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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 8 MIN

Sound Natural in Japanese: 10 Essential Phrases using "~Mitai desu" | NIHONGO CANDY #147

from NIHONGO CANDY - Master Natural Japanese for Work & Life (JLPT N5-N3) · host Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY

In Japanese conversations, being too direct can sometimes sound harsh. That’s where "~mitai desu" (みたいです) comes in. Meaning "It seems..." or "It looks like...", this grammar point is an incredibly useful tool to convey situations or observations naturally without sounding overly assertive.In this episode, we will focus on using "~mitai desu" with both present and past plain forms. I’ll train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences so you can handle these conversations smoothly, soften your statements, and sound much more sophisticated and conversational in Japanese.💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=APR26_NIHONGOCANDY⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠Stay Connected📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #LifeInJapan #ExpatJapan #JapanesePhrases

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