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

By Miki-sensei | Japanese Learning with WELCEducation Language Learning

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

September 29, 2025How to Separate Garbage in Japan (Difficult!) | Aidan's Life in Tokyo 1 | Japanese Listening (Ep. 119)
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

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8 min
September 22, 2025[N3 Grammar] "Tokoro" (ところ) as a Cushion Word in Business
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

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9 min
September 15, 2025Open or Empty? Mastering "Aku" (開く vs. 空く)
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

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9 min
September 08, 2025[N3 Grammar] "I should have..." | Expressing Regret (〜ばよかった)
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

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いっしょに　にほんごの　べんきょうを　がんばりましょう！
8 min
September 01, 2025Enjoy vs. Look Forward To: Using 楽しむ & 楽しみ (Tanoshimi)
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!
https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy

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Thank you for being part of the NIHONGO CANDY community! Your support and engagement make this podcast possible.
いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！
12 min
August 25, 2025Japanese Slang: "Shindoi" (しんどい) | "I'm exhausted!"
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!
https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy

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ちゃう chau： “Nope” / “That’s not it.”
あかん akan： “No good” / “Not okay” / “Useless” / “Don’t do that”
ドヤ顔 doyagao： “smug face” / “smug look” / “self-satisfied grin”

Thank you for being part of the NIHONGO CANDY community! Your support and engagement make this podcast possible.
いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！
11 min
August 18, 2025"And then..." & "Also": The Casual Conjunction "Ato" (あと)
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!
https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy

🍵 Support the Show: Buy Miki sensei a Matcha Latte!
https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy

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Thank you for being part of the NIHONGO CANDY community! Your support and engagement make this podcast possible.
いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！
10 min
August 11, 2025"I lost my wallet!" : Lost & Found Phrases in Japan
🚨 Handle Lost Item Emergencies in Japan・From: Panic mode → To: Confident communication at key locations・From: "I lost my wallet!" → To: "densha no naka ni saifu wo wasuremashita" (I left my wallet on the train)

🎯 Navigate Three Critical Locations・At train stations: Go to "otoshimono sentaa" (lost and found center) and explain when/where・At shopping malls: Report to "annaijo" (information desk) with contact details・At police boxes: Fill out "ishitsu-todoke" (lost property report) with detailed descriptions

🎯 Master Essential Vocabulary & Phrases・Items: saifu (wallet), sumaho (mobile phone), kagi (key), kasa (umbrella)・Descriptions: "chairo no, futatsu-ori saifu desu" (brown, bi-fold wallet)・Contents: "kurejitto kaado to genkin ga haitte imasu" (credit cards and cash inside)・Key phrases: "doko ka wakarimasen" (I don't know where), "ima ryokou-chuu desu" (I'm traveling now)

🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!
⁠https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy⁠

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13 min
August 04, 2025"Can I try this on?" : Shopping for Clothes in Japan
👔 Navigate Real Clothing Store Situations
From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical shopping phrases
From: "Can I try this on?" → To: "shichaku dekimasu ka" (Can I try this on?)
From: "It's tight" → To: "kitsui desu" (It's tight) - get the right size!

🎯 Handle Common Shopping Challenges
At the entrance: Respond to "nanika osagashi desu ka" (Are you looking for something?) naturally
In fitting rooms: Understand "san-chaku desu ne" (You have 3 items) and counter "chaku" for clothes
When sizing: Ask "ookii no wa arimasu ka" (Do you have this in a larger size?)
At checkout: Say "zenbu kudasai" (I'll take them all) for multiple items

🎯 Master Essential Clothing Vocabulary
Sizes: esu-saizu (size S), emu-saizu (size M), eru-saizu (size L), 9-gou/11-gou (size 9/11)
Colors: kuro (black), shiro (white), guree (gray), kon (navy blue)
Discounts: san-wari-biki (30% off), go-wari-biki (50% off) - not 3% or 5%!
Payment: "Apple Pay wa daijoubu desu ka" (Is Apple Pay okay?), "fukuro onegaishimasu" (A bag, please)

🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!
⁠https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy⁠

📈 Connect with Us:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎓 Online Course:JLPT N3 Grammar Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0⁠⁠

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11 min
July 28, 2025Ordering Ramen in Japan: Essential Phrases & Menu
🍜 Navigate Real Ramen Shop Situations
From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical restaurant phrases
From: "How long?" → To: "nanpun machimasu ka" (How many minutes will I wait?)
From: "It's delicious" → To: "oishikatta desu" (It was delicious) - make staff happy!

🎯 Handle Common Restaurant Challenges
At the entrance: Ask "koko ga saigo desu ka" (Is this the end of the line?)
With ticket machines: Say "sumimasen, tsukai-kata o oshiete kudasai" (Could you tell me how to use this?)
When ordering: Respond to "okimari desu ka" (Have you decided?) naturally
At payment: Request "okaikei o onegaishimasu" (Check, please)

🎯 Master Essential Ramen Vocabulary
Types: shooyu (soy sauce), miso, shio (salt), tonkotsu (pork bone)
Toppings: chaashuu (pork slices), nitamago (soft-boiled egg), moyashi (bean sprouts)
Choices: men no katasa (noodle firmness), aji no kosa (soup richness)
Research: rebyuu (reviews), hoshi (star ratings), gotoochi raamen (local specialty ramen)
🎯Perfect For:
JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations

📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!
⁠https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy⁠

📈 Connect with Us:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎓 Online Course:JLPT N3 Grammar Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0⁠⁠

🍵 Support the Show: Buy Miki sensei a Matcha Latte!
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10 min

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

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Japanese learning made simple, one short lesson at a time. NIHONGO CANDY is a Japanese learning podcast for English speakers at JLPT N5–N3 level, hosted by Miki-sensei, a nationally certified Japanese teacher with over 20 years of experience.