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Ep. 12: Easy Japanese Story: Surviving Summer in Japan (なつ) [Listening Practice]
Description
Is summer your favorite season, or do you prefer winter? In this gentle, beginner-friendly episode, I talk about why my feelings about Japanese summer changed and how people in Tokyo stay cool during the hottest months!
Learn vocabulary for weather, clothing, and popular Japanese summer items like handheld fans (handy fans), parasols (higasa), and salty snacks (umeboshi)!
☀️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Vocabulary for weather, clothing, and summer survival items in Japan
Essential grammar: 〜による (depends on...) and 〜より〜のほうがすき (preferring A over B)
Insights into daily life and culture in Tokyo during August
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