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  • Q&A | What does "Toriaezu Biru (とりあえずビール)" mean in Japanese?

    Q&A | What does "Toriaezu Biru (とりあえずビール)" mean in Japanese?
    Dec 12 2023

    You might have heard Japanese people saying "Toriaezu Biru" before. In this episode, Lori and Mai talk about the actual meaning of "Toriaezu Biru" and why some Japanese people like to say that. Have a listen if you are curious about it.

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    9 min
  • Q&A | What's the difference between 舉行 and 舉辦?

    Q&A | What's the difference between 舉行 and 舉辦?
    Dec 2 2023

    In this episode, we delve into the distinctions between 舉行/举行 (jǔxíng) and 舉辦/举办 (jǔbàn) in Mandarin Chinese. We explore their usage in sentences, highlighting subtle nuances and shedding light on the primary differences. Tune in to understand when these terms can or cannot be interchangeable, today! Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for detailed info like example sentences and words we used.


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    14 min
  • Language Skills | Sentence-Final Particles① (って、嘛）

    Language Skills | Sentence-Final Particles① (って、嘛）
    Nov 25 2023

    We compare Sentence-Final Particles between Japanese and Chinese, and in this episode, we are focusing on the two particles, "って" and "嘛", which are added at the end of sentences to urge people to agree.

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    14 min
  • Language Skills | From food challenges to fluent phrases: いくら~ても~しない & 不管怎麼~都不~

    Language Skills | From food challenges to fluent phrases: いくら~ても~しない & 不管怎麼~都不~
    Oct 19 2023

    Surprisingly, many Taiwanese viewers have developed a fascination for Japanese TV programs featuring eating competitions, such as "元祖！大食い王決定戦", "ブラマリのいただきっ (腹ペコ!なでしこグルメ旅)", and "デカ盛りハンター". These shows (reruns) continue to claim prime-time slots on TV, captivating audiences several times a week. Have you ever wondered how to express the idea that no matter how much these competitive eaters indulge, they never seem to gain weight in Japanese and Chinese? Let's delve beyond the buffet in today's episode and find out!


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    21 min
  • Japanese Grammar | When and to whom should we use "～てごらん (try to do) "?

    Japanese Grammar | When and to whom should we use "～てごらん (try to do) "?
    Oct 5 2023

    Have you seen a Japanese sentence pattern "～てごらん(try to do)" in your textbook and wondered when and to whom you can use this sentence pattern? In this episode, Lori and Mai discuss when and to whom Japanese people usually use this sentence pattern. Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress Website⁠ for English translations of the sentences we used in the episode.

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    13 min
  • Q&A | A quick fix: What's the difference between 然後 and 後來?

    Q&A | A quick fix: What's the difference between 然後 and 後來?
    Sep 25 2023

    Welcome back to your friendly guide to mastering Mandarin! Today, we shed light on the crucial differences between 然後/然后' (ránhòu) and '後來/后来' (hòulái) in just about 10 minutes. One of them is your chronological storyteller, while the other is your plot twist master! We'll explore examples to help you wield them like a pro. Listen now!


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    15 min
  • Q&A | Sounds Japanese People Make for Reactions : Haruno`s "We don`t say..." Series

    Q&A | Sounds Japanese People Make for Reactions : Haruno`s "We don`t say..." Series
    Sep 17 2023

    In this episode, Lori and Mai talk about the sounds that Japanese people make to respond to certain situations. We are inspired by Nakagawa Haruno-san`s very interesting short videos on this topic and decided to record this episode.

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    21 min
  • Q&A | How to use 又 and 再 in Chinese?

    Q&A | How to use 又 and 再 in Chinese?
    Sep 6 2023

    Today we explore the nuances of using 又 and 再 in Chinese. We'll discuss the key differences between these two commonly used words and answer the question: Are they interchangeable? Tune in to gain a better understanding of when and how to use 又 and 再 effectively in your Chinese language conversations.


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    19 min