• [タメ口 Japanese Immersion] Why Japanese People Say It & Why It Annoys You [JLPT N3, N2, N1]
    Aug 20 2026

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    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=1425734972#gid=1425734972

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  • [タメ口 Japanese Immersion] How I Balance 3 Businesses, 3 Kids, and Gym in Japan [N3, N2, N1]
    Aug 8 2026

    [Vocab for Today🔻]Google Sheets:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=482343632#gid=482343632・過ご(すご)す to spend (time); to pass time・動き始める(うごきはじめる) to start moving; to get under way・聞(き)かれる to be asked (passive of 聞く)・相談(そうだん) consultation; discussion; advice-seeking・とりあえず for now; for the time being; first of all・ざっと roughly; approximately; about・投稿(とうこう)する to post (on social media / online)・ショックを受ける(うける) to be shocked; to receive a shock・限(かぎ)り as far as; as long as (extent/limit)・影響(えいきょう)を受ける(うける) to be influenced; to be affected・排除(はいじょ)する to exclude; to eliminate; to remove・思(おも)わせる to make (someone) feel/think (causative)・一旦(いったん) for now; temporarily; once・物理的(ぶつりてき)に physically・~のおかげ thanks to; owing to (positive cause)・感謝(かんしゃ) gratitude; thanks・改(あらた)めて once again; afresh; anew・きっかけ trigger; catalyst; motive・最悪(さいあく) worst・計画(けいかく)する to plan; to schedule・体質(たいしつ) physical constitution; body type・モヤモヤする to feel hazy/fretful; to feel discontent・逆(ぎゃく)に on the contrary; conversely・面倒(めんどう)を見る(みる) to take care of; to look after・文句(もんく)を言(い)わない to not complain・寝(ね)かしつける to put (a child) to sleep・目指(めざ)す to aim for; to target・悩(なや)む to worry; to be troubled・コツ knack; trick; secret; tip

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    ■ Vocab, etc. Sheet

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  • [タメ口 Japanese Immersion] Japan's New Visa Rules: Are Foreigners Still Welcome? [JLPT N3, N2, and N1]
    Jul 29 2026

    [Vocab for Today🔻]

    Google Sheets:

    ⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=757777186#gid=757777186


    ・永住(えいじゅう) permanent residence

    ・更新料(こうしんりょう) renewal fee

    ・ポッドキャスト風(ふう) podcast-style

    ・ハードルが上(あ)がる the hurdle/bar is raised

    ・厚生年金(こうせいねんきん) employees' pension insurance

    ・国民年金(こくみんねんきん) national pension

    ・目立(めだ)つ to stand out / be conspicuous

    ・どうにかする to do something about / manage

    ・排除(はいじょ)する to exclude / remove / eliminate

    ・ファミレス family restaurant

    ・不幸(ふこう)になる to become unhappy / miserable

    ・インフラ infrastructure

    ・奪(うば)う to rob / steal / take away

    ・なのに even though / despite that

    ・かと言(い)って having said that / even so

    ・少なくとも at least

    ・フラットに neutrally / objectively / impartially

    ・平均年収(へいきんねんしゅう) average annual income

    ・優先(ゆうせん)する to prioritize / give priority

    ・お互い(おたがい) each other / mutual

    ・移民(いみん) immigrant / immigration

    ・しゃもじ rice paddle

    ・タンパク質(たんぱくしつ) protein

    ・ダラダラと sluggishly / aimlessly / casually

    ・感情(かんじょう)ベース emotion-based / based on feelings

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    [関連ニュース🔻]

    (English)

    https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/27/japan/japan-permanent-residency-rules-reaction/

    (日本語)

    https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a3a7a357ffd2dda622c8b91ae50c5372f1086385

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    ■ Watch this full video on YouTube:

    https://youtu.be/jlNxBktxVaY

    ■ Vocab, etc. Sheet

    Below is a Google Spreadsheet containing the words and phrases featured in the video. You are welcome to copy and paste them into your own notes or flashcards, such as Anki, to use for your learning.

    ⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=757777186#gid=757777186

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  • [タメ口 Japanese Immersion] Walking Tokyo's Most Popular Town: What's the Best Place to Live? [N3 ~]
    Jul 21 2026

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    [Vocab for Today🔻]

    Google Sheets

    ⇒ https://bit.ly/4vF8rmg

    ・向(む)かう:to head towards

    ・住宅街(じゅうたくがい):residential area

    ・裏側(うらがわ):back side

    ・路地裏(ろじうら):back alley

    ・連(つら)なる:to line up / stand in a row

    ・プラプラする:to wander around / stroll

    ・交通(こうつう)の便(べん):convenience of transportation

    ・混(ま)ざり合(あ)う:to mix / blend together

    ・宝くじ(たからくじ):lottery ticket

    ・買取(かいとり):second-hand purchasing

    ・行列(ぎょうれつ):queue / line of people

    ・接骨院(せっこついん):bonesetter / bonesetting clinic

    ・不動産屋(ふどうさんや):real estate agency

    ・古着屋(ふるぎや):second-hand clothing store

    ・比較(ひかく)して:compared to

    ・竹藪(たけやぶ):bamboo grove

    ・熱中症(ねっちゅうしょう):heatstroke

    ・締(し)め:closing / wrap-up

    ・治安(ちあん):public order / safety

    ・郊外(こうがい):suburbs

    ・地方(ちほう):regional area

    ・暮(く)らしたい:want to live / reside

    ・概要欄(がいようらん):description

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    ■ Watch this full video on YouTube:

    https://youtu.be/IhFEgZ8WqZE

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    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=905839036#gid=905839036

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    26 mins
  • [タメ口 Vlog Japanese Immersion] Why Japanese People Choose Katakana Over Beautiful Kanji [JLPT N2 &N1]
    Jul 11 2026

    [Vocab for Today🔻]

    Google Sheets

    ⇒ https://bit.ly/3QRMMJj

    ・画質(がしつ)image quality

    ・影響を受ける(えいきょうをうける)to be influenced / inspired

    ・早速(さっそく)immediately / right away

    ・各自で(かくじで)each person / individually

    ・食料品店(しょくりょうひんてん)grocery store

    ・がっかりする(がっかりする)to be disappointed

    ・事実(じじつ)fact / reality

    ・保護(ほご)protection / coating

    ・感覚(かんかく)sense / feeling

    ・逆に(ぎゃくに)conversely / on the contrary

    ・街並み(まちなみ)townscape / streetscape

    ・郊外(こうがい)suburbs / outskirts

    ・道のり(みちのり)distance / journey / path

    ・新規開店(しんきかいてん)grand opening of a new store

    ・再開発(さいかいはつ)redevelopment

    ・後半(こうはん)second half

    ・貸切状態(かしきりじょうたい)completely chartered / having the place to oneself

    ・前後(ぜんご)around / approximately

    ・部活(ぶかつ)school club activities

    ・使い分ける(つかいわける)to use selectively / to differentiate

    ・満足度(まんぞくど)level of satisfaction

    ・順位(じゅんい)ranking / order

    ・組み合わせる(くみあわせる)to combine

    ・効果(こうか)effect

    ・共有する(きょうゆうする)to share

    ・意味合い(いみあい)meaning / nuance / implication

    ・リスケする(リスケジュールする) to rescheudle

    ・予定を変更する(よていをへんこうする)to change the schedule

    ・砕けた(くだけた)casual / informal

    ・硬い(かたい)formal / stiff

    ・仲間(なかま)peer / companion / inside circle

    ・取引先(とりひきさき)client / business partner

    ・調整する(ちょうせいする)to adjust / to fine-tune

    ・合言葉(あいことば)password / watchword / shared term

    ・馴染みやすい(なじみやすい)familiar / easy to get used to

    ・柔らかくする(やわらかくする)to soften

    ・直接的すぎる(ちょくせつてきすぎる)too direct

    ・否めない(いなめない)undeniable

    ・皮肉っぽく(ひにくっぽく)ironically / sarcastically

    ・揶揄される(やゆされる)to be bantered / to be mocked

    ・概念(がいねん)concept

    ・異なる(ことなる)to differ / to be different

    ・画角(がかく)angle of view / framing

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  • [Japanese Immersion] The Truth Behind Tokyo's Cost of Living [JLPT N3, N2, N1]
    Jul 4 2026

    At 'KEN|Insight Japanese,' I offer deep insights into Japanese society, culture, and the mindset of its people, going beyond the simple memorization of grammar and vocabulary. By experiencing authentic, natural-speed Japanese, our goal is to help intermediate and advanced learners cultivate a 'Japanese brain' and reach the next level of fluency.

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    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=635123978#gid=635123978

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    23 mins
  • [タメ口 Japanese Immersion] The Convenience Store Battle: Decoding the 2 Axes of "Keigo" [N3, N2, N1]
    Jun 15 2026

    Please note that my goal with this video/podcast is not to blame either party. I kindly ask that you refrain from making any defamatory or negative comments toward anyone involved.

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    ■ Watch the full video on YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@Keninsightjapanese

    ■ Vocab, etc. Sheet

    Below is a Google Spreadsheet containing the words and phrases featured in the video. You are welcome to copy and paste them into your own notes or flashcards, such as Anki, to use for your learning.

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=1789634050#gid=1789634050

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  • [Japanese Immersion] Building a New Business in Tokyo While Raising 3 Kids:The Honest Reality [JLPT N3, N2, and N1]
    Jun 13 2026

    At 'KEN|Insight Japanese,' I offer deep insights into Japanese society, culture, and the mindset of its people, going beyond the simple memorization of grammar and vocabulary. By experiencing authentic, natural-speed Japanese, our goal is to help intermediate and advanced learners cultivate a 'Japanese brain' and reach the next level of fluency.

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    ■ Watch the full video on YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@Keninsightjapanese

    ■ Vocab, etc. Sheet

    Below is a Google Spreadsheet containing the words and phrases featured in the video. You are welcome to copy and paste them into your own notes or flashcards, such as Anki, to use for your learning.

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJKTGCR4MqGQVyXCKA3qBVf-vTM5MW1Uma6EBAuD1Pw/edit?gid=1720451116#gid=1720451116

    ■ Japanese Lesson with KEN

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    18 mins