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Life in Korea–Stuff I Notice Living Here
by TAJIPAN
韓国に住んで気づいた、しょうもないけどちょっと笑える出来事や考えを、日本語でゆるく話しています。日本人はもちろん、日本語を勉強している中級〜上級の人にも楽しんでもらえたらうれしいです。※内容はすべて、私個人の経験と感想です。I talk (in Japanese) about small, silly, but funny things I notice while living in Korea.This podcast is for Japanese listeners and also for intermediate to advanced Japanese learners.Everything shared here is based on my personal experiences and opinions.I’m TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher living in Korea.📄 Scriptはこちら👇https://tajipan.wixsite.com📸 Instagramはこちら👇https://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/
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“Aigoo!” & Other Korean Expressions I Love
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 57TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep57🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyリアクションが薄(うす)い weak reaction; not very expressive間(ま)が空(あ)く there is a pause; a gap occurs甘(あま)える to depend on; to act spoiled; to seek affectionいじる to tease; to mess withののしる to insult; to abuse verballyせっかち impatient; hasty
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Why Is It Like This? My Apartment in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 56TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep56🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary肌(はだ)が荒(あ)れる skin gets rough; skin breaks out施工(せこう) construction; workmanship施工(せこう)の甘(あま)さ poor workmanship; lack of precision in constructionツッコミどころ point worth pointing out; something to criticize大前提(だいぜんてい) fundamental premise; basic assumption~を基調(きちょう)とした based on; with ~ as the main theme~に支障(ししょう)がある to have trouble with ~; to interfere with ~ぬかりない thorough; careful; no oversight栓(せん) stopper; plug欠(か)ける to chip; to be chipped破片(はへん) fragment; piece朽(く)ちる to decay; to rot; to fall into ruin歪(ゆが)む to warp; to distortイカれる to be broken; to go crazy (slang)
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I Bought Unknown Korean Vegetables… Here’s What Happened
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 55TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep55🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyなまる to get rusty;to develop an accent; 宣言(せんげん) declaration; announcement試(こころ)みる to try; to attempt微妙(びみょう) subtle; delicate; questionable行(い)きつけ one’s regular place企画(きかく) planning; project;企画知(し)れてる not a big deal; limited; nothing special時系列(じけいれつ) chronological order和(あ)える to dress (food); to mix根(ね)っこ root; base; essence配合(はいごう) blend; mixture; composition球根(きゅうこん) bulb (plant)多肉植物(たにくしょくぶつ) succulent plant
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A Look Back at Korea’s Dessert Trends
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 54TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep54🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary大気汚染(たいきおせん) air pollution大気中(たいきちゅう) in the atmosphere移(うつ)り変(か)わり changes; transitions旋風(せんぷう) whirlwind; sensation (sudden popularity)カヌレ canelé (French pastry)仕入(しい)れる to procure; to stock; to purchase for sale惰性(だせい)で out of inertia; by force of habit混在(こんざい)する to be mixed; to coexist巻(ま)き起(お)こす to cause; to stir up; to trigger一世風靡(いっせいふうび)する to take the world by storm; to become hugely popular定(さだ)かではない not certain; unclear融合(ゆうごう) fusion; blending独自性(どくじせい) originality; uniquenessせっかち impatient; hasty圧倒的(あっとうてき)に overwhelminglyいかに~か how ~ (emphatic); how much ~
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Korean vs Japanese Eel: Totally Different Experience
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 53TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・The way eel is eaten in Korea is totally different!・Do Koreans just love wrapping everything before eating?etc──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep53🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary郷(ごう)に入(い)っては郷(ごう)に従(したが)え When in Rome, do as the Romans doエゴマの葉(は)っぱ perilla leavesパンチャン Korean side dishes (banchan)生姜(しょうが)の千切(せんぎ)り shredded ginger; julienned ginger炭火焼(すみびや)き charcoal-grilledサンチュ ssam lettuce (Korean lettuce for wraps)臭(くさ)み strong smell; unpleasant odor (esp. of meat/fish)主流(しゅりゅう) mainstreamびちゃびちゃ soggy; soaked; waterlogged
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My First Eyebrow Tattoo in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 52TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I went in for eyebrow tattooing without knowing what they’d do.・Right after, I looked like Shin-chan…etc──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep52🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary体(からだ)を張(は)る to put oneself on the line; to go all out施術(せじゅつ)する to perform a treatment/procedure皮膚(ひふ) skin行程(こうてい) process; procedure手間(てま)が省(はぶ)ける to save time and effort; to skip steps存在感(そんざいかん)が強(つよ)い to have a strong presence余談(よだん) as an aside; digression眉尻(まゆじり) outer end of the eyebrow眉頭(まゆがしら) inner end of the eyebrowイケてる cool; stylish; attractive若干(じゃっかん) slightly; somewhat平行眉(へいこうまゆ) straight (parallel) eyebrows骨格(こっかく)を活(い)かす to make the most of one’s bone structure麻酔(ますい)が効(き)く anesthesia takes effect感触(かんしょく) feel; texture; sensationビビる to get scared; to freak outヒリヒリする to sting; to feel a burning sensation定着(ていちゃく)させる to fix; to make (it) settle; to establish画質(がしつ)が荒(あら)い image quality is rough; low resolution角質(かくしつ) keratin; dead skin cells色(いろ)が抜(ぬ)ける color fades; color comes out皮(かわ)が剥(む)ける skin peelsほのかに faintly; slightly; subtly
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I Tried Negotiating a Pilates Price
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 51TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I negotiated the price… and it actually went down that much?! 😳etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep51🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary堂々(どうどう)と boldly; confidentlyかまをかける to fish for information; to test someone with a trick question直球(ちょっきゅう) straightforward approach; direct question気(き)が引(ひ)ける to feel reluctant; to feel hesitant引(ひ)っ込(こ)みつかない can’t back out; can’t withdraw即決(そっけつ)する to decide immediately; to make a snap decision渋(しぶ)る to hesitate; to be reluctantカードを切(き)る to play one’s card; to make a decisive move財政的(ざいせいてき)に fiscally; in financial terms経済的(けいざいてき)に economically; in economic terms潰(つぶ)れる to go bankrupt; to go out of business妥協(だきょう)する to compromise
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Pilates, New Friends, and My Korean Struggles
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 50TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I made a friend at Pilates!・A story about an awkward moment because I couldn’t understand Korean.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep50🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary腰痛(ようつう) lower back pain軽減(けいげん)する to reduce; to alleviate気合(きあい)が入(はい)ってる full of fighting spirit; highly motivated隙(すき)あらば if there’s a chance; whenever there’s an opportunity更衣室(こういしつ) changing room; locker room術(すべ) means; way; methodあわよくば if possible; if things go well引(ひ)く to pull back; to cringe物々交換(ぶつぶつこうかん) barter; exchange of goods値段交渉(ねだんこうしょう) price negotiation; bargainingガン見(み)する to stare; to look intensely悲劇(ひげき) tragedy瞑想(めいそう) meditation要素(ようそ) element; factor苦難(くなん) hardship; difficulty
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Korean Names: What Surprised Me
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 49TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Why is it so hard to remember Korean names?・I want a middle name!・What names are trending in Korea right now?etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep49🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary絶望的(ぜつぼうてき) desperate; hopeless鮮明(せんめい) vivid; clear寛大(かんだい) tolerant; generous; broad-minded中性的(ちゅうせいてき) androgynous; gender-neutral夫婦別姓(ふうふべっせい) separate surnames for married couples儒教(じゅきょう) Confucianism占(し)める to occupy; to account for; to take up呼(よ)び捨(す)て first-name basis without honorific; calling someone without a title
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Trying Dubai Chocolate—and What I Really Thought
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 48TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Dubai Chocolate Mochi Cookies Are Sold Out Right Now!・Dubai Chocolate Keeps Evolving… My Honest Thoughtsetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep48🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary進化系(しんかけい)〇〇 evolved version of ~; next-generation ~麺状(めんじょう) noodle-shaped; in the form of noodles~状(~じょう) -shaped; -like; in the form of ~生地(きじ) dough; batter; fabric (depending on context)独自(どくじ) original; unique; distinctive
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My First Trip Abroad After Moving—and What I Realized
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 47TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —experience, small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした経験、違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Trying a Dorm Room for the First Time! The Smell Was Barely OK… but My Clothes Got Stolen.・How My Feelings About English Have Changed・Dressing on the Side, Please!etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep47🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary復活(ふっかつ)する to make a comeback; to be revived; to recover~を踏(ふ)まえて based on; taking into account淡々(たんたん)と calmly; matter-of-factly; without emotion人間不信(にんげんふしん) mistrust of people; distrust of others劣等感(れっとうかん) inferiority complex; feelings of inferiority致死量(ちしりょう) lethal dose総(そう)じて overall; generally; as a whole遡(さかのぼ)る to go back; to trace back; to date back to敢(あ)えて deliberately; daringly; neverthelessつっこむ to retort; to point out (in conversation); to make a witty comeback
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A Movie Theater Worth Trying!
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 46TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・The seats in Korean movie theaters are amazing.・The appeal of the film Kokuhō can resonate worldwide.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep46🎥Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary伝統芸能(でんとうげいのう) traditional performing arts厳重(げんじゅう) strict / tightly controlled演目(えんもく) program / performance piece世襲制(せしゅうせい) hereditary system引き継(ひきつ)がれる to be passed down
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I Got Food Poisoning from Oysters in Korea
This is just my personal experience, not a general statement about Korean food.This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 45TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I got food poisoning from boiled oysters.・Food poisoning is scary… I suffered for three days.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep45🎥Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary牡蠣(かき)にあたる get food poisoning from oysters下痢(げり) diarrheaげろ vomit / puke (casual)お腹(なか)を下(くだ)す have diarrhea嘔吐(おうと) vomitingつわり morning sickness提供(ていきょう)する to provide舞台(ぶたい)を見(み)に行(い)く to go see a stage performance然(しか)るべき appropriate / proper
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The Best Food in 2025 (Part 2)
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 44TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・How “Kongguksu,” a Soy Milk Noodle Dish, Completely Won Me Over・Tokyo’s Oldest Izakaya's Sobaetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep44🎥Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary(話(はなし)を)盛(も)る to exaggerate (a story)さすがに as expected / honestlyせっかち impatientツッコむ to point out / to retort~ぶる to pretend to be ~平凡(へいぼん) ordinary一切(いっさい)なし none at all純白(じゅんぱく) pure white説(せつ) theory部位(ぶい) body part黙々(もくもく)と silently / steadily
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The Best Food in 2025 (Part1)
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 43TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・How I Found the Perfectly Balanced Bagel・I’ve realized how good pork ribs (Dwaeji Galbi) are.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep43🎥Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary寒波(かんぱ) cold wave自信過剰(じしんかじょう) overconfidence遡る(さかのぼる) to go back / to trace back審査基準(しんさきじゅん) evaluation criteria / screening standards却下(きゃっか) rejection / to turn down味わい深い(あじわいぶかい) deep in flavor / rich-tastingげんなりする to feel fed up / to be discouraged活きる(いきる) to come alive / to be put to good use~を引き立てる(ひきたてる) to bring out / to enhance圧倒的に(あっとうてきに) overwhelmingly次元が違う(じげんがちがう) on a different level(味が)上品(じょうひん) (elegant / refined) flavor~を売りにしてる(うりにしてる) to promote ~ as a selling point食べ応えがない(たべごたえがない) not filling / lacking substance卸す(おろす) to wholesale / to sell in bulkあばら骨(あばらぼね) rib (bone)~はいただけない(いただけない) that's unacceptable / not okayぶっちゃけ frankly / honestly
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Why Korean Rice Cakes Are So Addictive
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 42TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・This chewy black sesame mochi is insanely good.・Is this even mochi? They say it is, but it doesn’t feel like mochi at all.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep42🎥Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary片思い(かたおもい) unrequited love迫る(せまる) approach / press / close in onすごい勢いで at great speed / rapidlyきなこ roasted soybean flourまぶす sprinkle / coat定番(ていばん) classic / standard弾力がある(だんりょくがある) elastic / springyぷるぷる jiggly / wobblyもちもち chewy / soft and springy歯ごたえがある(はごたえがある) have a firm texture / chewy発祥(はっしょう) origin / birthplace松(まつ) pine tree葉っぱ(はっぱ) leaf敷く(しく) lay / spreadチュソク(추석) Chuseok (Korean harvest festival)お盆(おぼん) Obon festival収穫(しゅうかく) harvestよもぎ mugwort生地(きじ) dough蜜(みつ) syrup / honey言い伝え(いいつたえ) legend / folk belief魔除け(まよけ) ward off evil / protection against evilもたらす(もたらす) bring about / bring
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Do You Believe in “Unlucky Years”? My Take on Yakudoshi
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 40TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I went to get a yakubarai (a purification ritual).・Do they have yakudoshi in Korea too?etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep40🎥Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────子供の扱い方(こどものあつかいかた) how to treat children / how to handle children未満児(みまんじ) children under school age / infants and toddlers厄(やく) bad luck / misfortune厄年(やくどし) unlucky year (according to Japanese belief)厄払い(やくばらい) purification ritual to ward off bad luck前厄(まえやく) the year before an unlucky year本厄(ほんやく) the main unlucky year後厄(あとやく) the year after an unlucky year迷信(めいしん) superstitionお祓い(おはらい) purification ceremony / exorcismバチ当たる(ばちあたる) be punished by karma / get divine punishmentお札(おふだ) talisman / shrine amulet (paper)お布施(おふせ) donation to a templeお経(おきょう) Buddhist sutra / chant縁起がいい(えんぎがいい) good omen / lucky開運(かいうん) good fortune / improving one’s luck矢(や) arrowお守り(おまもり) amulet / lucky charm鳥居(とりい) torii gate本名(ほんみょう) real name / legal name振り仮名(ふりがな) furigana / pronunciation guide
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Saying Goodbye to Chris
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 40TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・My first friend in Korea went back to the U.S. ・We actually met in a pretty unusual way.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep40🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────vocabulary👇帰省土産(きせいみやげ):souvenir from visiting one’s hometown / souvenir for visiting one’s hometown歯ごたえがある(はごたえがある):has a firm texture / chewyぎっしり:packed / tightly filledまぶす:sprinkle / coat (lightly)曲者(くせもの):tricky person / dark horse / wildcard舌が肥えている(したがこえている):have a refined palate / be picky about food喉に詰まる(のどにつまる):get stuck in one’s throat / choke on先を越される(さきをこされる):be beaten to it / be one step ahead思い入れがある(おもいいれがある):have a special attachment / mean a lot情がある(じょうがある): emotionally attached / care deeply
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My First Christmas in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 39TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Tteokbokki… even at a Christmas market?!・A Takoyaki Party at a Korean Friend’s Home・・・etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep39🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary極寒(ごっかん):bitter cold / extreme cold大げさ(おおげさ):exaggerated / over the topシュトーレン:stollen (German Christmas bread)西洋(せいよう):the West / Western countriesブレない:consistent / unwavering生地(きじ):dough / batter / fabric(※文脈による)蜜(みつ):nectar / syrup / honey原価(げんか):cost price / production cost否定的な(ひていてきな):negative切り替えが早い(きりかえがはやい):quick to switch / adaptable / moves on quickly撤退する(てったいする):withdraw / pull out旧正月(きゅうしょうがつ):Lunar New Year盛大に(せいだいに):grandly / on a large scaleサクッと:crisply / lightly / quickly(カジュアル)見事に(みごとに):splendidly / beautifully / perfectly
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Why Are Train Tickets in Japan So Complicated?!
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 38TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Is Korean fashion basically just black and white?・Train Tickets from Narita Airport Are Ridiculously Complicated・Sanitary pads in Japan are so cheap!etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep38🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary最先端(さいせんたん) cutting-edge / state-of-the-art尖ったファッション(とがったふぁっしょん) edgy fashion牽引する(けんいんする) to lead / to drive視線を感じる(しせんをかんじる) feel people’s eyes on you浮く(うく) to stand out / look out of place乗車券(じょうしゃけん) train ticket特急券(とっきゅうけん) limited express ticket券売機(けんばいき) ticket vending machineスマホをかざす(すまほをかざす) hold up a smartphone (to scan/tap)自動改札機(じどうかいさつき) automatic ticket gateぶっちゃけ frankly / to be honestわずらわしい(わずらわしい) bothersome / troublesome生理用ナプキン(せいりようなぷきん) sanitary napkin / menstrual pad品揃え(しなぞろえ) selection / product lineup吸収する(きゅうしゅうする) to absorb生々しい(なまなましい) vivid / raw / graphic
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Why Are There So Many Announcements in Japan?!
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 37TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Narita Airport Is So Far from the City It Almost Killed Me.・Are Japanese announcements helpful — or just too much?etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep37🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyレベルに準じて(れべるに じゅんじて): according to the level / in line with the level言ってしまえば(いってしまえば): if I’m being honest / simply put行かないわけにはいかない: I have no choice but to go運営する(うんえいする): to operate / to manage (an organization, service, etc.)規制(きせい): regulation / restriction圧倒的に(あっとうてきに): overwhelmingly車掌さん(しゃしょうさん): conductor (on a train)癖の強い話し方(くせの つよい はなしかた): distinctive / quirky way of speaking奥に詰める(おくに つめる): to move all the way to the back / to fill in the back服や靴が巻き込まれないように(ふく や くつ が まきこまれない ように): so that clothes or shoes won’t get caught実施中(じっしちゅう): in progress / currently being carried out
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Korean Culture in Textbooks… Really?
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 36TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Do Koreans Like to Pay at First? The Reason Why…・Koreans Tend to Speak Indirectly… Is That True?etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep36🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary発酵する(はっこうする) → ferment漏れる(もれる) → leakふやける → get soggy / swell with water水分が抜ける(すいぶんがぬける) → lose moisture / dry outこってりしたヨーグルト → thick / rich yogurt品質のバラつき(ひんしつのばらつき) → variation in quality品質が一定(ひんしつがいってい) → consistent quality均一(きんいつ) → uniform / even単元(たんげん) → unit (in a textbook)曖昧な(あいまいな) → ambiguous / vague言葉の裏にある意味(ことばのうらにあるいみ) → the meaning behind the words遠回し(とおまわし) → indirect / roundabout上下関係(じょうげかんけい) → hierarchy / seniority dynamics改訂する(かいていする) → revise / update奢る(おごる) → treat (someone)自己中(じこちゅう) → self-centered/ selfish常識(じょうしき) → common senseツッコミどころが多い→ full of things to call out / lots to poke fun at
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Weird Japanese I Found in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 35TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Japanese Store Names You See in Korea Are Way Too Funny — with Commentaryetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep35🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyサボる to skip / to slack offだるい feel sluggish / feel lazyえらい admirable / great衝動買い(しょうどうがい) impulse buying~まくる to do something like crazy / nonstopツッコむ to make a sharp remark / to call someone out縁起がいい(えんぎがいい) lucky / good omen信仰(しんこう) faith / belief (religious)安全地帯(あんぜんちたい) safe zone / safe area敵が攻めてくる(てきがせめてくる) the enemy is attacking避難する(ひなんする) to evacuate / to take shelter炉端焼き(ろばたやき) robatayaki (Japanese fireside grilling)直火焼き(じかびやき) direct fire grilling炭火(すみび) charcoal fireYoutubeもあるよ👇https://youtube.com/@tajipankoreanlife?si=K6AI4bXw6NKj8MUaInstagramもチェックしてね👇https://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/?__pwa=1scriptはこちら👇https://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep34
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How Fashion Feels Different in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 34TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I Tried Buying Rice in Korea…・Is Japanese Americana Fashion Trending in Korea?!・A Korean Thrift Store or a Japanese One?!etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep34🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyイチョウ — ginkgo tree銀杏(ぎんなん)がなる — ginkgo nuts grow茶わん蒸し(ちゃわんむし)— savory egg custard炊きたて(たきたて)— freshly cooked (rice)パサパサ — dry (in texture, e.g., rice or hair)もっちり — chewy, springyつやつや — glossy, shinyもそもそ — dry and crumbly, tasteless texture検証する(けんしょうする)— to verify, examine発信地(はっしんち)— place of origin (of information, trend, etc.)俗に言う(ぞくにいう)— so-called, commonly referred to asぴちっとした — tight-fitting脱ぎ着しやすい(ぬぎきしやすい)— easy to put on and take offダメージ加工(かこう)— distressed processing (in clothes, e.g., ripped jeans)尖った(とがった)ファッション — edgy fashion, bold style差(さ)が激しい(はげしい)— big difference, strong contrastサイズ感(かん)— sense of size, fit一概(いちがい)には言えない(いえない)— can’t generalize遡ると(さかのぼると)— going back (in time), if you trace back柄(がら)— pattern, design布(ぬの)— cloth, fabric爆買い(ばくがい)— bulk buying, shopping spreeまさかの — unexpectedly, surprisingly(話の)ネタ — topic of conversation, talking material偏見(へんけん)— prejudice, biasやられた—They got me!(emotionally impressed or tricked)一通り(ひととおり)— roughly, generally; one round, one set
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Gimbap and Galbi Jjim: Korean Comfort Food
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 33TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I Tried Making Gimbap at Home… and Failed.・Galbijjim My Husband Made for Meetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep33 🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary口頭(こうとう)で orally / verbally海苔巻き(のりまき) sushi roll / norimaki存在(そんざい) existence / presence巻きす(まきす) bamboo sushi mat酢飯(すめし) vinegared riceごま油(ごまあぶら) sesame oilプルコギ bulgogi (Korean marinated beef)カニカマ imitation crab stickたくあん pickled daikon radish必須(ひっす) essential / indispensable力の加減(ちからのかげん) adjustment of strength / pressure control案の定(あんのじょう) just as expected / as usual骨付き肉(ほねつきにく) meat with bone / bone-in meat煮込み料理(にこみりょうり) stew / simmered dish家庭料理(かていりょうり) home cooking豊作(ほうさく) good harvest棗(なつめ) jujube八角(はっかく) star aniseじっくり slowly / carefully / thoroughly味が染みる(あじがしみる) flavor soaks in / becomes flavorful圧力鍋(あつりょくなべ) pressure cooker手が込んでる(てがこんでる) elaborate / time-consuming / well-prepared
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5 Things You Should Know About Korean Military Service
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 32TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Gender Equality Issues… Should Women Also Do Military Service?・Bullying During Military Service…?etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep32🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary兵役制度(へいえきせいど) military service system徴兵制(ちょうへいせい) conscription system / draft system義務(ぎむ) duty / obligation国民(こくみん) citizens / the people人権侵害(じんけんしんがい) human rights violation拘束(こうそく)される be detained / be restrained危機(きき)が迫(せま)っている a crisis is approaching / a crisis is near改善(かいぜん)する improve / make better抽選(ちゅうせん) lottery / drawing / random selection少子化(しょうしか) declining birthrate出生率(しゅっしょうりつ) birth rate側面(そくめん) aspect / side年齢(ねんれい)の幅(はば)を広(ひろ)げる widen the age range特典(とくてん) privilege / benefit / perk男女平等(だんじょびょうどう) gender equality基礎訓練(きそくんれん) basic training救命(きゅうめい) lifesaving / life support武器(ぶき) weapon装置(そうち) device / equipment特有(とくゆう)の unique / characteristic / distinctive興味本位(きょうみほんい)で out of curiosity自衛隊(じえいたい) Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF)閉鎖的(へいさてき) closed / insular / exclusive暴力(ぼうりょく) violence性犯罪(せいはんざい) sex crime / sexual offense健康被害(けんこうひがい) health damage / health problems侵入(しんにゅう)する invade / intrude / enter illegally制圧(せいあつ)する suppress / subdue / control所属(しょぞく)する belong to / be affiliated with貴重(きちょう) valuable / precious物理的(ぶつりてき)な physical別(わか)れのきっかけ trigger / reason for parting捉(とら)え方(かた) way of seeing / perception批判(ひはん)コメント critical comment / negative comment
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What Is Military Service Like in Korea?
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 31TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・How Are Military Service Groups Assigned?・The Toughest — but Coolest — Unit?!・Can You Enlist with Your Friends?!etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep31🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary徴兵制(ちょうへいせい) conscription / draft system兵役(へいえき) military service入隊する(にゅうたいする) to enlist / to join the army兵隊(へいたい) soldier採用する(さいようする) to hire / to employ義務(ぎむ) duty / obligation陸続き(りくつづき) connected by land / contiguous land攻めてくる(せめてくる) to attack / to invade防衛意識(ぼうえいいしき) sense of defense / awareness of national defense抽選(ちゅうせん) lottery / drawing部隊(ぶたい) unit / troop免除される(めんじょされる) to be exempted拒否する(きょひする) to refuse / to reject基準(きじゅん) standard / criterion部署(ぶしょ) department / section通訳(つうやく) interpreter / interpretation待遇(たいぐう) treatment / working conditions海兵隊(かいへいたい) marine corps仲間意識が強い(なかまいしきがつよい) strong sense of camaraderie上下関係が厳しい(じょうげかんけいがきびしい) strict hierarchy上陸作戦(じょうりくさくせん) landing operation兵士(へいし) soldier / serviceman訓練する(くんれんする) to train / to drill制度(せいど) system / institution同伴入隊(どうはんにゅうたい) enlisting together (with a friend or companion)精神的に(せいしんてきに) mentally / psychologically団結力が増す(だんけつりょくがます) to increase unity / to strengthen solidarity進化する(しんかする) to evolve / to develop延期する(えんきする) to postpone / to delay体に障がいがある(からだにしょうがいがある) to have a physical disability~をめぐって concerning / over / regarding貢献(こうけん) contribution風当たりが強い(かぜあたりがつよい) to face criticism / to be under fire議論が起こる(ぎろんがおこる) a debate arises / a controversy starts宗教の信仰(しゅうきょうのしんこう) religious belief / faith刑務所(けいむしょ) prison物議を醸す(ぶつぎをかもす) to cause controversy階級(かいきゅう) rank / class除隊(じょたい) discharge from the military予備軍(よびぐん) reserve forces召集を受ける(しょうしゅうをうける) to be called up (for service)民間人(みんかんじん) civilian講習(こうしゅう) training / course / seminar
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Mandu vs Gyoza: They Look Similar but Aren’t
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 30TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Japan Pan-Fries, Korea Steams・Noodles in Mandu Soup?! Dumpling Udon?!etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep30🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary決意表明(けついひょうめい) Statement of determination / Declaration of resolve取っ払う(とっぱらう) To remove / To take away勇気づけられる(ゆうきづけられる) To be encouraged / To be heartened説得力(せっとくりょく) Persuasiveness / Convincing power~にこしたことはない ~Couldn't be better / Nothing beats ~等身大(とうしんだい) Life-size / True-to-life熱く語る(あつくかたる) To speak passionatelyふさわしい Appropriate / Suitable込められた思い(こめられたおもい) Thoughts / Feelings put into (something)成り立ち(なりたち) Origin / Formation / How it came about説(せつ) Theory / Explanation三日月形(みかづきがた) Crescent-shaped小ぶり(こぶり) Small-sized / Petite主流(しゅりゅう) Mainstream圧倒的に(あっとうてきに) Overwhelmingly親しまれている(したしまれている) Well-loved / Familiar / Popularずっしり Heavily / Hefty具/具材(ぐ/ぐざい) Ingredients / Filling言われてみれば(いわれてみれば) Come to think of it / Now that you mention it崇拝する(すうはいする) To worship / To revereすりおろし Gratedみじん切り(みじんぎり) Minced / Finely chopped粉チーズ(こなチーズ) Grated cheese / Powdered cheese鶏ひき肉(とりひきにく) Ground chicken克服する(こくふくする) To overcome梅干し(うめぼし) Pickled plum / Umeboshi背景(はいけい) Background
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Why “The Glory” Was Hard to Watch (But Good)
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 29TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・It’s not just a simple revenge drama — it has a dark hero vibe.・The villain actress’s performance is insanely psychopathic.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep29🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyあらすじ synopsis / plot summary壮絶な(そうぜつな) intense / fierce / dramatic退学する(たいがくする) drop out / be expelled復讐(ふくしゅう) revenge気が進まない(きがすすまない) reluctant / not feel like doing胸くそ悪い(むなくそわるい) disgusting / sickening目を背ける(めをそむける) turn away / look away限度を超える(げんどをこえる) go too far / cross the lineしんどい exhausting / tough脚本(きゃくほん) script / screenplayキャラがハマってる the actor fits the character perfectlyキャラが立ってる the character stands out / is well-defined結果的に as a result / in the end救う(すくう) to save / to rescueこらしめる to punish / to teach (someone) a lessonなじみがない unfamiliar / not used to演技(えんぎ) acting / performance傷(きず)を負う(おう) to get injured / to sustain a wound着実に(ちゃくじつに) steadily / surely努力家(どりょくか) hard worker / diligent person知的(ちてき) intellectual傍から見たら(はたからみたら) from the outside / from others’ perspective安泰(あんたい) peace and stability / secure and stable闇を抱える(やみをかかえる) have a dark side / carry inner darkness計り知れない(はかりしれない) immeasurable / beyond measure / incalculable話が展開する(はなしがてんかいする) the story unfolds / develops群を抜く(ぐんをぬく) stand out / be exceptionalもみ消す(もみけす) cover up / hush up素の顔(すのかお) natural face / true selfくそアマ・いかれ女 crazy bitch / psycho woman脇役・名脇役(わきやく・めいわきやく) supporting role / great supporting actor渋おじ(しぶおじ) cool older manまとも decent / normal / proper権力(けんりょく) power / authorityブチギレる – to snap / to lose one’s temper completely / to go berserk殴り倒す(なぐりたおす)– to knock someone down with a punch / to beat someone to the ground薬物中毒(やくぶつちゅうどく) drug addiction必死(ひっし) desperateなりふり構わず by any means / regardless of appearances自業自得(じごうじとく) reap what you sow / got what they deserved被害者(ひがいしゃ) victim名誉(めいよ) honor / reputation解釈(かいしゃく) interpretation歪んだ愛(ゆがんだあい) twisted love究極の愛(きゅうきょくのあい) ultimate love
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How I Actually Make Friends Abroad
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 28TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Anyway, greetings first. Just greet people, no matter what.・If someone catches your interest, ask for their contact info right away.・And just keep your mouth corners slightly up at all times.etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep28🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary遡(さかのぼ)る = to go back (in time), to trace back不倫(ふりん) = extramarital affair, adultery問題発言(もんだいはつげん) = controversial remark冷(ひ)ややかな声(こえ) = cold voice, chilly tone続出(ぞくしゅつ) = appearing one after another, occurring repeatedly好青年(こうせいねん) = a fine young man, respectable young man失望(しつぼう) = disappointmentナンパ = picking up girls/guys, flirting好奇心(こうきしん)をそそる = to arouse curiosity得(とく) = advantage, gain, benefit庇(かば)う = to protect, to stand up for擁護(ようご)する = to defend, to supportのぼりつめる = to rise to the top, to climb up (success, rank)妬(ひが)み = envy, jealousy誹謗中傷(ひぼうちゅうしょう) = slander, abusive criticismどや = smug face, “look at me” expressionどやる = to act smug, to brag目標(もくひょう)を掲(かか)げる = to set a goal, to declare an objectiveというのも = because, the reason is that…決(けっ)して~ない = never, by no means大前提(だいぜんてい) = major premise, fundamental condition3か条(さんかじょう) = three rules, three principlesためらう = to hesitate捨(す)てたもんじゃない = not so bad, still worth somethingただ~って言(い)わない = don’t just say “~”気まずい = awkward, uncomfortable抵抗(ていこう)が強(つよ)い = strong resistance屁(へ)でもない = nothing at all, no big dealよっぽど = very, considerably, much more口角(こうかく) = corner of the mouth秒(びょう)で~ = instantly, in a second引(ひ)かれる = to be put off, to lose interest (because of someone’s behavior)チャンスを逃(のが)す = to miss a chance光栄(こうえい) = honor, privilege承認欲求(しょうにんよっきゅう) = desire for approval, need for recognition
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Is Soy Sauce Crab Really That Salty?!
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 27TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Hold on — aren’t Japanese people obsessed with ganjang gejang?!・It’s good. Really good. But… it’s good, but…!! 😂etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep27🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary漏電(ろうでん)する = to have an electrical leak / short circuit漏(も)れる = to leak, to escape不安定(ふあんてい) = unstable, insecure大騒(おおさわ)ぎする = to make a big fussしょっぱい = salty敵(てき)を作(つく)る = to make enemies薄味(うすあじ) = lightly seasoned, bland敏感(びんかん) = sensitive余計(よけい)に = all the more, even more声(こえ)を大(おお)にして言(い)う = to say loudly, to speak out漬(つ)ける = to pickle, to soak, to marinateほぼほぼ = almost, nearly念願(ねんがん) = long-cherished wish, long-held desireかぶりつく = to bite into甲羅(こうら) = shell (of a turtle, crab, etc.)メス = female (animal)ハレの日(ひ) = special day, festive dayコスパがいい = cost-effective, good value for money(酒(さけ)の)つまみ = snack to go with alcoholちびちび = little by little, sip by sip中身(なかみ)のない話(はなし) = empty talk, shallow conversation憧(あこが)れる = to admire, to long for
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Why So Many Korean Men Marry Japanese Women
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 26TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Do Japanese Women Dream of K-Drama-Style Romance?・Do Girls Who Still Speak Poor Korean Look Cute?😂・Are Japanese Men Not Popular with Korean Women at All?😂etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep26🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary振り返る ふりかえる look back / reflect愛情表現 あいじょうひょうげん expression of affection統計 とうけい statistics前年比 ぜんねんひ year-on-year comparison見解 けんかい opinion / view仮説 かせつ hypothesis寡黙 かもく taciturn / quietぶっきらぼう blunt / curtキュン heart-throbbing feeling憧れる あこがれる admire / yearn for現実 げんじつ reality経済力 けいざいりょく economic power平均年収 へいきんねんしゅう average annual income高度経済成長期 こうどけいざいせいちょうき period of rapid economic growth魅力 みりょく charm / attractiveness体感 たいかん physical sensation / feelつたない poor / clumsy (skill)浅はか あさはか shallow / thoughtless芽生える めばえる to bud / to sprout (emotion/idea)私なりの my own way / in my own terms劇的に げきてきに dramatically自立する じりつする become independent敢えて あえて dare to / deliberately上回る うわまわる exceed / surpass~説 ~せつ theory / hypothesis骨格 こっかく bone structure / frame胸板 むないた chest (muscle)細マッチョ ほそまっちょ lean muscularゴリゴリマッチョ bulky muscular少子化 しょうしか declining birthrate食い止める くいとめる prevent / stop (negative trend)お姫様 おひめさま princess扱う あつかう treat / handle豹変する ひょうへんする suddenly change (behavior)男尊女卑 だんそんじょひ male chauvinism矛盾 むじゅん contradiction / inconsistency
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Cold Noodles in Korea Are Amazing
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 25TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and things you only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・A Brief History of Korean Cold Noodles・Why Milmyeon I Had in Busan Was So Good・The Local Kongguksu Near My Place Was Amazingetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep25🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary角度(かくど) Angleキレ気味で(きれぎみで) A bit snappy / slightly irritated発祥(はっしょう) Origin / birthplace首都(しゅと) Capital cityタレを絡める(たれをからめる) Coat with sauceコシが強い(こしがつよい) Firm/chewy texture (used for noodles)原料(げんりょう) Raw material / ingredient~を汲む(~をくむ) Draw (e.g., water)エゴマ Perilla (leaf or seed)辛さを抑える(からさをおさえる) Tone down the spiciness / make it less spicy
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Things I Realized After a Short Visit Back to Japan
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 24TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I Realized Japanese Convenience Stores Are on Another Level • Department Store Basements Get Me Way Too Excited • Escalators Everywhere — Basicallyetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep24🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabularyふざけんな Don’t mess with me一時帰国(いちじきこく)Temporary return主に(おもに)Mainlyケツが決まっている(きまっている)The end time is fixed~気どり(~きどり)Pretending to be ~電子マネー(でんしまねー)Electronic moneyエモい Emotional~ぶる Act like ~Ex)一時帰国者ぶっている(いちじきこくしゃぶっている)Ex) Pretending to be a temporary returnee電子広告(でんしこうこく)Digital advertisement目の当たりにする(まのあたりにする)Witness firsthand誇り(ほこり)Pride油揚げの和え物(あぶらあげのあえもの)Fried tofu salad南蛮漬け(なんばんづけ)Nanban picklesもなか Monaka板チョコ(いたちょこ)Chocolate barパリパリ Crunchyしなる(しなる)Flexible / bendableしける Get soggy追求する(ついきゅうする)Pursue企業努力(きぎょうどりょく)Corporate effortデパ地下(でぱちか)Department store basement百貨店(ひゃっかてん)Department storeお惣菜(おそうざい)Prepared food / deli独特な(どくとくな)Unique高級感(こうきゅうかん)Luxurious feel庶民的(しょみんてき)Common / everyday取り入れる(とりいれる)Adopt / incorporate開拓する(かいたくする)[original]: Develop / pioneer[context]: Explore new restaurants/shops秒で(びょうで)In seconds振り込む(ふりこむ)Transfer money敵に回す(てきにまわす)Make an enemyポイントを付ける(ぽいんとをつける)Earn points登録する(とうろくする)Register入力する(にゅうりょくする)Enter / inputあるある Relatable / common situation革命(かくめい)Revolution
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Things I Realized During a Trip to Busan
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 23TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Do You Plan Your Trips, or Just Go with the Flow? • You Should Actually Use Taxis • I Can Only Travel with People Who Have Their Own Way of Enjoying Thingsetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep23🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discovery本名(ほんみょう) – real nameおしゃべり – chatty / talkative / chitchatこだわりが強い(つよい) – picky / particular / having strong preferences疲れ果てる(つかれはてる) – be exhausted / be worn out冒険する(ぼうけんする) – to take risks / to go on an adventure柔軟(じゅうなん) – flexible任せる(まかせる) – to leave (something) to someone / to entrust無理強いする(むりじいする) – to force (someone to do something)~なり – in one’s own way Ex)その人なりの楽しみ方(たのしみかた)– that person’s own way of enjoying現地の人(げんちのひと) – local people邪魔になる(じゃまになる) – to get in the way / to be a hindrance害がない(がいがない) – harmless乱用する(らんようする) – to abuse / to overuse体力の勝負(たいりょくのしょうぶ) – a test of stamina / endurance match
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Why I Had to Close the Comment Section
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 22TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Why I Decided to Turn Off the Comment Section • How I Want to Share Content from Now Onetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep22🎥YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeinKoreaofTAJIPAN🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary消費量(しょうひりょう) consumption口が悪い(くちがわるい) have a sharp tongue / talk harshly毒舌(どくぜつ) sarcastic / biting tongue / sharp-tongued鋭い(するどい) sharp / keen / insightful皮肉(ひにく) sarcasm / irony大げさ(おおげさ) exaggerated / over-the-top癖(くせ) habit / quirk / tendency分析する(ぶんせきする) analyzeコメント欄(らん) comment section~を踏まえる(~をふまえる) based on ~ / taking ~ into account一切~ない(いっさい~ない) not ~ at all / never ~ずれる be off / be out of sync / miss the point一喜一憂(いっきいちゆう) be swayed by every little success and failure時間が奪われる(じかんがうばわれる) have one's time taken / time is stolen見る限り(みるかぎり) as far as I can see / from what I can tell自分勝手に(じぶんかってに) selfishly / on one’s own terms発信する(はっしんする) send out / express / share (online)一般化する(いっぱんかする) generalize極端(きょくたん) extreme / drastic(それ)にしても even/ still言い返す(いいかえす) talk back / argue back / retort駐在員(ちゅうざいいん) expatriate / expat / employee stationed abroad経験が浅い(けいけんがあさい) inexperienced / lack experienceむやみに thoughtlessly / recklessly / blindly~される筋合いはない(すじあいはない) I have no reason to be ~ / I don’t deserve to be ~ / I’m not in a position to be ~ / You have no right to ~
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Why “My Mister” Hit Me So Hard
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 21TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・The Plot of a Drama That Hits You in a Way You Can’t Quite Explain • My Personal Highlights (Very Minor Spoilers)etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep21🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discoveryネタバレ(ねたばれ)spoilerいかがわしい(いかがわしい)suspicious / shady / indecent抵抗がある(ていこうがある)feel resistance / be reluctant第一印象(だいいちいんしょう)first impression無表情(むひょうじょう)expressionless face自分を犠牲にする(じぶんをぎせいにする)sacrifice oneself派遣社員(はけんしゃいん)temporary employee / contract worker借金(しゃっきん)debt借金取り(しゃっきんとり)debt collector暴力をふるう(ぼうりょくをふるう)use violence介護(かいご)nursing care / caregiving闇を抱えている(やみをかかえている)have a dark secret / carry darknessダブル主演(だぶるしゅえん)double leading roles / co-leads派閥争い(はばつあらそい)factional dispute / power struggle引きずり下ろす(ひきずりおろす)drag down / overthrow味方(みかた)ally / supporter弱みをにぎる(よわみをにぎる)hold someone’s weakness不倫(ふりん)affair / infidelity追い出す(おいだす)drive out / kick out必死(ひっし)desperate脅す(おどす)threaten交渉(こうしょう)negotiation大金を渡す(たいきんをわたす)hand over a large sum of money作戦をたてる(さくせんをたてる)plan a strategy彼に惹かれる(かれにひかれる)be attracted to him~側につく(~がわにつく)take the side of ~ / join the side of ~期待を持たせる(きたいをもたせる)raise expectations / give hope救う(すくう)save / rescue解釈(かいしゃく)interpretation対等に(たいとうに)equally / on equal terms演技(えんぎ)acting / performance復讐(ふくしゅう)revenge
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Alcohol in Plastic Bottles?! A Small Culture Shock in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 20TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Beer in Plastic Bottles — Something You Don’t See in Japan・My American Friend Bought Soju Thinking It Was Wateretc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep20🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discovery少なくとも at least酸素(さんそ) oxygen未開封(みかいふう) unopened賞味期限(しょうみきげん) best-before date / best by消費期限(しょうひきげん) expiration date / use by持つ(もつ)〔時間が~〕 last (for time)もしくは or私的に(わたしてきに) personally事件(じけん) incident / case / crime最後の最後(さいごのさいご) the very endわざわざ go out of one's way toオチ punchline / twist焼酎(しょうちゅう) shochuふた lid / capしょうがない it can't be helped水色(みずいろ) light blue / pale blue雫(しずく) drop (of water etc.)大爆笑(だいばくしょう) burst of laughter / big laugh潤う(うるおう) be moisturized / be enriched度数(どすう) alcohol content / proof
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Trying High-End Omakase Sushi in Korea
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 19TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I Almost Showed Up Late for an Omakase Sushi Reservation・The Attention to Detail in the Side Dishes Is Unreal・But the Chef’s Pants…etc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep19🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discovery熱波(ねっぱ) heatwave気をしっかり持つ(きをしっかりもつ) stay strong / keep your mind steady溶ける(とける) melt湿度(しつど) humidity不快(ふかい) uncomfortableべたべた stickyおまかせ chef’s choice / leave it up to (someone)結婚記念日(けっこんきねんび) wedding anniversary単純に(たんじゅんに) simply事前(じぜん) in advance / beforehand唯一(ゆいいつ) only / sole刺身(さしみ) sashimi (raw sliced fish)熟成する(じゅくせいする) mature / age引き出す(ひきだす) bring out / draw outうま味(うまみ) umami (savory taste)冷凍する(れいとうする) freeze傾向(けいこう) tendency / trend淡泊な味(たんぱくなあじ) light taste / plain flavor味に深みがない(あじにふかみがない) lacks depth of flavor白身(しろみ) white fish悪口(わるくち) insult / bad-mouthing瞬間(しゅんかん) moment / instant一斉に(いっせいに) all at once / simultaneouslyおかず side dish洋風(ようふう) Western-style甘辛い/甘じょっぱい(あまからい/あまじょっぱい) sweet and spicy / sweet and salty段階(だんかい) stage / phase / step独特(どくとく) unique / distinctive臭み(くさみ) fishy smell / odor酢じめする(すじめする) marinate in vinegarこだわりが強い(こだわりがつよい) very particular / picky脂がのってる(あぶらがのってる) fatty (rich in fat, especially for fish)脂肪(しぼう) fat握る(にぎる) grip / hold / shape (sushi)寿司を握る(すしをにぎる) make sushi by hand手渡しする(てわたしする) hand over directlyタレ sauce (often sweet soy-based)ふさわしい suitable / appropriate期待以上(きたいいじょう) beyond expectationsそれはそれで in its own way / that’s fine too姿(すがた) appearance / whole form上半身(じょうはんしん) upper body皮(かわ) skin気が向く(きがむく) feel like (doing something)貝(かい) shellfish酢の物(すのもの) vinegared dishアワビ abalone蒸した(むした) steamed肝(きも) liver (organ)あん肝(あんきも) monkfish liverポン酢(ぽんず) ponzu (citrus soy sauce)茶わん蒸し(ちゃわんむし) savory egg custardタチウオ cutlassfishアマダイ tilefishサワラ Spanish mackerelアジ horse mackerel馬(うま) horseアマエビ sweet shrimpイサキ grunt fishニシン herringマグロ tuna赤身(あかみ) lean red fish meat (often tuna)大トロ(おおとろ) fattest part of tuna bellyウニ sea urchin海苔巻き(のりまき) seaweed rollシメサバ(しめさば) vinegared mackerelアナゴ conger eel
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Korean Conveyor Belt Sushi Is Very Different — Sushiro vs Gatten Sushi?
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 18TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・Korean Sushiro vs. Gatten Sushi” Which one do you choose?・This Mysterious Seaweed Called ‘Gamtae’ Was Way Too Goodetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep18🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discovery励まし(はげまし)encouragement立ち直る(たちなおる) |recover / bounce back宣言(せんげん) |declaration / announcement落ち込む(おちこむ) |feel down / get depressed反省する(はんせいする) |reflect / look back / regret正直(しょうじき) |honest / to be honest表現(ひょうげん) |expression早速(さっそく) |right away / immediately回転ずし(かいてんずし) |conveyor belt sushi~に絞る(~にしぼる) |narrow down to ~ / focus on ~大抵(たいてい) |usually / generally敵を作る(てきをつくる) |make enemies圧倒的に(あっとうてきに) |overwhelmingly店舗(てんぽ) |store / location幅が広い(はばがひろい) |wide variety / broad range基本的には(きほんてきには)|basically / in general~具合 |condition / state / how ~ is脂の乗り具合 |how rich and fatty it isバリエーションが豊か |rich in varietyほや |sea squirt心臓(しんぞう) |heart一方で(いっぽうで) |on the other hand導入する(どうにゅうする) |introduce / implement革命(かくめい) |revolution同時に(どうじに) |at the same timeそれぞれ |each / respectively各々(おのおの) |each one / individually且つ(かつ) |and / moreover(formal)もはや |no longer / already(contextによる)流れる(ながれる) |flow / streamあるある |relatable thing / common experience日本語対応(にほんごたいおう)|Japanese support / Japanese availableたくあん |pickled daikon radish山盛り(やまもり) |heaping / piled up爆弾(ばくだん) |bombあんまりじゃないですか? |Isn’t that a bit too much?さすがにあんまりですよね |Even that’s too much, right?あえて |dare to / intentionallyなんせ |anyway / after all(話し言葉)二度手間三度手間(にどでま さんどでま)|doing something twice or three times / repeated hassle~貫(~かん) |~ piece(s) of sushi(used for counting nigiri sushi)敵に回す(てきにまわす) |turn someone into an enemy気に入る(きにいる) |like / be pleased with唐辛子(とうがらし) |chili pepper海苔(のり) |nori / seaweedネバネバ |slimy / sticky (texture)海藻(かいそう) |seaweed / marine plantフェルト |felt (material)妙に(みょうに) |strangely / oddly
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Ep17 悲しいレビューをいただきました…
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Hodugwaja Is Way Better Than I Expected
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 16TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・What Does ‘Hodogaja’ Even Mean?・I Found the Best (Maybe?) Restaurant in Seouletc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep16🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discoveryカステラ - castella sponge cakeあんこ - sweet red bean pasteくるみ - walnut一口(ひとくち)サイズ - bite-sizedトウモロコシ - corn番組(ばんぐみ) - TV program / show意外(いがい)に - unexpectedly鉄板(てっぱん) - iron plate / griddle手作(てづく)りする - to make by hand / homemade検品(けんぴん) - inspection (of goods)包装(ほうそう)する - to wrap / package包(つつ)む - to wrap想像(そうぞう)する - to imagine焼(や)きたて - freshly baked常温(じょうおん) - room temperature常温(じょうおん)で2日(ふつか)持(も)つ - lasts for 2 days at room temperature締(し)まる - to become firm / tightenひんやりする - to feel cool / chilly水分(すいぶん) - moisture / water content吸(す)う - to absorb / to suckしっとりする - to be moist / soft and moist冷凍(れいとう)する - to freezeチンする - to microwave時間(じかん)が経(た)つ - time passes衝撃的(しょうげきてき) - shocking / impactful
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Why I Spent Two Months Researching Bread
This podcast is in Japanese.(このポッドキャストは日本語で話しています)Episode 13TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher, talks about everyday life in Korea —small culture shocks, funny moments, failures, food, and thingsyou only notice after living here.日本語教師TAJIPANが、韓国生活でのちょっとした違和感、失敗談、文化の違い、食べ物の話などをゆるく、正直に話すポッドキャストです。🎧 Recommended for:・People interested in life in Korea・Japanese learners (intermediate & advanced)・Anyone who enjoys casual, real-life Japanese──────────────────📝 In this episode:・I’m Extremely Picky About Bread・I Was Shocked by a Super Popular Restaurant・Sharing Some Amazing Bakeries I’ve Foundetc...──────────────────📄 Transcripthttps://tajipan.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast-script/ep13🗣 Japanese Speaking Class & Communityhttps://www.sunnysidejapanese.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/──────────────────📚 Vocabulary小話(こばなし) short storyしょうもない silly / trivial発見(はっけん) discovery語る(かたる) to talk about / to tell (a story)オタク geek / nerd / enthusiastカイロを貼る(はる) to put on a heat pad日傘をさす(ひがさをさす) to use a parasol余裕で(よゆうで) easily / with no problem~を回る(まわる) to go around ~ / to visit ~こだわりが強い(つよい) to be very particular / to have strong preferences好み(このみ) preference / taste偏る(かたよる) to be biased / to lean toward one sideもっちり chewy and soft (texture)本格的(ほんかくてき) authentic / full-scale / serious~系(けい) ~ type / ~ style / ~ category期待する(きたいする) to expect / to hope経つ(たつ) to pass (time)研究(けんきゅう) research結果(けっか) result報告する(ほうこくする) to reportいらねーよ I don't need it! / I don’t want it! (casual/rude)喧嘩を売る(けんかをうる) to pick a fight悪口を言う(わるぐちをいう) to say bad things / to talk behind someone's back個人的な(こじんてきな) personal結論(けつろん) conclusion今のところ(いまのところ) for now / at this pointあくまで merely / only / to the last分かった上で(わかったうえで) knowing (something) beforehand / understanding and then (doing)サクサク crispy / crunchy (light texture)小麦粉(こむぎこ) wheat flourデニッシュ Danish pastry比べようがない(くらべようがない) can't be compared上から目線(うえからめせん) condescending attitude / looking down認める(みとめる) to admit / to recognize / to acknowledge中身(なかみ) contents / inside詰まっている(つまっている) packed / stuffed / full粉(こな) powder / flourうま味(うまみ) savory taste / umami粉っぽい(こなっぽい) powdery味わい(あじわい) flavor / taste (especially subtle or deep)胃袋(いぶくろ) stomach悪く言うと(わるくいうと) to put it negatively / to say it in a bad wayよく言うと(よくいうと) to put it nicely / to say it in a good way初心者(しょしんしゃ) beginner上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ) advanced learner / experienced person保つ(たもつ) to maintain / to keep絶妙(ぜつみょう) exquisite / perfect balance足し算(たしざん) addition (math) / adding things together引き算(ひきざん) subtraction / removing elements敵を作る(てきをつくる) to make enemies
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Ep12 チュロちゃんの話と自炊の話
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Ep11 失敗編-Failure Edition- 大事件 Big incident
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Ep10 韓国料理編-Korean Food Edition- ミナリの話
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Ep9 韓ドラデビューした話
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Ep8 失敗編-Failure Edition- 日本居酒屋
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Ep7 外国に引っ越すということPART2
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Ep6 外国に引っ越すということPART1
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
韓国に住んで気づいた、しょうもないけどちょっと笑える出来事や考えを、日本語でゆるく話しています。日本人はもちろん、日本語を勉強している中級〜上級の人にも楽しんでもらえたらうれしいです。※内容はすべて、私個人の経験と感想です。I talk (in Japanese) about small, silly, but funny things I notice while living in Korea.This podcast is for Japanese listeners and also for intermediate to advanced Japanese learners.Everything shared here is based on my personal experiences and opinions.I’m TAJIPAN, a Japanese teacher living in Korea.📄 Scriptはこちら👇https://tajipan.wixsite.com📸 Instagramはこちら👇https://www.instagram.com/tajipan_japanese/
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