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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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00:07:29

S2-19 The Real World Has a Profound Impact on Us.

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/10/05

I guess you would have this type of experiences. We will learn a lot from the real world rather than textbooks. Please enjoy this episode, maybe with your favourite coffee or tea! This episode's vocab list: 言葉(ことば) word; phrase すぐに quickly; soon なかなか忘(わす)れない to not forget it easily 一方(いっぽう) on the other hand 何度(なんど)も何度(なんど)も again and again 復習(ふくしゅう) revision さらに moreover しばらくfor a while 先生(せんせい)としては、悲(かな)しいんですよね。As a teacher, I am sad about it. 子育(こそだ)て raising children 話題(わだい) topic 外(そと)でin

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00:05:36

S2-18 New Trends for Travellers Visiting Japan

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/09/28

Have you been to Japan? If so, where did you visit? What did you do? Do you know new trends for travellers visiting Japan? Check out this episode! This episode's vocab list: コロナ後(ご)に after the COVID settled down 意外(いがい)な場所(ばしょ) unexpected places 日本中(にほんじゅう) all over Japan 海外(かいがい)からの観光客(かんこうきゃく) oversea tourists 地元(じもと)の人(ひと) local people 湯田中温泉(ゆだなかおんせん)に行(い)くことにしました。We’ve made a plan to visit Yudanaka hot spring. しかも on top of that 温泉街(おんせんがい) hot spring resort; hot spring village 島国(しまぐに)

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00:06:20

S2-17 What does "good weather" mean to you?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/09/21

The Japanese word for good, ‘ii’, can sometimes be challenging to use, as its usage is slightly different between English and Japanese. It can be employed to express a beneficial perspective rather than just personal judgement. I hope you enjoy exploring this linguistic nuance in this episode. This episode's vocab list: いい天気(てんき)ですね。 It’s a nice day, isn’t it? 好(この)ましい favourable 晴(は)れています。 The sum is out and the sky clears up. 天気予報(てんきよほう) weather forecast 雨(あめ)が降(ふ)りそうな雲(くも) rainy

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00:06:45

S2-16 Do we have bugs in our bodies!?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/09/14

What a quirky title for this episode, right? No worries, it’s not about horror or bizarre tales. Check out this episode and explore the fascinating world of bug metaphors in Japanese expressions. I hope you enjoy this bug’s-eye view of language and culture. This episode's vocab list: 発想(はっそう) an idea 虫(むし) bug; insect 理由(りゆう) reason 意見(いけん) opinion カリカリする onomatopoeia for getting irritated 虫(むし)の居所(いどころ) a bug’s whereabouts 魂(たましい) soul; spirit なるほど！I see!; It’s

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00:07:47

S2-15 I got stuck in a pot! Seriously!?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/09/07

No, it wasn't a serious mishap! Check out what unfolded. That would be something you won't want to miss. This episode's vocab list: 英語(えいご)の学習者(がくしゅうしゃ)でもあります。I’m also an English language learner. 例文(れいぶん) example sentences 見比(みくら)べる to compare 読解問題(どっかいもんだい) reading comprehension ツボにはまる literally means to get stuck in a pot 鍼(はり) acupuncture お灸(きゅう) moxa cautery ふと疑問(ぎもん)に思(おも)う that question occurs to me 口(くち)の狭(せま)い壺(つぼ) a narrow-necked pot どうしても～する I can’t stop doing it 先(さき)ほど a

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00:08:17

S2-14 Do you have something to reach your itchy spot...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/08/31

What did you imagine I was talking about in this episode based on the title? A tool resembling a long stick to reach an itch? Check out this episode to uncover the meaning behind the title. This episode's vocab list: 小中高(しょうちゅうこう)の学校(がっこう) primary, middle and high schools 生徒(せいと)たち students この休(やす)み中(ちゅう) during this holiday 宿題(しゅくだい) homework 一番嫌(いちばんいや) the most unpleasant キャンプ用(よう)に to use for camping やっぱり as expected アウトドア用品店(ようひんてん) outdoor item shop 目(め)の付(つ)け所(どころ) what they focus

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00:03:02

S2-13 Have you enjoyed stargazing recently?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/08/24

Please imagine a beautiful night sky, and you will be relaxed. If you have a chance, have an escape to enjoy stargazing! This episode's vocab list: 流行(はや)っている to be popular 星空(ほしぞら) starlit sky 眺(なが)める to have a view 流(なが)れ星(ほし) a shooting star 携帯(けいたい)の電波(でんぱ) mobile reception 届(とど)かない out of reach 夜空(よぞら) night sky 見上(みあ)げる to look up

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00:07:24

S2-12 Do you believe that Japanese Language teachers...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/08/17

I believe that teachers who can say I don't know or I need to check would be great ones when students asked a difficult question. Honestly, it's not easy to say that. But I believe that is a key to establishing a good rapport with my students. This episode's vocab list: 対策(たいさく) scheme くしゃみ a sneeze 英語圏(えいごけん) English-speaking world その質問(しつもん)をされる to be asked the question. 相手(あいて) the other person; the other party 気(き)づかう to behave with one’s concern or worry “Bless

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00:07:38

S2-11 One Story from JLPT N1 Reading

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/08/10

Are you studying for a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) currently or have you? Reading exercise would be tough and boring for learners, although I found myself enjoy reading short stories from the exercise book for JLPT. Check out this episode! This episode's vocab list: 読解(どっかい) reading comprehension 問題(もんだい) exercise questions 学者(がくしゃ) scholars 馬鹿(ばか)でなければならない to have to be a fool お勧(すす)めしません to not recommend 話(はなし)を続(つづ)けますね。I will continue talking. 基本的(きほんてき)にbasically

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00:07:01

S2-10 I’m Enjoying JLPT N1 Reading

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/08/04

Have you ever taken any level of JLPT before? Are you currently studying for the text now? Hope you are enjoying the preparation process. I'm enjoying working on N1 reading with my students. This episode's vocab list: イニシャル initial 受験(じゅけん) taking an exam 読解(どっかい) reading comprehension 問題集(もんだいしゅう) a collection of questions 文章(ぶんしょう) sentences; writing 抜(ぬ)き取(と)る to pick out; to extract 4問(もん) 4 questions どれも everything 硬(かた)い表現(ひょうげん) stiff/bookish expressions 内容(ないよう) story;

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00:06:28

S2-9 Already Extremely Hot in Japan Now

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/07/27

How is the weather in your city/country like? Do you have any names about hot days? Check out this episode to find what Japanese people call hot days depending on temperatures. This episode's vocab list: Now, let’s review today’s vocab. 天気予報(てんきよほう) weather forecast 真(ま)っ赤(か)なbloody red 日本地図(にほんちず) Japan map 数(かず) the number of something 最多記録(さいたきろく) the record for the greatest number 更新(こうしん)する to renew 猛烈(もうれつ)に intensely; severely; terribly 最高気温(さいこうきおん) the highest

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00:05:39

S2-8 Not Necessary to be Perfect

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/07/20

Are you afraid of making mistakes when you speak Japanese? I am sometimes when speaking English. It is not easy but we should not. Enjoy listening to this episode. This episode's vocab list: 話題(わだい)にする to bring it as a topic 出(で)かけるto go out. 雨(あめ)が降(ふ)ったり止(や)んだりしている。 The rain is on and off. 単語(たんご) words; vocabulary 翻訳(ほんやく)アプリを使(つか)わないで without any translation apps おしゃべりしたいかどうか whether or not they want to talk 意味(いみ)が違(ちが)っている。It carries wrong meaning. 主人(しゅじん)が理解(りかい)したかどうか whether or not

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00:05:27

S2-7 Friends Came Over in Cairns

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/07/13

I had a great time with my friends this morning. I hope you enjoy my story in Japanese. This episode's vocab list: 今朝(けさ) this morning 夫妻(ふさい) a married couple 到着(とうちゃく) arrival 早朝(そうちょう) early morning 迎(むか)えに行(い)く to pick them up 雨(あめ)がぱらぱらしていました。 It was lightly raining. 街(まち)を散策(さんさく)する気分(きぶん)になれなかった we couldn’t be in a mood for strolling through the city ケアンズの滞在(たいざい) their stay in Cairns 我(わ)が家(や) my home 遠出(とおで) outing お菓子(かし) snack and sweets 山(やま)のように like a heap お土産(みやげ)

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00:05:47

S2-6 Sunshine Japanese’s 7th anniversary Celebration

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/07/06

I am so happy to announce this. Sunshine Japanese language school reached its 7th anniversary! It could be made with students' enthusiasm and support. I am grateful! This episode's vocab list: 7周年(しゅうねん)を迎(むか)えました。It reached its 7th anniversary. 形容詞(けいようし) adjective 存在(そんざい)を表(あらわ)すto indicate existence. 難(むずか)しい difficult to do 珍(めずら)しい uncommon 合(あ)わせる to put them together その出来事(できごと) the happening あまり起(お)きない it rarely happens. シンプルに simply 感謝(かんしゃ)を伝(つた)える to convey one’s

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00:06:19

S2-5 The Second Half of This Year Begins!

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/06/29

How has your first half of this year been going for you? Time flies by. I hope you have had a lot of fruitful moments. Please check out how my first half of this year has been going and what I want to do for the second half of this year. This episode's vocab list: 半分(はんぶん) a half amount 前半(ぜんはん) the first half 充実(じゅうじつ)していました。 It was rich, substantial or complete with a sense of satisfaction or contentment 後半(こうはん) the second half 練習問題(れんしゅうもんだい) exercises for practice 答(こた)えてもらいます。I ask them

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00:06:45

S2-4 The Souvenir of the Online Marathon Has Arrived!

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/06/23

Do you remember that I talked about the Nagoya Women's Marathon before? I finally received the souvenirs of that! Guess what I got! Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 参加(さんか)する to participate 確(たし)か I’m sure 下旬(げじゅん) the last 10 days of a month 完走(かんそう)する to reach the goal of running 報告(ほうこく)する to report 参加記念品(さんかきねんひん) souvenir for participants 完走記念品(かんそうきねんひん) souvenir for finishers どんな物(もの)がもらえたかと言(い)うと、What type of things I received is… ロゴ logo エコバッグ eco bag マグボトル mug drink

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00:08:59

S2-3 What would you say an important person in Japanese?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/06/15

How many Japanese words meaning important do you know? Do you know what is different among those? Check this episode! I hope you can enjoy it! This episode's vocab list: 意地悪(いじわる)な質問(しつもん) questions which people can’t answer easily or comfortably 漢字(かんじ)を見比(みくら)べるto look at and compare these kanji 硬(かた)い文(ぶん) stiff style; bookish expression 例(れい) example 個人的(こじんてき)な気持(きも)ち personal emotion 私(わたし)にとって大切(たいせつ)な人(ひと) important person for me シチュエーションsituation 限定(げんてい)される to be

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00:06:20

S2-2 Ambiguous Japanese

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/06/08

Do you know any Japanese words you feel ambiguous? What are they? Check this episode to find what Japanese word Yoko is talking about. This episode's vocab list: 曖昧(あいまい) ambiguous 簡単(かんたん)そうで難(むずか)しい It seems easy but it is difficult. 奥(おく)が深(ふか)い deep; profound ポジティブ positive 正反対(せいはんたい) exact opposite ネガティブ negative 代表的(だいひょうてき)な例(れい) a typical example 迷惑(めいわく) nuisance 単純(たんじゅん)に simply 一方(いっぽう)、 on the other hand 頭(あたま)を抱(かか)える to hold your head in your hands 言語(げんご) language 見(み)つける to

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00:07:14

S2-1 Defining the Age Range of the Young in Japanese

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/06/01

Do you know what young means in Japanese? What age range is associated with young people in your language? Sometimes, dictionaries don't provide clear definitions. In this episode, the first of Season 2, you will be able to explore the concept of "young" in Japanese and gain new insights into youth and age classifications. I would like to have an intriguing discussion about the classifications with you, mate! This episode's vocab list: 3周年(しゅうねん)記念日(きねんび) the 3rd

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00:06:38

157 The 3rd anniversary

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2023/05/25

We made it! 3 years! Wonderful! Thank you!! This episode's vocab list: ちょうど3年前(ねんまえ)の今日(きょう) exactly today 3 years ago 3周年(しゅうねん)の記念日(きねんび) the 3rd year anniversary メイトさんのおかげです。Thanks for your support. I owe this to you. これからも from now on as well この３年(ねん)を振(ふ)り返(かえ)るto look back at these 3 years 諦(あきら)めてはいけない。 I should not give it up. 勝手(かって)に without consulting anyone or without any permission 仲間(なかま) mate; companion 思(おも)いつく to hit upon 質問(しつもん) questions 受(う)け付(つ)ける to

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