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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · 11d

Is it just me or are #Halloween decorations and marketing unusually muted this year? What happened? Discuss…

Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 New podcast episode! 🚨
Learn how to express positive emotions in Japanese — vocab, phrases, grammar, and cultural insights to sound authentic & natural.
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Podcast 61: Talking about Positive emotions in Japanese - Learn Japanese Pod

Download the Podcast | Subscribe to the Podcast | Get Extra Premium Content Welcome to another episode of Learn Japanese Pod! In this episode we talk about how to express positive emotions in Japanese...

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jul 6

🚨 New Episode! 🎧
Learn how to sound more natural in Japanese when shopping 🛍️🗣️
We cover verbs and phrases you won’t find in your textbook — all in the context of a fun, realistic conversation.
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Learn Japanese Pod Shorts 34: Japanese Verbs for Shopping | LearnJapanesePod

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jun 28

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🎧 Listen here → learnjapanesepod.com/fun-friday-3...
Or find it on Spotify / Apple / your favorite podcast app.
Let me know what you think — and tag a friend who needs to hear this!

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Fun Friday 30: Interview with Timothy Reid - Learn Japanese Pod

In this podcast I interview Timothy Reid who tells his inspiring story of making a successful career as a musician and video game producer in Japan

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Timothy doesn’t sugarcoat a thing.
He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly with refreshing honesty.
If you’re serious about living in Japan and making your mark, this one’s for you.

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jun 28

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In the episode, we dive into:
– How a random meeting with a Japanese bass player set his path
– Studying Japanese before moving
– What “escape velocity Japanese” really means
– Breaking into music + gaming industries
– And the real ups and downs of life in Japan

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Since then, he’s built a career as:
🎸 Touring & studio guitarist
🎓 Music school teacher
🕹️ Game sound designer (yes, even for AAA titles!)
All while navigating life in Japan and learning the language.

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Timothy moved from the UK to Japan in 2011, like many of us — starting out teaching English to get by.
But in 2014, he won a national guitar contest — and everything changed.

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · Jun 28

🎙️ New Podcast Episode!
Ever wondered how to really make it in Japan as a creative?
This week, I talk to Timothy Reid — a brutally honest, award-winning musician and game industry pro who’s done just that.
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Fun Friday 30: Interview with Timothy Reid - Learn Japanese Pod

In this podcast I interview Timothy Reid who tells his inspiring story of making a successful career as a musician and video game producer in Japan

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 31

In our latest podcast, Andy and I talk about our experiences setting up a #business in #Japan covering everything from Hankos and tax accounts to lawyers and legal company names. Enjoy! learnjapanesepod.com/fun-friday-2...

Fun Friday 29: Setting up a business in Japan - Learn Japanese Pod

Alex and Andy share their experience setting up a small company in Japan, the challenges, the cultural differences and how to get help. Enjoy!

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 29

Thank you all for listening!!!!

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

Learn how to use all these verbs naturally and fluently in the context of casual conversation in our latest Premium podcast here: www.patreon.com/posts/learn-... #LearnJapanesePod #Japanese #Nihongo #JLPT

Learn Japanese Pod Shorts 32: Verbs for wearing clothes in Japanese | LearnJapanesePod

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

Japanese is often seen as vague or indirect...
But when it comes to wearing clothes, it's more specific and precise than English.
It describes how clothing interacts with your body — a fascinating example of linguistic nuance! 7/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

💍 つける (tsukeru) – used for accessories that are attached, like jewelry or a watch.
🗣️ ブレスレットをつける (buresuretto o tsukeru) = wear a bracelet 6/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

👓 かける (kakeru) – for items that are hung or hooked onto the body, like glasses.
🗣️ メガネをかける (megane o kakeru) = wear glasses 5/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

🧢 かぶる (kaburu) – for things worn on the head, like hats.
🗣️ 帽子をかぶる (bōshi o kaburu) = wear a hat 4/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

👖👟 履く (haku) – for items worn on the lower body or feet, like pants, shoes, and socks.
🗣️ 靴を履く (kutsu o haku) = wear shoes
🗣️ 靴下を履く (kutsushita o haku) = wear socks 3/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

👕 着る (kiru) – used for clothing worn on the upper body, like shirts and jackets.
🗣️ ジャケットを着る (jaketto o kiru) = wear a jacket 2/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 7

Did you know Japanese has multiple verbs for "wearing" clothes? 👘🧢🥾
Unlike English, which mostly uses just "wear," Japanese verbs depend on how the item interacts with your body.
Let’s break it down 👇🧵 1/8

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 6

Os gatos brasileiros são super espertos…

Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 2

8/ 🎧 Want to learn how to understand Japanese directly in Japanese?

In our latest podcast, we explain how this powerful method supercharges your vocab!

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Podcast 59: How to understand Japanese in Japanese - Learn Japanese Pod

Learn how to understand Japanese, directly in Japanese! This is the ultimate hack to exponentially expanding your Japanese vocabulary!

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 2

7/ 🍜 You remember 「いただきます」better when you’re drooling over ramen than staring at a flashcard.

Your brain learns best in context.
Live the language. Don’t just study it.

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 2

6/ 🚫 Translation is your clingy ex.

Science shows: connecting Japanese directly to ideas (not your native language) builds fluency superhighways in your brain.

No more detours!

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 2

5/ 👅 Use all your senses:

🧠 Read it
✍️ Write it
👂 Hear it
🗣 Say it

Words you speak aloud stick 20% better than silent reading.
Your mouth is a memory booster!

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Learn Japanese Pod @learnjapanesepod.bsky.social · May 2

4/ 💡 Vocab Hack: Spaced Repetition

Review words right before you forget them — this is the “optimal interval.”

At that moment, your brain works just hard enough to strengthen the memory. It’s science-backed efficiency!

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