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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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00:07:48

S3-49 Day 4: The Final Chapter on Nakasendō Trail

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/05/15

The last day on Nakasendō Trail brought some unexpected moments including a sudden change of plans, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying every moment. Turn in to hear how the journey wrapped up! This episode's vocab list: 実は actually 歩くのをやめました。I decided not to walk山を越える to cross a mountain きっと surely; certainly 実際 actual condition; in reality; in practiceオフシーズンだったため because it was off-seasonお店があんまり開いていませんでした。Many shops were not open.有名な橋を渡りたかったです。 I wanted to cross the famous

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00:06:52

S3-48 Day 3: A Serene Break at Atera with Stunning...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/05/08

On Day 3, we took a one-day break from walking the Nakasendō Trail, but we unexpectedly caught a breathtaking view. Even without the trail, we discovered something truly special and worth sharing. Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 中山道トレイルを中休みしました。We had a one-day break from walking the Nakasendo Trail.2日目の夜から2泊しました。We stayed 2 nights from the 2nd night of the trip最寄り駅 the nearest station移動するto move (from one place to another); travel; head to とはいえ though we had a break; that said; even

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00:08:41

S3-47 Day 2: Exploring the Nakasendō Trail from...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/05/01

On Day 2, we walked to Tsumago-juku along the Nakasendō trail. It was a great experience. Check it out and enjoy my story! This episode's vocab list: 大型連休 the long consecutive holidays真っ最中 right in the middle最初は in the beginning上り坂 uphill slope朝早くから出発しました。 we departed early in the morning天候にも恵まれました。 we were blessing with good weather新鮮な空気 fresh air澄んだ青空 clear blue sky印象的でした。It was impressive.展望台 lookout point; observation deck 早くも already 随分前に a very long time ago 残り remaining案の定 as

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00:08:01

S3-46 First night at Magome Ryokan

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/04/24

We stayed one night at Magome Ryokan - a beautiful traditional inn that made us feel like we’d stepped back in time. It was a wonderful, invaluable experience full of charm and nostalgia. Tune in to hear all about it! This episode's vocab list: 4連休 a 4-day long weekend 予定 plan先週お話したように as I mentioned last week初めての体験 first experience; new experience そのうちの1つ one of them 旧中山道 Old Nakasendoあぜ道 pathway between rice fields住宅が並んでいました。 residential buildings lined along the streets一日目 the first day中津川駅

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00:08:47

S3-45 Day 1: Exploring the Nakasendō trail

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/04/19

Nakasendō is one of Japan’s historic trails, and is still populartoday. I walked just a small part of it. Even though it was off- season, I still enjoyed the experience. On the first day, I walked from Nakatsugawa JR station up to Magome-juku, a post town along the Nakasendō. Check it out! This episode's vocab list: 4連休 a 4-day long weekend 予定 plan先週お話したように as I mentioned last week初めての体験 first experience; new experience そのうちの1つ one of them 旧中山道 Old Nakasendoあぜ道 pathway between rice

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00:07:25

S3-44 My First Experiences in Japan: New Adventures

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/04/10

I’m back! Thank you so much for your patience. In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been up to during the past month. Please check it out! This episode's vocab list: 一か月以上 more than one monthくことをお知らせしようと思っていました。 I was planning to let you know出発前 before departing; before leaving想像以上に more than I imagined 初めての体験 first experience 昔々 long time ago道 pathway 一部 one partスノーシュー snowshoe雪の森 snowy forest 着いた所 place where we got to雪の池 snow-covered pond雪と言うより氷の滝 waterfalls with ice rather than

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00:06:33

S3-43 Valentine’s Day in Japan: What Do People Do?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/02/13

Valentine’s Day is coming! What do you usually do in your country? Do you know what people do in Japan on this day? Listen to this episode to learn more about Japanese Valentine’s Day traditions. Happy Valentine’s Day! This episode's vocab list:バレンタインデー Valentine’s Day日本人らしいイベント an event that matches Japanese characteristics一番最初にバレンタインデーが日本に紹介されたのは、The first time the Valentine’s Day was introduced to Japan was神戸 Kobe cityチョコレートメーカー a chocolate manufacturer宣伝 advertisement; promotion;

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00:05:34

S3-42 No Credit Card Payment Without a PIN in Japan

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/02/05

Shopping and enjoying Japanese food are probably some of your top reasons for visiting Japan, right? Make sure you are well prepared to fully enjoy them. I hope this episode helps with both your travels and your Japanese learning.This episode's vocab list: 払う to pay PINと呼ばれる暗証番号 a passcode called PIN サインをする to sign; to put your signature 3月末まで until the end of March 暗証番号がないと without the passcode 支払い payment 原則 in principle 普段から regularly 国によって depending on the country 登録されていない to not be

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00:06:52

S3-41 Zero Waste: My New Hobby

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/01/29

My new hobby: Zero waste! Am I stingy? I don’t mind. I’m enjoying zero waste now.This episode's vocab list: テレビ局 TV station リサイクル recycle いわゆる what is called リメイク remake 材料 material 布 fabric 帯 belt worn with kimono ボロボロになる to become worn out or ragged そのまま as it is ボタン button 紐 string; cord 取って置く to set it aside; keep it for later これこそ This is けち stingy; not generous with money みみっちい stingy; mean 逆に on the contrary もったいない wasteful; what a waste ミニマリスト minimalist 流行っている to be trending

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00:11:16

S3-40 Japan is Facing a Rubbish Problem Caused by...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/01/25

Sad news, but I believe Japan can find a way to solve this problem!This episode's vocab list: 猛暑日extreme heatwave days 雨が降ってほしいと願っています。I’m wishing for rain soon. スキー場がにぎわっています。 Ski resorts are crowded and lively. その反面 on the other hand スキー場を含め including ski resorts 観光地 tourist areas 問題 issue; problem ゴミ rubbish; garbage; trash ゴミ箱が少ないです。 There are few rubbish bins その結果かどうかは分かりません。 I’m not sure if it happens as a result 道にゴミを捨てる人は、ゴミ箱がないから道に捨てるんでしょうか。Do you think people throw rubbish on the

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00:08:26

S3-39 Drove Evil Spirits Out

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/01/16

This episode is far from scary! It’s all about quite positive thinking and mindset. Check it out and let the good vibe flow!This episode's vocab list: 病院の救急外来 emergency outpatient department at the hospital 辛い数日 a few painful days 湿疹 skin rash 両腕 both arms 両脚 both legs 痒い itchy 耐えられませんでした。I couldn’t stand it 氷で痒い所を冷やす to cool the itchy parts with ice すぐ痒みが止まります。The itching stops quickly. また痒みが出ます。The itch will come back again 年始早々 Right at the beginning of the New Year 縁起が悪い inauspicious;

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00:04:51

S3-38 Happy New Year

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2025/01/04

New Year’s Greetings: I hope we can share more time together this year through this podcast. This episode's vocab list: お正月 New Year’s Day and the days that follow どのように過ごしましたか。How did you spend your time? 体中 all over my body 虫に刺されました。 I got bitten by bugs いろいろな面で in various aspects 準備をしっかりする to make thorough preparation そうは言っても、Even so; That being said 挑戦したいです。I want to take on a challenge 言葉にすると、目標に近づけます。By putting it into words, you will get closer to your goal. 見返す to look back at it; to

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00:06:52

S3-37 2024: The Busiest Year of My Life

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/12/19

How was your 2024? Check it out! This is the last episode of this year. Thank you for listening to my podcast again this year. Wishing you a wonderful festive season and a very happy New Year!This episode's vocab list: 4週間ぶり first time in 4 weeks 言い訳 excuse 振り返ると When I look back on the past 今年は人生で一番忙しい年だったかもしれません。This year might have been the busiest year of my life. 大袈裟だったかな。Was it exaggerating? 改めてonce again or anew; afresh 実行する to carry out; put into action ことわざ proverb 終わり the end 途中 on

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00:08:20

S3-36 What does “Mansion” mean in Japanese? A house...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/11/21

What katakana words confuse you? Is “Mansion” one of them? Check it out!This episode's vocab list: どんな建物 building モデルルーム show apartment/ show flat 普通のアパート standard apartment/flat 紛らわしい misleading; confusing; ambiguous その違いは、はっきりと決められている訳ではないそうです。I found that the distinction isn’t clearly or officially defined. それでも一般的には、Even so, generally speaking, 木造 wooden building 軽量鉄骨造 light steel-frame building 3階建て 3-story 鉄筋コンクリート造 reinforced concrete building 鉄骨鉄筋コンクリート造 steel-frame reinforced

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00:07:56

S3-35 A Katakana Word I Didn’t Realise Was Strange

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/11/07

How is your Japanese learning journey going? Do you struggle with Katakana words? I recently came across a Katakana word that I hadn’t noticed was strange before. Now, it’s part of my ‘strange word’ group. Check it out!This episode's vocab list: カタカナ語に苦労する to struggle/challenge with Katakana words 英語のような発音 pronunciation that sounds like English 通じません。It’s not understood /It isn’t coming through. 英語以外の言葉 languages other than English フランス語 French ポルトガル語 Portuguese ドイツ語 German オランダ語

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00:07:01

S3-34 Autumn is The Best Season for Appetite in Japan

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/10/24

What autumn foods make your appetite grow? Do you know any autumn foods from Japan? Guess what I will be introducing in this episode. Check it out!This episode's vocab list: 毎年話している気がします I feel like I talk about this every year 食欲の秋 Autumn: the season of good appetite 私たちの食欲が増すOur appetite increases. 個人的な意見ですが、This is just my personal opinion, but 栗 chestnut 柿 persimmon さんま pacific saury 上げればきりがないほどあります。There are too many to list because the possibilities are endless. お米 rice 新米 new rice 並べる to

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00:06:26

S3-33 You Can Do It

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/10/17

“You can do it” is now one of my favourite phrases. I used to misunderstand what it meant, but I’ve come to appreciate its significance. I hope this episode inspires to have more heartfelt exchanges with others. This episode's vocab list: 学ぶ to learn がんばって Good luck; Go for it; hang in there; do your best 表現 expression 相手 the other person 応援している to support; to cheer 伝える to convey 覚えてほしいです I want you to remember 高校生 high school student 答えが返って来ました。The answer/reply returned to me 信じている to believe

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00:07:35

S3-32 October 10th: What’s Special About This Date?

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/10/10

What would your answer be to this question, “What day is the 10th of October?” I’ve found various interesting pieces of information about this date. Enjoy learning Japanese though this episode! This episode's vocab list: 体育 physical education 祝日 public holiday どうして10月10日かというと The reason why it’s set for the 10th of October is because 開会式the opening ceremony 移動する to move; transfer 延期 postpone 2年連続 2 years in a row 第2月曜日 the second Monday 「体育の日」を思い出します。It reminds me of the Taiiku no hi holiday 目の愛護

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00:07:55

S3-31 Not Just One Correct Answer

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/10/04

Which term do you use for a mobile phone in your language: ‘mobile’ or ‘phone’? Languages are changing and we often find that there can be more than one correct answer. Enjoy learning Japanese! This episode's vocab list: 残り3か月になりました。 There are 3 months left. ちょっと焦ります。 I’m feeling a bit anxious or stressed. 目の前のことにひとつずつ取り組みます。 I’ll tackle each task one by one, focusing on what’s right in front of me. 早速始めます。I’ll start right away. 言語 language 時代とともに変わって行きます。It’ll change with the times. 母国語 mother

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00:04:40

S3-30 Dream Long Holiday in Japan: How Can You Make...

Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio ·

2024/09/26

Are you planning a long holiday in Japan - weeks, months or even years? How long would you like to stay if you could? I am curious about the types of visas that make extended stays possible for tourists. Take a break and join me for a chat! This episode's vocab list: どんなビザ what type of visa 滞在 the temporary nature of the stay 計画している人が何人かいます。There are a few people who are making plans. 観光ビザ tourist visa いろいろ条件があります。 There are various requirements they need to meet. 詳しいです。 I’m knowledgeable

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