Learn Japanese from real talks

In this episode, I talk about walking.Walking should be beneficial for many aspects of life. It might be good for learning Japanese! Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about "sleeping".Getting enough sleep is essential for staying active during the day. Get enough sleep and learn Japanese!

In this episode, I talk about the proverbs related to "3".Many proverbs and sayings include "3". So let's learn some of them! Enjoy!

Hokkaido is one of my favorite places to visit.The food is delicious and the nature is beautiful.In this episode, I talk about the recent trip to Hokkaido with some snow-related vocabulary.Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about an exciting word: "相手（あいて）."The word "相手" can be translated into many English words depending on the context and situation.The best way to learn this word is to be exposed to many example sentences and contexts.Enjoy!

このエピソードでは旅・旅行について話しています。言語を学んでから旅をすると、旅がもっと楽しくなりますよね！Being able to speak the language of the place where you will go makes traveling more fun! Enjoy!

このエピソードでは、「味」（taste,flavor)について話しています。ぜひ和食を食べながら聞いてみてください！ In this episode I talk about "taste" or "flavor". Let's eat and learn! Enjoy!

この、エピソードでは「休み」について話しました。 仕事も勉強も大事ですが、「休み」をちゃんととることも大事ですよね。 In this episode, I talk about "holidays". There are many vocabularies and expressions related to 「休み」. Have a good holiday and enjoy learning Japanese!

Japanese Language has a lot of Onomatopoeias. You can broaden your range of expression if you master Onomatopoeias! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This episode is about reading aloud which is essential part of my learning style. Language learning is more physical training than just brain work. So we need to move our muscles to speak and say aloud. And the best part about reading aloud is that it's fun! Enjoy reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This episode is about the relationships between "Forms" and "Personalities". We use some vocabulary of the forms, such as round and sharp, as metaphors of the personalities in Japanese. Metaphor is actually very interesting! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I introduce some phrases using "head" and "face". (頭と顔） Japanese have many metaphorical phrases using our body parts, so if you learn those, you can expand the range of expression. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

The topic of this time's episode is "Cleaning". In Japan we usually do spring cleaning in the end of the year. So let's learn some expressions relating to cleaning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This episode features "Positive words". 2024 has just started so I hope that this year will be fantastic for you with these positive words! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This time, the topic is the job. How was your work this year? Let's learn Japanese looking back on this year's business! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talk about our feelings and emotions. We have a lot of complicated emotions which are sometimes very difficult to explain in words. But I believe that emotions and language are closely tied and related. So let's think about our emotions and at the same time learn Japanese! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talked about rice which is Japanese staple food. Enjoy Japanese food and language learning at the same time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talk about "nervousness or tense". How do you overcome the nervousness? Do you have any tips to deal with anxiety situation? If we know the way to handle those situations, maybe we can enjoy our lives more! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about nature. Let's learn Japanese enjoying the nature! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

I think language learning has many benefits to us. In this episode, I talk about why language learning is so great. I believe that this will motivate you to keep learning Japanese! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talk about our personalities, Introvert or Extravert. Sometimes, it`s difficult to put oursonalities into words because in many cases they are ambiguous and ambivalent. But let's practice describing them! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

Hi, everyone! In this episode I talk about our chronotype. I am a morning person so I am more active in the morning than in the night. How about you? 皆さんは朝と夜、午前と午後、どちらが活動的で生産的になれますか？ Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about the weather. I introduced some vocabulary which might be new for the listeners! This episode was recorded in January which is in the middle of winter in Tokyo. So I talk about winter a lot, but now the season is changing to Spring here. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

This time I talk about Music and instruments. You can learn important vocabulary and expressions related to music! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I recommend some sight-seeing spots in and around Tokyo. Tokyo is not only a big city but still have beautiful nature and traditional culture. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about this year's new years resolution. What kind of new year's resolution do you have? Let's write down the goals of the year and achieve them! 新年の抱負を日本語で書いて、実現させましょう！ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about Sports in Japan. Let's learn vocabulary related to sports and enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, we talked about spending the Golde Week, a Japanese holiday week. We went to Wakayama and Nara and had a fun time! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I introduce the expression of comparison. Which do you like coffee or tea? Is it better to go to the shop by car? There are many ways to compare in Japanese. So let's compare our favorite things together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

つい、やりすぎてしまうことってありますよね。 今回はそんな時の表現を学びましょう In this episode, I talk about how to express when you overdo something or if something is too much. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

外国語を学び始める時、どこから手をつければいいのか、迷いますよね？ 人それぞれ、学び方はあると思いますが、僕の学び方の一部を紹介したいと思います。 In this episode, I talk about my approach to a new language. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

生徒へのインタビュー、後編です。 お楽しみください！ This is the student interview part2. The interview continues from the last episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

I interviewed one of my students. His name is Alvin. He has been studying Japanese with me for more than 2 years. We talked about our online lessons and his learning history. Enjoy! 今回のエピソードはエピソード形式です。 僕の生徒でもある、アルビンに日本語学習について話しを聞きました。 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、季節の食べ物、「梅」について話をしました。 日本にはうめぼしや、梅酒（うめしゅ）など、梅を使った定番の食べ物がありますね。 梅は今が「旬」です。 みなさんも、ぜひ自分の梅の使い方を見つけてみてはいかがでしょうか。 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は夢（ゆめ）について話をしました。 みなさんは、ふだんどんな夢をみますか？ 日本語で夢をみたことはありますか？ In this episode, we talk about "dreams". If you speak Japanese in your dream, it should be a sign you are close to fluency. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

みなさん、こんにちは！ 東京は、3月になってあたたかくなってきました。 春といえば、桜！ というわけで、今回のエピソードのテーマは「桜」です。 In this episode, we talk about Sakura, Cherry blossom. In Japan, it's a tradition in Spring that people gather under the cherry blossom, drinking and eating food. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、「言葉のいいかえ」にについて話をしています。 パラフレーズを使ったり、類義語（るいぎご）を調べてみることで、 表現（ひょうげん）の幅（はば）はぐっと広がります。 一歩先（いっぽさき）の表現力を身につけましょう！ In this episode, we talk about " Paraphrase" for language learning. You can expand your range of expression with paraphrase and synonyms. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、節分（せつぶん）について話をしました。 今年は2月2日が節分（せつぶん）。 この日に行われる伝統的（でんとうてき）な行事（ぎょうじ）について話をしています。 ぜひ、日本語を文化と合わせて学んでみてください。 In this episode we talk about "Setsubun". Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は日本の「温泉」について話をしました。 寒い時期は特に温泉に入りたくなりますね。 日本の各地にはたくさんの温泉があり、それぞれに特色があります。 みなさんもぜひお気に入りの温泉を探して見てください。 In this episode, we talk about Japanese hot springs. There are various kinds of hot springs in Japan. Their components and benefits vary depending on the areas. It will be one of the most exciting things for your trip to find your favorite hot spring. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、体を使った表現について話をします。 頭や、顔、目など体の部分を使った表現が日本語にはたくさんあります。 みなさんの言語には、どんな体をを使った表現がありますか？ In this episode we talk about Idioms using Parts of the Body. Those idioms are super useful in daily conversation! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

あけましておめでとうございます！ 2021年最初のエピソードはお正月について話をしています。 みなさんはどんな年末年始（ねんまつねんし）を過ごしましたか。 みなさんにとって、2021年が素晴らしい年になりますように！！ In this episode, we talk about how to spend New Year's. We wish you all the best for this year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、ひさしぶりの旅先紹介です。 熊野古道（くまのこどう）について紹介します。 僕も大好きなおすすめスポットです。 早く旅ができる世の中になるといいですね。 In this episode, we introduce one of the great tourist destinations in Japan which is called "Kumano Kodo". We hope we can travel freely again soon. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、日本のトイレについて話をしています。 日本のトイレは清潔（せいけつ）さに加えて、多くの機能(きのう）があります。 機能が多すぎて、よくわからないことも！？ In this episode, we talk about Japanese Toilets. There are many functions in Japanese toilets and they are still developing. Enjoy smart toilet experience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about Japanese beach. We have so many beautiful beaches. Find your favorite one! 今回は、日本の海について話をしました。 日本に来たときには、ぜひお気に入りのビーチを探してみてください。 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

みなさん、こんにちは！ 今回は日本の結婚式について話をします。 日本の結婚のシステムはみなさんの国とは少しちがうかもしれません。 新しい単語やフレーズがでてきますので、ぜひ何回も聞いてみてください。 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、花火について話をします。 日本の夏は、花火大会がたくさん開催（かいさい）されます。 また、家族や友達どうしで、手持ち花火をするのも夏の楽しみの一つですね。 In this episode, we talk about "Fireworks". Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回のエピソードはポリグロットについて話をしています。 ポリグロットとは複数の言語を話すことができる人のこと。 世界には、２０ヶ国語以上の言語を話すことができる人がいます。 ポリグロットの学習方法は日本語の学び方の参考（さんこう）になります。 In this episode, I talk about "Polyglot". How do the polyglots learn languages? We can learn many things from their positive attitude to language learning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、くだものについて話をします。 夏から秋にかけては特においしいくだものがスーパーにならびます！ 同じ種類のくだものでも日本と海外ではその形や大きさが違ったりしますね。 みなさんに好きなくだものはなんですか？ In this episode, we talk about fruits. In Japan, from late summer to autumn is the best season for many fruits. Let's find out your best fruits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

東京の自然、公園について話をします。 大都会東京は、高層（こうそう）ビルやショッピングモールばかりだと思われがちですが 実は、自然を楽しむことができる場所も残されています。 ぜひ、みなさんも自分の足で、東京の自然を見つけてみてください！ In this episode, we introduce Nature in Tokyo. As you know, Tokyo is a big city but still, there are some spots surrounded by beautiful nature. We recommend some places where you can enjoy taking a walk, yoga, running, or just relaxing close to nature. You can find rich nature in Tokyo if you walk around and try to find it! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、オノマトペについて話をしています。 日本語にはたくさんのオノマトペがあります。 実は、あまり勉強する機会（きかい）がないオノマトペ。しかしその表現力（ひょうげんりょく）はとても深く、幅広いです。 皆さんもこれを機会（きかい）にぜひオノマトペを使って話してみましょう！ In this episode, we talk about Onomatopoeia. You can express a variety of things using onomatopoeia, though there are few chances to study. So take advantage of this opportunity and go to the next level! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、いつもとはちょっと違い、詩を朗読（ろうどく）します。 宮沢賢治（みやざわけんじ）の雨ニモマケズという詩です。 日常で使われる表現とは少し違いますが、とても素敵な詩です。 ぜひ、みなさんも自分の好きな作品を見つけて、声にだして読んでみましょう！ This time, I read aloud a Japanese famous poem, " Amenimomakezu". The expressions and phrases are a little bit different from normal conversation. But the language in this poem is beautiful. Reading aloud is one of the best ways to learn the language. You can acquire the language throughout the reading. I hope that you can also find your favorite poem, novel, or author. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiro-japanese/message