Author: RoYuMi

  • Japanese Vocabulary (4) – Simple and Useful

    Japanese Vocabulary (4) – Simple and Useful

    Our “RoYuMi mini” are simple vocabulary collections for you who are studying Japanese! Listen to how it is pronounced and learn to identify them in simple situations of daily life in Japan. Words you will learn in this video: 空地akichi vacant lot 橋hashi bridge 川kawa river 工事kouji Construction マンションmanshon Apartment building love me rain 漫画manga… Read more

  • Discover the Magic of Shamisen: The Enigmatic Japanese Musical Instrument That Will Surprise You with its Percussive Sound

    Discover the Magic of Shamisen: The Enigmatic Japanese Musical Instrument That Will Surprise You with its Percussive Sound
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    Around 1562, the percussive Shamisen evolved from the Chinese musical instrument called Sanxian. The Shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument that has been used for centuries to accompany various forms of art, including Kabuki and Bunraku. It is a stringed instrument played with an ivory or plastic plectrum called a bachi and is composed… Read more

  • Japanese Vocabulary (3) – Simple and Useful

    Japanese Vocabulary (3) – Simple and Useful

    Our “RoYuMi mini” are simple vocabulary collections for you who are studying Japanese! Listen to how it is pronounced and learn to identify them in simple situations of daily life in Japan. Words you will learn in this video: ランドセルrandoseru Backpack/School Bag (only this style) 三輪車sanrinsha Tricycle 窓mado window 靴下kutsushita Socks 縫いぐるみnuigurumi Plush 公衆電話koushuudenwa Public… Read more

  • Japanese Vocabulary (2) – Simple and Useful

    Japanese Vocabulary (2) – Simple and Useful

    Our “RoYuMi mini” are simple vocabulary collections for you who are studying Japanese! Listen to how it is pronounced and learn to identify them in simple situations of daily life in Japan. Words you will learn in this video: 磁石jishaku magnet/magnet ホッチキスhotchikisu stapler ボールboru ball 団扇uchiwa fan ハイチュウhaichuu Hi-chew (brand of taffy) 計算機keisanki calculator 椅子isu… Read more

  • わけがわからない – I don’t understand, It doesn’t make sense / LEARN JAPANESE

    わけがわからない – I don’t understand, It doesn’t make sense / LEARN JAPANESE

    わけがわからない – Wake ga wakaranai I don’t understand, it doesn’t make sense ———————————– Phrase that you use when you don’t understand what something means, how it can be like that, or the intention and/or reason. ———————————– A. あの映画どうだった? あのえいがどうだった? How was the movie? B.話が複雑で、わけがわからなかったよ。 はなしがふくざつで、わけがわからなかったよ。 The story was complicated and I got confused. #japon #royumi… Read more

  • Japanese Vocabulary (1) – Simple and Useful

    Japanese Vocabulary (1) – Simple and Useful

    The third collection of our RoYuMi Mini series, simple vocabulary collections for you who are studying Japanese ! Listen to how it is pronounced and learn to identify them in simple situations of daily life in Japan . Words you will learn in this video: 電車densha – electric train スリッパSurippa – slippers 望遠鏡bouenkyou – telescope… Read more

  • The Great Wave off Kanagawa – Prints from Japan

    The Great Wave off Kanagawa – Prints from Japan

    The Great Wave off Kanagawa (神奈川沖浪裏 ” Kanagawa oki nami ura “, literally ” Under a wave on the high seas in Kanagawa “) is probably one of the most reproduced and instantly recognized works of art in the world. And not only that, but it is the best example when it comes to ukiyo-e… Read more

  • Hanami – An experience you must have in Japan

    Hanami – An experience you must have in Japan
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    If you’ve ever been to Japan during the early spring season, chances are you’ve made your trips especially to see the mesmerizing cherry blossoms, better known in Japanese as “Sakura.” Sakura season is one of the things Japan’s most captivating, however, as this event only lasts for about two weeks (usually from late March to… Read more

  • しまった – oops! / LEARN JAPANESE

    しまった – oops! / LEARN JAPANESE

    しまった – Shimatta – Oops! ———————————– Phrase you use when you realize you made a mistake. ———————————– A. あっ、雨がふってきたね。 あっ、あめがふってきたね。 Ooh, it’s raining. B. しまった!傘、持ってくるの忘れた。 しまった!かさ、もってくるのわすれた。 Demons! I forgot to bring my umbrella. #japon #royumi #youtubers #japones #kanji #aprendejapones #idiomajapones #frasedeldia Read more

  • Onsen 温泉 – A Relaxing Experience

    Onsen 温泉 – A Relaxing Experience
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    Onsen or hot spring baths are a type of bathing and relaxation facility in Japan. The water comes from natural sources heated geothermally, which is often attributed healing characteristics due to its mineral content.  (You can watch the video of this post or continue reading below) Originally, they were outside, although it is common to… Read more