Japan-easy

"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? 1. Banana wa furūtsu desu. The daily uses of the structure “A wa B desu.” 2. Tsugi wa Ueno desu ka ? The daily uses of the structure “A wa desu ka ?.” 3. Rāmen desu ka?/ Retasu desu ka? The daily uses of the structure “A wa B desu.” 4. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 5. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases. 6. Hiragana Katakana The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

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. 1. Watashi mo Tanaka desu The daily uses of the structure “A mo B desu.” 2. jūsu mo tada desu ka ? The daily uses of the structure “A mo desu ka ?.” 3. Kore mo kotton desu ka ? The daily uses of the structure “A mo B desu ka ?.” 4. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 5. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases. 6. Hiragana Katakana The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

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. 1. Watashi no gitā desu The daily uses of the structure “A no B desu.” 2. Uji no ocha desu ne The daily uses of the structure “A no B desu ne.” 3. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. Watashi no pasupōto desu The daily uses of the structure “A no B desu.” 5. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases. 6. Hiragana Katakana The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

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. 1. Ureshii! Oishii! Adjectives used to express what you feel. 2. Oishii desu The adjectives are used to tell others what you feel. 3. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. "Na-adjectives" and "i-adjectives" Adjectives that end in "na." 5. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases. 6. Hiragana, Katakana The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

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. 1. Kore, Sore, Are The position of an item someone is talking about. 2. Kono hito, Sono hito, Ano hito Phrases when the noun being referred to is a person. 3. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. Dore The word used to ask which item out of a selection is in question. 5. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases. 6. Hiragana, Katakana The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

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. 1. Deshita and Desu The usage of “deshita,” which refers to the past, and “desu,” which refers to the present. 2. 1 Itchy/2 Knee/3 Sun The numbers from one to ten. 3. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. How to Use “Deshita” Learn how to use “deshita.” 5. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases. 6. Hiragana, Katakana The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

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". 1. Na-adjective + “deshita.” How to use “deshita” when you want to express a past feeling or thought. 2. Kanji-easy This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. How to use na-adjectives + “deshita.” Learn how to use na-adjectives + “deshita” to use in your daily life. 4. Phrase-easy You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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". 1. The negative form of adjectives. The usage of the negative form of adjectives when you want to express feelings and thoughts. 2. 11 Jūichi /12 Jūni /13 Jūsan. Learn how to count from eleven to ninety-nine. 3. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. The negative and past tense forms of adjectives. Learn how to use the negative and past tense forms of adjectives. 5. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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". 1. Verbs. The usage of verbs that will allow you to express actions. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. The relation between an action and an object. Learn the relation between an action and the object that receives the action. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. Ikimasu and kimasu The expressions "ikimasu" and “kimasu.” 2. How to use “ikimasu” and “kimasu” Learn how to use “ikimasu” and “kimasu.” 3. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. The past tense of “ikimasu” and “kimasu” Learn how to use the past tense of “ikimasu” and “kimasu.” 5. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. A? Soretomo B? Learn how to ask whether something is either A or B. 2. “Onegaishimasu” and “kara/made” Learn the useful word meaning “please,” and also learn how to express “from” and “to” when speaking about time or place. 3. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 4. “Watashi no” The word “no,” which is used to express ownership. 5. “Kore wa” and “kore ga” Learn how to differentiate between “kore wa” and “kore ga.” 6. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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". 1. Okimasu/Tabemasen A review of how to use verbs for expressing actions. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. Ikimasen deshita. Learn the negative past tense form of verbs. 4. Kaerimasen deshita. More of the negative past tense form of verbs. 5. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. Arimasu/Imasu Learn how to talk about something you find or something that is there. 2. Tango-easy! This section will show you various “tango,” or “words,” that you can find in the city. Today we visit a shopping street in Sugamo. 3. Arimasu/Imasu More about how to say that a person or thing is there.

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. 1. Shingo no migi ni/ano shita ni Learn how to explain in detail where something or someone is. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. Tempura wa karē no hidari ni arimasu. More about how to express where something is, using Japanese food samples. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. Atama ga itai desu. Netsu mo arimasu. Learn expressions to talk about your condition. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. A wa B ga C desu. Learn more about the form “A wa B ga C desu. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. Hoshii./Hoshii desu. Learn the expressions for saying that you want something. 2. Tango-easy! This section will show you various “tango,” or “words,” that you can find in the city. Today we visit a supermarket. 3. Hoshiku nai desu. Learn the negative form of “hoshii.” 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. …shitai desu. Learn how to express your desire and things you want to do. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. What do you want to do? Learn the form of “shitai” by seeing what people want to do. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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! 1. Dotchi/yori Learn the expressions for comparing two items or choosing an item out of a selection of three. 2. Tango-easy! This section will show you various words in the city. Today we visit a children's event. 3. Dore ga ichiban nagai desuka? Learn the expressions for comparing three or more items. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. ototoi / asatte Learn how to express things in the past and the future. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. Raishū no Doyōbi More on how to speak about future plans. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. ~masenka? Learn how to use “masenka” to make a proposition to someone. 2. Tango-easy! This section will show you various words in the city. Today we visit Akihabara. 3. masenka?/mashō Learn the expressions for proposing an idea and answering to it. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. shimasu/suru Learn how to differentiate between the polite and casual ways of speaking. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. Ocha shimasenka?/Ocha shinai? When proposing to rest and go to a café, learn how to say the polite form and the casual form. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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. 1. agemasu/moraimasu Learn the expressions for giving and receiving. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. ageru/morau/kureru Learn the casual forms of the expressions for giving and receiving. We will also go over combinations with other verbs. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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! 1. Kattekureru?/ Katteageru Learn the verbs for giving and receiving combined with other verbs. 2. Kanji-easy! This section will use various methods to visualize kanji. 3. Aketekureru?/ Aketeageru Let's see some expressions used in everyday life. 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.

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! 1. Noun plus “desu.”/Adjective plus “desu.”u Review the noun plus “desu” expression and the adjectives plus “desu” expression. 2. Ano, Kono, Asoko Review the words “ano,” “kono,” and “asoko” used to describe position. 3. Noboritai desu./Ikimasenka? Review how to express a desire or invite someone.\ 4. Phrase-easy! You will learn useful Japanese phrases.