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Japanese from Scratch with YUKO

This is a podcast for beginner-level Japanese learners who want to get used to the rhythm and basic vocabulary of the language. Each episode will discuss different topics such as introducing yourself, hobbies, favorite foods, lifestyle questions, useful phrases when traveling to Japan and more. The host(s) will speak clear and natural Japanese.

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00:09:28

#107 Taking a Taxi in Japan – Part 3: Arriving and...

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/10/02

Today is the third and final part of our taxi series!What can you say when you're getting close to your destination? How do you pay the fare? And what might the driver say when you get out of the taxi?Let’s learn some useful phrases!

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00:10:35

#106 Taking a Taxi in Japan – Part 2: Getting in and...

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/09/25

Last time, we started our three-part series about taking a taxi in Japan.Today, we’ll move on to the second situation: getting in the taxi and starting your ride.What can you say when you have a suitcase? How do you tell the driver where you want to go? And what can you say if you want to use the expressway?

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00:10:30

#105 Taking a Taxi in Japan – Part 1: Calling a Taxi

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/09/18

In this episode, we’ll talk about taking a taxi in Japan.This is Part 1 of our three-part taxi series! In this series, we’ll cover calling a taxi, getting in and starting your ride, and arriving at your destination and getting out.Today, we’ll start with how to call a taxi!

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00:10:38

#104 How to Use "Daijoobu"

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/09/11

Today, we're going to talk about a very common Japanese expression: だいじょうぶです.You may already know that だいじょうぶです can mean “I’m okay” or “It’s okay.”But did you know that Japanese people use this expression in many different situations?Let's look at some common situations and learn how to use this useful expression naturally in Japanese!

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00:13:03

#103 Common Japanese Mistakes 3: I don't know,...

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/09/04

This is the third episode of our “Common Japanese Mistakes” series.For this episode, I’m going to introduce three pairs of Japanese words that are easy to confuse.For example, しりません and わかりません can both be translated as “I don't know.” in English, but they are sometimes used differently in Japanese.

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00:13:22

#102 Common Japanese Mistakes 2: Tall, Strong & Please

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/08/28

Last time, we introduced some common Japanese mistakes. We learned that English words and Japanese words that have the same meaning can sometimes be used in different ways.Today, we’re going to look at two Japanese adjectives that mean “tall” and “strong,” and three expressions that can be translated as “please.”

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00:14:09

#101 Common Japanese Mistakes 1: Busy, Old & Cold

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/08/21

Today, I’m going to introduce some mistakes that I often hear from Japanese learners.Sometimes, a Japanese word has the same meaning as an English word, but we can’t always use the two words in the same way.In this episode, I will intoroduce 3 adjecitives that Japanese learners often get wrong.

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00:12:45

#100 How to Express Changes in Japanese

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/08/07

Hooray! This is the 100th episode. Thank you so much for listening and learning Japanese with me.Today, we're going to learn the grammar pattern ～になります, which we use to talk about change.Let's learn how to say "My Japanese has improved!" in Japanese!

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00:12:17

#99 Everyday Japanese: Common Verb + Noun Expressions

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/07/31

Today, I'll introduce some common expressions that Japanese people use in their daily lives such as シャワーをあびます、ひげをそります. Learning these natural verb-and-noun combinations(collocations) will help your Japanese sound much more natural.

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00:11:27

#98 Fun Japanese Homophones Part2

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/07/24

Today, we're continuing our series on Japanese homophones.Last time, we learned words like ame, hashi, kami, and kumo.This week, we'll learn some more fun homophones like hana, sake, kaki, and ishi!

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00:12:10

#97 Fun Japanese Homophones Part 1

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/07/18

Today, we're going to learn about Japanese homophones.A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.Japanese has many homophones. Sometimes, one sound can have two or even three different meanings!

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00:12:41

#96 Let’s Cheer for Japan! World Cup Special

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/06/26

Do you like soccer? Even if you're not a big soccer fan, I think you'll enjoy today's episode.Today’s episode is a little different. It's a special episode because the FIFA World Cup is happening now!By the end of this episode, you'll be able to cheer for Japan just like Japanese fans!

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00:13:04

#95 Transitive & Intransitive Verbs in Japanese 3

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/06/19

Today, we're continuing our series on transitive and intransitive verbs.Have you ever wondered about the difference between ireru and hairu, dasu and deru, or nakusu and nakunaru? In this episode, we'll learn how to use these common verb pairs in everyday Japanese.

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00:14:04

#94 Transitive & Intransitive Verbs in Japanese 2

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/05/01

Today, we’re continuing our series on transitive and intransitive verbs.This time, we’ll look at another group of really useful verbs— like tomeru / tomaru, mawasu / mawaru, and hajimeru / hajimaru.These verbs are great for describing things that stop, start, or move—either by themselves or because someone makes them happen.Please enjoy listening!

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00:12:06

#93 Transitive & Intransitive Verbs in Japanese 1

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/04/24

Today, we’re starting a new series about something many Japanese learners find confusing: transitive and intransitive verbs.In Japanese, there are many verb pairs like akeru and aku, and choosing the right one can be tricky at first.In this first episode, we’ll focus on simple and practical verbs you can use when talking about doors and lights!

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00:14:09

#92 Japanese Adjectives You Always Mix Up 3

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/04/17

Today, we’re continuing our series Japanese Adjectives You Always Mix Up.In Part 3, we focus on temperature and feelings.You’ll learn the difference between words like atsui, atatakai, samui, suzushii, and tsumetai.Perfect for helping you avoid common mistakes and sound more natural in Japanese!

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00:14:00

#91 Japanese Adjectives You Always Mix Up 2

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/04/10

Today, we’re continuing our series on confusing Japanese adjectives. We’ll start with three words that many learners mix up: “ookii,” “ooi,” and “hiroi.”We’ll also learn how to say “busy” naturally in Japanese, and what “takai” really means.I hope you enjoy this episode and learn a lot!

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00:13:00

#90 Japanese Adjectives You Always Mix Up 1

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/04/03

Do you know the difference between むずかしい and たいへん?They both mean “difficult,” but they’re actually quite different.Today’s topic is confusing Japanese adjectives.In Japanese, there are many adjectives that seem similar, but actually have slightly different meanings depending on the situation. Learning these differences will help you sound more natural and confident in Japanese.

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00:13:46

#89 Similar Japanese Time Words: Asa vs Gozen, Yoru...

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/03/27

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about confusing words related to time.You’ll learn the difference between words like asa and gozen, hiru and gogo, and yoru and ban. And we’ll also look at an important difference between ichi-ji (one o’clock) and ichi-jikan (one hour).Let's get started!

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00:13:35

#88 Similar Japanese Words for People: Kare, Kanojo &...

Japanese from Scratch with YUKO ·

2026/03/20

Today, we’re going to focus similar nouns and pronouns used to talk about people.If you’ve ever been unsure about words like kare, kanojo,or when to say someone’s name instead of “he” or “she,”this episode is for you!

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