Did some cookie baking yesterday, with a second round this weekend! 昨日(きのう)、クッキーを作(つく)りました｡楽(たの)しかったです。 Kinou, kukkii wo tsukurimashita. Tanoshikatta desu. 昨日 kinou yesterday 作ります tsukurimasu make/cook 楽しい tanoshii enjoyable/fun #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson #japanesewithmanu

クリスマスは　ちかい　です。 Christmas is near. お正月(しょうがつ)も　ちかい　です。 New Year is also near. (explanations at the end) That's why there's now a special offer for you until January 18th: Get the book " Reading Japanese for Beginners" and receive story 1 as a video lesson! Here are the first few pages of story 1:

クリスマスは　ちかい　です。 Christmas is near. お正月(しょうがつ)も　ちかい　です。 New Year is also near. (explanations at the end) That's why there's now a special offer for you until January 18th: Get the book " Reading Japanese for Beginners" and receive story 1 as a video lesson! Here are the first few pages of story 1:

We got a new air-conditioning エアコン (eakon) unit installed in the process of preparing for welcoming an exchange student arriving early January 💪 楽(たの)しみですね。tanoshimi desu ne - that's something to look forward, right? In case you didn't know: in Japan most #japan #japaneselanguage #japaneselesson

Snow storm warning in Fukui! 吹雪注意報(ふぶきちゅういほう fubuki-chuui-hou) 吹雪 fubuki - snowstorm 吹 blow (the fu is from 吹く fuku - to blow) 雪 snow (the buki is from 雪 yuki) 注意 chuu-i - caution 報 hou - report, news 注意報 chuui-hou warning #japaneselanguage #japaneselesson

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Whoops, there's a mistake in the romaji for 12月. It's juu-ni-gatsu, not juu-nii-gatsu (one i too much). 申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありません moushi-wake-arimasen - I am very sorry = there's no excuse (for this mistake) - a common way of saying sorry in a very polite manner.

This time of the year is very busy. December has the common name 12月(じゅうにがつ juu-nii-gatsu 12 months) but is also known as 師走(しわす shiwasu) monks are running. Even the monks who should practice quietness and not be bothered by worldly struggles are so busy during December in preparation for the

One of the best places to start learning Japanese is with its two syllabic scripts, hiragana and katakana. Most people start with hiragana, then katakana. And then they move on to kanji. Doesn't sound too bad, right? But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?

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One of the best places to start learning Japanese is with its two syllabic scripts, hiragana and katakana. Most people start with hiragana, then katakana. And then they move on to kanji. Doesn't sound too bad, right? But why do we need three (actually, four) different writing systems?

ただいま！ tada-ima I am back home! Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita tada = only/just ima = now kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.

ただいま！ tada-ima I am back home! Tada-ima is actually an abbreviation of ただいま帰(かえ)りました tada-ima kaerimashita tada = only/just ima = now kaerimashita = returned back home, past tense of kaerimasu.

Nerd/Japanese stuff at Montreal airport. Thank you so much, everyone here! I had a good time! Now it's time to go back home and keep working on my next book, as well as prepare my next lessons for you 💪 誠(まこと)にありがとうございました Makoto ni arigatou gozaimashita. #montreal #yul #japaneselanguage

Itadakimasu actually means "I thankfully receive" and is a humble way of expressing your appreciation before you start eating your meal. Here's the kanji version 頂きます the left part is 丁 which has a plethora of meanings, for example town or ward (but to me it looks like a plate),

Feels like -12°C (10.4°F) それ本当(ほんとう)？ sore hontou? For real? ウソ―！ usoo! That's a lie, right? 信(しん)じられない！shinjirarenai! can't believe that! And I still need to go out and get something important! Gotta get going now! #montreal #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson

Also - perfectionism much? It can happen faster than you think - you feel like every Japanese sentence, written or said needs to be perfect. If you keep doing that, you'll easier quit than you think. Keep going even though you make one or the other mistake. I have been struggling with all kinds of

The thing that always happens when I do a task: I think of another 5-6 tasks and jobs that need to be done XD have just updated my sales page for my German books (we will have a Christmas sale) and updated the book file itself - realizing I should be doing that for all the other books too,

A fusion of Japanese and Canadian food for my brunch. Living in Japan as a European means that you can enjoy delicious Japanese meals, but things like cheese, ham, spreads, and pickles are quite difficult to get. So while being here on workation in Montreal, I enjoy the local food 🥰 -

So I am teaching this course that checks if you got down your grammar/vocabulary for A1 beginner Japanese. It's basically a two week course where you get a short test every day, including the solution. In case you are not quite sure yet, there's a video that explains every grammar point of that day

The difference between 楽しいtanoshii and 面白い omoshiroi Do you want more of my explanations and learning tips? Sign up for my newsletter: www.japanesewithmanu.com/newsletter #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson

I have arrived safely in Canada! The last days have been a little rough, but I am glad that I can be here. I had nice food, and the company is nice, too! Does anyone have recommendations for Japanese restaurants/cafés in Montreal? Or any kind of recommendations in general?

行(い)ってきます！itte kimasu! And off I go! Word by word translation: I go and come back (later) 行って itte is the te-form of 行く iku (to go) See you in a few hours!

When/how to use particle へ (h)e Particles are placed AFTER the word they refer to. Particle へ is placed after a PLACE(NAME). It shows that you are moving in the direction of that place. Pronunciation: Even though this is hiragana he, when へ is used as a particle, the H is dropped, so you say "eh"⬇️

And so it begins! First part of my trip to Canada. これから東京への新幹線(しんかんせん)に乗(の)ります。 Korekara Toukyou (h)e no Shinkansen ni norimasu. I am about to enter the Shinkansen to Tokyo. (h)e へ for directions = to (place) o の belonging/relation/which = of ni に goal of an action = on/to in/to

Today, I went for a lazy breakfast. What can you already read?

Today, one of my students visited me in Fukui. We went to a Japanese garden. What do you think is the purpose of those strings attached to the trees? #japan #japanesegarden

This just happened in my neighborhood. I believe this is a lion dance, a ritual to get rid of misfortune, and to offer prayers for good health. I like this kind of traditional Japanese music 😊

Do you like emotional anime? If yes, here's one for you. It's called tsumasho from 妻、小学生になる my wife became an elementary school student. Have just bawled my eyes out after binging it for the last 3 days😭😭😭 youtu.be/eNC0Q-hSlSU?...

Today's episode is about koromogae 衣替え the seasonal change of clothing in Japan japanese-with-manu.podigee.io/5-koromogae For the notes of this episode, sign up for my newsletter. This way, you will also get a free 5 video introduction into the Japanese language: www.japanesewithmanu.com/newsletter

I recorded another podcast/youtube episode! 💪 I'll upload it later! First, you'll learn about the background of the topic, then I give you a list of useful vocabulary. The last part gives you example sentences and dialogs using the vocabulary (with explanations) #japaneselesson #japaneseculture

It is finally done! This block of red bean paste is filled with sweet boiled chestnuts. It's called 栗蒸し羊羹 kuri-mushi-youkan. 栗 kuri chestnuts 蒸し mushi steamed 羊羮 youkan jelly style sweets I recorded the whole process, but it will take some time for editing. #japan #wagashi #japanesesweets

Next time you eat koshi-an, the smooth anko red bean paste version, know the efforts that went into making it 😅 Pushing the boiled beans through a super fine strainer right now 💪😁😭 #japanesefood #wagashi

Continuation of last time (with the chestnuts). I am going to prepare red bean paste! #azukibeans #anko #japan #wagashi #japanesecooking #japanesefood #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson #japanesewithmanu #learnjapanese #japaneseforbeginners #japaneseteacher

Guess what these are 😊

Good morning, everyone! I guess for most of you, the day is about to end, while mine has just begun. As a conversation starter, talking about the weather is a nice ice breaker. Then, you can start with what you really want to say. The same can still be said about letters and even emails. ⬇️

What do Japanese people eat in fall? For example pacific saury, sanma. You write it with the kanji for fall 秋, sword 刀, and fish 魚. Follow me for more fun information and Japanese language lessons 😊 #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneselesson #kanjilearning #fallinjapan #japan #japanesefood

In Japan, they have these sock protectors, which you put on your big toes, helping to prevent toenails from tearing holes into your precious socks. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures. But I think I'll get some soon. My socks and I do suffer from premature hole formation 😆

I am crying 😭🤣

Lately, I have been working on a video about Japanese grammar for beginners! Sentence structure, tenses, particles - everything you need to know to use them effortlessly. I know many people struggle with wa/ga, de/ni etc. This video is for you! #japaneselanguage #japanesewithmanu #japanesegrammar

Keigo is like old wine, it ripens while time (and usage) passes. I remember my first contact with keigo (and my confusion), and now, after encountering it again and again for years, and finally using it actively, it's become my friend. 😊

Tsukimi 月見 - Moon Viewing New episode available - on my podcast (Japanese with Manu, available on spotify, apple podcast etc. ) japanese-with-manu.podigee.io/4-moon-viewi... - on my youtube channel (Japanese with Manu - youtube.com/@japanese-wi...) youtu.be/fHrXPw8xzPs

Using chestnuts and azuki beans, what do you think I will make? (I made a short video clip) #fallinjapan #chestnuts #azukibeans #japanesecuisine #japanesefood #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese

今日(きょう)は何(なに)を作(つく)ると思いますか。 Kyou wa nani wo tsukuru to omoimasu ka. What do you think I will make/cook today? #Japan #japanesecuisine #japaneselanguage

I love what they did with lots of words/kanji in this anime 😆 For example 魔茶 matcha (usually it's 抹茶). Instead of 抹 they use 魔, meaning demon. Even the name of the anime has several kanji puns 😁 Also, the anime is cute and colorful! The music is typical for this genre.

Today, I ate nattou for breakfast. Followed by a piece of toasted bread with jam on it. Now my lips smell like sweet nattou. I got the elderberry jam during my last trip to Canada. I love elderberry. ジャムが好(す)きですか。 Jamu ga suki desu ka. Do you like jam? #japaneselanguage #elderberry

So I made a short nattou encouragement video XD #nattou #納豆 #japaneselanguage #japaneselesson

この前、納豆生活を始めました。辛子が混ぜた納豆は美味しいと思います。 Kono mae, nattou seikatsu wo hajimemashita. Karashi ga mazeta nattou wa oishii to omoimasu. I've recently started eating nattou (nattou life). Nattou with karashi (spicy mustard) is delicious. (Adding the と思います to omoimasu "I think" makes the sentence less direct)

Polite phrases for when you have a meal in Japan. Join my crash course for (complete) beginners and start out without stumbling over the most common hurdles while learning your first Japanese characters, words, grammar, and sentences 💪 You can book it here: japanesewithmanu.com/courses

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