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Anime Japanese vs Real Japanese – HearSay

Japanese A1

Master conversational Japanese by listening to 蓮 and 葵's conversation about how to turn anime vocabulary into polite, natural speech. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Commenting on food
Ren asks Aoi for her opinion on the kushikatsu, and Aoi shares her thoughts before noticing a foreigner using a strange word.
Discussing common slang words
Ren and Aoi discuss common Japanese slang words like "yabai" and "baka" and note their popularity in anime.
Asking about appropriate word usage
Ren explains that locals rarely use certain slang words, leading Aoi to ask if the word "sugoi" is appropriate to use.
Clarifying conversational expressions
Ren explains why "sugoi" is a positive word to use, prompting Aoi to ask him about the appropriateness of "nani".
Describing how words sound
Ren and Aoi discuss how loud voices and the pronoun "omae" can sound intimidating in Japanese.
Comparing Japanese pronouns
Ren explains why using "-san" is better than "anata," while Aoi points out the many different ways to say "I."
Addressing people by name
Ren explains that simply using someone's name is best, and Aoi notes how common this practice is in shops.

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