10-Minute Japanese: Master JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary (N5-N3)

10-Minute Japanese: Master JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary (N5-N3)

Welcome to NIHONGO CANDY! 🍬 Master JLPT N5-N3 grammar & vocabulary in just 10 minutes a week. Hosted by Miki Sensei, a nationally certified teacher with 20+ years of experience (specializing in corporate training), this podcast delivers practical Japanese for busy learners. Whether commuting or taking a break, improve your listening & speaking with efficient, native-level lessons. 👇 Start learning today! IG: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/ Web: https://www.welcjp.com

Episodes

November 24, 2025 11 mins

🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

  • How to use phrases for travel (e.g., on the Shinkansen).

  • Simple phrases for giving impressions at a tourist spot (e.g., "Kirei," "Oishii").

  • What "Kansai Dialect" (関西弁) is and how it's different from Tokyo.

  • The meaning of "Ookini" (おおきに) as "Arigatoo" (ありがとう).


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🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

  • How to ask someone out on a date (using text messages).

  • Phrases for arranging a meeting time and place (e.g., at the station).

  • Simple conversation for being at a museum (giving impressions).

  • The real meaning of ambiguous Japanese phrases (like "また会えたらいいですね").


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🎯What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

  • How to order coffee at a cafe.

  • How to talk about your hobbies (books, movies, etc.)

  • Natural phrases for meeting someone new.

  • How to ask for contact information (like LINE).


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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

https://www.welcjp.com/categ...

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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

https://www.welcjp.com/categ...

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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

https://www.welcjp.com/categ...

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🎯Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversations
  • People who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidance
  • Learners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offer
  • Busy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations


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🚨 Handle Lost Item Emergencies in Japan・From: Panic mode → To: Confident communication at key locations・From: "I lost my wallet!" → To: "densha no naka ni saifu wo wasuremashita" (I left my wallet on the train)


🎯 Navigate Three Critical Locations・At train stations: Go to "otoshimono sentaa" (lost and found center) and explain when/where・At shopping malls: Report to "annaijo" (information...

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👔 Navigate Real Clothing Store Situations

From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical shopping phrases

From: "Can I try this on?" → To: "shichaku dekimasu ka" (Can I try this on?)

From: "It's tight" → To: "kitsui desu" (It's tight) - get the right size!


🎯 Handle Common Shopping Challenges

At the entrance: Respond to "nanika osagashi desu ka" (Are you looking for something?) natu...

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🍜 Navigate Real Ramen Shop Situations

From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical restaurant phrases

From: "How long?" → To: "nanpun machimasu ka" (How many minutes will I wait?)

From: "It's delicious" → To: "oishikatta desu" (It was delicious) - make staff happy!


🎯 Handle Common Restaurant Challenges

At the entrance: Ask "koko ga saigo desu ka" (Is this the end of the line?)

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🎌 Make Your Japanese Sound More Natural

  • From: "This building is tall" → To: "This building's height is 100 meters"
  • From: "She is kind" → To: "I'm grateful for her kindness"
  • Change simple adjectives into more natural Japanese expressions!

🎯 Talk Better in Daily Life

  • At the hair salon: Understand "Is this pressure okay?" (tsuyosa wa kono gurai de yoroshii desu ka)
  • Abo...
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Master one essential Japanese grammar point or vocabulary item in just 6 minutes! Each episode focuses on a practical JLPT N5-N3 level expression that's frequently used in daily conversations and appears on the exam.


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