YAHHO! First Japanese with Kimi

Practice talking about the future in Japanese! 🇯🇵

In this practice episode, we’ll review three common ways to talk about future plans:

～ます～つもりです～よていです

For example:

Raishuu, Kyouto ni ikimasu.
I’m going to Kyoto next week.

Ashita, hatarakimasu.
I’m working tomorrow.

Raigetsu, Toukyou ni iku tsumori desu.
I’m planning to go to Tokyo next month.

Ashita wa, haisha ni iku yotei desu.
I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.

We’ll practice natural Japanese sentences and think about which expression sounds most natural for each situation.

This is a practice episode based on EP98, so if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I recommend listening to it first!

Let’s practice together! 🎧🇯🇵

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Learn how to talk about the future in Japanese! 🇯🇵

In this episode, we look at three natural ways to talk about future plans:

〜ます — simple future plans
〜つもりです — your intention
〜よていです — a plan or schedule

nihongo de wa, eigo no you ni mirai senyou no katachi ga aru wake dewa arimasen.
tatoeba 「ashita hatarakimasu」 to iu dake de, shizen ni mirai no koto o arawasemasu.

「tsumori desu」 to 「yotei desu」 no chigai mo, nichijou kaiwa de tsukaeru rei bun to issho ni renshuu shimasu.

If you are learning Japanese and sometimes feel confused about how to talk about future plans, this episode is for you!

🎧 Listen, repeat, and get used to natural Japanese expressions.

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Practice the nai form in natural, everyday Japanese!

In this episode, we first practice basic verb pairs:

taberu → tabenaiiku → ikanainomu → nomanaikau → kawanaimiru → minai

Then, we use the nai form in different situations and practice expressions like:

kyou wa dekakenai yokyou wa osake o nomanai tsumori desukyou wa nanimo kawanai tsumori desukyowai eiga wa minai yo

You’ll also hear different ways to make the nai form sound natural in conversation, such as yo, desu, tsumori, and more casual patterns.

If you haven’t listened to EP96, I recommend listening to that episode first!

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Learn the Japanese nai form, one of the most useful ways to make verbs negative.

In this episode, we practice useful everyday verbs like:

taberu → tabenaiiku → ikanainomu → nomanaimiru → minai

You’ll also learn how the nai form is used in casual conversation, with yo, desu, and future expressions like 〜tsumori desu and 〜yotei desu.

The goal is not to memorize complicated grammar rules. Instead, get familiar with useful verb pairs and start using them naturally.

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Yahho, Kimi desu! 👋

This is the practice episode for EP94, where we learned how to use node to give a reason.

If you haven’t listened to EP94 yet, I recommend listening to that episode first and then coming back to this practice episode.

In this episode, we’ll practice 10 natural everyday sentences using node.

Round 1: Repeat after me.
Round 2: I’ll give you the English sentence first. Try to say it in Japanese, then check your answer.

The sentences get a little longer, so take your time and keep practicing! 💪🇯🇵

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Yahho, Kimi desu! 👋

Today we’re taking a closer look at the Japanese grammar pattern node.

We use node to give a reason, similar to “because” or “so” in English.

For example:

Atsui node, mado o akemasu.It’s hot, so I’ll open the window.

In this episode, we practice 10 natural everyday sentences using node, including talking about being tired, hungry, cold, busy, and more.

I’ll also explain the difference between node and kara, and why it’s useful to learn Japanese expressions as chunks instead of translating word by word.

Perfect for beginner to intermediate Japanese learners who want to speak more naturally.

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Yahho, Kimi desu! 👋

This is a practice episode for EP92, where we learned the Japanese grammar pattern 〜たり〜たりします (tari tari shimasu).

If you haven’t listened to EP92 yet, I recommend listening to that episode first and then coming back to this one. It will make the practice much more effective!

In this episode, we’ll practice talking about everyday activities, weekends, work, travel, family, and more using 〜たり〜たりします.

Round 1: Listen and repeat.
Round 2: Listen to the English, think of the Japanese, and then check your answer.

Let’s practice Japanese together! 💪🇯🇵

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Today, we’re taking a closer look at a very useful Japanese grammar pattern:

〜たり〜たりします (tari tari shimasu)

This pattern is often used when you want to give examples of things you do, such as:

Koohii o nondari, nyuusu o mitari shimasu.
I drink coffee, watch the news, and things like that.

Kaimono ni ittari, ie de yukkuri shitari shimasu.
I go shopping, relax at home, and things like that.

In this episode, I’ll explain how to make the tari form from the ta-form, and then we’ll practice lots of natural examples from everyday life.

You’ll hear examples about daily routines, weekends, work, travel, family, and more.

If you’re learning Japanese, this is a really useful pattern to add to your everyday Japanese!

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Today’s episode is another Japanese Challenge! 🇯🇵

We’ve been talking about medical Japanese in the last few episodes, so today we’re going to use some of those expressions in a short, everyday story.

Kono 3 episode de benkyou shita kotoba o tsukatte, nihongo dake de hanashiteimasu.

You’ll hear expressions like:

Choushi ga amari yokunai
I’m not feeling very well.

Hanamizu ga deru
I have a runny nose.

Me ga kayui
My eyes are itchy.

Kaze-gimi kamo shiremasen
I might be coming down with a cold.

Kusuri o nondara, nemuku narimashita
I took some medicine and got sleepy.

Itamidome o nondeimasu
I’ve been taking painkillers.

First, listen to the Japanese at a normal speed. Then we’ll review some key words and expressions, listen to the Japanese again, and finish with a quick Japanese-English check.

If you haven’t listened to Episodes 88, 89, and 90 yet, I recommend listening to those first! They’ll help you understand today’s challenge even better. 😊

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Today, we’re talking about Japanese hospitals! 🏥🇯🇵

Nihon no byouin tte donna kanji?
Yoyaku wa iru?
Dono ka ni ikeba ii?
Monshin-hyou tte nani?
Sensei wa eigo o hanaseru?

I’ll explain the general flow of going to a hospital in Japan, from choosing the right department and filling out the medical questionnaire to seeing the doctor, getting a prescription, and going to the pharmacy.

If you’re living in Japan or planning to visit Japan, I hope this episode helps you understand what to expect and feel a little more prepared. 😊

And sorry about the cicadas! 😂🥵
They were VERY loud today.
The cicadas were basically joining the episode! 🪰🌳😂

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