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Why do Japanese people speak indirectly? | Learn Natural Japanese

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This podcast is for Japanese learners.I speak slowly and explain natural Japanese expressions.Today's topic:Why do Japanese people speak indirectly?This channel helps you improve your Japanese listening and speaking with real, natural Japanese.---Key phrases:・ちょっと難しいです→ It might be a little difficult (often means “No”)・また今度お願いします→ Maybe next time (often means “Not this time”)・考えておきます→ I will think about it (often means “I won’t do it”)---If you want to improve your Japanese, please subscribe to the channel.I also offer Japanese lessons online.Feel free to contact me!---#learnjapanese #japanesepodcast #slowjapanese #japaneselistening

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