Welcome to First Japanese with Kimi.
This podcast is for complete beginners, especially if you’re planning a trip to Japan or starting from zero.
Learn simple, practical Japanese with easy English explanations and build confidence step by step.
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EP131 Japanese Challenge 🚗 | Driving in Japan & Japanese Driving Vocabulary
Let’s do another Japanese Challenge! 🇯🇵🚗
In today’s episode, we’re talking about driving in Japan!
Do you know which side of the road people drive on in Japan? And where is the steering wheel?
First, I’ll talk about driving in simple Japanese. Try to understand as much as you can!
Then, we’ll learn some useful Japanese words and expressions:
🚗 うんてん — driving
🚗 うんてんめんきょしょう — driver’s license
🚗 みぎハンドル — right-hand drive
🚗 ひだりハンドル — left-hand drive
🚗 ひだりがわを はしります — to drive on the left side
We’ll also compare driving rules in Japan with those in other countries.
Finally, I’ll read the English translation so you can check your understanding.
This episode is great for beginner Japanese learners who want to practice listening and learn useful everyday vocabulary!
Want to practice Japanese conversation with me? I also teach private Japanese lessons on italki!
Book a Japanese lesson with Kimi on italki (https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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2 Nov 2026
EP130 Japanese Challenge 🍳 | What Is Omurice? Learn “-ppoi” in Japanese!
Let’s do another Japanese Challenge! 🇯🇵🍳
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Omurice, a popular Japanese dish made with ketchup rice wrapped in an omelet!
First, I’ll tell you a short story about Omurice in simple Japanese. Try to understand as much as you can!
Then, we’ll look at a useful Japanese expression:
✨ 〜っぽい (-ppoi) — -ish / -like
For example:
ようしょくっぽい — Western-style / Western-like
こどもっぽい — childish
にほんっぽい — Japanese-like
Finally, I’ll read the English translation so you can check your understanding.
Listen carefully, enjoy the challenge, and learn a little more Japanese with me!
Want to practice Japanese conversation with me? I also teach private Japanese lessons on italki!
Book a Japanese lesson with Kimi on italki (https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#JapaneseChallenge #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JapaneseListening #JapaneseExpressions #Omurice #JapaneseFood #YAHHO
30 Oct 2026
EP129 Japanese Challenge 🎃 | A Short Halloween Story in Japanese
Let’s do a Japanese Challenge! 🎃🇯🇵
It’s been a little while since our last challenge!
In this episode, I’ll read a short and simple story in Japanese about Halloween. First, listen to the story and see how much you can understand. Then, we’ll look at a few useful expressions together.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🎃 おひさしぶりです — Long time no see!
🎃 〜たり、〜たりします — Listing examples of things you do
🎃 たのしんでくださいね — Please enjoy yourself!
This is a short listening practice episode for beginner Japanese learners.
Take your time, listen carefully, and enjoy the challenge!
Happy Halloween! 👻
Want to practice Japanese conversation with me? I also teach private Japanese lessons on italki!
Book a Japanese lesson with Kimi on italki (https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#JapaneseChallenge #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JapaneseListening #JapanesePractice #Halloween #YAHHO
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