Makoto Magazine Series #85: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!
Spring is in the Air... and So Is History!
Welcome to the March issue of Makoto! As the weather warms up and the cherry blossoms get ready to bloom, we're taking a trip back in time to the fascinating Edo period—a time of samurai, shoguns, and... hostages?
But that's not all! This month's issue is packed with linguistic delights:
- A vocabulary deep dive into ?????? (don't underestimate it—literally!)
- The origins of ???—because nothing says romance like etymology
- A look at Hyogo Prefecture, home to Himeji Castle and Kobe beef
- Grammar Time! with ?????? (it turns out... you'll love it!)
- A poetic moment with Shiki's haiku
- Kanji Spotlight on ?—because life, birth, and raw sushi all deserve attention
And for your reading practice: A beginner-friendly story on women-only train cars and an intermediate deep dive into Edo life.
Whether you're here for the history, the laughs, or just some good old-fashioned onomatopoeia (????—that blank stare you get when learning kanji), enjoy the issue, and happy studying!
Clay & Yumi
Details:
- Page Count: 73 Pages
- Formats: Download the PDF and ePub
- Audio: 21 High-Quality Sound Files
- Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files
- Exclusive Bonus: 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.
? Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Included Each issue comes with sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download an Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. This 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: ??????
- Prefecture Spotlight: Hyogo
- Etymology: ???
- Anime Phrase of the Day
- Onomatopoeia:????
- Haiku : Shiki
- Kanji Spotlight: ?
- Grammar Time! ??????
- Japanese Readers: Women-only Passenger Car (beginner) + Edo Period (Intermediate)
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