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#166 Japanese Castles — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

#165 Date Masamune & Sanada Yukimura — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

#164 Takeda Shingen vs Uesugi Kenshin — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

#163 Who Was Tokugawa Ieyasu? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

#162 Who Was Toyotomi Hideyoshi? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

#161 Who Was Oda Nobunaga? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

#160 What Was the Sengoku Period? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

How to Talk About Your Trip in Japanese! 旅行の感想 (ryoko no kanso) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #159

How to Describe Numbers in Japanese! 数字を説明する (suuji o setsumei suru) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #158

How to Sell Used Items in Japanese! 中古を売る (chuuko o uru) Mercari Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #157

Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs in Japanese! 自動詞・他動詞 (jidoushi/tadoushi) | NIHONGO CANDY #156

Just to Be Sure! Master "Nen no Tame" (念のため / Just in Case) for Daily Conversation & Work | NIHONGO CANDY #155

Is It Worth It? Master "Kachi ga Aru / Kachigaaru" (To Be Worth It / 価値がある) for Recommendations & Life Decisions | NIHONGO CANDY #154

Talk Competition & Self-Growth: Master "Kyōsō Suru / Kyousou Suru" (To Compete / 競争する) | NIHONGO CANDY #153

Express Tendencies & Appearances: Master "Ppoi" (-ish / -like) | NIHONGO CANDY #152

Sound Like a Native: Master "Mama" (As it is / Leave it as it is) | NIHONGO CANDY #151

Sound Like a Native: Master "Shika" (Only / No choice but to) | NIHONGO CANDY #150

Sound Like a Native: Master "~tōri" & "~dōri" (As expected / On schedule) | NIHONGO CANDY #149

Stop Making This Mistake! How to Say "Not Yet" in Japanese ("Mada...te imasen") | NIHONGO CANDY #148

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

Small Talk in Japan: 10 Essential Phrases for Hometown & Family | NIHONGO CANDY #146

Running Late in Japan: 10 Essential Phrases for Delays & Apologies | NIHONGO CANDY #145

Mastering Uncertainty: "かどうかわかりません" vs. "かわかりません" | NIHONGO CANDY #144

Speak Fast & Natural Japanese: Mastering "Toku" and "Toite" Contractions | NIHONGO CANDY #143

How to Ask for Help Politely in Japanese: Instant Reflex Training | NIHONGO CANDY #142

How to Express Your Opinion in Japanese: Instant Reflex Training | NIHONGO CANDY #141

Japanese Conversation: Essential Dating App Phrases & Instant Reflexes - NIHONGO CANDY #140

Naoshima Art Exploration: Essential Japanese for Ferries, Museums, and Island Transport - NIHONGO CANDY (Ep. 139)

(N5-N3) Spiritual Stay in Koyasan: Essential Phrases for Temple Lodging (Shukubo) - NIHONGO CANDY (Ep. 138)

(N5-N3) Coastal Escape: Essential Japanese for Cycling the Shimanami Kaido - NIHONGO CANDY (Ep. 137)

(N4-N3) THE ULTIMATE ONSEN GUIDE: Ryokan Etiquette & Essential Phrases - NIHONGO CANDY (Ep. 136)

#135 How to Take the Shinkansen: Buying Tickets, SmartEX & Etiquette | 新幹線に乗る Shinkansen ni noru

Navigating Healthcare in Japan: Essential Japanese for Doctor Visits & Pharmacies | #134

Renting in Japan: Essential Japanese for Apartments & Contracts | #133

Skiing in Japan: Essential Japanese for Rentals & Lifts | #132

(N5-N3) How to Chat with Shop Staff: Becoming a "Regular" Customer - Essential Phrases (Ep. 131)

(N5-N3) My Life in Tokyo: Odaiba Date & Our Future Together - Aidan's Life (Ep. 12 / 130)

(N5-N3) How to Confess Your Love ("Kokuhaku") & Visit a Shrine for New Year - Aidan's Life (Ep. 11 / 129)

N5-N3 How to Apologize for a Mistake at Work & Food Texture Words (Onomatopoeia) (Ep. 10 / 128)

What Does "Ookini" (おおきに) Mean? - Kansai Dialect & Kyoto Trip Conversation (Ep. 9 / 127)

N5-N3 What "Mata Aetara" (また会えたら) Really Means - Real Japanese Dating Conversation (Ep. 8 / 126)

N5-N3 Japanese Listening Practice: Conversation at a Cafe - Aidan's Life in Tokyo 7 / Ep. 125

Surviving Your First "Nomikai" (Japanese Drinking Party) - Listening Practice (Aidan's Life Ep. 6)

Japanese Listening: Taking the Train in Tokyo & Going to the Gym - Aidan's Life in Tokyo 5 (Ep. 123)

Japanese Listening Practice: At a Japanese Supermarket - Aidan's Life in Tokyo 4 (Ep. 122)

JLPT N5-N3 | When to Use "Otsukaresama Desu" - Real Japanese Listening (Aidan's life in Tokyo Ep. 3)

JLPT N5-N3 | Japanese Listening: How to Greet Neighbors in Japan - Aidan's Life in Tokyo 2 (Ep. 120)

How to Separate Garbage in Japan (Difficult!) | Aidan's Life in Tokyo 1 | Japanese Listening (Ep. 119)

[N3 Grammar] "Tokoro" (ところ) as a Cushion Word in Business

Open or Empty? Mastering "Aku" (開く vs. 空く)

[N3 Grammar] "I should have..." | Expressing Regret (〜ばよかった)

Enjoy vs. Look Forward To: Using 楽しむ & 楽しみ (Tanoshimi)

Japanese Slang: "Shindoi" (しんどい) | "I'm exhausted!"

"And then..." & "Also": The Casual Conjunction "Ato" (あと)

"I lost my wallet!" : Lost & Found Phrases in Japan

"Can I try this on?" : Shopping for Clothes in Japan

Ordering Ramen in Japan: Essential Phrases & Menu

[N3 Grammar] The "-sa" Suffix: Turning Adjectives into Nouns

"Ato" (あと): Meaning "Later" vs. "Remaining"

[N4 Grammar] "Kamo Shirenai" (かもしれない) | Expressing Probability

[N3 Grammar] "Nanka" (なんか) | Expressing Strong Denial & "The likes of"

"Long time no see!" : How to use "Hisashiburi" (久しぶり)

"The Wi-Fi connected!" : Mastering "Tsunagaru" (つながる)

"Anything is fine!" : How to use "Nandemo" (なんでも)

[Vocab] 3 Meanings of "Tsuku" (つく) | Arrive, Turn On, Attach

Japanese Idioms: Expressions using "Kuchi" (Mouth/くち)

"It's not a big deal!" : Using "Taishita koto" (たいしたこと)

[Keigo] "Irassharu" (いらっしゃる) | Honorifics for Go, Come, Be

[N4 Grammar] "~te morau" (てもらう) | Receiving Favors

"It's so comfortable!" : Meaning of "Raku" (楽) vs. Easy

Frequency Adverbs: Using "Tamani" (たまに) for "Occasionally"

"I'll do it someday..." : Nuance of "Sono uchi" (そのうち)

[Vocab] The Many Meanings of "Tsukeru" (つける) | Turn on, Put on

[Grammar] Transitive vs. Intransitive: Naosu (なおす) & Naoru

[N3 Grammar] "Mitai" (みたい) | Expressing "Looks like" & Hearsay

"That's too bad!" : How to use "Zannen" (残念)

"Sugoi!" (すごい) : The #1 Japanese Reaction Word

[Vocab] "Dasu" (出す) | Meaning "Take Out" & "Submit"

"More or less..." : Using "Daitai" (だいたい)

Society & The Working World: Meaning of "Shakai" (社会)

[N3 Grammar] Suffix "-chuu" (中) | "In the middle of..."

"I promise!" : "Yakusoku" (約束) & Appointments

[Grammar] Volitional Form (意向形) | Expressing "Let's..."

"As much as possible" : Using "Dekirudake" (できるだけ)

Freedom & Being Free: Meaning of "Jiyuu" (自由)

"It's all gone!" : Using "Nakunaru" (なくなる) for Running Out

"In Person" & "Face-to-Face" : Using "Chokusetsu" (直接)

Appropriate or Careless? The Tricky Word "Tekitoo" (適当)

[N4 Grammar] "~te imasu" (ています) | Resulting States & Action

"Let me know!" : How to use "Shiraseru" (知らせる)

To Summarize & Organize: How to use "Matomeru" (まとめる)

[Vocab] Costs & Fees: The Suffix "-dai" (〜代)

Stop & Turn Off: 2 Meanings of "Tomeru" (止める)

Not just "Thanks"! : "Doomo" (どうも) for "Seemingly..."

"Dinner is ready!" : Other Meanings of "Dekiru" (できる)

Counting Duration: Weeks & Months (Isshuukan, Ikkagetsu)

"That's all!" & "More than" : Using "Ijoo" (以上)

[N4 Grammar] "It looks delicious!" : "Sou desu" (そうです) with Adjectives

"I'm so irritated!" : The Onomatopoeia "Ira-ira" (イライラ)

"Leave it as it is" : How to use "Sono mama" (そのまま)

"Rapidly" & "Steadily" : Using "Dondon" (どんどん)

[N4 Grammar] "It's about to rain!" : "Sou desu" (そうです) with Verbs

"I made a mistake!" : Mastering "Machigaeru" (間違える)

"All the time" & "By far" : Meanings of "Zutto" (ずっと)

"Do it properly!" : Nuance of "Chanto" (ちゃんと)

"Say it clearly!" : How to use "Hakkiri" (はっきり)

[N4 Grammar] Change of Ability: "~Yoo ni naru" (ようになる)

[N4 Grammar] "Even though..." : Expressing Frustration with "Noni" (のに)

"It's so crowded!" : Using "Kondeiru" (混んでいる)

Japanese Idioms: "Atama" (Head) | Angry, Stubborn, & Headache

"Instead of..." : How to use "Kawarini" (代わりに)

This time or Next time? : The Double Meaning of "Kondo" (今度)

"It moves" vs. "It works" : Meanings of "Ugoku" (動く)

"Just in case" : Essential Phrase "Nen no tame" (念のため)

"Thank you for..." : Grammar "~te kurete arigato" (〜てくれてありがとう)

"Often" vs. "Well" : The Two Meanings of "Yoku" (よく)

"What's left?" : Using "Nokoru" (残る) for Leftovers & Time

Breaking the Rules: Meaning of "Ihan" (違反)

"I know!" vs. "I don't know": Shitteiru (知っている) & Shiranai

"How to..." : The Method Suffix "-kata" (〜かた)

Counting Dates & Days: Futsuka, Mikka (ふつか・みっか)

[N4 Grammar] "Whether or not" : Using "Ka dou ka" (かどうか)

"Don't do it!" : Prohibitions & Bans "Kinshi" (禁止)

"It went well!" : Mastering "Umaku iku" (うまくいく)

[N4 Grammar] Passive Form (受身形) | "~rareru" & "~reru"

Partner or Opponent? : The Meaning of "Aite" (相手)

[N4 Grammar] "To Become" : Using "~ku naru" & "~ni naru"

"When is the deadline?" : Essential Vocab "Shimekiri" (締め切り)

"No exceptions!" : How to use "Reigai" (例外)

[N4 Grammar] "You don't have to" : "~nakutemo ii" (なくてもいい)

To Apply & Sign Up: Using "Moushikomu" (申し込む)

"It looks like..." : Using "Mitai" (みたい) in Conversation

"Something" & "Anything" : How to use "Nanika" (なにか)

[N4 Grammar] Getting Someone to do X: "~te morau" (てもらう)

"Oops! I did it..." : Regret & Mistakes (~te shimatta / ~chatta)

"To make it on time" : How to use "Maniau" (間に合う)

"Is it enough?" : How to use "Tariru" (足りる)

To Rise & To Increase: "Agaru" (上がる) vs. "Fueru" (増える)

"I just remembered!" : Using "Omoidasu" (思い出す)

"Don't worry about it!" : Using "Ki ni suru" (気にする)

"How's it going?" : Meaning of "Choushi" (調子)

"I'm curious..." : How to use "Ki ni naru" (気になる)

"I like it!" : "Ki ni iru" (気に入る) vs. "Suki"

To Notice & Realize: How to use "Ki ga tsuku" (気がつく)

"Let me check!" : Essential Business Word "Kakunin" (確認)

[N5 Grammar] "I want to..." : Expressing Desire (〜たい form)

"Extra please!" : Ordering Portions with "-me" (〜め)

Expectations & Predictions: Meaning of "Yosou" (予想)

"There's a chance..." : Using "Kanousei" (可能性)

[N5 Grammar] "Only" with Negatives: "~shika" (しか)

[N4 Grammar] Regretful Outcomes: "~te shimatta" (てしまった)

[N5 Grammar] "Going to eat" : Purpose of Movement (〜にいく)

How to Tell Time: Hours (Ji) & Minutes (Fun/Pun)

[N5 Grammar] Negative Adjectives: "~kunai" Form (〜くない)

[N5 Grammar] "A is better than B" : Comparisons (ほうが/より)

Changing Plans & Dates: Using "Henkou" (変更)

"To Leave" or "To Attend"? : Meanings of "Deru" (出る)

"Please!" & "I'd like...": The Magic Word "Onegaishimasu" (おねがいします)

"Are you free?" : Checking Availability with "つごうTsugou" (都合)

Reading the Calendar: How to Count Days (1st - 31st)

"How do I do it?" : Asking for Methods with "Douyatte" (どうやって)

"It's broken!" : "こしょうKoshou" (故障) & "Out of Order" Signs

"It's complicated..." : How to use "Fukuzatsu" (複雑)

"How long does it take?" : Asking Duration with "Dono kurai"

[N5 Grammar] "Have you ever...?" : Talking about Experience (Keiken)

Long Weekend & Holidays: Meaning of "れんきゅうRenkyu" (連休)