にほんごのたね Nihongo no Tane with Yumi

Oct 14 2024 100 ep. 5 mins 76
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A weekly podcast for upper beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Listen to Yumi talk about... whatever she wants to talk about. Practice your listening comprehension with natural (howbeit slightly slowed down) Japanese on various topics such as Japanese culture, fun idioms, and, of course, cats. The episodes can be enjoyed in any order. -- Become a Makoto+ member and get show notes with a complete transcript and a list of key vocabulary. www.MakotoPlus.com

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Nihongo no Tane 161: ピアノの先生2 The Piano Teacher Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

Oct 14 2024 4 mins  
In this episode of “Nihongo no Tane,” join Yumi as she shares her visit to her elegant piano teacher’s home. Discover how her refined lifestyle, surrounded by antiques, reflects her sophistication, from music to furniture. Yumi reflects on the importance of keeping antiques in good condition, contrasting her teacher's approach with other personal experiences. This episode wil

Nihongo no Tane 160: ピアノの先生１ The Piano Teacher Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

Oct 07 2024 4 mins  
In this episode of "Nihongo no Tane," Yumi shares her delightful encounter with a professional pianist whose lifestyle is a page out of history. Explore a home adorned with Victorian elegance, complete with a century-old telephone still in use! Immerse yourself in this captivating tale of classical music, vintage fashion, and timeless grace. KEY VOCABULARY: 教会(きょうかい

Nihongo no Tane 159 人魚姫その2 The Little Mermaid Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

Aug 05 2024 4 mins  
Dive into the original, bittersweet tale of "The Little Mermaid" with this episode of "Nihongo no Tane." Explore the deeper, more poignant version of the story as Yumi contrasts it with the popular Disney adaptation. Join us for a captivating and educational discussion! KEY VOCABULARY: 人魚姫(にんぎょひめ) The Little Mermaid [人魚(にんぎょ) mermaid + 姫(ひめ) pr

Nihongo no Tane 158人魚姫その１ The Little Mermaid Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

Jul 29 2024 4 mins  
Dive into the original, bittersweet tale of "The Little Mermaid" with this episode of "Nihongo no Tane." Explore the deeper, more poignant version of the story as Yumi contrasts it with the popular Disney adaptation. Join us for a captivating and educational discussion! KEY VOCABULARY: 筋肉(きんにく) muscle 証拠(しょうこ) evidence; proof と思(おも)いつつ我慢(

Nihongo no Tane 157私のお料理 Cooking | Japanese Immersion podcast

Jul 07 2024 5 mins  
Discover the art of simple, family-friendly cooking with Yumi in this episode of "Nihongo no Tane." Join her as she shares her culinary journey, from experimenting with vegetarian recipes to catering to her family's diverse tastes. Don't miss this engaging and relatable episode! KEY VOCABULARY: 飽(あ)きられてしまいます Will get tired of [飽(あ)きる (to get tired of

Nihongo no Tane 156 ピーマン Bell Peppers | Japanese Immersion podcast

Jun 24 2024 4 mins  
Ever wondered why Japanese kids dislike piman more than broccoli? Find out on this new episode of "Nihongo no Tane" as Yumi delves into the fascinating world of vegetables and their cultural significance. Don't miss this entertaining and educational episode! KEY VOCABULARY: ピーマン bell pepper [ピーマン is a transliteration of "piment," the French word for pepper. In Jap

Nihongo no Tane 155 スペイン語 Spanish | Japanese Immersion podcast

May 20 2024 5 mins  
What happens when Yumi decides to tackle Spanish through English? Find out on this new episode of “Nihongo no Tane” as she shares the funny and challenging moments of her language learning journey. Tune in and join the adventure! KEY VOCABULARY: 何(なに)かと one thing or another バタバタしている to be very busy doing different things [a phrase used to describe so

Nihongo no Tane 154: 歯医者さん The Dentist | Japanese Immersion podcast

Mar 18 2024 4 mins  
In this episode of her podcast, Yumi shares her personal story of dental discovery and recovery, emphasizing the vital role of dental care in our lives and the resilience needed to overcome oral health hurdles. Listen to this episode and let us know if you had some experience like this! KEY VOCABULARY: 歯(は)医(い)者(しゃ) - dentist [歯(は) (tooth); 医(い)者(しゃ) (

Nihongo no Tane 153: クラシック音楽 Classical Music | Japanese Immersion podcast

Feb 26 2024 4 mins  
In this episode of her podcast, Yumi delves into the profound impact of classical music on personal growth, inspired by violin prodigy Yoshimura Himari's mesmerizing performances. She beautifully narrates her own musical journey and the unexpected ways a popular manga stirred a friend's ambition to master Chopin, weaving a narrative that celebrates the transformative power of art a

Nihongo no Tane 152: 神童（しんどう）Child Prodigy | Japanese Immersion podcast

Feb 19 2024 6 mins  
Have you ever heard the term "神童" (shindou)? It refers to child prodigy, and this time, Yumi will talk about it. Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think about it in the comments below! KEY VOCABULARY: 神童(しんどう) child prodigy; genius; wonder child [神(しん) (god); 童(どう) (child)] 大(おと)人(な)に負(ま)けない as good as adults; compara