Konnichiwa minna-san! GoiGoi desu. Welcome to another episode of JapanFaveTimes, the podcast that helps you learn Japanese one expression at a time. Today’s episode is brought to you by our listener, ‘kaseifu wa mita’-san. What an intriguing radio name! It reminds me of those times when I caught a glimpse of my housekeeper doing something […]
Welcome back to another electrifying episode of JapanFaveTimes! Today, we’re embarking on a thrilling journey into the world of Japanese expressions, and our star of the show is none other than the ultra-energetic phrase: イケイケどんどん (ikeike dondon)! Picture this: you’re in the heart of Tokyo, the neon lights are pulsing, and the city is alive […]
Welcome back to JapanFaveTimes! Today, we’re diving into the whimsical world of Japanese expressions with a phrase that embodies the spirit of a surprising twist: ところがどっこい (tokoroga dokkoi)! Imagine, if you will, a lively conversation between friends. One person confidently declares, “I’m sure I’ll ace that exam tomorrow!” The other friend, with a mischievous glint […]
Hello listeners and welcome to today’s lesson! In this episode, we’ll break down a short Japanese passage and explain its meaning in simple English terms. The passage consists of two sentences. Let’s look at the first one: 不死川:そんな簡単なことでいいのかよォ (Shinazugawa: Sonna kantan na koto de ii no ka yo) Breaking this down: So in simple terms, […]
In a sleepy village nestled in the heart of Osaka, there lived an eccentric genius named Kudo, whose inventions were as quirky as they were brilliant. His reputation for crafting contraptions that brought both laughter and awe was known far and wide. One day, a young girl named Sakura burst into Kudo’s workshop, her cheeks […]
In the rich tapestry of Japanese language, the Kansai dialect, particularly that of Osaka, stands out as a vibrant thread, adding color and character to the conversation. Today, we embark on a linguistic adventure, exploring the intricacies of a single phrase: “してまへんでしたやん” (shitemahen deshita yan). This delightful morsel of language can be dissected into three […]
In the grand tapestry of human existence, we find ourselves perpetually oscillating between the realms of joy and sorrow, laughter and tears. The Japanese language, with its penchant for onomatopoeia, has encapsulated this dichotomy in two simple yet profound expressions: “shiku shiku” and “goi goi.” These terms, while seemingly frivolous to the untrained ear, carry […]
In the vibrant tapestry of Japanese dialects, the Kansai region’s linguistic peculiarities have long captivated the hearts and minds of the nation. Among the myriad of colorful expressions that pepper the Kansai tongue, one phrase stands out as a true embodiment of the region’s spirit: “nandeyanen.” To the untrained ear, “nandeyanen” may sound like a […]
