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  • Episode 3 – Using Adjectives and Verb Modifiers to Describe a Trip

    Episode 3 – Using Adjectives and Verb Modifiers to Describe a Trip
    2025/12/14

    In this episode, I talk about a recent family trip while practicing Japanese using い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and verb-modifying clauses.
    A simple speaking practice episode for N5–N4 learners preparing for the JLPT.


    📌 Proper nouns & loanwords used in this episode

    • アディヨギ (Adiyogi) — Adiyogi (temple / deity name)

    • レーザーショー (rēzā shō) — laser show

    • シヴァ (Shiva) — Shiva (Hindu deity)

    • マントラ (mantora) — Mantra

    • マイソル (Maisoru) — Mysore (place name)

    • ランガナティットゥ (Ranganatittu) — Ranganathittu (bird sanctuary)

    • JLPT (Je-eru-pī-tī) — Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

    🎌 Level: JLPT N5 | 🌸 Perfect for beginners & self-learnersListen, repeat, and shadow along to practice natural rhythm and intonation!

    A big thank you to Sudipa Sensei for continuous guidance and feedback! 🌸Follow my Japanese journey on Instagram: @my.nihongo.journey
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    2 分
  • Episode 2 – What I Did Last Week using 〜た form

    Episode 2 – What I Did Last Week using 〜た form
    2025/11/11

    A cozy Japanese monologue about my past week — from studying early mornings ☀️ to chatting with friends, cooking chicken curry 🍛, and watching a horror movie 👻!
    In this episode, I use the 「〜た」 form (past tense) to talk about things I did and experienced last week — perfect for learners who want to understand how past tense works naturally in everyday speech.

    Grammar & Expressions Covered:

    • 「〜た」form (past tense verbs)

    • 「それから」「そして」「けど」「ので」 for connecting sentences

    • Natural fillers like 「そうですね〜」 for smooth, spoken Japanese

    • Everyday vocabulary about work, food, and free time activities

    🎌 Level: JLPT N5 | 🌸 Perfect for beginners & self-learners
    Listen, repeat, and shadow along to practice natural rhythm and intonation!

    A big thank you to Sudipa Sensei for continuous guidance and feedback! 🌸
    Follow my Japanese journey on Instagram: @my.nihongo.journey
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    3 分
  • Episode 1 - My Diwali story with 〜たい & 〜ない form.

    Episode 1 - My Diwali story with 〜たい & 〜ない form.
    2025/10/31

    My Diwali story in Japanese! ☔ I talk about things I wanted to do but didn’t — a fun beginner-level kaiwa using:

    • 「〜たかったけど」 (wanted to… but)

    • たい形 & ない形 in present & past tense

    • Everyday Japanese expressions


    🎌 Level: JLPT N5 | 🌸 Perfect for beginners & self-learners
    Listen, repeat, and shadow along!


    Heartfelt thanks to Sudipa Sensei for assigning this task and supporting me to take it to the next level! 🌸

    Follow me on instagram : @my.nihongo.journey
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    1 分