Verb + 価値がある), learn high-frequency collocations like 価値観 (kachikan / values), 付加価値 (fuka kachi / added value), and 価値判断 (kachi handan / value judgment), and hear the phrase used naturally in a heartwarming monologue about starting something new in your forties.

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Want to say "companies compete in price wars" or "compete with yesterday's self" in Japanese? The verb 「競争する」(kyōsō suru / kyousou suru / to compete) is essential for business, sports, and personal growth conversations. In this episode, master its meaning, key collocations like 競争相手 (kyōsō aite / rival) and 競争力 (kyōsō ryoku / competitiveness), and hear it used naturally in a relatable workplace monologue.

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Want to say "his excuses are childish" or "I've been forgetful lately" in Japanese? Mastering the suffix "-ppoi" (っぽい) is essential for expressing that something has a certain quality, appearance, or a strong tendency to happen.

A common hurdle for learners is knowing exactly how to attach it to different types of words. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering the 2 essential connection patterns: Noun + ppoi (e.g., childish, cheap-looking) and Verb masu-stem + ppoi (e.g., forgetful, quick-tempered). Train your brain to instinctively use these natural, native-like expressions in both daily life and business settings without overthinking!

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Want to say "I left the AC on" or "Please leave it exactly as it is" in Japanese? Mastering the word "mama" (まま) is essential for describing situations where a state or condition remains unchanged.

A common hurdle for learners is mastering the connection rules, which change depending on whether you are using a verb, noun, or adjective. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering the 5 essential connection patterns: Verb-ta form + mama, Noun + no + mama, Adjective + mama, kono mama, and sono mama. Train your brain to instinctively use these structures in both daily life and business settings without overthinking!

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Want to say "I only have..." or "I have no choice but to..." in Japanese? Mastering the particle "shika" (しか) is essential for expressing limitations and decisions in natural business and daily conversations.

A common hurdle for learners is remembering the golden rule: "shika" must always be followed by a negative verb, even though it translates to "only" or "just" in English. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering three key nuances: small quantities, limited scope, and having no other options. Train your brain to instinctively use this structure without overthinking!

💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!

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