Monthly Archives: February 2007

Learn Japanese: 1 Minute Japanese – Atsui! Hot, Hot, Thick

1 Minute Japanese: Sometimes different kanji are used for the same pronunciation to show a shade of meaning. Today we will look at the four kanji for あつい atsui and try to clear up some confusion. For Upper Beginners (but … Continue reading

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Sweet Tea

I like my coffee black. ブラックだけでいい。 …And for as long as I can remember I like my tea unsweetened. I know most Americans disagree with me on that since you absolutely cannot find an unsweetened tea in a convenience store … Continue reading

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1 Minute Japanese – Animals

Learn Japanese: 1 Minute Japanese – Animals! Here is another 1 Minute Japanese on basic beginner’s animal names. That cat… The stock footage I have has no sound so when the cat opened its mouth, I had to recreate what … Continue reading

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Red Bull & 栄養ドリンク

This may be a ‘duh’ moment for most of you, but… The other day I tried the energy drink Red Bull for the first time here in the States. It brought back memories of that CM (TV commercial) of the … Continue reading

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The White Day Video

Learn Japanese: Valentine’s Day in Japan

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Makoto, the Cow and Robo-kun

There are few things in this world more fun, for Makoto, than sitting in my computer chair and having his way with the keyboard. Yesterday, I came home from the bank to find my left monitor’s screen had been turned … Continue reading

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Nintendo DS: 200 Mannin no Kanken

Nintendo DS: 200 Mannin no Kanken This software is a great way to help improve your kanji writing ability. I made this video showcasing some of the quizzes:

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