Learn Japanese w/ Manga Sensei

Learn Japanese: Sasuga さすが

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

流石/さすが Though most often written in Hiragana alone this word is often simply used by itself and is always positive. This adverb is great for...

Learn Japanese: Nu ぬ

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nu is a somewhat classical term for the more modern and common "nai". This auxiliary always follows a verb in Base 1 (A) and is often used to raise yo...

Extra: About the Sneak Peek

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week was a fun one. We launched a sneak peak yesterday about out new Manga Sensei Comic. The comic that will be comic out with every single week ...

Learn Japanese: Interview w/ Tomoko

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, I'm not going to lie. I made a ton of mistakes in this episode. I even had to look up a word on air, but I guess, I'm one step closer to fluency...

Learn Japanese: The 5 Most important words

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you are going on a trip to Japan for your first time and you only could learn thses five words, I would recommed these five. Good luck.Sumi masenWa...

Learn Japanese: Color

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have been breaking down things that new learners of Japanese have problems with. Today we continue that by breaking down exactly how to h...

Learn Japanese: Clothes

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How in the heck do you put on clothes in Japanese when you have so many verbs to use? Check it out.manga-sensei.comdiscovernihongo.comFor Bryce Skanke...

Learn Japanese: Japanese Name Suffixes

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kun, Sama, Sensei, Chan and San. What the heck are these and how in tarnation do you use them? Today, we break down this fun Episode and teach you ho...

Learn Japanese: Me, Myself and I

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which "I" should you use in Japanese? Watashi, Asshi, Atashi, Ore, Boke, or maybe just your name? Today I explain EXACTLY which one you should be usin...

Learn Japanese: Q&A

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about "ii" adjectives and copula.As well as answer questions about what music I like and what is up with the 30 day challenge!If you...

Learn Japanese: Lindsay Does Languages Interview

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we interview Lindsay, of Lindsay Does Languages. Lindsay is a super language learner, knowing how to 'hack' her way through a language. This is ...

Learn Japanese: Chuu 中

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This unique grammar point is used to identify being in the middle of something. As we wrap up the season of Manga Sensei, it is an awesome time to lea...

Learn Japanese: Ya 屋

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Oooohh A new Kanji that you can stick on the end of a word! Yay grammar kanji. This ya, unlike the particle is used to note a store or a shop. It can ...

Learn Japanese: Gachi がち

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you tend to forget words? Don't worry, this lesson may not teach you how to remember, but it will at least teach you how to say that you tend to fo...

Learn Japanese: Darake だらけ

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Think of Muddy shoes walking on the carpet and you have this grammar point already memorized. Today we are talking about Darake a suffix that means so...

Learn Japanese: Another Meaning of Sa さ

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By request of one of the Manga Seitous (Hi Riley) I have decided to make a quick podcast on the meaning of the word Sa. As there is a more common func...

Learn Japanese: My Favorite Anime for Learning Japanese.

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What Anime Do I watch and what Manga do I "MANGA SENSEI" read? Listen to find out!(Sorry about the late posts on these episodes. Somehow they didn't u...

Learn Japanese: Interview w/ Gabriel of Koipun

31 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gabriel is as close to a Japanese polymath that you might ever come across. This guy can work with computers and people. He can speak numerous differe...

Learn Japanese: How to Learn this stuff (Kanji)

31 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the last on our little kanji stint. We hope you enjoy it and that it helped you with your language. Make sure to connect with us on ma...

Learn Japanese: Awesome Kanji Resources

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to giving you a leg up in learning Kanji no matter the Japanese level. This is not an exhaustive list, but does help you get...

Learn Japanese: Where to even start with Kanji

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With well over 2,000 kanji to learn, not counting the symbols in people's names and exception kanji where in the heck do you start?! John Sensei gives...

Learn Japanese: Kanji 102

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So how do you even use these little suckers (Kanji)? Today's "lesson" is all about using Japanese kanji in sentences and learning how to use them Kanj...

Learn Japanese: Kanji 101

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kanji 101, basic first level of Japanese kanji. I mean what do those funny little symbols mean and how do you use them. Today I break that down and ma...

Learn Japanese: Sunday Q&A

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's back. Sunday Q&A. MAke sure to check it out live on Facebook for all you Japanese Questions to be answered.

Learn Japanese: Inter w/ Angel Wang

24 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More of a visual person? This podcast not working out? Want a native speaker to kinda run you through some Japanese grammar to make sure I'm teaching ...

Learn Japanese: No の

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The final sentence ending particle this week that teaches you how to ask a "light question" or a more indirect or informal question. We also talk abou...

Learn Japanese: Kai かい

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This sentence ending particle is for yes and no questions. Enjoy.Do you like the suffix week? check out more at discovernihongo.comalso more at manga-...

Learn Japanese 176: Sa さ

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Another common informal interjectivd sentence ending particle. You’re welcome. Also, today we discuss politeness, rudeness and how to get your point...

Learn Japanese 175: Ze ぜ

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The sentence ending Particle Ze is one of the most requested grammar points. So here it is. Enjoy the masculine and slang-filled episode.grammar ar: D...

Learn Japanese 174: Wa わ

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This isn't your Mom's 'wa' actually, it is. This it the sentence ending particle Wa, that is used to make a light statement or it is also used to make...

Learn Japanese 173: What They Don't Tell You About Learning a Language

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast was the hardest podcast for me to make. Please listen.

Learn Japanese 172: Interview w/ Adam Shapiro of Japanese Level Up

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today my interview is with the blogger, Japanese expert, and my senpai Adam Shapiro. You may also know him as the guy who runs Jalup or Japaneselevelu...

Learn Japanese 171: Sorekara それから

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every day we teach you a grammar lesson to help you get as Perapera as we can. Today's lesson should kick your Japanese power level to over 9,000. whi...

Learn Japanese 170: Soretomo それとも

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Written in Hiragana alone, this unique use of それ combined with とも connecting sentences and make you just that much smarter. Check out the Japa...

Learn Japanese 169: Mata Wa または

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This isn’t you’re mom’s Mata. This is a conjunction Mata + Wa that will make your mata’s Just that much better. Make sure to listen every day ...

Learn Japanese 168: Kaette かえって

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's grammar point is brought to you by the verb "To go back, or go home" This grammar point is another awesome conjuntion to make your Japanese ju...

Learn Japanese 167: Ue Ni 上に

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever ridden through a major train station and wanted to understand all those funny things they are saying over the intercom? Well then, this lesson sh...

Learn Japanese 166: Self Taught Japanese

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I interview my friend Jeff who runs a blog on all things Japanese. From learning to translate to speaking Japanese to language learning and mor...

Learn Japanese 165: Tokoroga ところが

10 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This conjuction is a combination of the location and time noun Tokoro, and the connective Ga. This episode is brought to you by awesomeness, however t...

Learn Japanese 164: Yahari やはり

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

やはり & やっぱり Of course, this is going to be a great episode. You are welcome.Also, this is a great conjunction that will make you miles mo...

Learn Japanese 163: Nao 尚

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This conjunction is often written in the hiragana alone and implies that something is more-so whatever it was before. It can also be used as a side no...

Learn Japanese 162: Sara Ni 更に

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Ni is a sentence conjunction that adds emphasis to what some next. This can be used in the between two clauses, or two sentences. However, the fa...

Learn Japanese 161: Tsumari つまり

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for not showing up over the weekend. I got sick and had a funeral. Don't worry I'm back for good now though.Tsumari is a conjunction that is use...

Learn Japanese 160: BUTTT

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

BUt but BUT butt? I cannot lie this is going to a be a good @$$ episode all about but!でもけどけれでもしかし

Learn Japanese 159: Soshite そして

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you by Soshite. What happens next. That was a joke.I'm hilarious. music by Gizmo

Learn Japanese 158: Conjugation Then vs Now

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we wrap up talking about old conjugation verbs and start talking about how conjugation is used today. We discuss form and perspective as well. W...

Learn Japanese 157: Rentaikei vs Renyoukei

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

today we go in-depth into the construction of the two ren forces in Japanese grammar. elaborate on the circumstances of using these forms, and then re...

Learn Japanese 156: Meireikei and Izenkei

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we differentiate between both forms that combine to mean Base 4 in modern Japanese. These two forms used for explicitves, commands, and 'ifs' . ...

Learn Japanese 155: Interview w/ John Fotheringham of Language Mastery

24 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special and unique interview with my friend John Fotheringham from Language Mastery a wildly popular podcaster and writer who has been on ev...

Learn Japanese 154: Shuushikei

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Often referred to as Base 3, the Shuushikei is a conjugation or verb form that is the base form for all Japanese verbs. In this episode, I explain wha...

Learn Japanese 153: Mizenkei

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start off talking this week about verb conjugation and how that works. We start by talking about how I was recently in a video for this very ...

Learn Japanese 152: I'm Baaaack

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back after my 10 day break with news, an update and super pumped for the things that are going to be happening. Mark this day on your calendar, Fr...

EXTRA: Discover Nihongo

11 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Manga Seitou's out there. I will be off for a week as I help the Discover Nihongo team get ready for their big launch and also get somethings toge...

Learn Japanese 151: ONOMONO wha?

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sounds words, how they work and what the heck they even mean.This is a really fun episode that starts to beark down the sounds that Japanese people us...

Learn Japanese 150: Volition continued

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing on this dry but good topicmusic by Gizmomanga-sensei.com

Learn Japanese 149: Suru v Naru

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk CULTURE: We work to expand you brain and talk about a little more advanced type of Japanese. That is starting to talk about volition and...

Learn Japanese 148: Katakanaaa

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Roots, frames of reference, and pedagogy of Japanese katakana

Learn Japanese 147: Interview w/ John Sorenson

04 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Sorenson is the #2 at Manga Sensei who has a crazy amount of Japanese experience. He has been an English School Principle, Japanese translator, v...

Learn Japanese 146: How to even Kanji Study

03 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you study Kanji and where should you start?https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/719580139/japanese-kanji-posters?ref=user_menumusic by Gizmo

EXTRA: Kickstarter

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/719580139/japanese-kanji-posters?ref=user_menuToday we launch our POSTER KICKSTARTER! Become a part of the KICKST...

Learn Japanese 145: Ready one

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back on the 30-day challenge and where to go from there.

30 Day Challenge 30: Last Day のために

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Congrats to everyone finishing up today. Let’s finish strong.Music by GizmoManga-sensei.com/30days

30 Day Challenge 29: Doing Stuff

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Congrats you now have a base in Japanese and can start killing the language that has so long tortured you with it’s pretty symbols and funky grammar...

30 Day Challenge 28: Bases in depth

28 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive into a very interesting topic. Why the bases are there and what they meet by themselves. Heads up we will be going over this more in dep...

30 Day Challenge 27: The Last Wo

27 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the last day of particles on this year's challenge. Today we answer some questions too about yesterday's challenge and put things in perspect...

30 Day Challenge 26: The KODOASAUR

27 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This may be the one episode that you actually check out the website for. https://www.manga-sensei.com/single-post/2017/09/03/%E3%81%93-%E3%81%9D-%E3%8...

30 Day Challenge 25: ADverbs

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Changing Adjectives into Adverbs and stacking adjective all in under five minutes. I know don't be too impressed.manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

30 Day Challenge 24: Nah pshhh Adjectives

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

These adjectives are super easy to understand. Just put the Adjective + な + noun and there you go! magic Adjective Japanese fun that can make your l...

30 Day Challenge 23: EEEE Adjectives (not Ei djectives)

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Still hitting that 30 day challenge? Today we are rocking Adjectives because we know you are prolly sick of particles by now. Today we discuss what an...

30 Day Challenge 22: よ ねver know.

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we break down two particles in less than 5 minutes, just because we are amazing like that.Manga-sensei.com/30daysmusic by Gizmo

30 Day Challenge 21: Another で Another Particle

21 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today We dive deeper into how particles work, highlighting the different uses of で. This episode is great to listen to anytime to rehash some awesom...

30 Day Challenge 20: NO!

21 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How close have you been paying attention?

30 Day Challenge 19: Another Ni

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Time and space are things we may never understand, much less be able to talk about in a another language. Good thing the Japanese particle に, makes ...

30 Day Challenge 18: More も

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a little bit of a break with all the complicated meanings of Japanese particles and go over something to make your Japanese just one ste...

30 Day Challenge 17: De fahhh

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Location of action... De.Music by GizmoManga-sensei.com/30days

30 Day Challenge 16: Woah Wo!

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Direct objects and the use of 'を' the other 'o'. Today we break down how to pronounce these two particles, what it means and start making some more ...

30 Day Challenge 15: Direction に

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When using particles, as opposed to English articles (the, if, by & and) Japanese has particles that express different meanings entirely. Today we tal...

30 Day Challenge 14: KA???

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we jump back to particles. Particularly the use of the question particle 'ka' or か.make sure to follow along with us on our 30 day challenge t...

30 Day Challenge 13: Verbs of Existence: ある & いる

13 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is to clear some things up about Iru and Aru two verbs that on the outset seem to mean the same thing. Have fun.30 day challenge: manga-s...

30 Day Challenge 12: Exceptions Verbs & SURU

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tricky verbs are not super common, but there are three that you should watch out for. This episode we go over some tricky verb and talk talk about how...

30 Day Challenge 11: The Quadrant

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best things about Japanese is this wonderful square. Today John Sensei talks about something called the quadrant. It is a wonderful little ...

30 Day Challenge 10: Even more verb bases

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we go over two tricky verb bases. Base Te and Base Ta.Learn more about these grammar points and more at: manga-sensei.comMusic by: Gizmo

30 Day Challenge 9: Verb Bases

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the first 5 Japanese verb bases and how to use them. Be sure to check out our website for the full 30-day challenge. https://www.mang...

30 Day Challenge 8: Godan Verbs

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Japanese verbs, their forms and what two verb types there are.

30 Day Challenge 7: Ichidanses

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Japanese verbs, their forms and what two verb types there are.

30 Day Challenge 6: AND... Differences in と ＆ や

07 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making sure you are using Particles correctly can be confusing. Make sure you know which Paritcle to use in what place and where in the sentence it go...

30 Day Challenge 5: Ga が and Wa は

06 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Start the new year with some Japanese-y goodness. Do the 30 day challenge. Today we talk again about Ga が and Wa は and how they work, and we delve...

30 Day Challenge 4: Predicates and Verbs

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is a Predicate? Why is it so important? How do you use it? We got you covered in under 5 minutes.Still not doing the 30 day challenge? manga-sens...

30 Day Challenge 3: Particle and Predicate Use

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Easing into things we talk a little more how particles work and discuss what the heck a predicate is.music by Gizmomanga-sensei.com/30days

30 Day Challenge 2: Wa/は & Katakana

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Day two of the 30 day challenge!Today we talk a little bit about how Japanese works and introduce particles. the FIRST and most important particle is ...

30 Day Challenge 1: The 30 Day Challenge 2018

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We are happy that you are joining us for our yearly Japanese 30 day challenge! If you don't know what we are talking about check out o...

Learn Japanese 144: Weekly Q&A 3

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

if you want to submit a Japanese language or culture question to our all-knowing staff please go to manga-sensei.com/info or send us a message on Face...

Learn Japanese 143: CC and Colin Phillips

30 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the episode where there was the nice sweet girl's voice instead of John Sensei's blundering one. That would be CC. CC (Charise) and Collin me...

Learn Japanese 142:Tte/って

30 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are going colloquial! Hack your language with this unique lesson. tte -Enjoy!manga-sensei.com

Learn Japanese 141: ToIttara/と言ったら

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Another Combination when using と+ 言う + Baseた + ら Combining all these different grammar points together. The great thing about this structure...

Learn Japanese 140: ToIeBa/と言えば

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

と言えば is actually と+言う+B4+ば combined it is used to refer to something previously said.

Learn Japanese 139: ToIuNoWa/と言うのは

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we combine the particle compound of with the grammar point we learned at the end of last week. と言う + のは.The nice thing about...

Learn Japanese 138: ToIuKa/と言うか

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great podcast for Christmas, that is to say anytime!This week we continue using と言う and add か.

Learn Japanese 137: Weekly Q&A 2

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Questions:What is the Difference between は and が?How do you use Adjectives in Japanese?

Learn Japanese 136: Interview w/ Ai Nakamura (2)

23 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

She's back talking about dating, marriage, and divorce in Japan. Back by popular demand, Ai-Chan brought with her some stats, research and some great ...