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Learn how to ask for directions in Japanese with this word for word breakdown of the short film on the Jappon Youtube Channel.

This short film was created to give you an entertaining film to see practical uses of the Japanese language in a real world scenario.

Terms covered in this film and breakdown...

Excuse me, where is the bus stop?: Sumimasen, Basu-Tei Wa Doko Desu Ka?

The Bus stop is over there. Just a 2 minute walk: Basu-Tei Wa, Asoko Des. Aruitay Ni Pun des

Oh Really?: Soh, Desuka?

Yes, Walk 3 blocks straight down and turn right. You will see the bus stop on your left: Hai, Mittsumeno kado wo migi ni magattekudasai. Soushitara, hidarigawa ni basutei ga miemasuyo!

Thank you!: Arigatou Gozaimas

No Problem: Iee, Doh Itashi Mashitay

If you have not yet seen this fun short film I highly recommend you check it out online on the Jappon Youtube channel. If you have not seen the film you can still greatly benefit from this episode of the podcast and listen to the lines from the actual film.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/GvrAyPAKkz8

This Episodes Random Word Is, Kimoi: Gross (Insulting way of speaking)

In this Episode Kyle and Chisa casually discuss numbers and counting in the Japanese language. A few concepts we get into listed below.

• Counting from 0-10 and Beyond!
• Different ways of saying 4,7,9 in Japanese.
• The dark side of the number 4.
• What are counters in Japanese and how do they work?
• Groupings.

For more information on Numbers & Counting in Japanese please check out the Numbers & Counting course on the Jappon Podcast.

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This Episodes Random Word Is, Benkyō: Study.

Congratulations! You have successfully made it through the entire “How To Greet In Japanese Course.”

This Audio Journey will put all the knowledge you have acquired to the ultimate test. Do you think you have what it takes to speak your way through the following scenarios with ease?  

• Saying good morning to your family in Japanese?
• Properly saying Farewell when leaving your house for the day?
• Greeting your friends, colleagues, and professor?
• Introducing yourself and making a new friend in the streets of Japan?

If this all sounds easy to you I hope you are prepared for the formalities you are required to speak in. You may even possibly get another scenario in there as a bonus.

I wish you the best of luck! If you find this challenging I recommend you go back and listen to the review tracks provided throughout the course, come back and try again!

Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Goodbye In Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.

In this class we will cover everything you need to know about saying goodbye in Japanese. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to say a proper farewell in a variety of situations. We will also cover different ways of saying goodbye depending on the formality required.

Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Hello In Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.

In this class we will cover everything you need to know about saying hello in Japanese. By the end of this class you will have the knowledge to greet anyone, at anytime by saying hello. Some example situations listed below. . .

• Saying hello in Japanese in the morning.
• Saying hello in Japanese in the afternoon.
• Saying hello in Japanese in the evening.
• Saying goodnight in Japanese.
• Saying goodmorning in Japanese.

You may even get some more bonus ways to greet… Hit play to find out!

Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Exchanging Names In Japanese." All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.

In this class you will learn all about exchanging names in Japanese. Most importantly, why you should NEVER ask for someone’s name in Japanese…

Hmmm, how can we figure out one’s name if we cannot ask them? This great secret will be revealed in this episode.

Practice and review all of the terms from the previous class "Name Calling, The Polite Way" All of the information from class has been condensed into this track to refresh your memory and provide you a method to get fast and efficient practice.