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Living in Fukui, Japan.
Living in Fukui, Japan.
Whoops, there's a mistake in the romaji for 12月. It's juu-ni-gatsu, not juu-nii-gatsu (one i too much).
申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありません
moushi-wake-arimasen - I am very sorry = there's no excuse (for this mistake) - a common way of saying sorry in a very polite manner.
申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありません
moushi-wake-arimasen - I am very sorry = there's no excuse (for this mistake) - a common way of saying sorry in a very polite manner.
This time of the year is very busy. December has the common name 12月(じゅうにがつ juu-nii-gatsu 12 months) but is also known as 師走(しわす shiwasu) monks are running. Even the monks who should practice quietness and not be bothered by worldly struggles are so busy during December in preparation for the
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Whoops, there's a mistake in the romaji for 12月. It's juu-ni-gatsu, not juu-nii-gatsu (one i too much).
申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありません
moushi-wake-arimasen - I am very sorry = there's no excuse (for this mistake) - a common way of saying sorry in a very polite manner.
申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありません
moushi-wake-arimasen - I am very sorry = there's no excuse (for this mistake) - a common way of saying sorry in a very polite manner.
This time of the year is very busy. December has the common name 12月(じゅうにがつ juu-nii-gatsu 12 months) but is also known as 師走(しわす shiwasu) monks are running. Even the monks who should practice quietness and not be bothered by worldly struggles are so busy during December in preparation for the
December 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This time of the year is very busy. December has the common name 12月(じゅうにがつ juu-nii-gatsu 12 months) but is also known as 師走(しわす shiwasu) monks are running. Even the monks who should practice quietness and not be bothered by worldly struggles are so busy during December in preparation for the
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One of the best places to start learning Japanese is with its two syllabic scripts, hiragana and katakana. Most people start with hiragana, then katakana. And then they move on to kanji.
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
One of the best places to start learning Japanese is with its two syllabic scripts, hiragana and katakana. Most people start with hiragana, then katakana. And then they move on to kanji.
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
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December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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One of the best places to start learning Japanese is with its two syllabic scripts, hiragana and katakana. Most people start with hiragana, then katakana. And then they move on to kanji.
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
One of the best places to start learning Japanese is with its two syllabic scripts, hiragana and katakana. Most people start with hiragana, then katakana. And then they move on to kanji.
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
Doesn't sound too bad, right?
But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?
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ただいま！ tada-ima I am back home!
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
ただいま！ tada-ima I am back home!
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
ただいま！ tada-ima I am back home!
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
ただいま！ tada-ima I am back home!
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita
tada = only/just
ima = now
kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.
Nerd/Japanese stuff at Montreal airport.
Thank you so much, everyone here! I had a good time! Now it's time to go back home and keep working on my next book, as well as prepare my next lessons for you 💪
誠(まこと)にありがとうございました
Makoto ni arigatou gozaimashita.
#montreal #yul #japaneselanguage
Thank you so much, everyone here! I had a good time! Now it's time to go back home and keep working on my next book, as well as prepare my next lessons for you 💪
誠(まこと)にありがとうございました
Makoto ni arigatou gozaimashita.
#montreal #yul #japaneselanguage
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nerd/Japanese stuff at Montreal airport.
Thank you so much, everyone here! I had a good time! Now it's time to go back home and keep working on my next book, as well as prepare my next lessons for you 💪
誠(まこと)にありがとうございました
Makoto ni arigatou gozaimashita.
#montreal #yul #japaneselanguage
Thank you so much, everyone here! I had a good time! Now it's time to go back home and keep working on my next book, as well as prepare my next lessons for you 💪
誠(まこと)にありがとうございました
Makoto ni arigatou gozaimashita.
#montreal #yul #japaneselanguage
Itadakimasu actually means "I thankfully receive" and is a humble way of expressing your appreciation before you start eating your meal.
Here's the kanji version 頂きます the left part is 丁 which has a plethora of meanings, for example town or ward (but to me it looks like a plate),
Here's the kanji version 頂きます the left part is 丁 which has a plethora of meanings, for example town or ward (but to me it looks like a plate),
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Itadakimasu actually means "I thankfully receive" and is a humble way of expressing your appreciation before you start eating your meal.
Here's the kanji version 頂きます the left part is 丁 which has a plethora of meanings, for example town or ward (but to me it looks like a plate),
Here's the kanji version 頂きます the left part is 丁 which has a plethora of meanings, for example town or ward (but to me it looks like a plate),
Feels like -12°C (10.4°F)
それ本当(ほんとう)？ sore hontou? For real?
ウソ―！ usoo! That's a lie, right?
信(しん)じられない！shinjirarenai! can't believe that!
And I still need to go out and get something important! Gotta get going now!
#montreal #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson
それ本当(ほんとう)？ sore hontou? For real?
ウソ―！ usoo! That's a lie, right?
信(しん)じられない！shinjirarenai! can't believe that!
And I still need to go out and get something important! Gotta get going now!
#montreal #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson
November 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Feels like -12°C (10.4°F)
それ本当(ほんとう)？ sore hontou? For real?
ウソ―！ usoo! That's a lie, right?
信(しん)じられない！shinjirarenai! can't believe that!
And I still need to go out and get something important! Gotta get going now!
#montreal #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson
それ本当(ほんとう)？ sore hontou? For real?
ウソ―！ usoo! That's a lie, right?
信(しん)じられない！shinjirarenai! can't believe that!
And I still need to go out and get something important! Gotta get going now!
#montreal #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson
Also - perfectionism much? It can happen faster than you think - you feel like every Japanese sentence, written or said needs to be perfect. If you keep doing that, you'll easier quit than you think.
Keep going even though you make one or the other mistake. I have been struggling with all kinds of
Keep going even though you make one or the other mistake. I have been struggling with all kinds of
The thing that always happens when I do a task: I think of another 5-6 tasks and jobs that need to be done XD have just updated my sales page for my German books (we will have a Christmas sale) and updated the book file itself - realizing I should be doing that for all the other books too,
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Also - perfectionism much? It can happen faster than you think - you feel like every Japanese sentence, written or said needs to be perfect. If you keep doing that, you'll easier quit than you think.
Keep going even though you make one or the other mistake. I have been struggling with all kinds of
Keep going even though you make one or the other mistake. I have been struggling with all kinds of
The thing that always happens when I do a task: I think of another 5-6 tasks and jobs that need to be done XD have just updated my sales page for my German books (we will have a Christmas sale) and updated the book file itself - realizing I should be doing that for all the other books too,
November 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The thing that always happens when I do a task: I think of another 5-6 tasks and jobs that need to be done XD have just updated my sales page for my German books (we will have a Christmas sale) and updated the book file itself - realizing I should be doing that for all the other books too,
A fusion of Japanese and Canadian food for my brunch. Living in Japan as a European means that you can enjoy delicious Japanese meals, but things like cheese, ham, spreads, and pickles are quite difficult to get. So while being here on workation in Montreal, I enjoy the local food 🥰 -
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A fusion of Japanese and Canadian food for my brunch. Living in Japan as a European means that you can enjoy delicious Japanese meals, but things like cheese, ham, spreads, and pickles are quite difficult to get. So while being here on workation in Montreal, I enjoy the local food 🥰 -
So I am teaching this course that checks if you got down your grammar/vocabulary for A1 beginner Japanese. It's basically a two week course where you get a short test every day, including the solution. In case you are not quite sure yet, there's a video that explains every grammar point of that day
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
So I am teaching this course that checks if you got down your grammar/vocabulary for A1 beginner Japanese. It's basically a two week course where you get a short test every day, including the solution. In case you are not quite sure yet, there's a video that explains every grammar point of that day
The difference between 楽しいtanoshii and 面白い omoshiroi
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November 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The difference between 楽しいtanoshii and 面白い omoshiroi
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I have arrived safely in Canada! The last days have been a little rough, but I am glad that I can be here. I had nice food, and the company is nice, too!
Does anyone have recommendations for Japanese restaurants/cafés in Montreal? Or any kind of recommendations in general?
Does anyone have recommendations for Japanese restaurants/cafés in Montreal? Or any kind of recommendations in general?
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I have arrived safely in Canada! The last days have been a little rough, but I am glad that I can be here. I had nice food, and the company is nice, too!
Does anyone have recommendations for Japanese restaurants/cafés in Montreal? Or any kind of recommendations in general?
Does anyone have recommendations for Japanese restaurants/cafés in Montreal? Or any kind of recommendations in general?
行(い)ってきます！itte kimasu!
And off I go!
Word by word translation: I go and come back (later)
行って itte is the te-form of 行く iku (to go)
See you in a few hours!
And off I go!
Word by word translation: I go and come back (later)
行って itte is the te-form of 行く iku (to go)
See you in a few hours!
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
行(い)ってきます！itte kimasu!
And off I go!
Word by word translation: I go and come back (later)
行って itte is the te-form of 行く iku (to go)
See you in a few hours!
And off I go!
Word by word translation: I go and come back (later)
行って itte is the te-form of 行く iku (to go)
See you in a few hours!
When/how to use particle へ (h)e
Particles are placed AFTER the word they refer to.
Particle へ is placed after a PLACE(NAME). It shows that you are moving in the direction of that place.
Pronunciation: Even though this is hiragana he, when へ is used as a particle, the H is dropped, so you say "eh"⬇️
Particles are placed AFTER the word they refer to.
Particle へ is placed after a PLACE(NAME). It shows that you are moving in the direction of that place.
Pronunciation: Even though this is hiragana he, when へ is used as a particle, the H is dropped, so you say "eh"⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
When/how to use particle へ (h)e
Particles are placed AFTER the word they refer to.
Particle へ is placed after a PLACE(NAME). It shows that you are moving in the direction of that place.
Pronunciation: Even though this is hiragana he, when へ is used as a particle, the H is dropped, so you say "eh"⬇️
Particles are placed AFTER the word they refer to.
Particle へ is placed after a PLACE(NAME). It shows that you are moving in the direction of that place.
Pronunciation: Even though this is hiragana he, when へ is used as a particle, the H is dropped, so you say "eh"⬇️
And so it begins! First part of my trip to Canada.
これから東京への新幹線(しんかんせん)に乗(の)ります。
Korekara Toukyou (h)e no Shinkansen ni norimasu.
I am about to enter the Shinkansen to Tokyo.
(h)e へ for directions = to (place)
o の belonging/relation/which = of
ni に goal of an action = on/to in/to
これから東京への新幹線(しんかんせん)に乗(の)ります。
Korekara Toukyou (h)e no Shinkansen ni norimasu.
I am about to enter the Shinkansen to Tokyo.
(h)e へ for directions = to (place)
o の belonging/relation/which = of
ni に goal of an action = on/to in/to
November 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
And so it begins! First part of my trip to Canada.
これから東京への新幹線(しんかんせん)に乗(の)ります。
Korekara Toukyou (h)e no Shinkansen ni norimasu.
I am about to enter the Shinkansen to Tokyo.
(h)e へ for directions = to (place)
o の belonging/relation/which = of
ni に goal of an action = on/to in/to
これから東京への新幹線(しんかんせん)に乗(の)ります。
Korekara Toukyou (h)e no Shinkansen ni norimasu.
I am about to enter the Shinkansen to Tokyo.
(h)e へ for directions = to (place)
o の belonging/relation/which = of
ni に goal of an action = on/to in/to
Today, I went for a lazy breakfast.
What can you already read?
What can you already read?
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Today, I went for a lazy breakfast.
What can you already read?
What can you already read?
Today, one of my students visited me in Fukui. We went to a Japanese garden.
What do you think is the purpose of those strings attached to the trees?
#japan #japanesegarden
What do you think is the purpose of those strings attached to the trees?
#japan #japanesegarden
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today, one of my students visited me in Fukui. We went to a Japanese garden.
What do you think is the purpose of those strings attached to the trees?
#japan #japanesegarden
What do you think is the purpose of those strings attached to the trees?
#japan #japanesegarden
This just happened in my neighborhood. I believe this is a lion dance, a ritual to get rid of misfortune, and to offer prayers for good health.
I like this kind of traditional Japanese music 😊
I like this kind of traditional Japanese music 😊
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This just happened in my neighborhood. I believe this is a lion dance, a ritual to get rid of misfortune, and to offer prayers for good health.
I like this kind of traditional Japanese music 😊
I like this kind of traditional Japanese music 😊
Do you like emotional anime? If yes, here's one for you. It's called tsumasho from 妻、小学生になる my wife became an elementary school student.
Have just bawled my eyes out after binging it for the last 3 days😭😭😭
youtu.be/eNC0Q-hSlSU?...
Have just bawled my eyes out after binging it for the last 3 days😭😭😭
youtu.be/eNC0Q-hSlSU?...
TVアニメ「妻、小学生になる。」ティザーPV①
YouTube video by スタジオぴえろ【公式】
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Do you like emotional anime? If yes, here's one for you. It's called tsumasho from 妻、小学生になる my wife became an elementary school student.
Have just bawled my eyes out after binging it for the last 3 days😭😭😭
youtu.be/eNC0Q-hSlSU?...
Have just bawled my eyes out after binging it for the last 3 days😭😭😭
youtu.be/eNC0Q-hSlSU?...
Today's episode is about koromogae 衣替え the seasonal change of clothing in Japan
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October 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Today's episode is about koromogae 衣替え the seasonal change of clothing in Japan
japanese-with-manu.podigee.io/5-koromogae
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I recorded another podcast/youtube episode! 💪
I'll upload it later!
First, you'll learn about the background of the topic, then I give you a list of useful vocabulary. The last part gives you example sentences and dialogs using the vocabulary (with explanations)
#japaneselesson #japaneseculture
I'll upload it later!
First, you'll learn about the background of the topic, then I give you a list of useful vocabulary. The last part gives you example sentences and dialogs using the vocabulary (with explanations)
#japaneselesson #japaneseculture
October 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I recorded another podcast/youtube episode! 💪
I'll upload it later!
First, you'll learn about the background of the topic, then I give you a list of useful vocabulary. The last part gives you example sentences and dialogs using the vocabulary (with explanations)
#japaneselesson #japaneseculture
I'll upload it later!
First, you'll learn about the background of the topic, then I give you a list of useful vocabulary. The last part gives you example sentences and dialogs using the vocabulary (with explanations)
#japaneselesson #japaneseculture