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The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese
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About the show
Hello. Nice to meet you, I’m Onigiri.
In this podcast, I’ll be reading stories in Japanese.
The level is from beginner to intermediate.
I use simple Japanese, so it’s perfect for listening practice.
A script is also available, so you can read along and learn with me.
Now, let’s get started!
こんにちは！はじめまして、おにぎりです。
このポッドキャストでは、日本語で物語を読みます。
レベルは初級から中級です。やさしい言葉で話すので、リスニングの練習にぴったりです。スクリプトもあるので、一緒に読んで学べます。
それでは始めましょう。
You can get the scripts here → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888
Check out my YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclub