Learn Japanese from real talks by Hiro

Japanese Language has a lot of Onomatopoeias.

You can broaden your range of expression if you master Onomatopoeias!

Enjoy!

This episode is about reading aloud which is essential part of my learning style.

Language learning is more physical training than just brain work. So we need to move our muscles to speak and say aloud. And the best part about reading aloud is that it's fun!

Enjoy reading!

This episode is about the relationships between "Forms" and "Personalities".

We use some vocabulary of the forms, such as round and sharp, as metaphors of the personalities in Japanese.

Metaphor is actually very interesting! Enjoy!

In this episode, I introduce some phrases using "head" and "face". (頭と顔）

Japanese have many metaphorical phrases using our body parts, so if you learn those, you can expand the range of expression.

Enjoy!

The topic of this time's episode is "Cleaning".

In Japan we usually do spring cleaning in the end of the year.

So let's learn some expressions relating to cleaning.

Enjoy!

This episode features "Positive words".

2024 has just started so I hope that this year will be fantastic for you with these positive words!

Enjoy!

This time, the topic is the job.

How was your work this year? Let's learn Japanese looking back on this year's business! Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about our feelings and emotions.

We have a lot of complicated emotions which are sometimes very difficult to explain in words. But I believe that emotions and language are closely tied and related.

So let's think about our emotions and at the same time learn Japanese!

In this episode I talked about rice which is Japanese staple food.

Enjoy Japanese food and language learning at the same time!

In this episode I talk about "nervousness or tense".

How do you overcome the nervousness? Do you have any tips to deal with anxiety situation?

If we know the way to handle those situations, maybe we can enjoy our lives more!

Enjoy!