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Podcast 61: Talking about Positive Emotions in Japanese

Aug 11, 2025
Dive into the vibrant world of expressing positive emotions in Japanese! Discover essential vocabulary and phrases for casual conversations, and learn how anticipation and joy are conveyed through unique expressions. Explore cultural differences in emotional displays, particularly the subtler joy found in Japanese society compared to the West. The discussion even takes you to lively izakayas, revealing the warmth and excitement often hidden beneath the surface. Engage with the nuances of language and culture that define joyful interactions!
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ANECDOTE

Trip Dialogue Shows Natural Positive Phrases

  • Alex and Ami-sensei model casual positive phrases in a short travel dialogue.
  • They use わくわくする, 安心した, チケット取れてよかったね, and 楽しみ to show excitement and relief.
ADVICE

Chain Adjectives And Verbs With ~て

  • Alex explains chaining adjectives and verbs with ~て for natural speech.
  • Use 良くて安心した instead of saying 良い and 安心 separately to link ideas smoothly.
ADVICE

楽しみ Expresses Looking Forward To

  • Ami-sensei explains 楽しみ means to look forward to future enjoyment.
  • Alex adds it functions like a future form of 'to enjoy' and is used frequently to express anticipation.
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