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Makoto Magazine Series #83: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!
Happy New Year from the Makoto Team!
This month's cover features a stunning photo of 金閣寺(きんかくじ) (the Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, captured just last month by our talented editor Neddy and her equally talented husband. Doesn't it make you feel like taking a trip to Kyoto? Whether you've visited Kyoto many times or it's still on your bucket list, this iconic sight is always awe-inspiring.
Speaking of iconic, let's talk about ラーメン. Did you know that while it's considered one of Japan's quintessential comfort foods, it actually has roots in Chinese cuisine? Our etymology feature dives into how those humble wheat noodles twisted and turned their way into Japanese hearts—and stomachs—over centuries. Here's a teaser: Japan's first ramen shop, 来々軒 （らいらいけん）, opened in 1910, and the rest is delicious history.
But ramen isn't just about slurping noodles—it's about the culture that surrounds it. From regional variations to late-night ramen adventures (who hasn't craved a steaming bowl after a long day?), it's no wonder ramen is beloved worldwide. Have a favorite ramen topping? Egg, chashu, or maybe corn and butter? Whatever your preference, there's no wrong way to enjoy it.
This issue is packed with goodies to start your year with a smile: jokes and puns, a deep dive into the prefecture of Okayama, the rhythmic charm of the onomatopoeia どきどき, and a fresh set of Japanese Readers for learners of all levels. Let's ring in 2024 with laughter, learning, and maybe a steaming bowl of noodles by your side.
Clay & Yumi
Details:
- Page Count: 62 Pages
- Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge
- Audio: 26 High-Quality Sound Files
- Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files
- Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)
? Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips.
? FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page.
? Unique & Informative Content Tired of the same old textbook content? Dive into a wide array of topics that typical courses overlook. This issue covers:
In this Issue:
- Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
- Vocabulary: 脚光を浴びる
- Prefecture Spotlight: Okayama
- Etymology: ラーメン
- Anime Phrase of the Day
- Onomatopoeia: どきどき
- Haiku: 正岡子規
- Kanji Spotlight: 学
- Grammar Time! ～に気がつく
- Katakana Match
- Japanese Readers: Bad head? (beginner) + Muromachi Period (Intermediate)
? Purchase now and start your enriching Japanese learning journey in just seconds!
LanguageEnglish
PublisherClay Boutwell
Release dateDec 29, 2024
ISBN9798230400042
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Makoto #83 - Clay Boutwell
Makoto #83
VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 83 | January 2025
Clay & Yumi Boutwell
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Introduction
ご購入こうにゅう
ありがとう
ございます。
Thank you so much
for your purchase!
Happy New Year from the Makoto Team!
This month's cover features a stunning photo of 金閣寺きんかくじ (the Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, captured just last month by our talented editor Neddy and her equally talented husband. Doesn’t it make you feel like taking a trip to Kyoto? Whether you've visited Kyoto many times or it’s still on your bucket list, this iconic sight is always awe-inspiring.
Speaking of iconic, let’s talk about ラーメン. Did you know that while it’s considered one of Japan’s quintessential comfort foods, it actually has roots in Chinese cuisine? Our etymology feature dives into how those humble wheat noodles twisted and turned their way into Japanese hearts—and stomachs—over centuries. Here’s a teaser: Japan’s first ramen shop, 来々軒 （らいらいけん）, opened in 1910, and the rest is delicious history.
But ramen isn’t just about slurping noodles—it’s about the culture that surrounds it. From regional variations to late-night ramen adventures (who hasn’t craved a steaming bowl after a long day?), it’s no wonder ramen is beloved worldwide. Have a favorite ramen topping? Egg, chashu, or maybe corn and butter? Whatever your preference, there's no wrong way to enjoy it.
This issue is packed with goodies to start your year with a smile: jokes and puns, a deep dive into the prefecture of Okayama, the rhythmic charm of the onomatopoeia どきどき, and a fresh set of Japanese Readers for learners of all levels. Let’s ring in 2024 with laughter, learning, and maybe a steaming bowl of noodles by your side.
Clay & Yumi
clumiABOUT CLAY & YUMI
Yumi was a popular radio DJ in Japan for over ten years. She has extensive training in standard Japanese pronunciation which makes her perfect for creating these language instructional audio files.
Clay has been a passionate learner of Japanese for over twenty years now. His free language learning website, www.TheJapanesePage.com, got its start back in 1999 as a way to help other learners of Japanese as well as himself.
In 2002, they opened www.TheJapanShop.com to help students of Japanese get hard-to-find Japanese books.
Yumi and I are very grateful for
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