Category Archives: TODAY’S NEW WORD

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Still by Arashi (嵐)

Posted on March 13, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Still (Arashi) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Still] by Arashi. Arashi is a Japanese boy band. This song is a coupling track and this special arrangement was made while they had concerts in Hawaii. Arashi is … Continue reading →

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NGO「The important things when you talk about wars with children」

Posted on March 7, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, there might be children who are feeling scary after watching the news about Russia has attacked Ukraine. NGO, Save the Children Japan has introduced the five important things when we talk about wars with children … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Lemon by Kenshi Yonezu (米津玄師)

Posted on March 6, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Lemon (Kenshi Yonezu) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Lemon], written and sang by Kenshi Yonezu who is a musical artist. The video is official MV in 2018. This song received commercial success. It was released in … Continue reading →

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Sunday 90’s J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Dance Dance Dance by Shonentai ダンス　ダンス ダンス (少年隊)

Posted on February 27, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Dance Dance Dance (Kome Kome Club) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Dance Dance Dance] by Shonentai from 1990. It is not their song but I like their version. The reason why I have chosen this song … Continue reading →

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「The Japanese Sword missing for over 70 years」Was In Australia

Posted on February 27, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

There was a national treasure Japanese sward at a shrine called [Kagoshima Jingu] in Kagoshima. However, in 1945, after the Second World War ended, it went missing and could not find it. This sword was found in Australia. The person … Continue reading →

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Sunday 80’s J-POP (Japanese Pops) – I・CAN・BE by Kome Kome Club (米米クラブ)

Posted on February 20, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

I・CAN・BE (Kome Kome Club) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [I・CAN・BE] written and sung by Kome Kome Club. The single was released in 1985. Kome Kome Club is a Japanese pop rock band formed in 80’s and … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Knocking a Stone Bridge Before Crossing

Posted on February 18, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 石橋をたたいて渡る・Ishibashi o tataite wataru (Knocking a stone bridge before crossing it.) The Origin Although the stone bridge … Continue reading →

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Sunday 80’s J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Kamen Buyo kai (仮面舞踊会) by Shonentai

Posted on February 13, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Kamen Buyo Kai (Masquerade ball) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Kamen Buyo Kai] by Shonentai from 80’s. Kamen Buyo Kai (仮面舞踊会) was the Shonentai’s debut song. When these three boys appeared on TV for a first … Continue reading →

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「Please use AED to help person whose heart has stopped」

Posted on February 11, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, ADE is a device to make a heart to re-establish with an electricity when someone’s heart has stopped and collapsed. Anyone who is not even a doctor is able to use it as well. In … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – OH NO, OH YES by Mariya Takeuchi

Posted on February 6, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Oh, no, oh yes The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Oh no, oh yes] by Mariya Takeuchi. Written and sing by herself. She has very soft voice, which is suitable to this tune. A strong love she … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Words PART 2 冬の言葉 （ふゆのことば）

Posted on February 5, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Konnichiwa It has been cold hasn’t it! Winter makes us less active, well at least for me. It takes courage to step outside and even walk.. However, may be a perfect time to study at home.　Today I introduce some simple … Continue reading →

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The Primary School In Nagano Pref Has the Skating Lessons at The Paddy Field

Posted on February 2, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, the primary school in Komoro City in Nagano, is giving the lessons of how to grow rice at the paddy field. In winters, the neighbors and the school put water in a paddy field … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Three Years on A Stone

Posted on February 2, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 石の上にも三年・Ishi no ue nimo san nen (Three years on the stone) The Origin Even if a stone … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – シルバーグレーの街・City of Sliver Gray by Hiroyuki Namba

Posted on January 30, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

City of Sliver Gray The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [City of Sliver Gray] by Hiroyuki Nambai from 1981. Hiroyuki Namba (難波 弘之) is a Japanese musician. He has composed for and arranged songs from Japanese anime and video games. … Continue reading →

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The Eruption in Tonga. Kochi Pref that Interacted with The Rugby fund-raising

Posted on January 20, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, on 15th, the volcano erupted in Tonga. Due to the difficulty in contacting abroad by internet and telephones what damages have occurred is unknown. Kochi prefecture has decided to raise the fund in order … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Tokyo (東京) by The Lamb

Posted on January 16, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

The Lamb 「Tokyo (東京) 」 The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Tokyo] by The Lamb.  “The Lamb” are a Japanese city pop band that just recently released their new album Debut. “Tokyo” is the lead single from the … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ]

Posted on January 13, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. What is the KOTOWAZA? Kotowaza is the Japanese saying/phrases which expresses people’s wisdom and it has been told by … Continue reading →

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Today’s Words – Red Sky/赤い空 (akai sora) – Sunset/夕陽 (yuhi)

Posted on January 12, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese
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8 Traditional Japanese New Year’s Playings & Games

Posted on January 11, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

During new year’s holiday Japanese might play particular things and play an traditional games with families and friends. Today I introduce 8 interesting Japanese new year’s plays and games. 1. Hanetsuki (羽根つき) – a traditional Japanese badminton-like  The typical traditional … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) — 何もいらない (Don’t Need Anything) Nani mo Iranai By Ryusenkei (流線形) & Atsuko Hiyajo (比屋定篤子)

Posted on January 9, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Sunday J-pop time again! An it is a sunny day wow! Today’s song is called [Nani mo Iranai/Don’t need anything] which was released in 2009. I think the sound is smooth and relaxing. It’s Jazzy sound … Continue reading →

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