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Learn Delicious Japanese

Learn Delicious Japanese

Learn Japanese through authentic izakaya recipes and food culture with Nami (izakaya owner) and Namihei (cooking teacher cat). Our story-driven approach makes mastering Japanese as enjoyable as cooking delicious traditional dishes. 📚Check Out the Full Study Guide on Substack learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com

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#27 Learn Japanese: Tasting in Kansai Dialect |...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/03/17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#27 Learn Japanese: Tasting in Kansai Dialect | Izakaya Recipe: Nanohana no Karashi-ae (Week 3)Level 3 Week 3 — the moment we've been waiting for: the first bite! This week, Nami finally tastes the なのはなのからしあえ (mustard-dressed canola flowers) she made last week — and Namihei guides her through every layer of flavor entirely in Kansai dialect. Experience the three-act taste of spring:

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6:10

#26 Learn Japanese: Cooking Practice in Kansai...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/03/11

#26 Learn Japanese: Cooking Practice in Kansai Dialect | Izakaya Recipe: Nanohana no Karashi-ae (Week 2)Level 3 Week 2 — the kitchen comes alive! This week, Nami and Namihei roll up their sleeves and cook なのはなのからしあえ (mustard-dressed canola flowers) from start to finish — entirely in Kansai dialect. Every chop, splash, and squeeze gets its own onomatopoeia, and Namihei's energetic instructions turn a simple recipe into a full sensory experience: 「さあ、なのはなをとうにゅう！ざっぱ〜ん！」Master the cooking verbs that

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5:11

#25 Learn Japanese: Kansai Spring Flavors | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/03/04

#25 Learn Japanese: Kansai Spring Flavors | Izakaya Recipe: Nanohana no Karashi-ae (Week 1) Step into Level 3 — and into the warm, energetic world of かんさいべん (Kansai dialect)! This week, Nami and Namihei welcome spring at the izakaya in Osaka's Ura-Tennoji with a beautifully simple dish: なのはなのからしあえ (mustard-dressed canola flowers). As nanohana blooms outside the shop, Nami faces two new challenges at once — a vegetable she's never cooked before, and a dialect she's never spoken. Namihei cheers her on

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7:56

#24 Learn Japanese Drama | Izakaya Recipe: Buri...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/02/24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#24 Learn Japanese Drama | Izakaya Recipe: Buri Daikon (Week 4)Experience the most emotional episode of Level 2 — a heartwarming drama about あいじょう (love), きおく (memory), and the invisible bond between a daughter and her late father through the taste of ぶりだいこん! In this special finale, Nami discovers her father's handwritten レシピノート (recipe notebook) and relives precious childhood memories of watching him

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5:28

#23 Learn Japanese: Simmering & Seasoning | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/02/18

#23 Learn Japanese: Simmering & Seasoning | Izakaya Recipe: Buri Daikon (Week 3)Unlock the secret to perfect ぶりだいこん — master にかた (simmering method) and あじつけのじゅんばん (seasoning order)! Week 3 of Level 2's Buri Daikon series reveals why timing is everything as Nami learns from Namihei that professional cooking requires じっくりにる (simmering thoroughly) for 30 minutes with perfect かりょくちょうせい (heat control), and that seasonings must be added in a specific scientific order: さとう (sugar) first, みりん (mirin)

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5:11

#22 Learn Japanese: Fish Preparation | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/02/11

#22 Learn Japanese: Fish Preparation | Izakaya Recipe: Buri Daikon (Week 2)Discover the secret to delicious ぶりだいこん — it's all about したごしらえ (proper preparation)! Week 2 of Level 2's Buri Daikon series presents a lively conversation where Nami asks her cooking teacher Namihei why preparation is so important, and learns that removing くさみ (fishy smell) from fish and にがみ (bitterness) from vegetables is the foundation of great Japanese cooking. Master essential conversation patterns: 〜だってきいた (I heard that

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7:04

#21 Learn Japanese: Ingredient Quality | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/02/03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#21 Learn Japanese: Ingredient Quality | Izakaya Recipe: Buri Daikon (Week 1)Discover the secret to delicious Japanese winter cooking — it's all about きせつのざいりょう (seasonal ingredients)! Week 1 of Level 2's Buri Daikon series presents a lively conversation where Nami asks her cooking teacher Namihei exactly what makes ぶりだいこん so special, and learns that the quality of each ingredient changes dramatically

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5:26

#20 Learn Japanese Drama | Izakaya Recipe: Oden (Week 4)

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/01/28

#20 Learn Japanese Drama | Izakaya Recipe: Oden (Week 4)Experience a heartwarming Japanese drama about warmth, connection, and the true meaning of cooking! Week 4 of Level 2's Oden series presents "おでんと冬の夜の暖かさ" (Oden and the Warmth of a Winter Night) - a touching story where Nami discovers that cooking creates warmth beyond temperature. Master essential emotional expressions: とくに (especially), 〜こそ (exactly/precisely), かもしれない (might/maybe), 〜ばかり (just finished), 〜がち (tend to), あらためて (anew/again),

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7:24

#19 Learn Japanese: Simmering Tips | Izakaya Recipe:...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/01/20

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#19 Learn Japanese: Simmering Tips | Izakaya Recipe: Oden (Week 3)Learn Delicious Japanese through the art of mastering oden simmering techniques! Week 3 of Level 2's Oden series focuses on "煮方のコツ" (Simmering Tips). Master essential intermediate conversation patterns: いくつかポイントがある (there are several points), 〜にくい/〜やすい (hard to ~/easy to ~), 時間がかかる (takes time), 〜てしまう (end up ~ing), そのあいだ (during that

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6:53

#18 Learn Japanese: Choosing Ingredients | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/01/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#18 Learn Japanese: Choosing Ingredients | Izakaya Recipe: Oden (Week 2)Learn Delicious Japanese through the art of selecting perfect oden ingredients! Week 2 of Level 2's Oden series focuses on "具の選び方" (Choosing Oden Ingredients). Master essential intermediate conversation patterns: 〜から〜まで (from ~ to ~), 〜したほうがいい (had better ~), これは〜の問題だ (this is a matter of ~), たとえば (for example), ちなみに (by the way)

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6:54

#17 Learn Japanese: Discussing Dashi | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2026/01/06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#17 Learn Japanese: Discussing Dashi | Izakaya Recipe: Oden (Week 1)Learn Delicious Japanese through the art of perfect dashi! Week 1 of Level 2's Oden series focuses on "だしについてのそうだん" (Discussing Dashi). Master essential intermediate consultation patterns: 〜だよね？ (isn't it that ~?), いちばん大切 (most important), とくちょうがちがう (characteristics are different), 〜のがいい (it's good to ~), じゅんばんが大切 (order is important)

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7:41

#16 Learn Japanese Drama | Izakaya Recipe: Lotus Root...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/12/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#16 Learn Japanese: Father's Wisdom | Izakaya Recipe: Lotus Root Sandwich (Week 4 - Special Drama)Learn Delicious Japanese through a heartwarming story of culinary inheritance! Week 4 of Level 2 features a special short drama "れんこんとおとうさんのちえ" (Lotus Root and Father's Wisdom). Master essential intermediate conversation patterns: 〜てみたら？ (why don't you try ~?), 〜気がする (I have a feeling that ~), 〜どおりに

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7:16

#15 Learn Japanese: Taste Adjustment | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/12/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#15 Learn Japanese: Taste Adjustment | Izakaya Recipe: Lotus Root Sandwich (Week 3)Learn Delicious Japanese through professional taste adjustment techniques! Week 3 of Level 2 focuses on あじのちょうせい (Adjusting the Taste) for れんこんのはさみあげ (Lotus Root Sandwich). Master essential intermediate conversation patterns: 〜かもしれない (might be ~), 〜すぎる (too ~), どうしたらいい？ (What should I do?), 〜したほうがいい (had better ~),

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6:27

#14 Learn Japanese: Cooking Steps | Izakaya Recipe:...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/12/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#14 Learn Japanese: Cooking Steps | Izakaya Recipe: Lotus Root Sandwich (Week 2)Learn Delicious Japanese through natural kitchen conversations! Week 2 of Level 2 focuses on りょうりのてじゅん (Discussing Cooking Procedures) for れんこんのはさみあげ (Lotus Root Sandwich). Master essential intermediate conversation patterns: 〜してくれる？ (Could you ~?), どのくらい？ (How much?), だいたい〜くらい (About ~), なんのため？ (For what purpose?), 〜やすくなる

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7:02

#13 Learn Japanese Conversation: Lotus Root Sandwich...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/12/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#13 Learn Japanese Conversation Skills | Lotus Root Sandwich Recipe | Level 2 Intermediate for BeginnersLearn Delicious Japanese through natural conversation practice! Week 1 of Level 2 introduces れんこんのはさみあげ (Lotus Root Sandwich) with ざいりょうのそうだん (Discussing Ingredients). Master essential intermediate conversation patterns: どんな〜がいいの？ (What kind of ~ is good?), 〜のほうが (~ is better than), なるほど！ (I see!),

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8:26

#12 Learn Japanese Through Cooking Drama | Mushroom...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/11/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#12 Learn Japanese Through Cooking Drama | Mushroom Tempura & Customer Requests | Level 1 Week 4 FinaleLearn Delicious Japanese through an inspiring cooking drama! Week 4 presents a heartwarming story about overcoming challenges and customer service excellence with きのこのてんぷらとおきゃくさんのリクエスト (Mushroom Tempura and Customer Requests). Master essential vocabulary: にがて (not good at), しっぱい (failure), がんばる (do your

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6:23

#11 Learn Japanese Deep-Frying Vocabulary | Izakaya...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/11/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#11 Learn Japanese Deep-Frying Vocabulary | Izakaya no Kinoko Tempura Techniques | Level 1 Week 3Learn Delicious Japanese through cooking! Week 3 teaches essential deep-frying vocabulary with てんぷらをあげる (frying tempura). Master 5 key words: あげる (deep fry), おんど (temperature), つける (coat), きつねいろ (golden color), あぶらをきる (drain oil). Learn critical techniques: そっとあぶらにいれる (gently put in oil), おんどは170どぐらい

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3:56

#10 Learn Japanese Tempura Batter Vocabulary |...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/11/12

#10 Learn Japanese Tempura Batter Vocabulary | Koromo-Making Technique | Level 1 Basic Words for BeginnersLearn Delicious Japanese through cooking! Week 2 teaches essential tempura batter vocabulary with ころもづくり (batter making). Master 5 key words: ころも (batter), こむぎこ (flour), わる (crack), つめたい (cold), まぜる (mix). Learn critical techniques: さっとまぜる (mix quickly), まぜすぎちゃだめ (don't overmix), つめたいみずをつかう (use cold water). Includes complete episode transcript with romaji/English, cultural deep-dive on Japanese

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6:10

#9 Learn Japanese Mushroom Vocabulary | Kinoko no...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/11/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com#9 Learn Japanese Mushroom Vocabulary | Kinoko no Tempura Recipe | Level 1 Basic Words for BeginnersLearn Delicious Japanese through cooking! Week 1 teaches essential mushroom vocabulary with きのこの天ぷら (mushroom tempura). Master 5 key verbs: えらぶ (choose), ふきとる (wipe off), きる (cut), あげる (fry), つける (dip). Learn 5 mushroom types: しいたけ (shiitake), まいたけ (maitake), えりんぎ (king oyster), えのき (enoki), しめじ (shimeji)

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4:34

#8 Learn Japanese Through Cooking Drama | Grilled...

Learn Delicious Japanese ·

2025/10/22

#8 Learn Japanese Through Cooking Drama | Grilled Rice Balls & Father's Taste | Level 1 Week 4Learn Japanese naturally through a heartwarming cooking drama! Follow Nami as she discovers the secret ingredient in her father's grilled rice balls. Perfect for beginners with simple dialogue and cultural insights into Japanese home cooking.📚Check Out the Full Study Guide on Substack https://learndeliciousjapanese.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers

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