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2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Crayon Shin-chan: "Tou-chan Kaa-chan"
Miso Dog Crayon Shin-chan is an anime that I thought would be good for learning Japanese. Oh? Why did you think that? Misoko Miso Dog It looks like it's for kids, so I thought I could learn something from it. I actually have a question... Let's see... Misoko What do you Call your Parents in Japanese? Have you ever wondered ...
2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Jujutsu Kaisen: "Kuuki wo Yome"
Miso Dog Jujutsu Kaisen is really popular recently. Yes, I think it's probably the next big thing because the Demon Slayer anime isn't airing currently. Misoko Miso Dog There's this line in the first episode of Jujutsu Kaisen that I was curious about... Can you help me figure out what it means? Of course! Misoko Reading the Air...? Have you ...
2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Tanjirou's "Mizu no Kyokyuu"
Miso Dog Misoko-sensei! What does it mean to breathe water? ...? I think I need a little bit more context. Misoko Miso Dog I've been watching Kimetsu no Yaiba recently, and the main character Tanjirou has this special ability... Let me see... Misoko Mizu no Kyokyuu! You've seen Kimetsu no Yaiba, or Demon Slayer, but do you know where all ...
2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || "Nigecha Dame Da"
Miso Dog The new Evangelion movie recently came out in Japan! It's super popular, as expected. Misoko Miso Dog I never watched the original TV series so I'm finishing it up before going to watch the movie... but I have a few questions about the lines that the main character says. Let me see... Misoko You Can't Run Away! Evangelion ...
2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || "Kuso Osewa ni Narimashita"?
Miso Dog Misoko-sensei, have you ever watched One Piece? Of course. It's one of the most famous anime in Japan. Misoko Miso Dog I had always put off reading it but finally started thanks to a friend's suggestion... It's really good, but there's a phrase that I was curious about. Could you help me figure it out? Let's take a ...
2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Naruto's "Dattebayo"?
Miso Dog One of the first anime I ever watched was Naruto. Oh really? You're probably not alone in that one. Misoko Miso Dog But I've heard from my Japanese friends that I probably shouldn't use the words that they use in the anime. Is that true? Well, let's find out! Misoko "Dattebayo!" What is it? If you've ever dabbled ...
2021/4/8
Learn Japanese Through Anime || What is "Osu, Ora Goku"?
Miso Dog I've always wondered... can you actually speak the way that anime characters do? Hm... I think that depends on the anime and the character. Misoko Miso Dog What about Goku from Dragon Ball? That one's really famous, right? So maybe there's something we can use? Well, let's take a look! Misoko A New Series! Anime Phrases 101! ...
2020/12/21
(2021) Top 7 Moving Companies in Tokyo with English Support
Miso Dog Misoko-sensei, I’m thinking of moving to a different apartment soon, but I have so much stuff… I don’t even know where to start. Plus, my Japanese isn’t that good… How do I find a moving company that will help me? There are a lot of moving companies in Tokyo that offer service in English! I’ll introduce to you ...
2020/12/11
Package Redelivery in Japan - Yamato, Sagawa, and Japan Post
Miso Dog Misoko-sensei! A delivery came while I wasn’t at home and all they left was a piece of paper… most of it is in Japanese so I’m not sure how to get my package redelivered. Don’t worry, I’ll teach you how to apply for redelivery with the three biggest shipping companies in Japan: Yamato, Sagawa, and Japan Post. Misoko ...
2020/12/9
Learning Japanese in Tokyo for Free or On a Budget
Miso Dog Japanese classes are so expensive… I want to be able to speak Japanese more naturally but I don’t have the money to take classes regularly. Well, did you know that there are places where you can learn Japanese for free? Misoko Miso Dog What?! I had no idea… I’ll introduce to you a few different ways that you ...