JLPT N5 N4 : Japanese Graded Listening Practice for Beginners - Meg’s Diary

Welcome to Meg’s Diary ! This podcast is presented by a professional Japanese teacher, Meg, and meant for Japanese learners at JLPT N5 & N4 levels. (This is former ”JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners” until the end of July 2024.) ◇ The episodes up to Ep.37 are all at N5 level. ◇ Episodes from Ep.38 onwards are released on : JLPT N5 level → on the first & third Tuesdays JST JLPT N4 level → on the second & fourth Tuesdays JST ◇ The vocabulary & grammar used : N5 episodes → covered in the GENKI 1 textbook N4 episodes → covered in the GENKI 2 textbook  ◇ Up to Ep.32, I read a story twice in every episode, first slowly and then a little faster. ◇ The audio, transcripts with new vocabulary lists & listening comprehension exercise are available for my Patreon members : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg ◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays JST. I hope you enjoy my podcast!

Ep.52 Classical Music Concert at a Straw Thatched Music Hall (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about a classical music concert at a straw thatched music hall, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes  - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

11-18
01:22

Ep.51 Water Temple Filled with Lotus Flowers (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about a water temple filled with lotus flowers , using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)    ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

11-11
01:23

Ep.50 Chestnut Rice - Autumn Delight Recipe (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about chestnut rice, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes  - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

11-04
01:22

Ep.49 Homemade Sweet Rice Balls - Originally an Offering in Buddhism (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about homemade sweet rice balls, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)    ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

10-21
01:17

Ep.48 The Three Most Famous Pieces of Kagura in Japan (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about the three most famous pieces of Kagura in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes  - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

10-14
01:23

Ep.47 The Origin of Kagura - Music and Dance Dedicated to Shinto Gods (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the origin of Kagura - music and dance dedicated to Shinto gods , using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercise (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos & videos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

10-07
01:20

Ep.46 The Second Longest Suspension Bridge in the World (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about the second longest suspension bridge in the world, 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

09-30
01:20

Ep.45 One of the Oldest Shrines Located on the Very First Island Created in Japan in a Myth (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about one of the oldest shrines located on the very first island created in Japan in a myth, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercise (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

09-23
01:23

Ep.44 Homemade Nukazuke - Vegetables Pickled in a Fermented Rice Bran Bed Full of Probiotics (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about Nukazuke - Japanese traditional pickles full of probiotics, 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

09-16
01:23

Ep.43 A Red Torii Gate of the 2400-year-old Shrine in Izu Overlooking the Ocean (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a red Torii gate of the 2400-year-old shrine in Izu overlooking the ocean, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercise (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg  

09-09
01:23

Ep.42 Peaches from a Farm at the Foot of the Northern Japanese Alps to Table (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about peaches from a farm at the foot of the Northern Japanese Alps to table, 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg  

09-02
01:23

Ep.41 Shuzenji - The Oldest Onsen Town in Izu Known as Little Kyoto (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Shuzenji - the oldest Onsen town in Izu known as little Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercise (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg  

08-26
01:23

Ep.40 Making Umeboshi 3 - Homemade Umeboshi is Finally Ready (N5 Level)

◆ The topic of this episode is that homemade Umeboshi is finally ready, 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes  - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes with captions  - Extra information & fun facts related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg  

08-19
01:23

Ep.39 Fresh Seafood Bowl in Shimoda - Town the U.S. Diplomat First Visited in Japan in 1854 (N4 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a fresh seafood bowl in Shimoda - a town the U.S. diplomat first visited in Japan in 1854, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg    

08-12
01:23

Ep.38 Scuba Diving with a Great View of Mt. Fuji (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about scuba diving with a great view of Mt. Fuji, 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.)    ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.   ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes  - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg    

08-05
01:24

Ep.37 Jutaro Smoothie at a Cafe with a Mt. Fuji view (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a Jutaro smoothie at a cafe with a Mt.Fuji view, 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg      

07-29
01:23

Ep.36 Tamba - A Hidden Village of Pottery (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Tamba, a hidden village of pottery 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information ! : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg    

07-22
01:23

Ep.35 Making Umeboshi 2 - Ume Turning from Yellow to Red (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about making Umeboshi, 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information ! : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg    

07-15
01:23

Ep.34 Shigaraki Ware Racoons (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I am talking about Shigaraki ware racoons, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)  ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information ! : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg  

07-08
04:18

Ep.33 Fancy Creperie in Rural Japan (N5 Level)

◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a fancy creperie in rural 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.)   ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - Transcripts - Listening comprehension exercises (These are all in Kanji with Furigana.) - Answer keys for the exercises - Photos related to the episodes Check out  my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg   ◆ You are cordially invited to... - leave me a review on Apple Podcast - rate my podcast on Spotify   ◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg  

07-04
01:23

大和

素晴らしいです

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