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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 5 MIN

EP52 | Japanese People Don’t Usually Say “I Hate It”… Here’s What They Say Instead 🇯🇵 #EP52

from YAHHO! First Japanese with Kimi · host Kimi

Have you ever noticed that Japanese people rarely say “I hate it” directly?In this episode, we’ll explore how Japanese people naturally express likes and dislikes in everyday conversation.You’ll learn useful expressions like:🍣 すきです (I like it.)❤️ だいすきです (I love it.)👎 すきじゃありません (I don’t like it.)😣 にがてです (I’m not good with it / It’s not my favorite.)🙅 むりです (No way. I just can’t.)🤔 あまり~ません (I don’t really…)💬 きょうみがあります / きょうみはありません (I’m interested / I’m not really interested.)More importantly, you’ll discover why Japanese people often avoid saying “I hate it” directly, and how they soften their opinions to sound more natural and polite.If you want to sound less like a textbook and more like a real Japanese speaker, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen, relax, and enjoy your Japanese coffee break with Kimi!📚 Book a lesson with me on italki if you’d like to practice real Japanese conversation:#EP52 #JapanesePodcast #LearnJapanese #JapaneseConversation #JapaneseCulture #NaturalJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPT #SpeakJapanese #JapaneseListening

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