Michael and Jordan continue their discussion from last week about loan words in both English and Japanese and how the meaning of these words is often not very clear. Then Michael quizzes Jordan about common loan words in Japanese and whether they are originally from German, Dutch, or French. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment they give examples of "would you" and "wouldn't you", including how they can be used for suggestions.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In our weekly podcast, we discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. We also feature some English tips for non-native English speakers.

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