NIHONGO CANDY: Learn Japanese for Beginners & JLPT N5-N3
Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY
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NIHONGO CANDY is a podcast hosted by Miki-sensei, a certified Japanese language teacher, designed for learners at JLPT N5-N3 levels. It offers bite-sized audio lessons to improve spoken Japanese, listening comprehension, and speaking reflexes for daily life, travel, and work. The podcast bridges the gap between textbook learning and real-world communication.
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#164 Takeda Shingen vs Uesugi Kenshin — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3) 17.08.2026 7minTakeda Shingen (武田信玄 / takeda shingen) and Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信 / uesugi kenshin) were destined rivals who clashed again and again — and yet respected each other deeply.This is Episode 5 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll meet the "Tiger of Kai" and the "Dragon of Echigo," follow their Battles of Kawanakajima (川中島の戦い) and the legend of their duel, and learn the meaning of Shingen's famous banner, Fūrinkazan (風林火山 / fuurinkazan) — "as fast as the wind, as quiet as a forest, as fierce as fire, and as still as a mountain."You'll also pick up five useful everyday words: 宿命 (shukumei), 激しい (hageshii), 悲しむ (kanashimu), 認める (mitomeru), and 尊敬する (sonkei suru). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at the idiom teki ni shio o okuru (敵に塩を送る), "to send salt to the enemy" — helping a rival in trouble, an attitude that reflects the spirit of bushidō (武士道 / bushidō / bushidou), the way of the samurai.Next episode: Date Masamune (伊達政宗), the "one-eyed dragon," and Sanada Yukimura (真田幸村), called the greatest warrior in Japan.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=AUG26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #TakedaShingen #UesugiKenshin #Bushido #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation -
#163 Who Was Tokugawa Ieyasu? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3) 03.08.2026 6minWho was Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康 / tokugawa ieyasu), the man who waited and finally won all of Japan?This is Episode 4 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll follow Ieyasu from his long years as a hostage (人質) to his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara (関ヶ原の戦い, 1600), and see how he opened the Edo shogunate (江戸幕府, 1603) and began about 260 years of peace.You'll also meet the famous "cuckoo poems" (ホトトギスの句) that capture the very different characters of the three great heroes — Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu — and pick up five useful everyday words: 手に入れる (te ni ireru), 恵まれている (megumarete iru), 平和な (heiwa na), 性格 (seikaku), and 我慢する (gaman suru). And here's a fun cultural note: even today, Japanese people sometimes compare themselves or others to one of these three men.Next episode: Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin (武田信玄と上杉謙信), the destined rivals of Kawanakajima.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=AUG26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #TokugawaIeyasu #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation -
#162 Who Was Toyotomi Hideyoshi? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3) 27.07.2026 7minWho was Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉 / toyotomi hideyoshi), the man who was born a farmer's son and ended up ruling all of Japan?This is Episode 3 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll follow Hideyoshi from his first job carrying his lord's sandals, to the moment he took over after Nobunaga's death, to the unification of Japan in 1590 — and see what he did with that power, through the land survey (検地 / kenchi) and the sword hunt (刀狩 / katanagari).You'll also pick up five useful everyday words: 出世する (shusse suru), 気が利く (ki ga kiku), 認める (mitomeru), 工夫する (kufū suru / kufuu suru), and 成しとげる (nashitogeru). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at how 出世する is used at work in Japan today.Next episode: Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康), the man who took power and became the first shōgun of the peaceful Edo period.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #ToyotomiHideyoshi #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation -
#161 Who Was Oda Nobunaga? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3) 20.07.2026 8minWho was Oda Nobunaga (織田信長 / oda nobunaga), the revolutionary who changed the Sengoku period?This is Episode 2 of our mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll follow Nobunaga from the Battle of Okehazama (桶狭間の戦い, 1560) — where a young lord once called a "fool" defeated a huge army — to his revolutionary policies, his dream of tenka fubu (天下布武), and his sudden end at the Incident at Honnō-ji (本能寺の変, 1582).You'll also pick up five useful everyday words: 革命児 (kakumeiji), 思いがけない (omoigakenai), あきらめる (akirameru), こだわる (kodawaru), and 裏切る (uragiru). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at how 革命児 is used in business, sports, and music today.Next episode: Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉), who rose from humble beginnings to unify Japan.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #OdaNobunaga #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation -
#160 What Was the Sengoku Period? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3) 13.07.2026 7minWhat was Japan's Sengoku period (戦国時代 / sengoku jidai), and why does it appear in so many anime, manga, and games?This is Episode 1 of our new mini-series on Japanese history, made for JLPT N5–N3 learners. In about seven minutes, you'll learn what the Warring States period was, when it began (the Ōnin War of 1467), and the key idea behind it — gekokujō (下剋上), the lower overthrowing those above.You'll also pick up six essential words: 戦国時代, 下剋上 (gekokujō), 大名 (daimyō), 天下 (tenka), 天下統一 (tenka tōitsu), and 武将 (bushō). In our "Japanese You Can Still Use Today" corner, we look at how 下剋上 is used in modern sports and everyday life.Next episode: Oda Nobunaga (織田信長), the revolutionary who changed the era.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#Samurai #JapaneseHistory #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiHistory #AnimeJapanese #Gekokujo #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation -
How to Talk About Your Trip in Japanese! 旅行の感想 (ryoko no kanso) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #159 06.07.2026 4minWant to ask a friend or coworker how their trip was — and share your own travel stories in Japanese? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for asking about and talking about a recent trip — including どうだった (do datta / how was it?), 一番 (ichiban / the most, number one), 最高 (saiko / the best, amazing), 景色 (keshiki / scenery, view), 感動する (kando suru / to be moved, touched), and おすすめ (osusume / a recommendation) — so you can confidently talk about travel with friends and coworkers in Japanese.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseForTravel #TravelInJapan #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan #JapaneseConversation -
How to Describe Numbers in Japanese! 数字を説明する (suuji o setsumei suru) Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #158 29.06.2026 3minNeed to explain sales figures, trends, or data in a Japanese meeting or presentation? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for describing how numbers change — including 上がる (agaru / to go up), 下がる (sagaru / to go down), 増える (fueru / to increase), 減る (heru / to decrease), 横ばい (yokobai / flat, unchanged), 大きく (ookiku / greatly), わずかに (wazuka ni / slightly), and ほぼ (hobo / almost) — so you can confidently present data and talk about trends in Japanese.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE 💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study) 🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #JapaneseForBusiness #ビジネス日本語 #Presentation #プレゼン #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan -
How to Sell Used Items in Japanese! 中古を売る (chuuko o uru) Mercari Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY #157 22.06.2026 3minWant to sell your used clothes, books, or electronics in Japan? Learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for selling secondhand items on flea market apps like Mercari (メルカリ) — including 出品する (shuppin suru / to list an item), 状態 (joutai / condition), and 送料込み (souryou komi / shipping included) — so you can confidently list and sell your things online.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE 💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study) 🎁 Podcast Listener Reward: Claim your exclusive discount through the link below: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals 📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #Mercari #メルカリ #SellingInJapan #JapaneseForShopping #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan -
Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs in Japanese! 自動詞・他動詞 (jidoushi/tadoushi) | NIHONGO CANDY #156 15.06.2026 4minConfused about Japanese verb pairs like 開く / 開ける (aku / akeru)? Learn how to use 自動詞 (jidoushi / intransitive verbs) and 他動詞 (tadoushi / transitive verbs) correctly — including the particles が and を — so your Japanese sounds natural in everyday conversation and at work.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #JapaneseGrammar #TransitiveVerbs #IntransitiveVerbs #Jidoushi #Tadoushi #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases -
Just to Be Sure! Master "Nen no Tame" (念のため / Just in Case) for Daily Conversation & Work | NIHONGO CANDY #155 08.06.2026 4minLearn how to use 「念のため」(nen no tame / just in case) to confirm plans and stay on the safe side — naturally, in both casual and professional Japanese.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #NenNoTame #JapanesePhrases #ExpatJapan -
Is It Worth It? Master "Kachi ga Aru / Kachigaaru" (To Be Worth It / 価値がある) for Recommendations & Life Decisions | NIHONGO CANDY #154 01.06.2026 5minWant to say "this book is worth reading" or "it's worth trying" in Japanese? The phrase 「価値がある」(kachi ga aru / kachigaaru / to be worth it) is essential for giving recommendations, evaluating experiences, and talking about life choices. In this episode, master its two key patterns (Noun + に価値がある / Verb + 価値がある), learn high-frequency collocations like 価値観 (kachikan / values), 付加価値 (fuka kachi / added value), and 価値判断 (kachi handan / value judgment), and hear the phrase used naturally in a heartwarming monologue about starting something new in your forties.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #KachiGaAru #JapanesePhrases #ExpatJapan -
Talk Competition & Self-Growth: Master "Kyōsō Suru / Kyousou Suru" (To Compete / 競争する) | NIHONGO CANDY #153 25.05.2026 4minWant to say "companies compete in price wars" or "compete with yesterday's self" in Japanese? The verb 「競争する」(kyōsō suru / kyousou suru / to compete) is essential for business, sports, and personal growth conversations. In this episode, master its meaning, key collocations like 競争相手 (kyōsō aite / rival) and 競争力 (kyōsō ryoku / competitiveness), and hear it used naturally in a relatable workplace monologue.🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:(https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY)https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:(https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals)https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #KyousouSuru #JapaneseVerbs #ExpatJapan -
Express Tendencies & Appearances: Master "Ppoi" (-ish / -like) | NIHONGO CANDY #152 18.05.2026 8minWant to say "his excuses are childish" or "I've been forgetful lately" in Japanese? Mastering the suffix "-ppoi" (っぽい) is essential for expressing that something has a certain quality, appearance, or a strong tendency to happen.A common hurdle for learners is knowing exactly how to attach it to different types of words. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering the 2 essential connection patterns: Noun + ppoi (e.g., childish, cheap-looking) and Verb masu-stem + ppoi (e.g., forgetful, quick-tempered). Train your brain to instinctively use these natural, native-like expressions in both daily life and business settings without overthinking!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE💻Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:(https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY)https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY💻Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:(https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals)https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #ppoi #ExpatJapan -
Sound Like a Native: Master "Mama" (As it is / Leave it as it is) | NIHONGO CANDY #151 11.05.2026 9minWant to say "I left the AC on" or "Please leave it exactly as it is" in Japanese? Mastering the word "mama" (まま) is essential for describing situations where a state or condition remains unchanged.A common hurdle for learners is mastering the connection rules, which change depending on whether you are using a verb, noun, or adjective. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering the 5 essential connection patterns: Verb-ta form + mama, Noun + no + mama, Adjective + mama, kono mama, and sono mama. Train your brain to instinctively use these structures in both daily life and business settings without overthinking!💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapaneseGrammarMama #ExpatJapan -
Sound Like a Native: Master "Shika" (Only / No choice but to) | NIHONGO CANDY #150 04.05.2026 8minWant to say "I only have..." or "I have no choice but to..." in Japanese? Mastering the particle "shika" (しか) is essential for expressing limitations and decisions in natural business and daily conversations.A common hurdle for learners is remembering the golden rule: "shika" must always be followed by a negative verb, even though it translates to "only" or "just" in English. In this quick reflex training, we will practice 8 highly practical phrases covering three key nuances: small quantities, limited scope, and having no other options. Train your brain to instinctively use this structure without overthinking!💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapaneseParticles #ExpatJapan -
Sound Like a Native: Master "~tōri" & "~dōri" (As expected / On schedule) | NIHONGO CANDY #149 27.04.2026 9minWant to say "as expected" or "on schedule" in Japanese? Mastering the "~tōri" and "~dōri" pattern is essential for natural business and daily conversations.A common hurdle for learners is knowing when to use the voiced "dōri" (like yotei-dōri) versus the unvoiced "tōri" (like itta tōri). In this quick reflex training, we will practice 10 highly practical phrases to help you instinctively choose the correct sound without overthinking!💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=APR26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePronunciation #ExpatJapan -
Stop Making This Mistake! How to Say "Not Yet" in Japanese ("Mada...te imasen") | NIHONGO CANDY #148 20.04.2026 8minDo you say "Mada kaimasen deshita" to mean "I haven't bought it yet"? This is one of the most common mistakes Japanese learners make!In English, "not yet" is often associated with the past, leading many to use the Japanese simple past tense ("masen deshita"). However, in Japanese, if an action hasn't happened yet but is expected to happen, it is considered an ongoing state. Therefore, you must use the present continuous form: "Mada... te imasen" (まだ…ていません). Using the past tense sounds like the opportunity has completely passed.In this episode, we will fix this common mistake once and for all. I will train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences for business and daily life, helping you rewire your brain to automatically use the correct "~te imasen" form. Let’s train together so you can sound much more natural and accurate in Japanese!💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=APR26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #TeForm #JapaneseMistakes #ExpatJapan -
Sound Natural in Japanese: 10 Essential Phrases using "~Mitai desu" | NIHONGO CANDY #147 13.04.2026 8minIn Japanese conversations, being too direct can sometimes sound harsh. That’s where "~mitai desu" (みたいです) comes in. Meaning "It seems..." or "It looks like...", this grammar point is an incredibly useful tool to convey situations or observations naturally without sounding overly assertive.In this episode, we will focus on using "~mitai desu" with both present and past plain forms. I’ll train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences so you can handle these conversations smoothly, soften your statements, and sound much more sophisticated and conversational in Japanese.💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=APR26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #LifeInJapan #ExpatJapan #JapanesePhrases -
Small Talk in Japan: 10 Essential Phrases for Hometown & Family | NIHONGO CANDY #146 06.04.2026 7minDo you know how to naturally talk about your hometown and family in Japanese? Mastering small talk is the perfect way to break the ice!When talking about family in Japanese, the key is to understand the tricky difference between talking about your own family (ウチ - uchi) and asking about someone else's (ソト - soto). For example, "my father" is ちち (chichi), but "someone's father" is おとうさん (otosan). Likewise, "my family" is かぞく (kazoku), while "someone's family" is ごかぞく (gokazoku).I’ll train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences so you can handle these conversations smoothly, show your cultural understanding, and build stronger connections in Japan.💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=APR26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #BusinessJapanese #JapaneseSmallTalk #JapanesePhrases #LifeInJapan #ExpatJapan #SpeakJapanese -
Running Late in Japan: 10 Essential Phrases for Delays & Apologies | NIHONGO CANDY #145 30.03.2026 7minDo you know exactly what to say when you are running late in Japan?Punctuality is strictly observed in Japanese business culture, but unexpected delays happen to everyone! When you realize you won't make it on time, the key is to immediately communicate your current status, your ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), and apologize appropriately.In this episode, we will practice:Reporting status: いま、まだ しんじゅくえきです (I'm still at Shinjuku station.)Giving ETA: ５ふんほど おくれます (I'll be about 5 minutes late.)Apologizing: おまたせして もうしわけありません (I apologize for keeping you waiting.)I’ll train your reflexes with 10 highly practical sentences so you can handle these stressful situations smoothly and maintain your professional trust.💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=APR26_NIHONGOCANDYExecutive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividualsStay Connected📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #BusinessJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LifeInJapan #ExpatJapan #SpeakJapanese
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