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Nihongo Pocket

Aya and Yuna

Nihongo Pocket is a friendly podcast for Japanese learners of all levels.
Two native Japanese hosts (Aya and Yuna) have natural, conversation-style talks about daily life, language, and culture.
Each episode is labeled by level —Easy or Natural — so you can easily find what’s right for you.
Relax, listen, and improve your Japanese through real conversations.

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June 7 · 4 min
Natural Japanese | 若者言葉 | Gen Z slang
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
May 31 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | ニックネームある？| What’s your nickname?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
May 24 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #16 バイトをやめたいです。| I want to quit part-time job.
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 16 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #16 Yuna wants to quit her part-time job.
May 18 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #15 サトシさんとなかよくなりたいです。| I wanna be friends with Satoshi.
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 15 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #15 Yuna is asking Aya about Satoshi.
May 18 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | 子供の習い事 | After school activities
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
May 10 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #14 きのうはゆきでしたね。| It snowed yesterday.
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 14 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #14 Yuna and Aya are talking about yesterday.
May 10 · 3 min
Natural Japanese | ケンカしたことある？| Have you ever fought?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
May 3 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #13 シンガポールはあたたかいですか？
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 13 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #13 Yuna and Aya are talking about Singapore’s weather.
May 3 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | 運転免許持ってる？| Do you have a driving licence?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
April 12 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #10 らいしゅうしがけんにいきます。| I’m going to Shiga prefecture next week.
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 10 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #10 Aya and Yuna are talking about what they’re going to do on next weekend.
April 12 · 3 min
Natural Japanese | 日本人は時間に正確？ | Are Japanese always punctual?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
April 5 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | 1人旅行派？グループ旅行派？| Which do you prefer traveling alone or with friends?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
April 5 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #9 うたがじょうずですね。| You sing well.
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 9 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #9 Aya was humming. Yuna invited Aya to go to a concert together.
March 29 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #8 パクさんはどんな人ですか？
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 8 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #8 Yuna is looking at pictures of cherry blossom viewing that Aya took last weekend.
March 29 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | どのコンビニが好き？| What’s your favorite conbini?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
March 22 · 1 min
Easy Japanese | #7 だれにもらいましたか？
[Short conversation in Japanese] This episode goes along with Lesson 7 of Minnano Nihongo Ⅰ. Feel free to use it as extra listening practice. #7 has 3 short conversations. ①Yuna is asking about how Aya learnt Japanese. ②Aya noticed Yuna has a new watch. ③Aya is asking Yuna to go watch a movie together.
March 22 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | 卒業ソング | Graduation songs in Japan
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
March 16 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | カバンの選び方 | How do you choose a bag?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
March 8 · 2 min
Natural Japanese | アニメ入門！| Started watching Anime
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)
March 1 · 3 min
Natural Japanese | パープル企業って？| Have you heard “purple company”?
[Theme-based conversation for intermediate to advanced learners] Konnichiwa! We’re Nihongo Pocket. Yuna and Aya will talk about random topics in natural Japanese in this series. Please leave us a comment if you have any requests or questions:)

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