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Learn Japanese from real talks by Hiro
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In this podcast, I, Hiro, talk about Japanese culture, customs, history, the language itself, and many other topics.
Most episodes are solo, but sometimes I’m joined by my partner, friends, or students for relaxed and natural conversations.
Through these episodes, you can improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary.
Enjoy learning Japanese!
Most episodes are solo, but sometimes I’m joined by my partner, friends, or students for relaxed and natural conversations.
Through these episodes, you can improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary.
Enjoy learning Japanese!
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Today’s theme is coincidence. Our life is colored by chance.Let’s sometimes step away from plans and schedules, enjoy the unexpected, and learn Japanese together.Enjoy!今回のテーマは「偶然」です。偶然は人生を彩ります。時には計画や予定から離れて、偶然を楽しみながら、日本語を学びましょう!
When you start learning a language, one of the first things you want to do is introduce yourself.Talking about yourself is the first step to real communication. Let’s practice it together.Enjoy!まずは、自分のことを話せるようになること。これが語学学習の最初のゴールです!ぜひ、みなさんも日本語で自分のことを話してみましょう!
What are your goals for 2026?In this episode, I talk about my goals and New Year’s resolutions.I encourage you to try setting your own goals in Japanese, too!Let’s enjoy studying Japanese together this year.みなさんの2026年の目標はなんですか?このエピソードでは、僕の目標、新年の抱負(ほうふ)を紹介しています。みなさんもぜひ、日本語で目標を立ててみてください!今年も一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう。
In this episode, I talk about walking.Walking should be beneficial for many aspects of life. It might be good for learning Japanese! Enjoy!
In this episode, I talk about "sleeping".Getting enough sleep is essential for staying active during the day. Get enough sleep and learn Japanese!
In this episode, I talk about the proverbs related to "3".Many proverbs and sayings include "3". So let's learn some of them! Enjoy!
Hokkaido is one of my favorite places to visit.The food is delicious and the nature is beautiful.In this episode, I talk about the recent trip to Hokkaido with some snow-related vocabulary.Enjoy!
In this episode, I talk about an exciting word: "相手(あいて)."The word "相手" can be translated into many English words depending on the context and situation.The best way to learn this word is to be exposed to many example sentences and contexts.Enjoy!
このエピソードでは旅・旅行について話しています。言語を学んでから旅をすると、旅がもっと楽しくなりますよね!Being able to speak the language of the place where you will go makes traveling more fun! Enjoy!
このエピソードでは、「味」(taste,flavor)について話しています。ぜひ和食を食べながら聞いてみてください!
In this episode I talk about "taste" or "flavor".
Let's eat and learn! Enjoy!
この、エピソードでは「休み」について話しました。
仕事も勉強も大事ですが、「休み」をちゃんととることも大事ですよね。
In this episode, I talk about "holidays". There are many vocabularies and expressions related to 「休み」. Have a good holiday and enjoy learning Japanese!
Japanese Language has a lot of Onomatopoeias.
You can broaden your range of expression if you master Onomatopoeias!
Enjoy!
This episode is about reading aloud which is essential part of my learning style.
Language learning is more physical training than just brain work. So we need to move our muscles to speak and say aloud. And the best part about reading aloud is that it's fun!
Enjoy reading!
This episode is about the relationships between "Forms" and "Personalities".
We use some vocabulary of the forms, such as round and sharp, as metaphors of the personalities in Japanese.
Metaphor is actually very interesting! Enjoy!
In this episode, I introduce some phrases using "head" and "face". (頭と顔)
Japanese have many metaphorical phrases using our body parts, so if you learn those, you can expand the range of expression.
Enjoy!
The topic of this time's episode is "Cleaning".
In Japan we usually do spring cleaning in the end of the year.
So let's learn some expressions relating to cleaning.
Enjoy!
This episode features "Positive words".
2024 has just started so I hope that this year will be fantastic for you with these positive words!
Enjoy!
This time, the topic is the job.
How was your work this year? Let's learn Japanese looking back on this year's business! Enjoy!
In this episode I talk about our feelings and emotions.
We have a lot of complicated emotions which are sometimes very difficult to explain in words. But I believe that emotions and language are closely tied and related.
So let's think about our emotions and at the same time learn Japanese!
In this episode I talked about rice which is Japanese staple food.
Enjoy Japanese food and language learning at the same time!





