Hanako tried cooking for the first time.

Learn how to cook curry and rice in Japanese!

This episode is N4 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.

After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆

・材料（ざいりょう）：ingredients

・じゃがいも：potatoes

・にんじん：carrots

・たまねぎ：onions

・カレーのルー：curry roux

・炒（いた）める：stir-fry

・柔（やわ）らかい：soft

・煮（に）る：simmer

・混（ま）ぜる：stir

☆Grammar☆

・～のが／のは

・～ために

・～ことにする

・～ので

・まず、次（つぎ）に、そして

・～まま

・～あとで

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Easy News📺

I introduce Japanese news in easy Japanese.

Today’s Theme is “Ghibli Park”.

This episode is N3 level.

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

◇words◇

ジブリ：Ghibli

体験（たいけん）：personal experience

秘密（ひみつ）：secret

倉庫（そうこ）：warehouse

青春（せいしゅん）：springtime of life, youth

丘（おか）：hill

主人公（しゅじんこう）：main character

リニアモーターカー：linear motor train

✨A complete video (10min)

introducing each area of Ghibli Park is available on my YouTube channel.

👀Channel name：Simple Japanese Listening with Meg

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◇Reference

Ghibli Park

https://ghibli-park.jp/en/

Welcome to my Japanese listening series 3min Japanese / 10min Japanese.

In this episode, I read a short story titled “Watashi no Uchi (My House)”.It is told in very simple Japanese, using mostly masu-form and basic N5 sentence patterns.

• JLPT N5 (early N5) learners
• Learners who want easy listening practice with short sentences
• Students who want to get used to simple descriptions of places, people, and daily life
• Anyone who wants to learn basic vocabulary about towns and buildings

Beginner (JLPT N5 – early stage)
Clear and slow narration with simple grammar.

• ～が あります／います (There is / There are)
• Location words: まえ／となり／ちかく／あいだ／なか
• Adjectives (present): ～いです／～なです

• Listen once to understand the overall meaning.
• Listen again and focus on words you recognize.
• Use the Study PDF to review the script, vocabulary, and quiz.

In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.

However, this quiz has been removed.
The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.

A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.

It includes:

• Full script
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• True / False quiz (with answers)

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🌸 About this videoWelcome to my Japanese listening series.In this episode, I share a real story that happened to me this week,told in natural and easy-to-understand Japanese.The story is titled “A Day Wrapped in Kindness” and focuses on kindness, support, and gratitude in everyday life.🎧 This video is perfect for:・JLPT N3 learners・Learners who want to practice listening with real-life stories・Students who want to understand emotions and situations in Japanese・Anyone who wants to learn natural expressions used in daily conversationsThrough this episode, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions related to experiences, feelings, and social interaction.📚 LevelIntermediate (JLPT N3)Clear narration with natural sentence flow.💡 How to use this video✔️ Listen once to understand the story✔️ Listen again and focus on expressions and verb forms✔️ Use the Study PDF to review the script, vocabulary, and quiz⚠️ Note:In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.However, this quiz has been removed.The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.📄 Study PDF (Free)A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.It includes:・Full script・Vocabulary list・True / False quiz (with answers)👉 Download here:https://ko-fi.com/s/bb284af166☕ Support My ChannelIf you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.Your support helps me continue creating Japanese learning materials based on real stories.👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile🏯 About MegI am a Japanese teacher creating storytelling-based listening materials for Japanese learners.I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.Immigration & visa support:👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/#JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #JLPTN3 #StoryBasedLearning #RealLifeJapanese#ListeningPractice #Shadowing #3minJapanese #MegSmile

🌸 About this video

Welcome to my Japanese listening series Easy News.

In this episode, I introduce a Japanese news topic — “Upcycling” —

using easy, learner-friendly Japanese.

This episode helps you understand how simple Japanese is used to explain social and environmental topics.

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🎧 This video is perfect for:

・JLPT N4 learners

・Beginner to upper-beginner Japanese learners

・Learners who want to practice listening with real news topics

・Anyone interested in Japanese culture and environmental issues

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Through this episode, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions related to daily life, food waste, and sustainability.

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📚 Level

Beginner – Upper Beginner (JLPT N4)

Clear and slow narration for listening and shadowing practice.

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💡 How to use this video

✔️ Listen once to understand the main idea

✔️ Listen again and focus on key words and expressions

✔️ Use the Study PDF to review the script, grammar, and quiz

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📄 Study PDF (Free)

A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.

It includes:

・Full script

・Vocabulary list

・Grammar notes

・True / False quiz (with answers)

👉 Download here:

https://ko-fi.com/s/308532a4c5

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☕ Support My Channel

If you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.

Your support helps me continue creating easy and practical Japanese learning materials.

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🏯 About Meg

I am a Japanese teacher creating listening materials using stories and easy news.

I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.

Immigration & visa support:

👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/

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🌸 About this video

Welcome to my Japanese listening series 3min Japanese / 10min Japanese.

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In this episode, I read a short story titled “Hanako-san no Mainichi”,

told using very simple Japanese mainly in masu-form.

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This episode is designed for early JLPT N5 learners who are just starting to listen to full Japanese sentences.

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🎧 This video is perfect for:

・JLPT N5 (early N5) learners

・Learners who are new to listening practice

・Students who want to get used to masu-form sentences

・Anyone who wants to learn daily routine expressions in simple Japanese

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Through this episode, you’ll learn basic vocabulary and sentence patterns related to everyday life.

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📚 Level

Beginner (JLPT N5 – early stage)

Clear, slow narration using mostly masu-form.

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💡 How to use this video

✔️ Listen once and focus on the overall meaning

✔️ Listen again and pay attention to familiar verbs and patterns

✔️ Use the Study PDF to review the script, vocabulary, and quiz

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⚠️ Note:In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.However, this quiz has been removed.The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.|📄 Study PDF (Free)

A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.

It includes:

・Full script

・Vocabulary list

・True / False quiz (with answers)

👉 Download here:

https://ko-fi.com/s/6c35e142cb

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🏠 Hanako Series – Previous Episodes

If you want to follow the full story, start here:

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▶️ Hanako's holiday（はなこさんの やすみのひ）

👉 https://youtu.be/mqibfmKSSTo?si=R7by8oWZvAbl2R12

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▶️ Hanako’s summer vacation（はなこさんの なつやすみ）

ep1👉 https://youtu.be/6K9rjgEL8JY?si=Mk7M1mBK8UlDTKqd

ep2👉https://youtu.be/bbxoudd6fXc?si=lbJjBmtlhXCM1LM9

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▶️ Hanako’s New Room（はなこさんの あたらしいへや）

👉 https://youtu.be/ABvmxIfMe04

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▶️ Hanako’s Room– Inside the Apartment（はなこさんの へやの なか）

👉 https://youtu.be/WQcom9c3BJs

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☕ Support My Channel

If you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.

Your support helps me continue creating easy and structured Japanese learning materials.

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🏯 About Meg

I am a Japanese teacher creating beginner-friendly listening materials.

I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.

Immigration & visa support:

👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/

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🌸 About this video

Welcome to my Japanese listening series 3min Japanese / 10min Japanese.

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In this episode, I talk about the Japanese proverb “Hayaoki wa Sanmon no Toku”

(Early to bed, early to rise brings small but steady benefits).

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The story is told in clear, learner-friendly Japanese, focusing on real-life habits and motivation.

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🎧 This video is perfect for:

・JLPT N3 learners

・Lower-intermediate Japanese learners

・Learners who want to improve listening with real topics

・Anyone interested in Japanese proverbs and daily life

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Through this episode, you will learn vocabulary and expressions related to daily habits, motivation, and Japanese culture.

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📚 Level

Lower Intermediate (JLPT N3)

Natural but clear narration for listening and shadowing practice.

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💡 How to use this video

✔️ Listen once to understand the main idea

✔️ Listen again and focus on expressions and grammar

✔️ Use the Study PDF to review vocabulary, and quiz questions

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⚠️ Note:

In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.

However, this quiz has been removed.

The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.

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📄 Study PDF (Free)

A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.

It includes:

・Full script

・Vocabulary list

・True / False quiz (with answers)

👉 Download here:

https://ko-fi.com/s/e45207fad5

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☕ Support My Channel

If you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.

Your support helps me continue creating Japanese learning materials.

👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile

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🏯 About Meg

I am a Japanese teacher creating listening materials through stories and real-life topics.

I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.

Immigration & visa support:

👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/

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#JLPTN3 #LowerIntermediateJapanese

#ListeningPractice #StorytellingJapanese

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🌸 About this video

Welcome to my Japanese listening series 3min Japanese.

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In this episode, I read “Amedama (Candy Ball)”, a short story inspired by a work of Nankichi Niimi, a well-known Japanese writer of children’s literature.

The story is told in simple, learner-friendly Japanese for listening practice.

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🎧 This video is perfect for:

・JLPT N4 learners

・Beginner to upper-beginner Japanese learners

・Learners who want to practice listening with short stories

・Anyone interested in Japanese literature through easy Japanese

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This episode helps you learn natural expressions and grammar through a gentle, story-based format.

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📚 Level

Beginner – Upper Beginner

JLPT N4

Slow and clear narration for listening and shadowing practice.

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💡 How to use this video

✔️ Listen once to understand the story

✔️ Listen again and focus on expressions and grammar

✔️ Use the Study PDF to review and check your understanding

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⚠️ Note:

In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.

However, this quiz has been removed.

The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.

|

📄 Study PDF (Free)

A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.

It includes:

・Full script

・Vocabulary list

・Grammar notes

・True / False quiz (with answers)

👉 Download here:

https://ko-fi.com/s/9f0fffd07a

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☕ Support My Channel

If you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.

Your support helps me continue creating Japanese learning materials.

👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile

|

🏯 About Meg

I am a Japanese teacher creating storytelling-based listening materials for learners.

I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.

Immigration & visa support:

👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/

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#JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners

#JLPTN4 #EasyJapanese #ListeningPractice

#StorytellingJapanese #3minJapanese #MegSmile

🌸 About this video

Welcome to my Japanese listening series 3min Japanese.

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In this episode, I talk about my morning routine using simple, natural Japanese.

The language level is JLPT N4, and the narration is slow and clear, making it ideal for listening practice.

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🎧 This video is perfect for:

・JLPT N4 learners

・Beginner to upper-beginner Japanese learners

・Learners who want short, daily listening practice

・Anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese through real-life topics

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Through this episode, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions related to daily routines and habits.

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📚 Level

Beginner – Upper Beginner

JLPT N4

Clear and slow-paced narration for easy listening.

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💡 How to use this video

✔️ Listen once to understand the overall content

✔️ Listen again and focus on words and grammar you recognize

✔️ Review the Study PDF to deepen your understanding

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⚠️ Note:

In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.

However, this quiz has been removed.

The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.

|

📄 Study PDF (Free)

A free Study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi.

It includes:

・Full script

・Vocabulary list

・Grammar notes

・True / False quiz (with answers)

👉 Download here:

https://ko-fi.com/s/fa84774cf1

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☕ Support My Channel

If you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.

Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials.

👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile

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🏯 About Meg

I am a Japanese teacher creating storytelling-based listening materials for learners.

I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.

Immigration & visa support:

👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/

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#JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners

#JLPTN4 #EasyJapanese #ListeningPractice

#3minJapanese #MegSmile

🌸 About this video

Welcome to Episode #1 of my Japanese listening series for beginners!

In this episode, I talk about my family using simple Japanese (JLPT N5 level).

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This video is perfect for:

・Japanese beginners (JLPT N5)

・Learners who want short, clear listening practice

・Anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese through simple stories

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Through this episode, you’ll learn basic family-related vocabulary and everyday expressions used in daily life.

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📚 Level

Beginner (JLPT N5)

Clear and slow-paced narration for easy listening practice.

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💡 How to use this video

✔️ Listen once to understand the overall story

✔️ Listen again and focus on words you recognize

✔️ Use the Study PDF to review vocabulary, grammar, and quiz questions

|

⚠️ Note:

In the video, I mention that a quiz is available on italki.

However, this quiz has been removed.

The quiz is now included in the Study PDF.

|

📄 Study PDF (Free)

A free Study PDF for Episode #1 is available.

It includes:

・Full script

・Vocabulary list

・Grammar notes

・True / False quiz (with answers)

👉 Download here:

https://ko-fi.com/s/ce07a3de77

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☕ Support My Channel

If you enjoy my videos, you can support my work on Ko-fi.

Your support helps me continue creating Japanese learning materials 💖

👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile

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🏯 About Meg

I am a Japanese teacher creating storytelling-based listening materials for beginners.

I also work as a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration specialist) in Japan.

Immigration & visa support:

👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/

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#JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN5 #EasyJapanese #ListeningPractice #StorytellingJapanese #MegSmile