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  • Recently, I donated my hair! Growing it out was quite a challenge, but I persevered. In this video, I'll share my hair donation journey, discuss the history of hair donations, and explain how you can donate your hair too ( in Japan).

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  • This video contains a scary story. If you don't like scary stories, please do not watch it.

    Today's video features a Japanese horror tale called 'The River Princess.' This story exists in various regions of Japan.

    I created this video by referencing these different regional versions.

    One day, a man saw a silver carp in the river.

    When he followed the carp...

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  • Are you familiar with "Momotaro"?

    It's a famous Japanese folktale about a hero named Momotaro who defeats scary demons. Today, I'm sharing a version of Momotaro where he is the villain, written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a renowned Japanese author.

    The original Japanese text is quite difficult, so I simplified it to the JLPT N3 level. If you'd like to read the original story, you can find it at the link below. Give it a try!https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000879/files/100_15253.html

    This episode is suitable for JLPT-N3 level learners.

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  • This is an original story I've crafted.

    An elderly man cherished his beautiful rainbow umbrella.

    One rainy day, he found a little girl crying and...

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    ☆Script for this episodehttps://meg-smile.com/63-the-prism-rainbow-umbrella-n4/

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  • This is an original story I've crafted.

    One day, a cat wandered into the post office. Following this unexpected visit, an old letter was discovered...

    This episode is suitable for JLPT-N5 level learners.

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  • 2024年春の私の毎朝の習慣を紹介します。

    《I'd like to share my morning routine in the spring of 2024.》

    This episode is at the JLPT-N3 level.

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    ☆おすすめAPP:Cotomo

    https://cotomo.ai/

    Recommended for practicing natural Japanese conversation!


    ☆Script for this episodehttps://meg-smile.com/61-morning-routine-n3/

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  • This story is based on a folktale passed down in Shimane Prefecture.

    This episode is at the JLPT-N4 level.

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  • This is an original story I created.This video is the second installment of the following video.

    ▷Hanako’s daily life

    (https://youtu.be/vcZX1piFcnQ?si=WL6yjJiYbMuS2gji)

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  • In this video, I will introduce the long-running Japanese TV anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan', which has been airing for over 30 years.

    This episode is at the JLPT-N3 level.

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  • In this video, I'll delve into the story of a significant figure in Japanese history, 'John Manjiro.' Stay tuned to discover his fascinating tale!

    This episode is at the JLPT-N4 level.

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  • Today’s episode is titled “十六桜 (Jiu-roku-zakura)《Sakura Blooming on January 16th》.

    This story is based on a folk tale from Ehime Prefecture.

    This episode is at the JLPT-N5 level.

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  • Today’s episode is titled “庭の秘密~探偵物語1~ (niwa no himitsu ~tantei monogatari 1~)《The Secret of the Garden~Detective Story 1~》.

    This is a detective story I created. The story progresses through the narration of the detective. Please enjoy.

    This episode is at the JLPT-N3 level.

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  • Today’s episode is “おもちゃの兵隊 (omocha no heetai)《The Toy Soldier》.This work was inspired by Andersen's fairy tale 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier.' It's a somewhat sad tale, but I believe it prompts contemplation about love. As Valentine's Day approaches, I've created this video. This episode is at the JLPT-N4 level.I've also prepared a quiz based on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz!Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.☆Words / Conjugation of verbsStarting from now, I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video.☆Script for this episodehttps://meg-smile.com/54-the-toy-soldier-n4/


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  • Today’s episode is “魔女のパン(majo no pan)《Witches' Loaves》.

    This story is a simple Japanese translation of O'Henry's "Witches' Loaves.''

    This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

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    魔女(まじょ):witch

    パン屋(や):bakery

    お金持(かねも)ち:rich

    帽子(ぼうし)を かぶる:wear a hat

    硬(かた)い:hard

    茶色(ちゃいろ):brown

    絵(え)の具(ぐ):paints, colors

    画家(がか):painter, artist

    絵(え)を描(か)く:paint a picture

    棚(たな):shelf

    イタリア:Italy

    ベネチア:Venice

    建物(たてもの);building

    2日後(ふつかご):two days later

    袋(ふくろ):(plastic) bag

    顔(かお):face

    助(たす)ける:help

    青(あお)い:blue

    ブラウス:blouse

    明(あか)るい:bright

    化粧(けしょう)をする:put on makeup

    道(みち):road

    消防車(しょうぼうしゃ):fire truck

    チャンス:chance

    バター:butter

    ドキドキする:heart is thumping

    髪(かみ)の毛(け):hair

    バカ:fool

    怒(おこ)る:get angry

    手(て)をあげる:raise hand

    建築家(けんちくか):architect

    コンテスト:contest

    線(せん):line

    奥(おく):back, far side

    脱(ぬ)ぐ:take off

    化粧品(けしょうひん):cosmetics

    ごみ箱(ばこ):trash can

    捨(す)てる:throw away

    ☆Conjugation of verbs

    ます形(けい)《masu-form》

    て形(けい)《te-form》

    じしょ形(けい)《dictionary-form》

    た形(けい)《ta-form》

    ☆Grammar

    ~でしょう:probably

    Represents a prediction of the future. (Something that cannot be clearly determined.)

    ・たぶん あの人(ひと)は 私(わたし)と もっと 話(はな)したいでしょう。

    《There's a probability that the person wants to talk to me more.》

    ※I explained this grammar because it is at the N4 level.

    ☆Script for this episode

    https://meg-smile.com/53-witches-loave-n5/


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  • Today’s episode is titled 'Setsubun Ogre Story' (節分の鬼〔setsubun no oni〕). This is a tale inspired by a Setsubun folktale from Iwate Prefecture in Japan.

    This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

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    節分(せつぶん):

    Setsubun is the event held to pray for our happy and healthy life.It is held on Feb 3th or 4th.On that day, we throw away beans with saying "Devils out! Happiness in!"This is called "Mame-maki" (Mame means beans, maki means throwing away.)

    鬼(おに):Ogres, Devils

    伝統的(でんとうてき)な:traditional

    お祝(いわ)いする:celebrate

    昔話(むかしばなし):folk tale

    貧乏(びんぼう)な:poor

    お墓参(はかまい)り:visit the family grave

    押(お)し入(い)れ:closet

    お面(めん):(festival) mask

    わざと:on purpose

    叫(さけ)ぶ:shout

    祈(いの)る:pray

    長生(ながい)きする:live long

    ☆Script for this episode

    https://meg-smile.com/52-setsubun-ogre-story-n3/

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  • Today’s episode is “月夜のおばけとかなしいひみつ (tsukiyo no obake to kanashī himitsu)《The Moonlit Ghost and the Sorrowful Secret》.

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    月夜:moonlit night

    おばけ:ghost

    かなしい:sad,sorrowful

    ひみつ:secret

    森(もり):forest

    地面(じめん):ground

    足跡(あしあと):footprints

    ~を追(お)う:to chase

    ~間(あいだ)に:while

    急(いそ)ぐ:hurry

    迷(まよ)う:get lost,to lose one's way

    怖(こわ)い:scary

    玄関(げんかん):entrance

    返事(へんじ):reply

    明(あ)かり:light

    ~方(ほう):toward

    迷子(まいご)になる:get lost

    怪我(けが):injury

    ☆Conjugation of verbs

    ます形(けい)《masu-form》

    て形(けい)《te-form》

    じしょ形(けい)《dictionary-form》

    た形(けい)《ta-form》

    いこう形(けい)《Volitional-form》

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  • Today’s episode is “未来のペット (mirai no petto)《Future Pet》.

    This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

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    未来(みらい):future

    ペット:pet

    居酒屋(いざかや):izakaya (Japanese pub)

    動物(どうぶつ):animal

    ~なぁ:《suffix expressing casualness or familiarity》

    ペットショップ:pet shop

    店員(てんいん):clerk

    いらっしゃいませ:welcome

    僕(ぼく):I, used by males

    箱(はこ):box

    ロボット:robot

    本当(ほんとう):real

    同(おな)じ:same

    ちがう:different

    簡単(かんたん):easy

    飼(か)う:to own, to keep as a pet

    笑(わら)う:to laugh

    窓(まど):window

    こわい:scary

    嫌(きら)い:dislike

    住(す)む:to live

    人間(にんげん):human

    嫌(いや):don't like it

    悪(わる)い:bad

    思(おも)い出(だ)す:to remember

    ☆Conjugation of verbs

    ます形(けい)《masu-form》

    て形(けい)《te-form》

    じしょ形(けい)《dictionary-form》

    た形(けい)《ta-form》

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  • I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese.

    Today’s Theme is “おせち《osechi》”.

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    おせち料理(りょうり):traditional Japanese New Year feast

    伝統的(でんとうてき)な:traditional

    元日(がんじつ):New Year's Day

    黒豆(くろまめ):sweet black soybeans

    大豆(だいず):soy

    祈(いの)る:pray

    えび:shrimp

    ひげ:beard

    曲(ま)がる:bend

    老人(ろうじん):elderly person

    長生(ながい)きする:live long

    昆布巻(こぶま)き:konbu rolls

    鮭(さけ):salmon

    巻(ま)く:roll

    数(かず)の子(こ):herring roe

    ニシン:herring

    栗(くり)きんとん:sweet potato with chestnuts

    さつまいも:sweet potato

    栗(くり):chestnut

    混(ま)ぜる:mix

    貯(た)める:save

    伊達巻(だてま)き:sweet rolled omelet

    オムレツ:omelette

    巻物(まきもの):scroll, rolled book

    紅白(こうはく)かまぼこ:Red and White Fish Cake

    かまぼこ:boiled fish paste

    日(ひ)の出(で):sunrise

    箸(はし):chopsticks

    祝(いわ)い箸(ばし):special festival chopsticks for New Year

    一方(いっぽう):one side

    神人共食(しんじんきょうしょく):God and humans eating together

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  • Today’s episode is “星のプレゼント (hoshi no purezento)《Gift of the Star》.

    I created a Christmas story.

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    星(ほし):star

    物語(ものがたり):story

    両親(りょうしん):parents

    経営(けいえい)する:manage

    下(した)を向(む)く:look down

    嘘(うそ)をつく:tell a lie

    予定(よてい):plan

    インターホン:intercom

    キラキラ:twinkle

    光(ひか)る:shine

    怖(こわ)い:scary

    妖精(ようせい):fairy

    お願(ねが)い:wish

    魔法(まほう):magic

    星空(ほしぞら):starry sky

    涙(なみだ):tears

    君(きみ):you

    願(ねが)いが叶(かな)う:wish come true

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  • Today’s episode is “冬の家族物語 (fuyu no kazoku monogatari)《Winter Family Tale》.

    I created a story about spending time with family in Japan during December and January.

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    電気毛布(でんきもうふ):electric blanket

    雪合戦(ゆきがっせん):snowball fight

    雪(ゆき)だるま:snowman

    お腹(なか)が空(す)く:hungry

    温(あたた)かい:warm

    かぼちゃ:pumpkin

    準備(じゅんび):preparation

    飾(かざ)る:decorate

    サンタさん:Santa Claus

    人形(にんぎょう):doll

    楽(たの)しみにする:look forward to

    イチゴ:strawberry

    冬休(ふゆやす)み:winter vacation

    温泉(おんせん):hot spring

    卓球(たっきゅう):table tennis

    神社(じんじゃ):shrine

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