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Japan-easy

2016-04-10 0

Learn useful phrases and cool kanji through these 15-minute programs, and you'll realize that "Japanese is easy!"

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Learn useful phrases and cool kanji through these 15-minute programs, and you'll realize that "Japanese is easy!"

  • First Aired
    2016-04-10
  • Last Aired
    2018-03-11
  • Creator
  • Genre
  • Seasons
    2
  • Episodes
    48
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English, 日本語
  • Network
    NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Basic sentences: A is B (Part 1)

1. Basic sentences: A is B (Part 1)

"Next is Ueno Station", in Japanese is "Tsugi wa Ueno desu". Ending a sentence with "desu" is a basic ...More
"Next is Ueno Station", in Japanese is "Tsugi wa Ueno desu". Ending a sentence with "desu" is a basic pattern, so how about using this pattern in various situations, and taking the first step towards communicating in Japanese?Less
15mins 2016-04-10
Basic sentences: A is B (Part 2)

2. Basic sentences: A is B (Part 2)

When saying "My name is Tanaka", in Japanese, after the part that means "My name", we put "wa" particl...More
When saying "My name is Tanaka", in Japanese, after the part that means "My name", we put "wa" particle. If the other person's name is also Tanaka, "wa" particle replaces "mo" article. Mastering this rule can take your Japanese one step further.Less
15mins 2016-04-17
Talking about ownership

3. Talking about ownership

Today, we will focus on "no", the article used between 2 nouns. By saying "A no B", you're saying that...More
Today, we will focus on "no", the article used between 2 nouns. By saying "A no B", you're saying that A owns B. When the video is over, you'll learn various expressions that have "no" article.Less
15mins 2016-04-24
Expressing your impressions or feelings

4. Expressing your impressions or feelings

Today, we'll learn how to express our impressions or feelings by using adjectives such as "oishii" (ta...More
Today, we'll learn how to express our impressions or feelings by using adjectives such as "oishii" (tasty), "kireina" (beautiful), "shizukana" (quiet or calm) and so on. In the Phrase-easy segment, we'll introduce "Itadakimasu", the phrase we say before meals.Less
15mins 2016-05-08
Words like this, that, and it

5. Words like this, that, and it

In this episode, we'll focus on "kore", "sore" and "are", 3 words that correspond to "this", "it" and ...More
In this episode, we'll focus on "kore", "sore" and "are", 3 words that correspond to "this", "it" and "that". We'll learn the basic usage of these words, and then move on to "dore", a word used to ask about one item among several.Less
15mins 2016-05-15
Past sentences (Part 1)

6. Past sentences (Part 1)

In this episode, we'll learn the word "deshita", which refers to the past. This word helps us to share...More
In this episode, we'll learn the word "deshita", which refers to the past. This word helps us to share our personal experiences with others. We'll also learn the word "daijobu", one of the most commonly used words in daily Japanese conversations.Less
15mins 2016-05-22
Past sentences (Part 2)

7. Past sentences (Part 2)

In this episode, we'll focus on "deshita", a word we can use when expressing past feelings or impressi...More
In this episode, we'll focus on "deshita", a word we can use when expressing past feelings or impressions. We'll also look at a common sentence pattern: na-adjectives + "deshita".Less
15mins 2016-05-29
Negative sentences

8. Negative sentences

In this episode, we'll focus on the negative form of adjectives. For example, the phrase "oishi desu",...More
In this episode, we'll focus on the negative form of adjectives. For example, the phrase "oishi desu", meaning "(It) is delicious", becomes "oishiku nai desu", meaning "(It) is not delicious".Less
15mins 2016-06-05
Talking about action (Part 1)

9. Talking about action (Part 1)

In this episode, we'll go over verbs that express action. For example, to run is "hashiri masu", to ea...More
In this episode, we'll go over verbs that express action. For example, to run is "hashiri masu", to eat is "tabe masu". And to eat something becomes "…o tabe masu".Less
15mins 2016-06-12
Talking about action (Part 2)

10. Talking about action (Part 2)

Today's expressions are "ikimasu", meaning "to go", and "kimasu", meaning "to come". We'll also learn ...More
Today's expressions are "ikimasu", meaning "to go", and "kimasu", meaning "to come". We'll also learn how to make a sentence using the words "e" to express destinations, "ni" to say the time and "de" to describe the method of transportation. In the kanji corner we'll look at kanji that express numbers.Less
15mins 2016-06-19
Talking about action (Part 3)

11. Talking about action (Part 3)

Today, we'll learn the past tense and negative forms of verbs by watching Japan's national sport - sum...More
Today, we'll learn the past tense and negative forms of verbs by watching Japan's national sport - sumo. As we've learned before, when saying what time an action takes place, you add "ni" after the time.Less
15mins 2016-06-26
Asking if something is A or B

12. Asking if something is A or B

Today, we'll learn how to ask whether something is either A or B. "Omuretsu desuka? Soretomo sukuranbu...More
Today, we'll learn how to ask whether something is either A or B. "Omuretsu desuka? Soretomo sukuranburu eggu desuka?" The word "soretomo" is similar to the word "or" in English. When presenting another option, we use "soretomo".Less
15mins 2016-07-03
Saying that someone is there

13. Saying that someone is there

Today, we will learn how to talk about something you find or see. Detective Michael heads to the secre...More
Today, we will learn how to talk about something you find or see. Detective Michael heads to the secret hideout of a dangerous criminal. He finds some clues to solve the crime, and then he talks to his partner over the radio. Take a look at how he tells his partner about what he saw and what is there.Less
15mins 2016-07-17
Saying that something is there

14. Saying that something is there

Today, we'll learn how to explain in detail where something or someone is. This lady is meeting her bo...More
Today, we'll learn how to explain in detail where something or someone is. This lady is meeting her boyfriend in Asakusa. Let's check out their conversation about going shopping. There are some words that describe position in their conversation. Let's check it out.Less
15mins 2016-07-24
Saying you're sick

15. Saying you're sick

Today, we'll learn about how to talk about our health and how we're feeling. In the video, a man tells...More
Today, we'll learn about how to talk about our health and how we're feeling. In the video, a man tells the doctor that he has a headache and a fever. And a woman tells the doctor that her stomach hurts. Communication with the doctor is very important for an appropriate diagnosis. Let's learn how we can tell someone about the various ways we might feel.Less
15mins 2016-07-31
Expressing what you want

16. Expressing what you want

Today, we're going to go over some expressions used to say that you want something. One afternoon, a c...More
Today, we're going to go over some expressions used to say that you want something. One afternoon, a couple is watching a TV shopping show. The wife sees a white refrigerator, and she says, "I want that". But they just bought a new refrigerator one week ago... Let's see how the husband responds to his dear wife's wish.Less
15mins 2016-09-04
Expressing what you want to do

17. Expressing what you want to do

Today, we'll go over how to express your desire and to say you want something. In the video, a couple ...More
Today, we'll go over how to express your desire and to say you want something. In the video, a couple is on a date at Tokyo Tower. The man asks the woman what she wants, and he grants her wishes one after another, to her delight. Let's see how they express their desires and explain what they want.Less
15mins 2016-09-11
Using time words

18. Using time words

Today we'll learn how to talk about the past, like yesterday and the day before. In the video, detecti...More
Today we'll learn how to talk about the past, like yesterday and the day before. In the video, detective Michael is investigating a crime that occurred 3 days ago. He asks the suspect what he has been doing in the past few days. Will Detective Michael be able to find the culprit? Let's see what happens!Less
15mins 2016-09-18
Comparing two things

19. Comparing two things

Today we'll learn how to compare two items and how to choose one of several items. When comparing two ...More
Today we'll learn how to compare two items and how to choose one of several items. When comparing two items, we use the word "docchi". And when choosing one of several options, we use the word "dore". In English, both words can probably be translated as "which". In the video, the quizmaster asks questions to that require comparing and selecting. Let's focus at the conversation between him and the contestants.Less
15mins 2016-09-25
Inviting someone to do something

20. Inviting someone to do something

Today we'll learn to make a suggestion to someone by adding "ka" to the negative form of a verb. In th...More
Today we'll learn to make a suggestion to someone by adding "ka" to the negative form of a verb. In the video, a man wants to invite that he and his colleagues all go to dinner together. "Ikimasu" means "go". The negative form of "ikimasu" is "ikimasen". Let's check out the video to see how it's used.Less
15mins 2016-10-02
Formal and casual ways of talking

21. Formal and casual ways of talking

Today we'll learn about the polite and casual ways of speaking. First, let's look about the verb for "...More
Today we'll learn about the polite and casual ways of speaking. First, let's look about the verb for "do" as in "to do something". In this case "shimasu" is polite and "suru" is the casual form. Now let's watch the video and focus on how these words are used.Less
15mins 2016-10-09
Talking about giving and receiving (Part 1)

22. Talking about giving and receiving (Part 1)

Today we'll learn expressions used when giving and receiving something. "Agemasu" means "to give" in E...More
Today we'll learn expressions used when giving and receiving something. "Agemasu" means "to give" in English, and "moraimasu" means "to receive". And there's another expression for receiving things: "kuremasu". Now let's watch the video and see how these expressions are used.Less
15mins 2016-10-16
Talking about giving and receiving (Part 2)

23. Talking about giving and receiving (Part 2)

In this episode, we will learn 2 common endings for verbs: "kureru" and "ageru". "Kureru" is mostly us...More
In this episode, we will learn 2 common endings for verbs: "kureru" and "ageru". "Kureru" is mostly used when someone gives you something. "Ageru" is used mostly when you give something to someone. The word "kau" means "to buy", so "kattekureru" is often used when someone buys you something, and "katteageru" is often used when you buy something for someone. So now learn more about this expressions from the video!Less
15mins 2016-10-23
Review

24. Review

In this episode, Detective Michael uses several of the expressions that we've learned. First, he uses ...More
In this episode, Detective Michael uses several of the expressions that we've learned. First, he uses the expression "desu" to ask about the type of ramen the man is eating. Let's listen for both the question form and the negative form in the conversation. In the next scene, let's check out how to use "ano", "kono" and "asoko" to describe the position of something. Finally, let's review how to express a desire and how to invite someone. Can Detective Michael invite his wife to Tokyo Tower? Let's enjoy the story and review what we've learned so far!Less
15mins 2016-10-30

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