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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today again. In this podcast, I speak slowly, but there are also podcasts with a faster pace. Try listening to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko. Now, today's topic is about ramen. Do you all like ramen?

What is your favorite Japanese food? Curry rice? Sushi? Donburi? Or perhaps, ramen? Ramen is popular abroad as well. There is even a Korean-style ramen restaurant in Liverpool, England, where I live. The soup there is a bit spicy, and it's quite delicious.

Recently, I traveled from Liverpool to Manchester by train. Manchester is the second-largest city in England, of course, after London.

In Manchester, there is a branch of the Japanese ramen chain Shoryu. I had lunch there. I ate miso tonkotsu ramen, and my husband had tonkotsu ramen. It tasted like the nostalgic Japanese tonkotsu ramen and was very delicious. However, there was one disappointing thing. The price of the ramen was very high.

I think the same ramen would cost less than half in Japan. Currently, the cost of living in the UK has increased, and eating out at restaurants is really expensive. We ordered ramen, fried chicken, and beer, and I was surprised at the high cost. In Japan, ramen is considered fast food, so it's inexpensive, quick, and easy to eat. But it's different in the UK.

Sometimes, I also eat instant noodles, but only occasionally because they are not very healthy. When I feel like it, I go to an Asian supermarket and buy Korean instant noodles.

Which type of ramen do you like? Tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, shio, or vegan ramen? My recent favorite is miso ramen. That's all for today."

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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Now, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. So, please listen.

March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. I used to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a festive day and a holiday. There are parades. Everyone gathers and has lively parties. It's a busy day for Irish pubs. Now, I live in Liverpool, England. This year, St. Patrick's Day was on a Sunday. I had lunch at a pub with my husband. At that time, I saw many people wearing lots of green. Later, as we walked around the city, we saw many people wearing green, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the same way.

Honestly, St. Patrick's Day is a day when everyone drinks alcohol, parties, and it gets a bit noisy. But, it's a very interesting day.

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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. I will speak slowly. Spring has finally arrived in the UK. Do you all like spring? Now, please listen.

I go for a walk every day. When I don't have much time, I walk for only 30 minutes, but when I have more time, I walk for about an hour. I wear headphones and listen to music or podcasts while walking. There are no parks in my neighborhood, so I cannot walk in a park. However, I walk around the town. I try to go for a walk even on rainy days.

The other day, while I was walking, I found a little bit of spring. It was a different walking route than usual, and by chance, I found a cherry blossom tree. It was slightly different from the cherry blossoms in Japan, but there were cute pink cherry blossoms blooming. I decided to stop under the tree and look at the cherry blossoms. I love cherry blossoms. I felt nostalgic for spring in Japan... I thought about how I want to do Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in Japan. Cherry blossoms in Japan are truly beautiful. Japanese people picnic under cherry blossom trees. They do Hanami.

I love spring, but there's a problem. I have hay fever. Because of hay fever, my eyes itch, and I get a runny nose, which is tough. But still, I love spring. That's all for today. See you again.

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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. I will speak slowly. Please check out our main podcast, Japanese with Noriko, which is for intermediate and above levels. Today, I'm going to talk about an anniversary. Recently, it was our wedding anniversary. We celebrated it. So, please listen.

I am married. Our wedding anniversary is in February. It has been 17 years since we got married. We celebrated at a restaurant. We had delicious steak. I love steak.

Every year, on our wedding anniversary, we make it a point to go to a restaurant. We love eating delicious food, so we often eat out. Eating delicious steak on our anniversary made us feel happy. We also had a delicious dessert. After the restaurant, we went to a stylish cocktail bar. There, we drank delicious cocktails. I had a brandy cocktail.

I am full of gratitude towards my husband. I feel, 'Thank you always. Please continue to be with me. Let's keep working hard together.' My husband understands me well. He always helps me. He also supports me with my work. So, I want to support my husband in the same way.

That's all for today. See you again.

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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story, Noriko's story, today as well. Today, it's another story about sweets. Matcha ice cream and black sesame ice cream. I will talk about Japanese ice cream. Please listen.

I live in Liverpool, England. In Liverpool, there is a Japanese-style matcha cafe called 'TSUJIRI.' TSUJIRI is a famous Japanese tea brand. And at this matcha cafe, you can enjoy Japanese-style desserts. I have been to this cafe twice already. Because you can eat really delicious desserts there, I definitely plan to go again.

The first time I went, I ate a matcha Basque cheesecake. It's a rich and moist cheesecake, and of course, it's green in color. A green cheesecake. It was very delicious. The second time I went, I had a matcha parfait. The parfait is in three layers. The bottom layer is red bean paste. On top of that is black sesame ice cream. And the top layer is matcha ice cream. My husband prefers the black sesame ice cream. I prefer the matcha ice cream. Which one do you like?

Of course, I also drank a matcha drink. The recommendation is matcha yuzu Tea. The bitterness of the matcha and the sweetness of the yuzu jam come together to make a really delicious drink. Unfortunately, the desserts and drinks at this cafe are really expensive. Because it's expensive, I definitely want to go again, but I don't think I can go all the time.

Going to this cafe really made me miss Japanese food."

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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story, again. Do you know the famous Korean snack 'Choco Pie'? Then, please listen.

I am studying Korean. The other day, a small package arrived from Korea. My Korean teacher sent me some Korean snacks. It was Choco Pie. Choco Pie is a snack from Lotte, a famous confectionery company. You can buy it in Japan too. Choco Pie is round. It has marshmallow in between moist cakes. And, the cake is coated with chocolate. In other words, the outermost layer is chocolate, followed by a cake-like dough, and marshmallow in the middle. Of course, it's sweet.

Now, the Choco Pie I received was eaten immediately. I ate it right away with coffee. One was not enough; I wanted to eat more and more.

I like sweet things. I try not to eat too much, but still, I can't stop. I usually eat dark chocolate. When I go to a cafe on weekends, I often eat pancakes. Even when I eat out at a restaurant, I always order dessert. Do you like sweets? What kind of sweets do you like?"

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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story, again. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed and take on more of a challenge, please check out my main podcast, the Japanese with Noriko podcast. So, do you all like manga? Do you read manga? Then, please listen.

There is a library near my house, the Central Library in Liverpool. This library is a really large building, spacious and user-friendly on the inside. It also has a lot of Japanese manga. But, the manga there are in English versions.

The other day, I found the manga 'Demon Slayer' and 'Spy × Family' at the library, which have been popular recently. I was really happy because I had always wanted to read them. Fortunately, there were volumes one to three of 'Spy × Family.' I immediately borrowed all three volumes. 'Demon Slayer' didn't have the first volume, but since I had watched the anime, I am already familiar with the story, so borrowed volume seven.

The English version of the manga is very interesting. It helps with learning English. And the stories are so interesting that you want to read more and more. I prefer 'Demon Slayer.' 'Spy × Family' is interesting too, but I think its story isn't anything special. However, the character Anya is really cute.

Now, having a library nearby is really convenient. I plan to make a lot of use of the library this year and read even more books.

Do you go to the library? Do you borrow books from the library? What kind of manga do you like? Please tell me."

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"Hello everyone, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today as well. I have a membership called Japanese Together, which is my community. We have meetups, as well as various other contents. You can also access PDF files of this podcast's script with furigana. Please consider becoming a member. Today, I'll talk about an Italian cafe in Liverpool.

Do you like Italian food, Italian coffee, or desserts?

I live in Liverpool, England. I'm not sure why, but there are a lot of Italian cafes in Liverpool. It seems like many Italians live here. There are many delicious Italian restaurants, pizzerias, and cafes owned by Italians.

There are two near my apartment. They are always popular. About a 15-minute walk away, there are also three popular Italian cafes. I like coffee and delicious breads and desserts, so I went to a nearby Italian cafe right away. I had lunch there by myself.

Do you know what 'Arancini' is? Arancini is a rice dish, similar to a croquette. It's a rice ball that's fried. I ate that arancini. It was very delicious. I want to eat it again. Of course, I ordered dessert too. A single espresso and a famous Italian dessert, Cannoli. 'Cannoli' means 'little tube' in Italian. It's a fried tube-shaped pastry filled with ricotta cheese cream. It's a sweet from Sicily, Italy.

The Cannoli I had was extra-large. It was really big, and I was full. It had pistachio sauce and pistachio cream in it. I'm thinking of trying other Italian cafes next time.

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"Hello, everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. Today, I'll talk about Pilates.

Do you all exercise? Do you work out? I hate exercising. I've never really exercised or worked out before. But this year, I started doing Pilates for a reason.

I have back pain. My back hurts. I went to the doctor for an examination, but there was no problem. I was told to exercise more. But I, who hate and am not good at exercising, wondered what I should do.

Since Pilates was recommended to me, I looked for a Pilates studio in Liverpool. I searched on Google Maps for a place close by. Then, I found a Reformer Pilates studio right next to the apartment where I live. It doesn't even take 3 minutes to walk there. So, I immediately signed up for a class.

In January and February, I took a private session once a week. Now, I attend a group session once a week. At home, I also make time to stretch and do simple Pilates every day. For that reason, I also bought a Pilates mat. Morning Pilates is about 10 minutes before work. It's simple, but it makes my body feel refreshed. Pilates in the afternoon also feels good. Recently, my physical condition has been good. So, I will continue to do Pilates from now on.

That's all for today. See you again."

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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed and challenge yourself more, please listen to my main podcast, Japanese with Noriko's podcast. Now, have you ever eaten dulce de leche? Today, I'll talk about dulce de leche.

I like coffee, so I often go to cafes. I visit cafes, cake shops, and bakeries I find on Instagram. Last month, I went to a popular bakery in Liverpool. The owner of the bakery is Argentine. When you enter the bakery, you can smell the delicious freshly baked bread. It's really a popular shop, so it's always full of customers. By noon, there is almost no bread left. It's better to go in the morning.

Now, the popular bread at the bakery is the croissant. There are regular croissants and croissants filled with dulce de leche. I recommend the sweet croissant filled with dulce de leche. It goes well with coffee.

Dulce de leche is a milk jam made by simmering milk and sugar. It's delicious on toast or pancakes. It's commonly eaten in South America. I traveled alone to Argentina once, and that's when I first ate dulce de leche.

You can also buy dulce de leche at that bakery. I bought some dulce de leche and brought it home. Recently, I've been eating it on toast for breakfast. It's sweet and delicious.

That's all for today. See you again."

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"Hello everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. It's a story about Liverpool. I currently live in Liverpool, England. Everyone, I have an Instagram account called norijpteacher. Please follow me there. On my Instagram account, I post photos and mini videos of Liverpool. There, you can see what my ordinary life looks like. So, today's story is about Asian supermarkets. Please listen.

Everyone, do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you cook Japanese food? I have been living in the UK for a long time. Sometimes, I miss Japanese food. Japanese curry rice, Japanese udon, Japanese rice, rice dishes, okonomiyaki, I make them myself when I feel like it. I buy the ingredients at Asian supermarkets.

After moving to Liverpool, I looked for where Asian supermarkets are. Luckily, there are three Asian supermarkets about a 15-minute walk from our apartment. There, I can buy ingredients for Japanese food. However, unfortunately, these three Asian supermarkets do not have natto. I was troubled. I wanted to eat natto. 'You can make it yourself, Noriko,' someone said. But I find making it myself troublesome. I prefer to buy it. So, I went to another Asian supermarket. I had to drive to that Asian supermarket. It's a bit far.

But, I'm glad I went. They had Japanese natto there. When I first found Japanese natto there, I was so happy, and I bought a lot of natto and went home. Do you have an Asian supermarket in your town? Do you have a Japanese supermarket? Can you buy natto there?

Yes. I love natto. Natto with white rice and miso soup, wow, what a great combination. Yes. I often eat natto. I have natto in my fridge right now. I ate natto yesterday too. It's almost gone, so I'm thinking of going to that Asian supermarket to buy more. That's all for today. See you again."

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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Hello, how are you? Please listen to my story again today. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed, if you want more challenges, please listen to my main podcast, the Japanese with Noriko podcast. It has seasons 1 to 3. Now, today is about Liverpool, England, where I currently live. I want to talk about the surprising things, the first impressions after moving here. So, please listen.

Everyone, today, the day I am recording this, is February 2nd, 2024. It's February 2nd. I have been living in Liverpool for a month. It's been about a month since I moved. It's only been a month. My impression of the city of Liverpool is very good. There are many nice cafes, various events, and a good atmosphere. So far, I like Liverpool. But, there have been some troubling and surprising things. I will talk about that.

One surprising and troubling thing is that I can't understand the English of the people in Liverpool. The English spoken by Liverpudlians has a strong accent. I lived in Northern Ireland for 16 years. The accent of English spoken by people in Northern Ireland is also very strong. But, I was used to that. After moving, I have to get used to the accent of English spoken by people in Liverpool. It's really troubling. Conversations with cafe staff, conversations with locals in various places, "What? What did you say? I don't understand. Please say it again." I'm asking them to repeat a lot. It's a bit embarrassing.

The second surprising thing, and this is a bit more serious, is that there are many homeless people in the city of Liverpool. It's Christmas. It's winter. It was heartbreaking to see homeless people. In Liverpool, there are many homeless people, people with economic problems, drug problems, and various other issues. It's sad. I was surprised.

That's all for today. Everyone, I'll talk more about life in Liverpool in the next episode, so look forward to it. See you again."

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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. How are you? Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story. I will speak as slowly as possible. Today, I'll talk about my moving experience. So, please listen.

Everyone, today is February 1, 2024. February has started. I moved last year, in 2023. I used to live in Northern Ireland, but now I live in England. I moved from Belfast in Northern Ireland to Liverpool in England.

Preparing for the move was really tough. There was a lot of stress. But now, I'm fine. The move is over, and the stress is gone. In Liverpool, England, I'm living my life as usual. I'm following my usual routine.

The move was hard, and it was sad to say goodbye to my friends in Northern Ireland. But now, I'm glad I came to Liverpool. Liverpool is a bigger city than Belfast, Northern Ireland. There are art galleries and museums. There are also many nice cafes and restaurants. I want to know more about the city of Liverpool.

Since moving, I've tried various cafes. Near our apartment, there is a very delicious Italian cafe. About a 15-minute walk from the apartment, there is a bakery where you can eat freshly baked bread. And there are many pubs with a great atmosphere. My spouse and I like going to pubs. So, we're enjoying life in this city. Have you ever moved? How many times have you moved? Please tell me.

Everyone, that's it for today. See you again.

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"Hello, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, let's talk about hobbies again. The character in our story is Lisa, a Canadian. Lisa's hobby is sewing. So, let's begin.

Lisa lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is an elementary school teacher. Her hobby is sewing.

Since she was young, Lisa has been interested in handcrafting. She started with knitting, eventually learning to knit scarves and socks. When Lisa was in middle school, her mother bought her a sewing machine. From then, she learned how to use the machine and sew from her mother. Initially, Lisa made simple bags, but her sewing skills quickly improved. Now, she can make dresses and blouses herself. She not only makes clothes for herself but also for her friends and family.

Currently, Lisa is learning Japanese. Last year, during her trip to Japan, she bought Japanese sewing books and fabric with Japanese designs. She is now interested in traditional Japanese clothing like kimonos and yukatas. Once her Japanese improves, she wants to study about kimonos in Japanese.

Lisa's goal for 2024 is to make a summer dress using the sewing patterns and techniques from the Japanese sewing book she bought. The Japanese patterns and methods are different from those in Canada, making it a challenging but exciting project. Once the dress is complete, she wants to show it to her Japanese teacher. Lisa's long-term goal is to sew a yukata herself.”

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"Hello, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Let's talk about 'hobbies' again today. Our character is Harumi-san, a Japanese woman who loves anime. Do you like anime? Now, let's listen.

Harumi-san, originally from Okayama Prefecture, now lives in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Working for a company in Nagoya, she is a quiet woman who enjoys relaxing at home on her days off.

Her daily pleasure is watching anime. No matter how tired she is after work, watching anime at home helps her relax. Recently, Harumi-san is into an anime called 'Skip and Loafer.' The protagonist of this anime is a high school student who moves from the countryside to Tokyo and starts attending a high school there. The character is very interesting, and Harumi-san is moved by the way they bravely adapt to life in the big city.

There's also a manga of this anime. Harumi-san has recently started buying the manga too, as it allows her to enjoy the anime's story more deeply. This coming weekend, she plans to go to a bookstore with a friend who also likes anime. They enjoy discussing new anime and manga together. Anime and manga are very important to Harumi.

Now, let's hear from Harumi-san herself.

I'm Harumi. I was born and raised in Okayama, but went to college in Aichi Prefecture. After graduating, I joined a company in Nagoya and still live there. I'm a company employee. On my days off, I like to relax at home.

My daily pleasure is watching anime. Even when I come home tired from work, watching anime helps me relax. Recently, I've been into an anime called 'Skip and Loafer.' Do you know it? It's a popular anime now. The protagonist is a high school student who moves from the countryside to Tokyo to attend a high school in the city. I love the interesting character.

There's also a manga of this anime, and I've started reading it recently. This weekend, I'm planning to go to a bookstore with a friend who also likes anime. We have a lot in common since they also like anime. We always get excited talking about new anime and manga. I can't imagine a life without anime and manga."

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Hello, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Let's continue today's story on "hobbies." Our character is Marie, a French woman living in Tokyo with her family of four. Her husband is also French and works in Tokyo. Marie is a full-time homemaker, and her hobby is cooking. Now, please listen.

Marie, the French woman, lives in Tokyo with her husband and two children. Every day, the delicious aroma of her cooking wafts from her kitchen. While she excels in French cuisine, living in Japan has sparked her love for discovering new recipes, particularly in Japanese cuisine. She even attends Japanese cooking classes.

Through these classes, Marie has learned about miso and broth, and now, she makes miso soup every day. Her children especially love tofu miso soup.

One day, when Marie's husband, Jean, returned from work, he found Marie in the kitchen as usual, creating something new. The enticing scent of soy sauce and broth filled the air. It was a new recipe she learned in class – "kinpira gobo," a common Japanese home-cooked dish made with burdock and carrots.

"Today, I tried a new recipe. Please try it," Marie said. Jean and the children took a bite and were amazed. "This is delicious! Since when did you become so skilled in Japanese cooking?" Jean asked. The children chimed in, "Mom, we want more! Seconds!"

Watching her family enjoy the meal, Marie felt truly happy. The time spent together at dinner, savoring delicious dishes, was the happiest time for her.

Marie always thinks about tasty recipes and maintaining a healthy diet. While she loves French cuisine, she appreciates the variety of vegetable dishes in Japanese food. She looks forward to learning more about Japanese cuisine.

Now, let's hear from Marie's daughter, Amelie.

Hello, everyone. My name is Amelie. I'm French, but currently, I live in Tokyo with my family. I attend middle school here and am 14 years old. Since I've been living in Tokyo for four years, I understand Japanese, and I have many Japanese friends at school. I love Japan, so I want to continue living in Tokyo.

My mom is really good at cooking. I love her onion soup, but recently, I've become a big fan of her tofu miso soup. Mom makes incredibly delicious meals for us every day. Lately, she's been attending Japanese cooking classes, so she always tries out new recipes. Thanks, Mom! I help her occasionally. Next weekend, we plan to bake bread together. Mom is also good at baking. I want to be like her.

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Hello, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, we'll talk about "hobbies." Our protagonists are Tomoe-san (63 years old) and her husband Norio-san (65 years old). Their joy in life is going on hot spring trips. Now, please listen.

Tomoe-san and Norio-san are a married couple living in Okayama Prefecture. They've been married for 35 years. Their hobby is going to hot springs, and they particularly enjoy staying at hot spring inns.

Both of them are now retired and living on a pension, so they have plenty of time. Every month, they take day trips by car to a hot spring in Tottori Prefecture. Additionally, every three months, they also travel to a hot spring in Kumamoto Prefecture, located in Kyushu.

The journey from Okayama to Kumamoto is done by car. Though it takes time, Norio-san enjoys driving, making the trips a pleasurable experience. The hot spring they love in Kumamoto is Kurokawa Onsen.

Since they always stay at the same inn, the staff warmly welcomes them with smiles each time. On their way to Kurokawa Onsen, they pass by Mount Aso, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and scenery.

Tomoe-san is the one who always plans their trips. While they make sure to visit Kurokawa Onsen, they also explore other great hot springs in Kyushu by researching new locations and searching for hotels online. They are thinking about visiting a hot spring in Kagoshima next time.

Before retiring, their jobs kept them busy, and they couldn't travel much. However, now, they enjoy hot spring trips to create new memories and spend quality time together.

Now, let's hear Norio-san's voice.

I'm Norio, 65 years old. My wife is Tomoe. We live in Okayama. We have two sons. The eldest works in Tokyo, and the second one is studying in a graduate school in the UK. I used to work for a company, and my wife was a municipal employee in Okayama City. After retiring, we have more time together.

My wife is sociable and often attends yoga and gymnastics classes. I enjoy gardening at home. I used to like golf, but it became expensive, so I stopped. Now, our shared joy is going on hot spring trips.

We often tour Kyushu's hot springs, especially Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto. We drive there from Okayama, and our sons tell us, 'It's dangerous to go by car. Why not take the Shinkansen?' But for now, I have no issues with driving. Someday, I'd like to visit the UK to see our son living there. There's still a long way to go in life. We're enjoying our pensioner life after retirement.

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"Hello, everyone! This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. What are your hobbies, and what do you like to do in your free time?

Today, let's hear the story of Manabu, who works at a bank.

Hello, my name is Manabu. I'm 33 years old and currently single. I don't have a girlfriend right now. I'd like to find a new one, but my work keeps me quite busy, making it challenging to make time for dating. However, I enjoy putting effort into my job, and my private time is enjoyable, so it's okay. My hobbies are going to the sauna and camping.

I work at a bank. The job is tough, and there's a lot of stress. Sometimes, there's overtime too. But whenever I step into the sauna, no matter how tired I am, I feel revitalized. When I have time, I go to the sauna twice a week. When time is tight, I make it a point to go every Friday.

Every Friday is Sauna Day. No matter how busy work is, when Friday comes, I finish work and head to the sauna. I'm a member of a stylish, members-only sauna in Shibuya. The membership fee is high, but they have private sauna rooms, and I really like it.

I became friends with Yuuki, an interior designer I met at this members-only sauna. Yuuki is 32 years old. Although our careers are different, we both love camping. So, we often talk about camping together. Last weekend, we went camping for the first time at a campground with a view of Mount Fuji. Yuuki has a lot of experience with camping and knows about various camping gear. Talking about camping with Yuuki is always fun.

Today is Friday, so after work, I'm looking forward to going to the sauna and chatting with Yuuki about camping."

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"My name is Mayu Onishi. I live in Tokyo and work as an office employee. During work, I spend most of my time sitting in front of a computer. So, when work is done, I like to go to the gym and engage in a lot of exercise.

I am a member of the gym conveniently located near my workplace. I exercise there three times a week. I have sessions with a personal trainer named Take-san for strength training. Thanks to Take-san, I've started to see some muscles forming in my abdomen and arms. Occasionally, I also participate in a class called "Shape Pump," where we use barbells and perform strength training to the rhythm of music.

Exercising at the gym helps me relieve work-related stress. Additionally, I often go to izakayas with Nanami, whom I met at the gym. Nanami is my workout companion. Even when I feel lazy about going to the gym, having Nanami around motivates me to push through. She always encourages me. Since Nanami has been training at the gym longer than I have, she has well-defined abdominal muscles and is a cool woman.

After our strength training sessions, we enjoy spending time in the sauna at the gym. In the sauna, Nanami and I talk about her boyfriend and work. Thanks to strength training and Nanami, my daily life has become enjoyable."

"Hello, I'm Nanami, a corporate worker who loves working out at the gym. I live in Tokyo and work in sales at a company. Sales can be challenging, but as I like talking to people, I enjoy my work.

I hit the gym four times a week, and thanks to my personal trainer, Take-san, I've managed to develop six-pack abs. I also participate in a class called 'Shape Pump,' which is a lot of fun.

Sweating it out at the gym is the best. It helps me relieve work stress and leaves me feeling refreshed. That's why I can't quit the gym and my workout routine.

I've also made a great friend at the gym, Mayu. We share work-related frustrations in the sauna after our training sessions. Thanks to the gym, working out, and my close friend Mayu, my life is both healthy and enjoyable every day. I look forward to continuing to work hard with Mayu in the future!"

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ウェブデザイナー: Web designer 年齢（ねんれい）: Age 趣味（しゅみ）: Hobby 英語の勉強（えいごのべんきょう）: Studying English オンライン: Online 英会話レッスン（えいかいわれっすん）: English conversation lesson ワーキングホリデー: Working holiday カナダ: Canada 成績（せいせき）: Grades 海外旅行（かいがいりょこう）: Overseas trip ニュージーランド: New Zealand 先生（せんせい）: Teacher バンクーバー: Vancouver 興味を持つ（きょうみをもつ）: To be interested in 仕事を見つける（しごとをみつける）: To find a job 世界中（せかいじゅう）: All over the world 仲良くなる（なかよくなる）: To become friends 貯金（ちょきん）: Savings --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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山登り（やまのぼり）: Mountain climbing 大学生（だいがくせい）: University student 山岳サークル（さんがくさーくる）: Mountain climbing club 週末（しゅうまつ）: Weekend 初心者（しょしんしゃ）: Beginner 日本名山（にほんめいざん）: Famous mountains in Japan 頂上（ちょうじょう）: Summit 達成感（たっせいかん）: Sense of accomplishment 夢（ゆめ）: Dream 友人（ゆうじん）: Friend 地元（じもと）: Hometown 登山靴（とざんぐつ）: Climbing shoes リュックサック: Backpack 坂道（さかみち）: Slope 立ち止まる（たちどまる）: To stop 経験（けいけん）: Experience きっかけ: Trigger, opportunity アルバイト: Part-time job 貯める（ためる）: To save (money) 予定（よてい）: Plan 楽しみにする（たのしみにする）: To look forward to

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みなさん、Nihongo Storytimeの時間です。今日の主人公は私、Norikoです。Norikoさんの物語、Norikoさんのプライベートな話を聞いてください。テーマは私の夫の誕生日。

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Hello everyone, it's time for Nihongo Storytime. Today's protagonist is me, Noriko. Listen to Noriko's story, Noriko's personal story. The theme is my husband's birthday.

I am married. My husband's birthday was in November.

I gave him a ticket to a piano concert. My husband is a fan of Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. He always listens to his piano performances on YouTube and Spotify. So I gave him a ticket to a Ludovico Einaudi piano concert.

This piano concert was so wonderful, and we were moved. My husband was also very moved to be able to hear the performance live. He was very happy from the bottom of his heart. We already have a lot of things. I think it's better to experience things together than to buy something. That's why I gave him a concert ticket.

Well, the birthday was on Friday. I actually wanted to go to a restaurant together, but I couldn't make a reservation at my husband's favorite restaurant. So we went to the restaurant on Saturday, the day after my husband's birthday, and had lunch together.

Have you recently celebrated your family's birthday? Did you give any gifts? Yes. Well, that's all for today.

Everyone, I have a website. The name of the site is "Japanese with Noriko". There are various free contents there. One of the contents is a Japanese blog. There you can also read my blog about my daily life. And please follow the Instagram account noijpteacher. I post mini videos of my life in the UK. See you again.

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みなさん、こんにちは。Niongo StorytimeのNorikoです。元気ですか。今は2023年の12月です。はい。2023年も、もう12月です。終わりです。年末です。みなさん、12月、予定がありますか。何をしますか。今日も私の物語、Norikoさんのストーリー。Norikoさんの、私の、12月の予定について聞いてください。

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引っ越し（ひっこし） - Moving 12月（じゅうにがつ） - December イギリス - United Kingdom 北アイルランド（きたアイルランド） - Northern Ireland ベルファスト - Belfast 16年間（じゅうろくねんかん） - 16 years 思い出（おもいで） - Memories ふるさと - Hometown 準備（じゅんび） - Preparation 街（まち） - Town 新しい（あたらしい） - New インスタグラム - Instagram アカウント - Account 動画（どうが） - Video ミニ動画（みにどうが） - Mini video シーズン - Season エピソード - Episode クリスマス - Christmas 休み（やすみ） - Holiday 冬休み（ふゆやすみ） - Winter break 予定（よてい） - Plan

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みなさん、Nihongo StorytimeのNorikoです。今日も私、Norikoのストーリーを聞いてください。ゆっくり話します。今日は私の毎日について話します。Norikoさんの毎日のルーティーンについて聞いてください。

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"Hello, everyone. I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story once again. I'll speak slowly. Today, I'll talk about my daily routine. Please listen to Noriko's daily routine.

I wake up every morning at 6 o'clock. As soon as I wake up, I take a shower. After my shower, it's time for breakfast. I don't eat much for breakfast; usually, it's just coffee. I make a cup of coffee and savor it. While sipping my coffee, I study Korean. I'm currently learning Korean.

Every morning, I listen to podcasts and read podcast scripts. I study for about 30 minutes every morning. After that, it's time for work. I teach Japanese online, and my schedule varies every day.

Sometimes, I have a lot of lesson bookings. On busy days, I may have 5 or 6 lessons in one day. There are days when I have fewer bookings, and during those times, I record podcasts. I have several podcast programs now.

My main podcast is called "Learn Japanese with Noriko," which is for intermediate and advanced learners. Additionally, there's this beginner's podcast, "Nihongo Storytime," and an exclusive podcast for community members called "Extra."

I also have a conversation podcast, "Nihongo with Teppei & Noriko," which is for advanced learners. So, when I'm not teaching online, I'm recording podcasts.

I love doing podcasts, so I enjoy recording them every day. Another important part of my routine is going for a walk. I love taking walks and try to do so every day. There's a large park in my neighborhood that I often walk in.

Walking helps clear my mind and makes me feel energized. Some evenings, I also have lessons. When lessons are done, it's usually around 9 in the evening. After that, it's reading time. I read English books or Japanese novels and unwind. I usually go to bed around 10:30 at night.

What about all of you? What are your daily routines like? I have Fridays afternoon and Saturdays off, but I work on Sundays. Alright, that's it for today. See you later!"

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みなさん、Nihongo StorytimeのNorikoです。今日から、私、Norikoのストーリーを聞いてください。ゆっくり話します。今日は私の家族について話します。スクリプトはコミュニティ限定です。Japanese Togetherのメンバーになってください。

"Hello everyone, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Starting today, please listen to my story. I'll speak slowly. Today, I'll be talking about my family. The script is exclusive to the community. Join Japanese Together to become a member.

Now, let's talk about my family. First, I'll tell you about the family living in Japan.

My parents live in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. I have one younger sister. She's married and lives in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. My parents love cats. They have one cat as a pet. The cat's name is Sora-chan, and Sora-chan is a very cute cat.

My father used to work for a company in the past; he was an office worker. Now, he's retired and spends his days leisurely at home. He enjoys gardening and works in the garden every day. My mother is a piano teacher. She teaches piano at home, and we have a grand piano in our house.

My mother's hobby is knitting. She enjoys knitting. My sister is a nurse and works at a hospital. So, these are my family members living in Japan.

Now, I live in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom with my husband. My husband is from Peru. A Peruvian husband and a Japanese me - we are an international couple. He is a university professor here and is involved in research. I am a Japanese language teacher. I teach Japanese online, offering private lessons and creating podcasts. I also run a community called Japanese Together.

My husband's family, my in-laws, live in Peru. My sister-in-law, who is my husband's sister, lives in Sweden. My brother-in-law, who is my husband's brother, lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.

So, that's my family. How about your families? How many people are there in your family? Alright, see you next time."

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On Christmas Eve night, George went to Sakura's apartment. Sakura's apartment was small but neat, and there was a small Christmas tree in the room.

Sakura had prepared a delicious dinner for George, including a surprising main course, roast beef. George was deeply moved by Sakura's homemade meal, and he presented her with a Christmas gift.

"Wow, it's lovely! Thank you," Sakura exclaimed.

Then, the two of them discussed their plans for the New Year's holiday. They will be visiting Sakura's family home in Oita together during the New Year's break. It will be the first time George meets Sakura's parents and grandmother, and he's feeling a little nervous.

"Sakura, I'm looking forward to going to Oita, but I'm a bit anxious. Should we bring some souvenirs?" George asked Sakura.

"That's a good idea. You can pick up some snacks at the airport. Don't worry, everyone is looking forward to meeting you," Sakura replied.

With that, George and Sakura's Christmas Eve story comes to an end.

After enjoying Christmas Eve night, the year-end quickly arrived. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and they are set to depart for Oita. On New Year's Eve, they will spend the evening with Sakura's family in Oita, and they will welcome the New Year there.

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It's already December. George is a British working in Tokyo, and he has decided to get his girlfriend Sakura a lovely Christmas present. As usual, he consults with his colleague Sarah. Sarah is George's coworker and also a close friend of Sakura. They all work at the same company.

George: "Sarah, what kind of Christmas present should I get for Sakura? How about perfume?"

Sarah: "Hmm, Sakura doesn't wear much perfume. She doesn't seem that she is into perfume. I think something like a ring, necklace, or some jewelry would be a better choice."

So, over the weekend, George headed to a jewelry store. The jewelry store is located in Shibuya and is popular among young women. On the weekend just before Christmas, the store was crowded with many people, and George began to feel overwhelmed. He muttered, "Oh, it's so crowded. This is quite a hassle. Maybe I should just go home..." But he persevered and continued to search for the perfect gift.

George found a beautiful necklace with a star design. It was a gold necklace with a small diamond inside the star. George decided to gift this necklace to Sakura. It was slightly over his budget, but he was sure Sakura would like it. He had it beautifully wrapped at the store.

George also bought the Christmas present and made a reservation for a Christmas cake. He ordered the cake from Sakura's favorite bakery. Even though it was a small Christmas cake, it cost 4,000 yen. He chose a French wine. With everything prepared, he's looking forward to their Christmas date.

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George works in Tokyo. Lately, his work has been very busy, and he hasn't had time for dates with his girlfriend Sakura. However, it's already December. George plans a Christmas date. In Japan, Christmas Eve is a day for couples to go on dates. George wants to have a wonderful Christmas with Sakura after a long time.

First, George thought about the location for their date. He wanted to go to Shibuya to see the famous Christmas illuminations. He asked his colleague Sarah, "Sarah, I'm thinking of going to see the Shibuya illuminations with Sakura on Christmas Eve. What do you think?" Sarah replied, "No, no, Shibuya on Christmas Eve is really crowded, and it's not enjoyable. Sakura doesn't like crowded places. Oh, by the way, Sakura likes Italian food, so why not go to an Italian restaurant? I heard there's a new Italian restaurant in Meguro."

After that, George tried to make a reservation at the Italian restaurant by calling them. However, the restaurant was already fully booked for Christmas Eve. Next, he called a famous French restaurant in Shibuya, but he couldn't get a reservation. George was in a dilemma. He wanted to take Sakura to a fancy restaurant, but it seemed like everywhere was fully booked for Christmas Eve.

A troubled George honestly told Sakura about the situation, saying, "Sakura, I tried calling various restaurants, but I couldn't get a reservation. What should we do... I'm sorry." However, Sakura responded, "It's totally fine, don't worry about it. Let's just relax at home on Christmas Eve. We don't have to go out, right? If you'd like, come to my place. I'll make some warm dishes, and we can enjoy a meal together. But don't forget to bring a Christmas cake. A strawberry cream cake, don't forget that." George replied, "That's a great idea. I'll bring the cake and some wine." Now, he's looking forward to Christmas.

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カフェスペース - cafe space 美味しい（おいしい） - delicious コーヒー - coffee 火曜日の定休日（かようびのていきゅうび） - Tuesday's regular holiday カフェ巡り（かふぇめぐり） - cafe hopping オーナー - owner 移転（いてん） - relocation 駐車場スペース - parking space アイデア - idea メニュー - menu 味見（あじみ） - taste test 実現（じつげん） - realization サポート - support 居心地（いごこち） - comfort リラックス - relax ワークショップ - workshop ミートアップ - meetup 編み物作家（あみものさっか） - knitting artist 編み物クラブ（あみものくらぶ） - knitting club 英会話クラブ（えいかいわくらぶ） - English conversation club 幸せをもたらす（しあわせをもたらす） - to bring happiness 笑顔（えがお） - smile 地元の人々（じもとのひとびと） - local people 叶う（かなう） - to come true テーブル - table

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季節（きせつ） - season 特別なパン（とくべつなぱん） - special bread 桜の花（さくらのはな） - cherry blossoms 桜あんぱん - cherry blossom sweet bun 季節限定（きせつげんてい） - seasonal limited 町の人々（まちのひとびと） - townspeople あん - sweet bean paste 寄付（きふ） - donation 老人ホーム（ろうじんほーむ） - elderly care home 恩返し（おんがえし） - repayment of kindness キッチン - kitchen お年寄り（おとしより） - elderly people 体験（たいけん） - experience 一緒に（いっしょに） - together 喜び（よろこび） - joy 温かさ（あたたかさ） - warmth コミュニティ - community 結びつける（むすびつける） - to connect 愛される（あいされる） - to be loved 匂い（におい） - smell 幸せにする（しあわせにする） - to make happy 桃のジャムパン - peach jam bread 秋（あき） - autumn 栗のクリームパン - chestnut cream bread 幸せにする（しあわせにする） - to make happy

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新聞記者（しんぶんきしゃ） - newspaper reporter 特別な記事（とくべつなきじ） - special article 香り（かおり） - scent 情熱（じょうねつ） - passion 情熱を傾ける（じょうねつをかたむける） - put one's heart into 姿（すがた） - figure, state; condition サクサク - crispy バターの風味（ふうみ） - buttery flavor クロワッサン - croissant インタビュー - interview 裏側（うらがわ） - behind the scenes 人々（ひとびと） - people 読まれる（よまれる） - to be read 季節（きせつ） - season レシピ - recipe 地元の農家（じもとののうか） - local farmers 桃のジャムパン - peach jam bread 大人気（だいにんき） - very popular 夫婦（ふうふ） - husband and wife スタッフ - staff カフェ - cafe スペース - space 広げる（ひろげる） - to expand 同じ（おなじ） - same 大学生（だいがくせい） - university student 学生（がくせい） - student アルバイト - part-time job 授業（じゅぎょう） - class ケーキ作り（けーきづくり） - cake making 経営（けいえい） - management 夢（ゆめ） - dream シンボル - symbol 訪れる（おとずれる） - to visit 話題（わだい） - topic 結果（けっか） - result --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 今日から「町のパン屋さん」という物語を聞いてください。

ここは岡山県にある「藤町（ふじまち）」。ここに小さなパン屋さんがあります。パン屋の名前は「リトル・フォレスト」。パン屋さんで毎日パンを焼いているのは、カナさんとカナさんの夫のジュンさん。夫婦だけでやっている小さなパン屋です。

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第5章: はるかさん

黒猫の星の飼い主が見つかりました。けいたくんのお母さんのSNSのメッセージを見て、連絡があったのです。飼い主は、若い女性で、名前ははるかさんでした。星の本当の名前は、キキでした。はるかさんは、「魔女の宅急便」というアニメ映画が大好きで、自分の猫に、映画に出てくる名前をつけたそうです。

はるかさんは、けいたくんのうちまで来ました。玄関で自分の猫キキを見たとき、はるかさんは泣き出しました。「ああ、キキ、よかった！無事に見つかって。生きていてよかった。本当にもう会えないかと思ったよー。」と泣いていました。けいたくんは、大人でもこんなに泣くんだなあ、飼い主が見つかってよかったあと思いました。

トラはさみしそうに「ニャーニャー」と鳴いています。その様子を見たはるかさんは「ああ、キキの友達ですね。もしよければ、いつでもトラと一緒にうちに来てください。キキに会いに来てくださいね。」と誘ってくれました。けいたは「お母さん、今度、はるかさんちに行ってもいい？トラだって、きっとキキに会いたいから。」と聞くと、「はるかさんが迷惑じゃなければ、ぜひ。」と答えました。はるかさんは「もちろんです。私は猫が大好きだから、トラとキキが仲良くするのはぜんぜん問題じゃないですよ。これからもぜひよろしくお願いします。」と言いました。

その夜、トラはやっぱりキキがいなくなってさみしそうでした。けいたは、そんなトラに「今度はるかさんちに行こうね。キキに会いに行こうね。」と言いました。

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第3章:不思議な黒猫

けいたくんは、トラを見つけた公園に行ってみました。すると、公園の木の下にトラともう一匹の猫がいます。けいたくんは、「ああ、良かった、トラ。ここにいたんだね。探したんだよ。」と言って、トラを抱き上げました。すると、もう一匹の黒い猫が「にゃー」と鳴きました。「トラ、君に友達がいたんだね。ガールフレンドかな？」

その黒い猫は、トラと同じくらいの大きさでした。首輪をしているので、だれかの猫でしょう。けいたくんは黒い猫に言いました。「君も早くうちに帰ったほうがいいよ。きっとみんな、心配しているよ。」

その晩、けいたくんは自分の部屋で宿題をしていました。トラは近くで寝ていましたが、突然、「ニャーニャー」と鳴きました。窓の外に何かを見つけたのです。トラは窓の外を見つめています。けいたくんは、トラが見つめている家の庭を見てみました。何も見えません。でも、トラはずっと庭を見つめています。気になったけいたくんは、庭に出てみました。すると、さっきの黒い猫がいました。「あれ、さっきの黒猫ちゃん、どうしたの？迷子になったの？それともトラに会いに来たの？」

もう夜も遅いです。けいたくんのおかあさんは、「今日はこの黒猫ちゃんを預かりましょう。明日、飼い主を探しに行きましょう。」と言いました。

3: Keita went to the park where he had found Tora. Underneath a tree in the park, there were Tora and another cat. Keita said, "Oh, I'm glad, Tora. You were here. I've been looking for you," and he picked up Tora. The other black cat let out a "meow." Keita asked the black cat, "Torar, it looks like you had a friend here. A girlfriend, maybe?"

The black cat was about the same size as Torar and had a collar on, so it must have belonged to someone. Keita told the black cat, "You should go back home soon too. I'm sure everyone is worried about you."

That evening, Keita was doing his homework in his room. Tora was sleeping nearby, but suddenly, Tora meowed as if he had found something. Tora was gazing outside the window. Keita looked out into the yard that Tora was staring at, but he couldn't see anything. However, Tora kept staring at the yard. Curious, Keita went outside and found the black cat from earlier. He asked, "Hey, the black kitty from earlier, what's going on? Did you get lost, or did you come to see Tora?"

It was already late at night. Keita's mom said, "Let's take care of this black kitty for today. Tomorrow, we'll go and search for its owner.

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第1章: トラとの出会い

けいたくんは小学生です。毎日、放課後、学校に残って、友達とサッカーをしています。ある日、けいたくんは学校の帰り道、公園の中を通りました。突然、「ニャーニャー」と鳴き声が聞こえました。そして、ベンチの下に、ふわふわのオレンジ色の毛の野良猫を見つけました。とてもかわいい猫でしたが、やせていました。けいたくんは猫に近づいて言いました。

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 「秋」といえば、紅葉です。紅葉は、秋に木の葉っぱが赤色や黄色に変わることです。とてもきれいです。

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! Nihongo Storytime のNorikoです。「秋」といえば、読書の秋です。今日の主人公はさちこさんです。それでは聞いてください。今日の主人公はさちこさんです。それでは聞いてください。

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 「秋」といえば、読書（どくしょ）の秋です。

皆さんは今、どんな本を読んでいますか。

今日の主人公は、小学生のひろくんです。それでは聞いてください。

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 「秋」といえば、食欲（しょくよく）の秋ですね。

秋はおいしい食べ物がたくさんあります。今日は短い物語を３つ聞いてください。

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今日から「秋」というテーマで、短いストーリーを話します。

今日は「敬老の日」がテーマです。２つ物語を話します。

日本には、9月に敬老の日があります。それでは聞いてください。

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二人はダブリンに住んでいます。二人は、ダブリンでの生活について紹介するウェッブサイトとYouTubeチャンネルをしています。聞いてください。

二人のウェブサイトとYouTubeチャンネルはどんどん大きくなってきました。ダブリンで日本語を勉強している外国人とダブリンで英語を勉強している日本人が交流できるMeet-upも始めました。

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ダブリンに住んでいるライアンと結は、最近とても忙しいです。結のダブリンの生活を紹介するウェッブサイトがどんどん人気になって、問い合わせが増えているからです。

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みなさん、こんにちは。日本語の先生、のりこです。私はオンラインで日本語を教えています。ポッドキャストもしています。メインのポッドキャストは、日本語中級レベル以上のLearn Japanese with Noriko です。Season １，２，３があります。ビギナーのポッドキャストは、Nihongo Storytime です。短い物語、ストーリーを聞いて、日本語を勉強しましょう。そして、私のサイトには、簡単な日本語ブログもあります。

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Nihongo Storytime のNorikoです。

今日の主人公は、アイルランド人のライアンと日本人の結（ゆい）です。二人は結婚している夫婦です。二人はアイルランドのダブリンに住んでいます。

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今日の主人公も、東京で働いているさくらです。

お盆休みが終わって、また仕事が始まりました。聞いてください。

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今日の主人公は、ジョージの彼女、さくらです。

さくらは、お盆休み、実家の大分で過ごしました。そして、大分から東京に戻ってきました。

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来る（くる）- to come ２年（にねん）- 2 years 会社（かいしゃ）- company, workplace 働く（はたらく）- to work ８月（はちがつ）- August お盆休み（おぼんやすみ）- Obon holiday, a summer holiday in Japan 始まる（はじまる）- to start, to begin 久しぶり（ひさしぶり）- after a long time 里帰り（さとがえり）- homecoming, returning to one's hometown ２週間（にしゅうかん）- 2 weeks 南ロンドン（みなみロンドン）- South London 実家（じっか）- parents' home, childhood home 滞在する（たいざいする）- to stay, to sojourn フライト - flight 羽田空港（はねだくうこう）- Haneda Airport (Tokyo) ヒースロー空港（ヒースローくうこう）- Heathrow Airport (London) 直行便（ちょっこうびん）- direct flight 約（やく）- about, approximately 13時間（じゅうさんじかん）- 13 hours 長い（ながい）- long フライト時間（フライトじかん）- flight time 早く（はやく）- early, quickly 家族（かぞく）- family 両親（りょうしん）- parents 姉（あね）- older sister 結婚する（けっこんする）- to get married イングランド - England ブライトン - Brighton (a city in the UK) 街（まち）- town, city 子供（こども）- child 一人（ひとり）- one person 娘（むすめ）- daughter 姪っ子（めいっこ）- niece (daughter of one's sibling) 久しぶり（ひさしぶり）- after a long time 実家（じっか）- parents' home, childhood home 楽しい（たのしい）- enjoyable, fun もちろん - of course 友達（ともだち）- friend 大学（だいがく）- university, college 仕事（しごと）- work, job いろいろな（いろいろな）- various, different 話（はなし）- talk, conversation 考える（かんがえる）- to think, to consider --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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僕（ぼく）- I, me 岡山（おかやま）- Okayama (a city in Japan) 住む（すむ）- to live 名前（なまえ）- name 小学（しょうがく）- elementary school ５年生（ごねんせい）- 5th grade 夏休み（なつやすみ）- summer vacation 終わる（おわる）- to end, to finish 楽しい（たのしい）- enjoyable, fun 家族（かぞく）- family キャンプ - camping おばあちゃんち（おばあちゃんち）- grandma's house 友達（ともだち）- friend ゲーム - game 早く（はやく）- quickly, soon 来る（くる）- to come 学校（がっこう）- school 会う（あう）- to meet 一緒（いっしょ）- together サッカー - soccer 楽しみ（たのしみ）- looking forward to, anticipation 今日（きょう）- today 宿題（しゅくだい）- homework まだ - still, yet こんなに - so much, like this 昨日（きのう）- yesterday 叱る（しかる）- to scold 毎年（まいとし）- every year いつも - always ぎりぎり - at the last minute, just in time 何でも（なんでも）- anything, whatever 早く（はやく）- early, quickly 算数（さんすう）- mathematics 好き（すき）- like, fond of 終わりました（おわりました）- finished 漢字（かんじ）- kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing) ドリル - drill, exercise book 読書（どくしょ）- reading 感想文（かんそうぶん）- book report, impression essay 苦手（にがて）- not good at, weak in 本（ほん）- book 明日（あした）- tomorrow 家（うち・いえ）- home, house

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僕 - ぼく - I (casual form of "I" used by boys/men) 岡山 - おかやま - Okayama (a city in Japan) 住む - すむ - to live 名前 - なまえ - name 小学５年生 - しょうがくごねんせい - 5th grade elementary school student 毎年 - まいとし - every year ８月 - はちがつ - August お盆休み - おぼんやすみ - Obon vacation (Buddhist festival honoring ancestors) 家族 - かぞく - family おばあちゃんち - おばあちゃんち - grandma's house 今 - いま - now, currently けど - but, however お父さん - おとうさん - father 四国 - しこく - Shikoku (one of the main islands of Japan) 香川県 - かがわけん - Kagawa Prefecture (a prefecture in Shikoku) 生まれる - うまれる - to be born だから - that's why, therefore おじいちゃん - grandpa (casual form of "grandfather") うちから - うちから - from my house/home 約 - やく - about, approximately ２時間 - にじかん - 2 hours 車 - くるま - car 瀬戸大橋 - せとうおおはし - Seto Ohashi Bridge (a large bridge connecting Honshu and Shikoku) 橋 - はし - bridge 渡る - わたる - to cross 畑 - はたけ - field, garden 野菜 - やさい - vegetables スイカ - すいか - watermelon 作る - つくる - to grow, to produce 田舎 - いなか - countryside, rural area 朝 - あさ - morning ８時ごろ - はちじごろ - around 8 o'clock 出発する - しゅっぱつする - to depart, to leave 着く - つく - to arrive すぐに - immediately, right away 甘い - あまい - sweet 有名 - ゆうめい - famous 町 - まち - town, city たくさん - a lot, many うどん屋さん - うどんやさん - udon restaurant うどん - udon (a type of Japanese noodle) 観光客 - かんこうきゃく - tourists いっぱい - full, crowded 歩く - あるく - to walk 天ぷらざるうどん - てんぷらざるうどん - tempura udon (cold udon with tempura on top) 今日 - きょう - today 泊まる - とまる - to stay (at a place) 一緒に - いっしょに - together 寝る - ねる - to sleep 学校 - がっこう - school 先生 - せんせい - teacher 友達 - ともだち - friend 話す - はなす - to talk, to speak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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みなさん - 皆さん - everyone 会社 - かいしゃ - company 働く - はたらく - to work 会社員 - かいしゃいん - office worker, employee ２７才 - にじゅうななさい - 27 years old 夏 - なつ - summer 本当に - ほんとうに - really, truly 蒸し暑い - むしあつい - hot and humid じめじめ - humid, damp 大変 - たいへん - difficult, tough 冷たい - つめたい - cold デザート - dessert 食べたい - たべたい - want to eat 最近 - さいきん - recently, lately かき氷 - かきごおり - shaved ice 週末 - しゅうまつ - weekend かき氷屋 - かきごおりや - shaved ice shop 写真 - しゃしん - photograph, picture 撮る - とる - to take (a photo) アップ - to upload 抹茶 - まっちゃ - matcha (powdered green tea) 先週末 - せんしゅうまつ - last weekend 人気 - にんき - popularity 店 - みせ - shop, store 行列 - ぎょうれつ - queue, line 食べる - たべる - to eat 氷 - こおり - ice 上に - うえに - on top of, over たっぷり - plenty, generously シロップ - syrup とろける - to melt, to dissolve ミルクパンナコッタ - milk panna cotta 甘い - あまい - sweet クリーム - cream 高い - たかい - expensive, high (price) 感動する - かんどうする - be impressed おすすめ - recommendation, recommended 有名 - ゆうめい - famous
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名前（なまえ）- Name 小学（しょうがく）- Elementary school プール - Pool ゲーム - Game 家族（かぞく）- Family 山（やま）- Mountain キャンプ - Camping お父さん（おとうさん）- Father 車（くるま）- Car 約（やく）- Approximately 時間（じかん）- Time/hours テント - Tent バーベキュー - Barbecue ソーセージ - Sausage 川（かわ）- River 夕方（ゆうがた）- Evening カレーライス - Curry rice ビール - Beer 夜（よる）- Night 星（ほし）- Star 空気（くうき）- Air/atmosphere 来年（らいねん）- Next year 海（うみ）- Sea/ocean --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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大学生（だいがくせい）- College student 来週末（らいしゅうまつ）- Next weekend 夏祭り（なつまつり）- Summer festival 花火大会（はなびたいかい）- Fireworks festival 彼氏（かれし）- Boyfriend 付き合う（つきあう）- To date/to be in a relationship 先輩（せんぱい）- Senior (in school or at work) ドキドキ - Onomatopoeia for the sound of a heartbeat, used to describe nervousness or excitement 浴衣（ゆかた）- Summer kimono/yukata ショッピングモール - Shopping mall デザイン - Design 花柄（はながら）- Floral pattern 待ち合わせ（まちあわせ）- Appointment/meeting 屋台（やたい）- Food stall 焼きそば（やきそば）- Fried noodles (usually with vegetables and meat) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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大学生（だいがくせい） - university student 夏休み（なつやすみ） - summer vacation ８月（はちがつ） - August 友達（ともだち） - friend 鎌倉（かまくら） - Kamakura (a city in Japan) ビーチ（びーち） - beach 海水浴（かいすいよく） - swimming in the sea １泊２日（いっぱくふつか） - one night and two days 民宿（みんしゅく） - Japanese-style inn 電車（でんしゃ） - train 約（やく） - about, approximately 水着（みずぎ） - swimsuit 飛び込む（とびこむ） - to jump into (the water) 風（かぜ） - wind 気持ちよい（きもちよい） - pleasant, comfortable 売店（ばいてん） - shop, store アイスクリーム - ice cream かき氷（かきごおり） - shaved ice with syrup 昼（ひる） - noon, daytime レストラン - restaurant 焼きそば（やきそば） - fried noodles (yakisoba) 晩ごはん（ばんごはん） - dinner 花火（はなび） - fireworks 翌朝（よくあさ） - next morning 散歩（さんぽ） - walk, stroll 昼前（ひるまえ） - before noon 戻る（もどる） - to return, go back 思い出（おもいで） - memory, recollection 来年（らいねん） - next year 一緒（いっしょ） - together

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アナの物語：またね

Nihongo Storytime のNorikoです。

スウェーデン人のアナは、今、関西空港にいます。

楽しかった日本旅行も終わって、もう帰国します。フライトを待ちながら、旅行の日記を書きました。アナさんの日記を読みます。聞いてください。

11月20日 月曜日

今、空港。フライト出発まであと１時間。カフェでコーヒーを飲みながら、日記を書いている。

あっという間だった。本当に楽しくて、いい思い出がたくさんできた。ホテルや旅館のスタッフと日本語で会話もできた。レストランの注文も日本語でできた。でも、漢字は難しかった。帰ったら、もっともっと漢字を勉強しよう。

また日本に戻ってきたいな。今度は、東京や箱根、北海道に行きたいな。

次は、アナさんとカールさんのストーリーを聞いてください。

アナとカールは、今、関西国際空港にいます。スウェーデンに帰る日です。フライトの出発までまだ１時間あるので、アナとカールはカフェでコーヒーを飲んでいます。

アナは旅行中、毎日日記を書きました。日記にたくさんの思い出を書きました。

アナは、今回の旅行で、たくさん日本語を使うことができて、本当に満足しています。いろいろなところで、日本語を使ってみました。でも漢字が難しくて、読めない漢字をたくさん見ました。もっともっと漢字を勉強しようと思っています。

アナとカールは、また日本に来たいと思っています。

November 20th, Monday.

I'm currently at the airport. I have one more hour until my flight departure. I'm sitting at a café, enjoying a cup of coffee while writing in my diary.

It went by so quickly. I had so much fun and made many great memories. I was able to have conversations in Japanese with the staff at hotels and ryokans. I could even place orders at restaurants in Japanese. However, kanji was difficult. When I return, I'll study kanji even more.

I want to come back to Japan again. Next time, I want to visit Tokyo, Hakone, and Hokkaido.

Next, please listen to Anna and Carl's story.

Anna and Carl are currently at Kansai International Airport. It's their day to return to Sweden. They still have an hour before their flight departure, so they are enjoying a cup of coffee at a café.

During their trip, Anna wrote a diary every day. She wrote down many memories in her diary.

Anna is very satisfied because she was able to use Japanese a lot during this trip. She tried using Japanese in various places. However, kanji was difficult, and she encountered many kanji characters she couldn't read. She intends to study kanji even more.

Anna and Carl both want to come back to Japan again.

月曜日（げつようび）: Monday 空港（くうこう）: airport フライト: flight 出発（しゅっぱつ）: departure あと１時間（あといちじかん）: one more hour 日記（にっき）: diary 書く（かく）: to write 楽しい（たのしい）: enjoyable, fun 思い出（おもいで）: memories ホテル: hotel 旅館（りょかん）: traditional inn スタッフ: staff 会話（かいわ）: conversation 注文（ちゅうもん）: order 帰る（かえる）: to return, to go back 関西国際空港（かんさいこくさいくうこう）: Kansai International Airport 満足する（まんぞくする）: to be satisfied 使う（つかう）: to use 漢字が難しい（かんじがむずかしい）: Kanji is difficult

読めない（よめない）: cannot read

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土曜日（どようび）: Saturday 悲しい（かなしい）: sad 帰りたい（かえりたい）: want to go back 街（まち）: city, town 坂（さか）: hill, slope 丘（おか）: hill 原爆資料館（げんばくしりょうかん）: Atomic Bomb Museum 勉強になる（べんきょうになる）: to be educational 戦争（せんそう）: war 大分（おおいた）: Oita 黒川温泉（くろかわおんせん）: Kurokawa Onsen (a famous hot spring resort in Oita) 旅館（りょかん）: traditional inn 露天風呂（ろてんぶろ）: open-air hot spring bath 恥ずかしい（はずかしい）: embarrassing, shy 気持ちいい（きもちいい）: pleasant, comfortable 畳（たたみ）: tatami mat 読書ルーム（どくしょルーム）: reading room 漫画（まんが）: manga, comics チェックアウト: check-out 素晴らしい（すばらしい）: wonderful, fantastic 時間を過ごす（じかんをすごす）: to spend time 平和公園（へいわこうえん）: Peace Park 平和の大切さ（へいわのたいせつさ）: the importance of peace 大分へ移動する（おおいたへいどうする）: to move to Oita 和室（わしつ）: Japanese-style room 布団（ふとん）: futon (traditional Japanese bedding) 寝る（ねる）: to sleep ベッド: bed 滞在を楽しむ（たいざいをたのしむ）: to enjoy the stay 関西空港（かんさいくうこう）: Kansai International Airport

スウェーデンに帰国する（スウェーデンにきこくする）: to return to Sweden

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火曜日（かようび）: Tuesday めっちゃ（informal）: very, extremely 最高（さいこう）: the best, excellent にぎやか: lively, bustling お店（おみせ）: shop, store 混んでいない（こんでいない）: not crowded 福岡タワー（ふくおかタワー）: Fukuoka Tower 展望台（てんぼうだい）: observation deck 海（うみ）: sea 博多ラーメン（はかたラーメン）: Hakata-style ramen (a famous ramen variety in Fukuoka) とんこつラーメン: tonkotsu ramen (a type of ramen with pork bone broth) 人気（にんき）: popular ラーメン屋さん: ramen shop 並ぶ（ならぶ）: to line up, to wait in line 太宰府（だざいふ）: Dazaifu (a city near Fukuoka) おみくじ: fortune slip, omikuji 大吉（だいきち）: great fortune 午後（ごご）: afternoon 長崎（ながさき）: Nagasaki 楽しみ（たのしみ）: looking forward to 滞在（たいざい）: stay 景色（けしき）: view, scenery 素晴らしい（すばらしい）: wonderful, fantastic グルメ: gourmet, food lover 博多駅（はかたえき）: Hakata Station (a major train station in Fukuoka) 散策する（さんさくする）: to take a walk, to stroll 行列（ぎょうれつ）: queue, line 屋台（やたい）: food stall お酒（おさけ）: alcohol, sake 料理（りょうり）: cuisine, dish 温かさ（あたたかさ）: warmth 残り（のこり）: remaining, left 人々（ひとびと）: people 日本の文化（にほんのぶんか）: Japanese culture

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日記（にっき）: diary 初めて（はじめて）: first time 月曜（げつよう）: Monday 着く（つく）: to arrive 今週（こんしゅう）: this week 観光する（かんこうする）: to sightsee 道頓堀（どうとんぼり）: Dotonbori (a famous street in Osaka) たこ焼き（たこやき）: takoyaki (a popular Japanese snack) お好み焼き（おこのみやき）: okonomiyaki (a Japanese savory pancake 金閣寺（きんかくじ）: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion temple in Kyoto) 伝統的（でんとうてき）: traditional 雰囲気（ふんいき）: atmosphere 観光客（かんこうきゃく）: tourists 疲れる（つかれる）: to get tired 着物（きもの）: kimono レンタルする: to rent 散策する（さんさくする）: to take a walk 和服姿（わふくすがた）: wearing traditional Japanese clothing 写真を撮る（しゃしんをとる）: to take photos 九州（きゅうしゅう）: Kyushu (a region in Japan) ソウルフード: soul food 食文化（しょくぶんか）: food culture 向かう（むかう）: to head towards 観光名所（かんこうめいしょ）: tourist attractions 美しさ（うつくしさ）: beauty 魅了される（みりょうされる）: to be fascinated 一緒に（いっしょに）: together 思い出（おもいで）: memories 目的地（もくてきち）: destination

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みなさん、はじめまして。私の名前はアナです。スウェーデン人です。２９才です。

スウェーデンの南にあるマルメMalmöに、彼氏（かれし）と一緒に住んでいます。生まれた街（まち）は、マルメの近くにあるルンドLundです。

私の両親（りょうしん）は、私が高校生のときに離婚（りこん）しました。妹が一人います。妹は、今、スウェーデンの首都（しゅと）ストックホルムに住んでいて、大学で建築（けんちく）を勉強しています。父と母は、それぞれ再婚（さいこん）していて、再婚相手（さいこんあいて）とマルメに住んでいます。

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper.

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language.

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language.

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language.

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language.

💜Japanese Together.

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language.

💜Japanese Together.

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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コミュニケーション: communication 困りません（こまりません）: don't have difficulties 3Dモーションデザイナー: 3D motion designer 有名（ゆうめい）: famous ゲーム制作会社（げーむせいさくがいしゃ）: game development company 趣味（しゅみ）: hobby サイクリング: cycling お酒（おさけ）: alcohol 最近（さいきん）: recently 通って（かよって）: attend 去年（きょねん）: last year 日本人女性（にほんじんじょせい）: Japanese woman 結婚しました（けっこんしました）: got married 生活（せいかつ）: life 安定していて（あんていしていて）: stable 楽しいです（たのしいです）: enjoyable 戻りたい（もどりたい）: want to return まだ（まだ）: yet そのこと（そのこと）: that matter 海外生活（かいがいせいかつ）: life abroad どうやって（どうやって）: how 悩んでいます（なやんでいます）: are worried 満足しています（まんぞくしています）: satisfied のんびり（のんびり）: laid-back 雰囲気（ふんいき）: atmosphere フレンドリー: friendly 人々（ひとびと）: people 家族（かぞく）: family 懐かしい（なつかしい）: nostalgic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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同僚（どうりょう）: colleague 好き（すき）: like 先日（せんじつ）: the other day 日本酒（にほんしゅ）: Japanese sake 聞く（きく）: hear, ask 行く（いく）: go 一緒（いっしょ）: together 話す（はなす）: talk 誘う（さそう）: invite 面白い（おもしろい）: interesting 行ってみる（いってみる）: try to go 当日（とうじつ）: the day of ドキドキ: excited, nervous カフェ: cafe おしゃべり: chat 緊張する（きんちょうする）: get nervous 明るい（あかるい）: cheerful, bright 笑顔（えがお）: smile 質問（しつもん）: question 趣味（しゅみ）: hobby お正月休み（おしょうがつやすみ）: New Year holiday 楽しむ（たのしむ）: enjoy 見送る（みおくる）: see off ありがとう: thank you 幸せな（しあわせな）: happy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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仲が良い（なかがよい）- get along well 先日（せんじつ）- the other day 羨ましい（うらやましい）- envious お土産（おみやげ）- souvenir 温泉まんじゅう（おんせんまんじゅう）- hot spring steamed bun 休憩室（きゅうけいしつ）- break room あんこ- sweet bean paste 苦手（にがて）- not good at, dislike 声をかける（こえをかける）- to speak to, to talk to 休憩（きゅうけい）- break, rest 一緒に（いっしょに）- together 英会話（えいかいわ）- English conversation 留学（りゅうがく）- studying abroad 助かる（たすかる）- to be helpful, to be saved 質問（しつもん）- question --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japanesetogetherstorytime/message

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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サラさんは箱根の温泉でお土産を買いました。何を買ったでしょう？

箱根 (はこね) - Hakone お土産 (おみやげ) - souvenir 温泉（おんせん）- hot spring

🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 

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