The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese

Today’s story is about きつね (fox), lantern oil, and a little temptation… 👀 The keywords are あぶらabura (oil) , いちごう ichigou (180ml), ばける bakeru (transform) and ぺろりperori (lick). Let’s relax, listen, and enjoy learning Japanese😊You can get the scripts ↓https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube → https://youtu.be/h13YNdk-B6Y

In this episode, I read a classic Japanese folktale about Ikkyu, a clever young monk known for his wit (とんち tonchi).The story plays with the Japanese word “hashi,” which can mean “bridge” or “edge.”Ikkyu uses this double meaning to outsmart the adults around him in a funny and surprising way.This is a short, beginner-friendly listening practice with simple Japanese. Relax, listen, and enjoy the wisdom and humor of traditional Japanese stories. YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/bK1hXXSNR7k

Today’s story is about Ikkyu, a smart and funny young monk who always finds creative ways to solve problems. Here’re some words in the story..kozou-san : a child monkOsho-san : a head monk mizuame : malt syrupdoku : poisonsuzuri : ink stoneEnjoy this classic Japanese tale!You can get the scripts here ↓ https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube ↓https://youtu.be/iAnYw5tRz4w

Meet Zashiki-warashi, a childlike spirit from Japanese folklore.It brings good luck to the home, but if it leaves, bad luck may follow. A gentle and mysterious story about luck, spirits, and home.You can download the scripts (PDF) on Patreon. ・FREE English translation script → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888・Full scripts (Hiragana + Kanji + English + Vocabulary Sheets) → for Patreon membersYoutube →  https://youtu.be/-Dv6G7BZg80

Today’s story is a Japanese folktale ”Princess Kaguya” - it’s a fantasy story. I hope you enjoy listening.You can download the scripts (PDF) on Patreon. ・FREE English translation script → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888・Full scripts (Hiragana + Kanji + English + Vocabulary Sheets) → for Patreon membersYou can also watch it on YouTube. Please check it out!