
Why Why Nihongo is a Japanese learning podcast that explores the “why” behind Japanese. We focus on curious expressions and words, explaining not only grammar, but also hidden meanings, nuance, and cultural or historical background. Episodes are spoken slowly in easy, natural Japanese, for intermediate learners (around JLPT N3). 🇯🇵日本語 Why Why Nihongo は、日本語の「なぜ?」を深掘りするポッドキャストです。 気になる言葉や表現をテーマに、文法... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Transcript below 👇
【TOC】
* Why “Douitashimashite” Feels Textbook
* The Original Meaning of the Word
* Humility in Japanese Communication
* What to Say to Friends
* What to Say to Colleagues
* What to Say to Superiors
* Summary
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In this episode, we read Momotaro, one of the most famous Japanese folktales.
This episode is in easy Japanese. Level is around JLPT N4 to N3.
First, I read the story one time.
Then, we study 11 important words from the story.After that, I read the ... more
In this episode, I take a closer look at why “gogo juu-ji (午後10時)” can sound unnatural in everyday Japanese. We explore how Japanese people actually tell time and what makes certain expressions feel more natural in real communication.
If Japanese li... more
In this episode, I take a closer look at why “Yoroshiku onegai shimasu” cannot be translated into English in a single word. We explore the deeper meaning behind the phrase and how it shapes relationships in Japanese communication.
このエピソードでは、「よろしくお願い... more
このエピソードでは、日本語の「嬉しい」と「楽しい」の違い(ちがい)を、やさしい日本語で説明しています。
下に、音声と同じ日本語スクリプトをそのまま載せています。聞きながら、復習に使ってください。
【Full easy Japanese transcript : やさしい日本語スクリプト全文】
みなさん、こんにちは。日本語教師の あいこ です。
このポッドキャストでは、日本語の「なぜ?」について、やさしい日本語で、ゆっくり説明しています。
今日のエピソードのスクリプトは、概要欄(がいよう... more
このエピソードでは、日本語で「私」をあまり言わない理由について、やさしい日本語で説明しています。
下に、音声と同じ日本語スクリプトを、そのまま載せています。聞きながら、復習に使ってください。
【Full easy Japanese transcript : やさしい日本語スクリプト全文】
みなさん、こんにちは。日本語教師の あいこ です。
今日のエピソードの書き起こしは、無料で読むことができます。概要欄(がいようらん)のリンクからチェックしてください。
このポッドキャストでは、日本語の「... more
In this episode, I take a closer look at why 「あなた」 can sound unnatural in everyday Japanese. We explore why Japanese people often avoid using “anata” and what they say instead in real communication.
If Japanese listening is still difficult for you, ... more
このエピソードでは「日本」の3つの言い方を、やさしい日本語で説明しています。下に音声と同じ日本語スクリプトをそのまま載せています。聞きながら復習に使ってください。
【Full transcript|日本語スクリプト】
みなさん、こんにちは! Why Why Nihongo の あいこです。
このポッドキャストでは、日本語の「なぜ?」や「不思議」を取り上げて、やさしい日本語で話しています。Spotify、apple podcast、YouTubeで聞くことができます。
Patreonでは、... more









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