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教科書には出てこない！😆 — Have you ever heard a word that's NOT in your textbook, but Japanese people use every day? In this episode, Nana Sensei introduces 10 of them, with easy Japanese and real-life examples!

In this episode, Nana Sensei talks about:

① 大丈夫 (daijoubu) – it's OK / I'm fine / no thanks

② 別に (betsuni) – nothing / not really

③ 全然 (zenzen) – totally / absolutely (fine)

④ とりあえず (toriaezu) – for now / first of all

⑤ なんか (nanka) – like / somehow / kind of

⑥ 微妙 (bimyou) – so-so / not quite good

⑦ やばい (yabai) – awesome / oh no (both good & bad!)

⑧ まあいっか (maa ikka) – oh well / never mind

⑨ 普通に (futsuu ni) – actually / genuinely (good)

⑩ しょうがない (shou ga nai) – it can't be helped

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すみません！😅 — Have you ever thought "Japanese people apologize so much!"? Nana Sensei explains WHY, with easy Japanese and real-life examples!

In this episode, Nana Sensei talks about:

① お店で謝る (Apologizing at shops)

② 電車でぶつかった時 (When you bump into someone on the train)

③ お願いする時も謝る (Apologizing when you ask a favor)

④ 感謝する時も謝る (Apologizing when you say thank you)

⑤ 会社・恋愛でも謝る (Apologizing at work & in relationships)

⑥ 「こちらこそすみません」 (The phrase that surprises foreigners!)

💡 「すみません」 has THREE meanings — sorry, thank you, and excuse me!

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ありえない！最悪！😤 — Learn the real Japanese phrases couples use when they fight and make up!

In this episode, Nana Sensei teaches you natural Japanese for couple arguments:

① 怒った時の言葉 (Words when you're angry) → また約束を破った！/ ちゃんとやってよ / 約束と違う

② けんか中の言葉 (Words during a fight) → もういい！/ ほっといて！/ ありえない！/ 最悪！/ 謝ってよ！

③ あやまるときの言葉 (Words when apologizing) → ごめん / 許して / 私が悪かった / そんなつもりじゃなかった

④ なかなおりの言葉 (Words for making up) → もう怒ってない / 機嫌なおして / なかなおりしよう

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大好きだよ！会いたかった！💕 — Learn the real phrases Japanese couples use every single day!

In this episode, Nana Sensei teaches you natural Japanese for couples' daily conversations:

① 朝の会話 → よく眠れた？/ ぐっすり眠れたよ / 行ってきます / 行ってらっしゃい

② お出かけ中の会話 → お腹すいた？/ あのカフェはどう？/ これ似合うかな？

③ 夜の会話 → 今日楽しかったね / どこでもいいよ。一緒なら。/ 声聞けてよかった

④ 甘い言葉 → 大好きだよ / 会いたかった / そばにいてくれてありがとう

⑤ 心配するとき → 顔色が悪いけど、大丈夫？/ 無理しないでね / 横になってね

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行かない？また今度ね！🗓️ — Learn how Japanese people actually invite friends and turn them down!

In this episode, Nana Sensei teaches you real Japanese phrases for making plans with friends:

① 映画やライブに誘うとき → 行かない？/ どう？/ 一緒に行こう！

② ご飯やカフェに誘うとき → お昼一緒にどう？/ おごるよ！

③ 飲みや遊びに誘うとき → 飲みに行かない？/ カラオケしない？

④ LINEで誘うとき → いつ空いてる？/ 空いてる日に連絡して！

返事の仕方・YESの時 → いいね！/ 行く行く！/ 楽しそう！

断り方・NOの時 → ごめん、ちょっと…/ 予定があって/ また今度ね！

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えっ？うそ！マジで？😲 — Japanese people use these ALL the time, but you won't find them in any textbook!

In this episode, Nana Sensei teaches you 6 types of real Japanese reaction words used in everyday conversation:

① 驚いたとき (When you're surprised) → えっ！/ うそ！/ マジで？

② 聞いているとき (While listening) → へえ / そうなんだ / なるほど

③ 共感するとき (When you agree / relate) → わかる！/ だよね / それな

④ 考えているとき (When you're thinking) → えーと / あの / なんか

⑤ 嬉しいとき (When you're happy) → やった！/ 最高！/ うれしい〜！

⑥ 困ったとき (When you're in trouble) → どうしよう / 困ったな / やばい！

📺 Watch on YouTube (with furigana subtitles!):

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What do Japanese people really want from a relationship? In this episode,

Nana Sensei covers 6 things Japanese partners secretly hope for — from quick

LINE replies to hand-cooked meals to simply being present.

Great listening practice for JLPT N5-N4 learners!

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multiple languages to help you follow along!

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Did you know Japanese people have a very specific way of confessing their feelings?

It's called 告白 (こくはく / kokuhaku) — and it might surprise you!

In this episode, Nana Sensei explains:

① 告白とは何か — What is kokuhaku?

② 告白する前にすること — What to do before confessing

③ 脈あり・脈なし — How to tell if someone likes you back

④ 告白のフレーズ — What to say when you confess

⑤ 告白はどこでする？ — Where do Japanese people confess?

⑥ 告白されたときの返事 — How to respond to a confession

🎧 Part 1: With furigana subtitles

🎧 Part 2: Without furigana — challenge yourself!

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