Sound Like a Native: Master "Mama" (As it is / Leave it as it is) | NIHONGO CANDY #151

#161 Who Was Oda Nobunaga? — Learn Japanese Through History (N5–N3)

Who 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 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY]💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals]📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc [http://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)

What 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 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY]💻Executive Private Coaching (Live):https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals]📱 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc [http://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

Want 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 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY] 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals] 📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc [http://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

Need 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=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY]https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JULY26_NIHONGOCANDY 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): ⁠ [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals]https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠ [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals%E2%81%A0] 📱 LinkedIn: ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc]www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc%E2%81%A0] #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

Want 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 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JUNE26_NIHONGOCANDY] 💻Executive Private Coaching (Live): https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals] 📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc] #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN5 #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #Mercari #メルカリ #SellingInJapan #JapaneseForShopping #SpeakJapanese #JapanesePhrases #LivingInJapan