"Have you ever been told 'Chanto shite!' and thought, 'Specifically, what should I do?!' 🤯

In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons experience — breaks down one of the most convenient yet confusing words in Japanese: CHANTO.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The 3 Faces of Chanto: From holding chopsticks to stable jobs.

• Maiko's Secret: Why it's okay to ask for specifics when someone says 'Chanto shite.'

• The Strawberry Mystery 🍓: Why Maiko's mom says 'Chanto shita Ichigo' and why it's grammatically weird but okay!

• Real Talk: How language is alive and why rare cases are fun.

Special Request:If you leveled up your Japanese today, please follow the show and give me a 5-star rating! ⭐ It helps more learners find my lessons.

Want to check if your Japanese is 'Chanto'?Book a private lesson with me on italki or Preply! I'd love to talk to you.[Your italki Link][Your Preply Link]

Let's master the 'Chanto' lifestyle together!"

"Think 'Sumimasen' only means 'I’m sorry'? Think again! 🧐

In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons experience — reveals the 9 different levels of this magic word. From calling a waiter to the 'Pro Level' of giving gifts, mastering 'Sumimasen' is the ultimate key to sounding natural in Japan.

What you will learn today:

• Levels 1-3: The basics you need for survival in Japan.

• Levels 5-7: How to use it for 'Thank you' and polite transitions.

• Level 9: The 'Pro Level' usage for declining offers and giving gifts.

• The Secret: Why Japanese people use this word even when they didn't do anything wrong!

Special Request:If you leveled up today, please follow the show and give me a 5-star rating! ⭐ It helps me reach more students around the world.

Let's study together!Want to practice 'Sumimasen' with me? Book a private lesson on italki or Preply! Links are right here:[Your italki Link][Your Preply Link]

Don't just say it, feel it. Let's master 'Sumimasen' together!

Stop confusing "Shitte-iru" and "Wakatta"! 💡

Have you ever said "Shitte-imasu" when you actually meant "I understand"? Or have you accidentally sounded a bit rude by saying "Shiranai"?

In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons of experience — breaks down the tricky difference between "Knowing" and "Understanding."

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Data vs. Puzzle: The simple "Brain Hack" to choose the right word every time.

• The "Make Sense" moment: Why "Wakatta" is your best friend when learning new things.

• Interactive Quiz: Test your skills with two real-life scenarios!

• Danger Zone: Why saying "Shiranai" to a friend (or a crush!) might cause a big misunderstanding. 💔

If you want to sound more natural and avoid awkward silences, this episode is for you. Let's make Japanese make sense together!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Honto no Nihongo with Maiko! 💖

In this episode, we explore the magic of the number "3" (San) in Japan.

Why is it so special?

Maiko Sensei explains it all using simple Japanese!

[About Maiko Sensei]

I am a Japanese teacher with experience in over 450 online lessons on platforms like italki and Preply.

I love sharing real, useful Japanese with all of you!

[What you will learn in this episode:]

• ​ The "-San" mystery: Why do we add "-san" to animals and even food?
• ​ Mikka Bozu (3-day monk): A funny idiom for when we quit something too soon.
• ​ Sandome no Shojiki: The Japanese version of "Third time's a charm."

# Japanese for Beginners

#italki teacher

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the trickiest particles in Japanese: NI (に).

Here is a little bit about me:

My Italki🩷

https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/3564485

My Preply

https://preply.com/en/tutor/6040680#schedule

IG

https://www.instagram.com/hontononihongowithmaiko/

I share real Japanese that native speakers actually use, spoken slowly and gently. In short 3–4 minute episodes.

Who is Maiko Sensei? / Get to know your Japanese teacher!

まいこせんせいってどんなひと？

In this first episode, I will introduce myself so you can get to know me better.

第1回目(だいいっかい)のエピソードでは、皆(みな)さんに私(わたし)のことを知って(しって)もらうために自己紹介(じこしょうかい)をします。

Here is a little bit about me:

My Italki🩷

https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/3564485

My Preply

https://preply.com/en/tutor/6040680#schedule