EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 5 MIN

Zashiki-warashi - ざしきわらし

from The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese · host Onigiri

Meet Zashiki-warashi, a childlike spirit from Japanese folklore.It brings good luck to the home, but if it leaves, bad luck may follow. A gentle and mysterious story about luck, spirits, and home.You can download the scripts (PDF) on Patreon. ・FREE English translation script → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888・Full scripts (Hiragana + Kanji + English + Vocabulary Sheets) → for Patreon membersYoutube → https://youtu.be/-Dv6G7BZg80

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