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Is it just me or are #Halloween decorations and marketing unusually muted this year? What happened? Discussβ¦
π¨ New podcast episode! π¨
Learn how to express positive emotions in Japanese β vocab, phrases, grammar, and cultural insights to sound authentic & natural.
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π¨ New Episode! π§
Learn how to sound more natural in Japanese when shopping ποΈπ£οΈ
We cover verbs and phrases you wonβt find in your textbook β all in the context of a fun, realistic conversation.
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Timothy doesnβt sugarcoat a thing.
He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly with refreshing honesty.
If youβre serious about living in Japan and making your mark, this oneβs for you.
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In the episode, we dive into:
β How a random meeting with a Japanese bass player set his path
β Studying Japanese before moving
β What βescape velocity Japaneseβ really means
β Breaking into music + gaming industries
β And the real ups and downs of life in Japan
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Since then, heβs built a career as:
πΈ Touring & studio guitarist
π Music school teacher
πΉοΈ Game sound designer (yes, even for AAA titles!)
All while navigating life in Japan and learning the language.
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Timothy moved from the UK to Japan in 2011, like many of us β starting out teaching English to get by.
But in 2014, he won a national guitar contest β and everything changed.
ποΈ New Podcast Episode!
Ever wondered how to really make it in Japan as a creative?
This week, I talk to Timothy Reid β a brutally honest, award-winning musician and game industry pro whoβs done just that.
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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...
Thank you all for listening!!!!
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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 β a fascinating example of linguistic nuance! 7/8
π γ€γγ (tsukeru) β used for accessories that are attached, like jewelry or a watch.
π£οΈ γγ¬γΉγ¬γγγγ€γγ (buresuretto o tsukeru) = wear a bracelet 6/8
π γγγ (kakeru) β for items that are hung or hooked onto the body, like glasses.
π£οΈ γ‘γ¬γγγγγ (megane o kakeru) = wear glasses 5/8
π§’ γγΆγ (kaburu) β for things worn on the head, like hats.
π£οΈ εΈ½εγγγΆγ (bΕshi o kaburu) = wear a hat 4/8
ππ ε±₯γ (haku) β for items worn on the lower body or feet, like pants, shoes, and socks.
π£οΈ ι΄γε±₯γ (kutsu o haku) = wear shoes
π£οΈ ι΄δΈγε±₯γ (kutsushita o haku) = wear socks 3/8
π ηγ (kiru) β used for clothing worn on the upper body, like shirts and jackets.
π£οΈ γΈγ£γ±γγγηγ (jaketto o kiru) = wear a jacket 2/8
Did you know Japanese has multiple verbs for "wearing" clothes? ππ§’π₯Ύ
Unlike English, which mostly uses just "wear," Japanese verbs depend on how the item interacts with your body.
Letβs break it down π𧡠1/8
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7/ π You remember γγγγ γγΎγγbetter when youβre drooling over ramen than staring at a flashcard.
Your brain learns best in context.
Live the language. Donβt just study it.
6/ π« 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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Use all your senses:
π§ Read it
βοΈ Write it
π Hear it
π£ Say it
Words you speak aloud stick 20% better than silent reading.
Your mouth is a memory booster!
4/ π‘ Vocab Hack: Spaced Repetition
Review words right before you forget them β this is the βoptimal interval.β
At that moment, your brain works just hard enough to strengthen the memory. Itβs science-backed efficiency!
3/ This is called personalized semantic encoding. π§ β¨
Your memory is 2β3x stronger when words connect to YOUR life.
The brain isn't a filing cabinet β it's a drama queen that remembers whatβs emotional and personal!
2/ Say you learn ζγγ―γ (asagohan = breakfast).
Donβt just memorize it. Ask:
π³ What do you eat for breakfast?
π Where?
π§βπ€βπ§ With whom?
Now the word lives in your world β not just the textbook.
1/ When you learn a Japanese word, remember it has TWO meanings:
The dictionary meaning
What it means to you personally
Language sticks when it becomes part of your story. Letβs break it down π
Here are some science-based techniques to REALLY improve your Japanese vocabulary (and actually remember it):
A thread π§΅...
Very interesting video on being bi-cultural in Japan but also serves as a very good overview on Japanese society and cultural attitudes to life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svn_...