NIHONGO CANDY - Master Natural Japanese for Work & Life (JLPT N5-N3)

Just to Be Sure! Master "Nen no Tame" (念のため / Just in Case) for Daily Conversation & Work | NIHONGO CANDY #155

Learn 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 [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 [http://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

Want 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 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAY26_NIHONGOCANDY%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] 💻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%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]☕Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] #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

Want 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 [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%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]💻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 [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals)https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/]https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%98%95] ☕Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy]https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseVocabulary #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #KyousouSuru #JapaneseVerbs #ExpatJapan

Express Tendencies & Appearances: Master "Ppoi" (-ish / -like) | NIHONGO CANDY #152

Want 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 [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%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] 💻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 [https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals)https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/]⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%98%95] ☕Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy]⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] #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

Want 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_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]⁠⁠ Stay Connected📱📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/ [https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy [https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy]⁠⁠ #NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JLPTN4 #JLPTN3 #BusinessJapanese #SpeakJapanese #JapaneseGrammarMama #ExpatJapan