JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary

Welcome to Meg’s Diary ! This podcast is presented by a qualified Japanese teacher, Meg. ◇ This podcast is meant for beginners at JLPT N5 /CEFR A1. ◇ I use vocabulary and grammar covered in the GENKI 1 textbook. ◇ Words and phrases that aren’t covered in GENKI 1 are introduced at the beginning of each episode. ◇ I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster. ◇ The transcripts with new vocabulary lists are available on my website : www.japanesewithmeg.com ◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays and Fridays JST. I hope you enjoy my podcast!

Ep.31 Japanese Grapefruit

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect !   ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the first flush of tea, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 2:47. - The faster version starts at 4:38.   ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript   ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast or rate us on Spotify. Even one sentence helps !   ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-27
07:05

Ep.30 Making Umeboshi

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the first flush of tea, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:53. - The faster version starts at 3:46. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠Apple Podcast ⁠ or rate us on ⁠Spotify⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-24
06:07

Ep.29 The First Flush of Tea

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the first flush of tea, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 8. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:46. - The faster version starts at 3:48. ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast or rate us on Spotify. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-20
06:09

Ep.28 Circular Window of Zen Temple

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a circular window of a Zen temple, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:51. - The faster version starts at 3:54. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-17
06:22

Ep.27 Hydrangea Temple

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the Hydrangea Temple in Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:45. - The faster version starts at 4:02. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-13
06:33

Ep.26 Pigeon Shaped Cookies

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about pigeon-shaped-cookies, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:38. - The faster version starts at 3:51. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store : ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-10
06:23

Ep.25 The Great Buddha of Kamakura

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcasts. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about The Great Buddha of Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:48. - The faster version starts at 3:47. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store :  https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-06
06:20

Ep.24 Kamakura - The First Capital of the Shogunate

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about jogging, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 2:15. - The faster version starts at 4:25. ◆ The transcript for this episode in Hiragana is available :  https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep24-kamakura ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store :  ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript⁠ ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

06-03
07:02

Ep.23 Rice Paddies

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about jogging, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:35. - The faster version starts at 3:39. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store :  ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript⁠ ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

05-30
06:11

Ep.22 Jogging

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about jogging, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:34. - The faster version starts at 3:33. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store :  ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript⁠ ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

05-27
05:55

Ep.21 Japanese Pepper

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese pepper, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:36. - The faster version starts at 3:42. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store :  ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript⁠ ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

05-23
06:06

Ep.20 The Oldest Hot Spring in Japan

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:50. - The faster version starts at 3:32. ◆ From Ep.20 onwards, a PDF file of the new vocabulary list, transcript with Kanji and Furigana, and true or false questions for each episode is available at store :  ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/store/transcript⁠ ◆ If you like my podcast, please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ or rate us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Even one sentence helps ! ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, a few more spots for online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! ⁠https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

05-20
05:36

Ep.19 Warabi-mochi Sundae

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a Warabi-mochi sundae, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster.  - The slow version starts at 1:36. - The faster version starts at 3:14. ◆ The transcript for this episode in Hiragana is available : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep19-warabi-mochi-sundae ◆ Here is a list of today’s new vocabulary which isn't covered in GENKI 1. わらびもち chilled chewy Mochi like desert パフェ   sundae ざいりょう ingredient わらびこ  bracken starch とうめい  transparent きなこ   soybean flour ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or to learn the grammar and the vocabulary used in my podcast, online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

05-16
05:26

Ep.18 Traditional Wooden Townhouse Cafe

Hello Japanese learners ! Let's practice listening and speaking basic Japanese using podcast. Practice makes perfect ! ◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a traditional wooden townhouse cafe in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ I read the script twice, first slowly and then a bit faster. - The slow version starts at 1:35. - The faster version starts at 3:28. ◆ The transcript for this episode in Hiragana is available : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep18-traditional-wooden-townhouse-cafe ◆ Here is a list of today’s new vocabulary which isn't covered in GENKI 1. きょうと the ancient capital city in Japan  まちや  traditional wooden townhouse たたみ  tatami mat にかい  the second floor  パフェ  sundae かぜ   the wind  ◆ If you want to talk about the topic or you want to learn the grammar and vocabulary used in my podcast, online weekly 1-on-1 lessons with Meg are available ! https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/

05-13
05:42

Ep.17 My College Life in Kyoto

In this episode, I'm talking about my college life in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.)  ◆Slow version starts at 1:25. ◆Faster version starts at 3:15. ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep17-my-college-life-in-kyoto Enjoy listening ! ☆ あたらしいことば☆ ズーム  Zoom レッスン lesson せいと  student プラン  plan

05-09
05:29

Ep.16 Museum

In this episode, I'm talking about a museum I went to last weekend, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 9. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.)  ◆Slow version starts at 1:45. ◆Faster version starts at 3:50. ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep16-museum Enjoy listening ! ☆ あたらしいことば☆ びじゅつかん  museum いちねんじゅう all year round アーティスト  artist  てんらんかい  exhibition さんがい    the 3rd floor さくひん    artwork かいだん    stairs  どうが     video

05-06
06:22

Ep.15 Holidays in Japan

In this episode, I'm talking about holidays in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.)  ◆Slow version starts at 1:38. ◆Faster version starts at 3:34. ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep15-holidays-in-japan Enjoy listening ! ☆ あたらしいことば☆ りょうしん     parents ゴールデンウィーク a period of consecutive national holidays in May (called Golden Week) しゅくじつ     national holidays おはかまいり    visiting the graves of our ancestors おおい       a lot of

05-02
06:00

Ep.14 YouTube Workout

In this episode, I'm talking about YouTube workout, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.)  ◆Slow version starts at 1:51. ◆Faster version starts at 3:53. ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep14-youtube-workout Enjoy listening ! ☆ あたらしいことば☆ ワークアウト    workout ユーチューブ    YouTube パンデミック    the Covid-19 pademic パンデミックのまえ before the pandemic  そのとき      at that time ビデオ       video ルーティーン    routine ならいます     I learn it (The dictionary form is ならう.) おいて       I place it (The dictionary form is おく.)

04-29
06:13

Ep.13 Matcha Sweets

In this episode, I'm talking about matcha sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.)  ◆Slow version starts at 1:44. ◆Faster version starts at 3:34. ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep13-matcha-sweets Enjoy listening ! ☆ あたらしいことば☆ まっちゃ     matcha おもいだしました I remembered (The dictionary form is 思い出す.) ちかいっかい   first basement floor おきゃくさん   customers わたしのばん   my turn ぜんぶ      all しかたないです  it can’t be helped. たのしみです   I can’t wait.

04-25
05:51

Ep.12 House key

In this episode, I'm talking about my house key, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson .12 (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 level.)  ◆Slow version starts at 1:53. ◆Faster version starts at 3:48. ◆Transcript : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/podcast/ep12-house-key Enjoy listening ! ☆ あたらしいことば☆ かぎ         key そのひ        on that day かぎをかけました   I locked the door (The dictionary form is かける.) ベンチ        bench かばんにかぎをいれた I put the key in the bag (The dictionary form is いれる.) さがしました     I looked for it (The dictionary form is さがす.) スペアキー      spare key ガレージ       garage うれしい       glad

04-22
06:24

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