Japanese Listening by Japanese Class N16

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  When do you use そうです • ようです• みたい • らしい ? - そうです • ようです • みたい • らしい はいつ使う？| JLPT N4 - N3 level 14.06.2026 6min

  What’s the difference between そうです, ようです, みたい, and らしい?In this episode, I’ll talk about how Japanese people use these expressions in everyday conversation.You can find more detailed explanations for each example in the accompanying the note article.https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n4db786ab0bf2?sub_rt=share_sb
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  Is Japanese a ‘fast’ Language!? | Japanese listening JLPT N3- 27.05.2026 5min

  Do you find Japanese fast or slow?Researchers say Japanese is actually one of the fastest languages in the world!In this episode, we explore why Japanese sounds the way it does, how syllables work, and what makes Japanese a surprisingly “busy” language.You can find the script and vocabulary list on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nc2502b6a4798?sub_rt=share_pw
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  Did you decide it yourself? Or Did someone else decide it? 「〜ことにしました」「〜ことになりました」| JLPT N4 level 12.05.2026 4min

  What is the difference between 「〜ことにしました」and 「〜ことになりました」?Both expressions can be translated as ‘ decided’ but they sound quite different in Japanese. In this episode, we look at how Japanese speakers use these two grammar patterns in real life. 📝 Read the full transcript, vocabulary list and English translation on note : https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/n2936ea0955fc?sub_rt=share_pw
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  “Which ‘Finish’ Do You Mean?” 終わります・終えます・終わらせます（N4–N3） 27.04.2026 6min

  **Japanese learners (N4–N3), this episode explains the difference between 「終わります」「終えます」「終わらせます」 in a simple and clear way.Learn when to use each verb naturally in daily conversation.Read the full notes (Japanese text, vocabulary list, and English translation) here:https://note.com/crisp_gerbil878/n/nb688ca8ddf59
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  Are Japanese people comfortable with silence? | Japanese listening JLPT N2 level 14.03.2026 4min

  Today, I will talk about silence in Japanese conversations. Vocabularies https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V3cLanEgFvWsFVh9IhbPR59LT9946QlgWvPlAKzIVz0/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNrsqzAM2bq7bWALNwOutJjkWZo983sPj1aAxL9wDug/edit?usp=sharing
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  Job hunting | Japanese listening JLPT N4-N3 06.03.2026 6min

  Today. I’m talking about words related to job hunting culture and some interesting words such as Naitei blue, Haizoku gacha and Oyakaku. You can check the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. This podcast is designed for intermediate learners ( JLPT N4 +) who want to improve listening skills while learning about Japanese society. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f1tlJ6DP22-FFOBsxnQe3EWJaE8dz3Qz-xbKXQQBkbg/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f1tlJ6DP22-FFOBsxnQe3EWJaE8dz3Qz-xbKXQQBkbg/edit?usp=sharing
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  Japanese people and fortune telling | N4 listening 25.02.2026 5min

  Today I will talk about Japanese people and fortune telling. You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VxJio7d7rzQzJI-LymSiUxs0xtsom_Mjq4J0JwhOGHM/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/document/d/122xEEGS24VcxO_WqpdWynfFnc3MM4J_Tq-9-o1o3_FE/edit?usp=sharing
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  Samurai exhibition | N4 listening 18.02.2026 5min

  Today I will talk about SAMURAI exhibition in London. You can find the vocabulary list and the script by clicking the links below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AvZp7umY8fYUL6_32raWLC08uQdcp8JEnrwB1zmPtW0/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlZKwKpGWa5-XGwNpKGB4kNRhBozopqH1c4jx0BuMEI/edit?usp=sharing
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  Japanese election | N4 JLPT Listening 11.02.2026 4min

  In this episode, I talk about the election held in Japan on 8 February 2026.Because there are some new words, I speak a little more slowly than in the last episode.You can find a vocabulary list and a script by clicking the links below. Vocabulary list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8EaVVfaRV6bZFeL5dxyrEoRB9O6-noDa7LdPkGZeuc/edit?usp=sharingScript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_n7dYVkr8_BwtbcnjJGDw7yRfyzWZ2tg78AIa55VKMA/edit?usp=sharing
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  Japanese school | JLPT N4 Listening 02.02.2026 6min

  This is a test listening episode for JLPT N4 learners, talking about Japanese schools. The audio is spoken slowly for listening practice. A script is available herehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk8xgneAiAsZTxPfZF3T3oEWFvQaErgNmUnbEciwudw/edit?usp=sharing