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Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio

Let"s learn Japanese with Yoko, a Japanese teacher in Cairns, Australia. https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 In this radio, she talks in easy Japanese to learners, like a monologue. The topics will be her daily life, her trip, experience, Japanese culture and language, and so on. Hope you can enjoy Yoko"s talk and it can encourage you to keep learning Japanese. Also, you can check the Japanese script in each episode description. Those scripts includes kanji with hiragana pronunciation, which are

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00:05:37

S3-29 Celestial Showdown: Full Moon vs New Moon

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/09/19

Did you look up last night? What did you see? Do you prefer the full moon or the new moon? Dive into this episode to explore these celestial Japanese vocabs!This episode's vocab list: 秋 autumn 夜空 night sky 月 the moon 風習 custom お月見moon viewing 別の名前で in another name 秋と言いましたが Although I said autumn もともと Originally 満月 the full moon 風物詩 a symbol of the season; something that gives us the real feeling of a season 新月 the new moon 星 star どちらかと言うと If I have to choose one どちらも捨てがたいです。It’s hard to

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00:05:33

S3-28 What is the Best Compliment for Language Learners?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/09/12

Do you remember what type of compliment made you happiest as a Japanese language learner? One of my students received such a compliment while traveling in Japan recently, and it made me very happy as well! Please check out this episode to find out more!This episode's vocab list: 今回のタイトルにあるように as mentioned in this episode’s title 一番の誉め言葉 the best compliment 英語に関しては Regarding English 上手でも下手でもあまり気にならない they don’t care whether it’s good or bad 基本的に basically コメントしたくなる they will want to comment

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00:07:09

S3-27 How to Express Empathy for Your Friend's...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/09/05

Just check this out and strengthen your relationship with your Japanese friend!This episode's vocab list: 上手く説明できない unable to explain well 大変hard work; a lot of trouble 残念 disappointing; regrettable 別々に紹介する to introduce them separately 後で later 違いを理解しているか確認するTo check if they understand the difference 生徒さんたちにとっては、とても似ているようです。To students, they seem very similar 何か難しい問題を抱える。To face a difficult issue がんばっています。They are working hard. 言ってあげましょう。I recommend you to say for them この返事 this response 伝える

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00:07:56

S3-26 Motivation is Within Your Grasp!

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/08/29

Do you find it easy to stay committed to something for a long time? If not, how do you motivate yourself to keep doing? Tune in to find out how I am trying to keep my motivation within my grasp!This episode's vocab list: 夏休みが終わろうとしています。Summer holidays are nearly finished. 夏休みの宿題が終わっていない子どもは焦っていると思います。 I think children who haven’t completed their homework for summer holidays would be panicking. モチベーション motivation 今でも続けられているのは聞いてくれているメイトさんのおかげです。I am able to continue even now thanks to the

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00:07:12

S3-25 The Season for Autumn Outings

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/08/22

Do you know how to say “outings” in Japanese? Check it out!This episode's vocab list: 季節の挨拶 seasonal greeting 暑中見舞い申し上げます sending my best wishes during this hot summer 一般的 general; standard お盆 mid-August 残暑見舞い申し上げますsending my best wishes as the late summer heat lingers 残暑the remaining summer heat 出かける to go out 自然の中で in nature 暑すぎる to be too hot 行楽と言えば、やっぱり秋です。Speaking of outings, autumn is definitely the best season. 人気のホテルはもういっぱいのところもあります。Some popular accommodations are already booked

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00:07:35

S3-24 Typhoon season in Japan!

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/08/15

I hope you find some useful Japanese vocabulary about typhoon reports in this episode. Check it out!This episode's vocab list: 台風の季節 typhoon season 台風7号 the 7th Typhoon of the year 接近しているTo be approaching; be getting closer 北上するTo move north 近づく to get close おそれがあります。 there is a possibility; there is a risk 不安定 unstable 激しい雨 heavy rain 雷thunder 暴風 windstorm 高波 high waves 太平洋側 the Pacific ocean side 少しの雨でも危険です。It’s dangerous even with a little rain. 土砂災害 mudslide; landslide 川の増水swollen

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00:05:26

S3-23 How do you get rid of stress?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/08/08

I hope you find some useful Japanese phrases about stress in this episode. Check it out!This episode's vocab list: 申し訳ないです。I’m sorry. It’s my apology. 休み明け after the break 相応しくないテーマ unsuitable theme ストレス stress ストレスが溜まっている stress builds up ストレスで参ってしまいそうでした。I was nearly stressed out 私の一番のストレス解消法 my best way of getting rid of stress しなければならないことに追われる to be pressed by what I have to do ストレス解消ができません。I can’t get rid of my stress. 時間がなくてもできる to be able to do without a lot of time

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00:07:16

S3-22 I’m good at it: Jozu vs Tokui

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/07/11

What is the difference between Jozu and Tokui? Explaining this distinction can be quite difficult. Especially in English, it’s challenging to find similar words to distinguish between them. Check out this episode!This episode's vocab list: 先週に引き続き continuing from last week 高い能力high ability; talent 正解 correct answer どうしてかと言うと That’s because … 主観的評価 personal judgement; subjective evaluation 客観的評価 objective judgement 個人的な意見 personal opinion それに対して On the other hand 発言 statement; speech 根拠 reason;

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00:07:39

S3-21 2 Japanese words for Time: Toki vs Jikan

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/07/04

What do you translate as “time” in Japanese? Toki or Jikan? How are they different? Explore these questions in this episode. I hope this supports your learning.This episode's vocab list: 難しいところ difficult point 一番一般的な答え most general answer 「時間」と答えた方も多い Many people answered with Jikan 同じ５つの例 the same 5 examples 使えるものと使えないものがあります。Some can be used and some can’t. 使えても、意味が変わる表現もあります。Some expressions change meanings even though they can be used both ways. time for childrenの意味に聞こえます。It sounds like

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00:06:21

S3-20 What are Great Motivators in Your Life?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/06/27

Even when we pursue our passions or we know our goals, we often need external support to sustain our efforts. Sometimes, we find ourselves vulnerable when alone, but resilient when supported by others, even if their paths differ from ours. When do you experience positive motivation?This episode's vocab list: 先々週 the week before last 予告なく without announcement; without prior notice 恐らくprobably 北半球Northern hemisphere 南半球Southern hemisphere 季節の変わり目 when the seasons change 体調を崩しやすい easy to get

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00:09:57

S3-19 Discover the Beauty of Japan’s Rainy Season

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/06/06

Did you know Japan has a rainy season? It’s staring now. I talked about this unique period and share recommendations for activities to make the most of it. Check it out and discover what Japan’s rainy season has to offer. This episode's vocab list: 季節 season 梅雨入りthe onset of the rainy season 本州の北の方 the Northern part of honshu, the main island of Japan 6月中旬 mid-June 下旬 the end of the month 梅雨明け ending the rainy season 天気予報 weather forecast ローカルならではunique to the local area; something only

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00:08:16

S3-18 My new secret source for planning a holiday

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/05/30

Do you have any tips for making a travel plan? I have a new one to share with you here. Check it out!This episode's vocab list: 旅行の計画を立てる to make a travel plan どこまでしっかり決めますか。How details and precise do you decide it? How thoroughly do you plan it? その日その日に day by day; each day 決めないという人もいるかもしれませんね。Some may not decide; may not make any plans. ちょっとした秘訣 a little secret; a small tip 完全に completely そうゆうタイプでした。I was that type of person. 計画を変える to change the plan 問題ないです that’s no problem 先に beforehand

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00:07:19

S3-17 Rental Bike in Japan: A Convenient Travel...

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2024/05/23

Now, renting a bike in Japan is very easy to find and organise, and also makes it convenient even for travellers. Why not give it a try? I hope it adds more fulfilled moments for your next visit to Japan. This episode's vocab list: やっと涼しくなって来ました。It’s finally become cool. 主人 my husband 遠いところ somewhere far away 片道 one way 電動自転車 electric bike 長距離 a long distance 以前 before 観光地 tourist cities or spots よく見かけました。I often saw them. 住宅地 residential areas 街中 middle of the city 駐輪場に置いてあります。They are

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00:06:31

S3-16 Stuck in the Maze of Japanese Pitch Accent?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/05/16

Are you confused by any homophones or pitch accents in Japanese? You may discover a new tricky aspect of the language. Just laugh! Every language has its own tricky elements for learners. This episode's vocab list: 日本語にある音の数 the number of sounds in the Japanese language 英語と比べると compared to English 同音異義語 homophones とは言え、 however; although that was said, 話の内容 context of the conversation or story もうひとつ例を挙げる to give another example もう、笑うしかありません。No way, we have no choice but to

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00:05:35

S3-15 Practicing Japanese in Real Life: Who Can You...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/05/09

Looking to improve your Japanese language skills? Finding conversation partners can be one of the best ways. But where do you find them? Tune in to this episode to find out. You just might discover a new perspective on Japanese practice. This episode's vocab list: 目的 purpose 共通の趣味 common hobbies; common interests 日本人プレーヤーを探す to look for Japanese players 協力的な人ばかりではありません Not everyone is cooperative. 基本的に basically 一石二鳥ですね。It’s a case of killing two birds with one stone. いい出会い good encounter;

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00:06:28

S3-14 Preparation for Medical Appointments Abroad

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/05/02

Navigating a doctor's visit in a foreign country can be daunting. How do you prepare for such an experience? Join me in this episode as I introduce my simple strategy for overcoming this challenge.This episode's vocab list: 初めて for the first time 眼医者 eye doctor; ophthalmologist ドライアイが気になりました。 I worried about dry eyes 緊張する to feel nervous それに moreover; also 聞きなれない言葉 unfamiliar words たまたまpurely by chance 主人もその時間空いていました。My husband also had that time period free 検査の結果 the result of the

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00:07:44

S3-13 One of the major holiday seasons is coming in...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/04/25

Do you know about Japan’s 3 major holiday seasons? One of them is coming up this weekend! Are you eager to experience the festivities or looking to plan your visit around them? This episode's vocab list: 土日 Saturday & Sunday 祝日 public holiday 天皇 Emperor 建国記念日 National Foundation Day 翌月曜日 following Monday 振替休日a Monday makeup holiday ゴールデンウィークを知らずに without knowing it will be the Golden Week 計画を立てる to make a plan ゴールデンウィーク中 during the Golden Week たくさんの人で賑わっている to be bustling; to be crowded

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00:08:49

S3-12 Stories of Happiness and Gratitude

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/04/18

Do you have any recent happy stories? I do! Join me as I share two of mine here.This episode's vocab list: 嬉しい話 happy story 2組 2 pairs 合計 totally 全員 all of these people 幸せを分けてもらえる to receive a share of their happiness 結婚祝い a wedding gift インターネットショッピングで注文する to order online ちょうど帰国中でした。 she happened to be returning to Japan at just the right time. 届く to be delivered 和紙 handmade Japanese paper ラッピングペーパー wrapping paper 喜んでくれるといいなぁ！I hope they like it. 聞き始める to start listening 旧ツイッター old Twitter

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00:08:29

S3-11 Can reading a Japanese book be a sleep coping...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/04/11

Reading an English short story before bed works very well for me. I am now curious if a Japanese book would have the same effect. If it does, I might have an new idea for my dream. Stay turned!This episode's vocab list: 不眠症に悩んでいる to suffer from insomnia 穏やかな calm; peaceful 意外にもよく効いています。It works better than I expected. 日常everyday life 日記 diary ハラハラドキドキする to be thrilled and have butterflies in one’s stomach 同じように効くかどうか試したい to want to test it out whether it works the same as that or not 書いてみたい to

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00:08:16

S3-10 Making Milestones: Ceremonies in School & Work

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/04/04

Did you commemorate your first day of primary school with a special ceremony? Listen to this episode as you reflect on significant milestones in your life. Gain fresh insights that may inspire your approach to future milestones. Enjoy this episode.This episode's vocab list: 入学 admission to school 新学期 a new school term 入社 joining a company; entry to be an employee 節目 "a milestone"; "a significant point to mark a transition or change, often indicating the beginning or end of a

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