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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 desk) with contact details・At police boxes: Fill out "ishitsu-todoke" (lost property report) with detailed descriptions

🎯 Master Essential Vocabulary & Phrases・Items: saifu (wallet), sumaho (mobile phone), kagi (key), kasa (umbrella)・Descriptions: "chairo no, futatsu-ori saifu desu" (brown, bi-fold wallet)・Contents: "kurejitto kaado to genkin ga haitte imasu" (credit cards and cash inside)・Key phrases: "doko ka wakarimasen" (I don't know where), "ima ryokou-chuu desu" (I'm traveling now)

📈 Perfect For:

• JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improve
• People who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversations
• Anyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons

📚 More Resources:

• Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welc
• Official Website: https://www.welcjp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

👔 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?) naturally

In fitting rooms: Understand "san-chaku desu ne" (You have 3 items) and counter "chaku" for clothes

When sizing: Ask "ookii no wa arimasu ka" (Do you have this in a larger size?)

At checkout: Say "zenbu kudasai" (I'll take them all) for multiple items

🎯 Master Essential Clothing Vocabulary

Sizes: esu-saizu (size S), emu-saizu (size M), eru-saizu (size L), 9-gou/11-gou (size 9/11)

Colors: kuro (black), shiro (white), guree (gray), kon (navy blue)

Discounts: san-wari-biki (30% off), go-wari-biki (50% off) - not 3% or 5%!

Payment: "Apple Pay wa daijoubu desu ka" (Is Apple Pay okay?), "fukuro onegaishimasu" (A bag, please)

📈 Perfect For:

• JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improve
• People who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversations
• Anyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons

📚 More Resources:

• Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welc
• Official Website: https://www.welcjp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🍜 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?)

With ticket machines: Say "sumimasen, tsukai-kata o oshiete kudasai" (Could you tell me how to use this?)

When ordering: Respond to "okimari desu ka" (Have you decided?) naturally

At payment: Request "okaikei o onegaishimasu" (Check, please)

🎯 Master Essential Ramen Vocabulary

Types: shooyu (soy sauce), miso, shio (salt), tonkotsu (pork bone)

Toppings: chaashuu (pork slices), nitamago (soft-boiled egg), moyashi (bean sprouts)

Choices: men no katasa (noodle firmness), aji no kosa (soup richness)

Research: rebyuu (reviews), hoshi (star ratings), gotoochi raamen (local specialty ramen)

📈 Perfect For:

• JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improve
• People who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversations
• Anyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons

📚 More Resources:

• Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welc
• Official Website: https://www.welcjp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🎌 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)
• About food: Say "I was moved by this dish's deliciousness"
• About travel: Express "I was healed by the mountain's quietness"

🎯 Learn the Difference Between sa and mi

• amasa (measurable sweetness) vs amami (sweet taste you feel)
• itasa (level of pain) vs itami (pain feeling in body and heart)
• Sound like a natural Japanese speaker!

📈 Perfect For:

• JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improve
• People who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversations
• Anyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons

📚 More Resources:

• Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welc
• Official Website: https://www.welcjp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Nationally certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/📚 JLPT N3 Course: Intermediate Japanese Language Course: JLPT N3 Masteryhttps://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

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Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Nationally certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

📚 JLPT N3 Course: Intermediate Japanese Language Course: JLPT N3 Masteryhttps://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

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Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

🎉 Episode 100 – Special Thank You! 🎉

Thanks for listening! To celebrate my 100th episode, I’m sharing a limited-time discount for my Udemy course. Don’t miss this chance! The coupon is valid until July 5, 2025.

🎁 Get it here:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=100EPISODES

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

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Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

🎉 Episode 100 – Special Thank You! 🎉

Thanks for listening! To celebrate my 100th episode, I’m sharing a limited-time discount for my Udemy course. Don’t miss this chance! The coupon is valid until July 5, 2025.

🎁 Get it here:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=100EPISODES

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #Nihongo #JapanesePodcast #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

🎉 Episode 100 – Special Thank You! 🎉

Thanks for listening! To celebrate my 100th episode, I’m sharing a limited-time discount for my Udemy course. Don’t miss this chance! The coupon is valid until July 5, 2025.

🎁 Get it here:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=100EPISODES

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #Nihongo #JapanesePodcast #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

🎉 Episode 100 – Special Thank You! 🎉

Thanks for listening! To celebrate my 100th episode, I’m sharing a limited-time discount for my Udemy course. Don’t miss this chance! The coupon is valid until July 5, 2025.

🎁 Get it here:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=100EPISODES

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #Nihongo #JapanesePodcast #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

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Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #Nihongo #JapanesePodcast #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #Nihongo #JapanesePodcast #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

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Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

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Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #NihongoStudy #JapanesePodcast #JLPTPrep #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy #DailyJapanese #JLPTN4

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 Full lesson summary slides now available on Patreon with each episode!

patreon.com/mikisensei_welc

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Lesson Summaries from Previous Episodes:　https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #NihongoStudy #JapanesePodcast #JLPTPrep #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy #DailyJapanese #JLPTN4

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 NEW! Full lesson summary slides now available on Instagram with each episode! Visit https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/　 for visual notes and examples.

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Visual Lesson Summaries:https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #NihongoStudy #JapanesePodcast #JLPTPrep #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy #DailyJapanese #JLPTN4

Learn Japanese: Essential JLPT Grammar & Vocabulary | NIHONGO CANDY

📱 NEW! Full lesson summary slides now available on Instagram with each episode! Visit https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/　 for visual notes and examples.

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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Precise explanation of one key grammar point or vocabulary item
• Natural pronunciation and usage examples
• Common contexts and situations where this expression is used
• Practice opportunities with sample sentences

About Miki Sensei:

• Certified Japanese language instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience
• Specializing in one-on-one lessons for employees at global companies

📱 Visual Lesson Summaries:https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

🌐 More Resources: https://www.welcjp.com

📚 JLPT N3 Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0

#JLPT #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #JapaneseVocabulary #NihongoStudy #JapanesePodcast #JLPTPrep #MikiSensei #NihongoCandy #DailyJapanese #JLPTN4