Learn Japanese from the News

Station:
NHK World (JP)

Status:
Running

Start:
2022-03-14

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Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

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List of episodes

S2024E14 - Oppenheimer's Grandson Warns About Nuclear Weapons

Charles Oppenheimer, the grandson of the creator of the atomic bomb, spoke at a news conference in Japan, stressing that we should never use the bombs again. We listen to the news story and review the expression "ikenai" in "genbaku ya bakudan o tsukatte wa ikenai" (atomic bombs and bombs in general should not be used). We also learn about the story behind "senbazuru" (1,000 folded paper cranes).

Air Date: 04 Aug 2024 22:00 (CDT)

S2024E15 - Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station

In late August, torrential rainfall in central Tokyo caused rainwater to gush down entrances at Ichigaya subway station and flood the interior. Near Shinjuku Station, water erupted from a manhole and reached higher than human height. We review the news story in Japanese and learn expressions related to the verb "tamaru" (to accumulate) as well as terms you want to know to be prepared for inclement weather and natural disasters.

Air Date: 29 Sep 2024 22:00 (CDT)

S2024E16 - Abacus Math Contest Tests Speed and Accuracy

Air Date: 13 Oct 2024 22:00 (CDT)