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Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: Beginners (Pre JLPT N5)

by Kanami Sensei · Japanese · Learning

Free Japanese listening practice for absolute beginners (Pre JLPT N5), hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of experience. Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese — covering everyday situations you'd actually encounter in Japan.

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New episodes
Monthly
Typical length
10 min
Latest
25 Sep 2026
Language
Japanese

Latest episode

25 Sep 2026 · 13 min

Ep. 5 ー Autumn Leaves Season in Japan Exploring Koyo · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening

Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's most beautiful seasons -- autumn, and the 'koyo' (紅葉) leaves! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about where to see the autumn colours, why the season lasts so long across Japan, and the seasonal foods I can't get enough of. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like あき (autumn), こうよう (autumn leaves), and けしき (scenery) -- all spoken at a super slow and simple pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this…

Earlier episodes 4 most recent

  1. E4 · 8 Aug 2026 · 10 min

    Ep. 4 ー Shopping at a Japanese Supermarket · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening

    Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a real-life everyday topic -- shopping at a Japanese supermarket! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about what you'll find inside, the famous evening discount hours, seasonal and limited-time snacks, bagging your own groceries, and why Japanese supermarkets are so beautifully organised. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like スーパー (supermarket), おべんとう (bento, a boxed meal), わりびき (discount), and きせつ (season) -- all spoken at a super slow and simple pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute…

  2. E3 · 3 Jul 2026 · 11 min

    Ep. 3 ー Watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Home · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening

    Practice your beginner Japanese listening skills with a fun, real-life topic: the 2026 FIFA World Cup! In this slow and simple Japanese listening episode, I chat about watching the games at home with my husband, which teams we're cheering for, and our predictions for the winner. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like おうえんする (to cheer for), しあい (match), and せんしゅ (player) — all spoken at super slow speed with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode →…

  3. E2 · 11 Jun 2026 · 7 min

    Ep. 2 ー Why Japan has so many vending machines · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening

    In Japan, vending machines are everywhere -- and they sell a lot more than just drinks! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about Japanese vending machines in natural Japanese with full English subtitles. Perfect for true beginners! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/vending-machines-in-japan --- LEVEL 🌱 Beginner Japanese (Pre JLPT N5) — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:02 - Introduction 00:00:12 - What is a vending machine? 00:00:58 - They are everywhere in Japan 00:01:51 - What…

  4. E1 · 30 May 2026 · 6 min

    Ep. 1 ー My Morning Routine · Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) Japanese Listening

    What does a Japanese teacher's morning look like? In this super slow and simple listening episode, I walk you through my daily morning routine — from my 7:30am alarm all the way to cooking lunch. Perfect for true beginners! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-beginners/my-morning-routine --- LEVEL 🌱 Beginner Japanese (Pre JLPT N5) — super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:18 - Waking up 00:00:52 - Morning drinks 00:01:35 - Getting ready 00:01:52 - My work morning 00:02:48 - Lunch time 00:03:08…

About Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: Beginners (Pre JLPT N5)

Free Japanese listening practice for absolute beginners (Pre JLPT N5), hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of experience. Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese — covering everyday situations you'd actually encounter in Japan.

Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: Beginners (Pre JLPT N5) is a Japanese learning podcast from Kanami Sensei. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher
Kanami Sensei
Language
Japanese 日本語
Category
Learning
New episodes
Monthly
Typical length
10 min
Latest episode
25 Sep 2026
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© 2026 Japademy Japanese Learning Inc.

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