NISJ-374-Movie: The Last Ten Years-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening

SB021 – Belly Fat: This is something a lot of us have to deal with–putting on weight too easily. Listen to this week’s contributor’s frustration with belly fat and learn the vocabulary associated with this kind of problem. by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 388 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 388: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 388 – The Mystery of the Japanese Ship Captain by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 387 – Onomatopoeia Part 2: In Japanese, Onomatopoeia can be divided into a few categories; they are called giseigo (擬声語), giongo (擬音語), gitaigo (擬態語), giyougo (擬容語) and gijougo (擬情語). As we learned in the previous episode, they are used to describe sounds made by animals, humans… by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 386 – Onomatopoeia Part 1: Onomatopoeia (オノマトペ) are words that represent sounds, and they are used in many languages to add more depth and texture to speech. However, Japanese onomatopoeia are unique in that they’re used more frequently and in a wider variety of contexts than in... by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB020 – Strict Parents: How strict were your parents? This person had very strict parents. She was made to do all kinds of things as a child. This time we are practicing combining the causative and passive forms (to be made or forced to do something) which we seem to use more... by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB019 – My Club Seniors: Japanese school clubs have a very rigid hierarchy. Seniors in the club can be very demanding to their juniors. Here is a report of one junior’s experience. This episode also practices the causative form in Japanese. by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB017 – Instant Ramen: ima de wa, atte atarimae no insutanto rāmen. Jitsu wa Nihon hasshō da to iu koto wo… by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB018 – A Terrible Day: This episode will help you get some really useful practice with the passive forms of Japanese, which we tend to use more than in English. by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB016 – Why is Chinese Zodiac in that order?: Do you know how the animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen and put in that order? Listen to find out why it came to be so and why there is no cat. by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 385 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 385: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 384- vending-machines-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 384 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 384: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 384 – Vending Machines by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 384 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 384: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB015 – Two-Day Weekends: Do you work too much? This contributor feels so. He thinks we Japanese work way too hard and need more time off. How is it in your country? Do you want more days off? by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB014 – The Colors of the Rainbow: How many colors do you think a rainbow has? You would be surprised to know that the way you answer this question might depend on where you come from. This week’s contributor talks about how we see the world in colors. by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB012 – Successor Fish: Click the title below to access text and more! by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 383- Differences between Japan and Overseas-Differences in Elementary Schools-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 383 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 383: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB011 – Crutches: If you have ever used crutches before you know what a drag they can be. This contributor talks about just that. 松葉杖（まつばづえ） by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 382 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 382: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 382-Differences between Japan and Other Countries – Fashion (Clothing)-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB010 – Pet Peeves: This week’s contributor discusses a few of the things that irritate her. What’s your pet peeve? Let me know in the comments section. あなたの苦手なものは何ですか？ by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB009 – Extraterrestrial Life by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 381-Kyo-train’Garaku’-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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NISJ 381 – Fast Version: This is the native speed version of Episode 381: by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB008 – Kantō to Kansai no Chigai (Kotoba-hen): 関東と関西の違い(言葉編) Kantō to Kansai no Chigai (Kotoba-hen) Differences between Kanto and Kansai (Language Version) 日本には様々な方言があります。 Nihon ni wa samazama na hōgen ga arimasu. There are various dialects in Japan. Read more by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB007 – Club Activities in the Past: Saikin, kōkō ya chūgakkō no bu katsudō ga ippanteki ni kanari amaku natte iru… by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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SB006 – Sayings: Kotowaza koko de wa, eigo to nihongo de hotondo onaji yō na kotowaza o ikutsu ka shōkai shimasu. Access transcripts at: newsinslowjapanese.com by News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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