Right now I’m reading a book called くま クマ 熊 ベアー and I finally arrived and the second half! When I first started reading it I had to look up lots of words and grammar but now I can read it way faster and actually enjoy reading it. For anyone who has a hard time now, don’t give up you will reach a level where learning Japanese becomes fun.

Konnichiwa, On the first day of the hiragana challenge we learn a, ki, ka, su! 🎄✨ Watch the video and comment when you've finished! For extra points, do the writing exercise and post a photo of your answers. This will really cement your learning! Below is the first video and worksheet. I know some of you have seen this before, but we'll take on this challenge together and master the 46 characters by Christmas!! Day One! Ganbatte kudasai (try your best)!!!! Joe Sensei. @Ev Ginguene @Meyu Artist @Irdzra Khairuddin @Phil C @Blaize Agena @Brittney Cox @Steve Goldun @Karin Ware

✏️ Goal: Write a diary entry in Japanese every week 🗒️ Level: N5 → N4 → N3 --- 🗣️ Mini Lesson: 「今日」「さっき」 今日（きょう）kyou today さっき sakki a little while ago / earlier today. 📝 Examples 今日はとても忙しいです。 Kyou wa totemo isogashii desu. → I am busy today. さっき本を読みました。 Sakki hon o yomimashita. → I read a book a little while ago. --- ✅ N5 / Beginner + romaji 今日、仕事でつかれました。 Kyou, shigoto de tsukaremashita. Today, work was stressful. ストレスがありましたから、さっき、本を読みました。 Sutoresu ga arimashita kara, saki, hon o yomimashita. I was stressed, so just before I was reading a book. 読むと、気もちが楽になりました。 Yomu to, kimochi ga raku ni narimashita. I read and I became at ease. リラックスできてよかったです。 Rirakkusu dekite yokatta desu. It's good I was able to relax. --- ✅ N4 今日は仕事が多くて、とてもつかれました。 ストレスがあったので、本を読んで気分を落ち着かせました。 少し読むだけでリラックスできました。 --- ✅ N3 さっきまで仕事が忙しく、少しストレスを感じていました。 そこで、本を読む時間を取って、気持ちを落ち着かせました。 静かな読書の時間は、いいリセットになります。 --- 💬 Vocabulary Japanese English さっき a little while ago / earlier 疲れる（つかれる） to get tired 落ち着く（おちつく） to calm / settle 気分（きぶん） mood / feeling 余裕（よゆう） mental space / breathing room 締め切り（しめきり） deadline --- 🫵 Your Turn さっき、＿＿＿しました。 Sakki, ______ shimashita. 今日、＿＿＿をしました。 Kyou, ____ o shimashita. ✍️ Post your diary entry below, and I’ll correct it and help you improve 📚✨ Or just let us know what you do to relax? 🍵⛱️ I can translate your post into Japanese, if you like.

The Tokyo Deaflympics began on November 15th, and Japan has already achieved exciting results in judo. On the 16th: Ayane Kishino won a bronze medal in the women’s 52kg division. Shortly after, Kazuma Gamō won another bronze in the men’s 73kg division. These are Japan’s first medals of this year’s Deaflympics. The event runs until November 26th, and spectators can watch the matches for free. A great moment for Japanese athletes and a wonderful chance to celebrate inclusive international sports! --- 🈶 Language Tip: 「はじめて」 = for the first time Use はじめて when talking about something that happened for the first time. Examples from this news: 日本の選手がメダルを取ったのは、はじめてです。 Nihon no senshu ga medaru o totta no wa, hajimete desu. → It is the first time Japanese athletes won a medal in this tournament. Your practice: きょう、はじめて〜ました。 はじめて〜を見ました。 --- 📝 Useful Vocabulary Japanese Romaji English デフリンピック defurimpikku Deaflympics 選手 senshu athlete 柔道 jūdō judo 銅メダル dō medaru bronze medal 試合 shiai match 無料 muryō free はじめて hajimete for the first time --- 🫵 Your Turn! Write 1–3 sentences using はじめて. For example: きのう、はじめて日本のニュースを読みました。 → Yesterday, I read Japanese news for the first time. Post your sentences below and I’ll check them!

Please watch and learn. Let me know if there are any issues with the video. Also let me know in the comments here when you've finished this video. That let's me know when to make the next one. https://www.skool.com/japanese/classroom/78718867?md=7eb49564455345448fff5eaa277af891