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Nihongo to English

Nihongo To English blends language learning and stand-up humor as comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA (GoatVsFish) explore the quirks of Japanese and English—words that don’t translate, culture shocks, and why politeness can melt you faster than ice cream. Each episode moves freely between the two languages, revealing how funny and human bilingual life can be.You’ll learn phrases, hear authentic conversation, and laugh about everything from Japanese idols and snacks to Ken-son humility

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28:02

Kawaii or Kowai? Haunted Japanese Words & Yokai Tales

Nihongo to English ·

2025/11/02

Send us a text Episode 4 – Kawaii or Kowai? Halloween and Haunted Japanese Grammar Just in time for October, Nihongo To English No Show gets a little spooky! Michelle and Michael dive into Halloween in Japan, explaining words like kawaii (cute), kowai (scary), obake yashiki (haunted mansion), and go miyashiki (a trash mansion). They discover how the polite “O-” prefix can turn sweet or sinister — from “o-kane” (dirty honorable money) to new phrases born from wordplay. The pair also unpack Jap...

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23:50

Language Idols & Ice Kurīmu Dreams

Nihongo to English ·

2025/10/22

Send us a text In Episode 3 of Nihongo To English, Michelle and Michael dig into the everyday words that textbooks forgot—like how to pay your コーネツヒ (utilities)—and end up building an entire philosophy around ice cream, idols, and enlightenment. They talk about: 🍵 Early days learning Japanese before Google Translate 📖 Tiny paper dictionaries as accidental fashion accessories 💸 Exchange rates, senbei aging “like whiskey,” and the mystery of 十⼋年もの (18-year-old) 🍦 The viral アイスクリーム

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24:58

Rusty or Just Kenson? Numbers, Snacks, and Shrimp Media

Nihongo to English ·

2025/10/12

Send us a text Counting to ten turns into a comedy class as Michelle and Michael riff on 謙遜 (kenson: humble deflection), why shisometimes becomes yon, the “seven ate nine” joke, and the fine line between おごる (to boast / to treat). We wander through Niigata せんべい, “shrimp media,” and a fairy tale where Yuki-hime literally melts from too much politeness—then land on real phrases you can use without sounding… rusty. What you’ll learn & laugh about 謙遜 (kenson): why Japanese compliments often g...

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24:06

Talk About Nothing, In Japanese

Nihongo to English ·

2025/10/02

Send us a text Ever tried to learn a language by watching TV shows, listening to news program, and that was way too too much!? Well, this is a show for you! Great for students studying Japanese and Japanese students studying English, OR if you just want some chuckles! That’s the spirit we bring as two comedians swap Niigata snow stories, and the tiny phrases that make Japanese feel alive off the page. We introduce ourselves as it is our first episode—and move quickly into what the...

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