JAPANESE Q&A SLANG

おすすめ の Youtube, Anime, Drama for studying Japanese

初心者 (しょしんしゃ) - BEGINNER

  • I recommend Family YouTuber (They use easy Japanese for kids)
  • You can learn about how Japanese people grow up and Japanese culture.
  • Please watch it as if you were a child born in Japan.
  • The Japanese in these videos is standard Japanese. (It's not Kansaiben(Kansai Japanese))

() るまえに () べ(mirumaenitobe)

This family speaks good Japanese.

ほのりんファミリー(honorin family)

(うるし) ちゃんfamily(Urushi cyan Family)

They are a family of 15 people.

中級 (ちゅうきゅう) (しゃ) - INTERMEDIATE

  • Watch videos related to your interests.(Make up, Car, Meditation)
  • Look up the words you don't know.
  • It's okay if you can't hear everything perfectly.
  • By knowing vocabulary related to your hobbies, you can expand your conversation with Japanese people.

くれいじーまぐねっと(CrazyMagnet)

You can know the trends and beauty standards of Japanese girls.

トヨタモビリティ神奈川かながわ) (Toyota mobility Kanagawa)

This Youtuber introduce Toyota cars.

TERUちゃん (TERU cyan)

He is a youtuber explains about anime.

上級 (じょうきゅう) (しゃ) - ADVANCED

ヒヨごん

She creates a lot of slang and she is so funny.

kemio

He also created many slang words.

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NewsPicks /ニューズピックス

They talk about Japanese news and business

Anime

This is Animes that Japanese children must watch.

ドラえもん (Doraemon)

Doraemon is a science fiction-themed, slice-of-life series that follows the adventures of a robotic cat from the future named Doraemon. He travels back in time to the 20th century to help a young boy named Nobita Nobi, who is struggling with school, life, and his future. Doraemon’s mission is to guide Nobita and help him avoid the disastrous future that awaits him if he doesn’t change his ways.

Doraemon carries around a "4th-dimensional pocket" from which he pulls out various futuristic gadgets, each of which has its own unique function. While Doraemon’s gadgets are often used to solve problems or create fun scenarios, they often end up causing more trouble or hilarity, leading to many humorous situations.

サザエさん (sazaesan)

サザエさん (Sazae-san) is a classic and long-running Japanese manga and anime series created by Machiko Hasegawa. The series debuted as a manga in 1946 and was adapted into an anime in 1969. It holds the record for the longest-running animated TV series in Japan, and its cultural impact is profound.
The story follows Sazae Isono, a cheerful, energetic woman who is married to Masuo, and they live with her parents, Nakata (her father) and Fune (her mother), along with her younger brother Tarao. Sazae also interacts with her extended family and friends, depicting their day-to-day lives in Japan.

The series centers on Sazae's interactions with her family and the humorous situations they find themselves in. Though there is no overarching plot, each episode or comic strip typically focuses on small moments of family life, misunderstandings, and Sazae's whimsical adventures.

ちびまる子ちゃん (chibimaruko cyan)

Chibi Maruko-chan (ちびまる子ちゃん) is a beloved Japanese manga and anime series created by Momoko Sakura. It first debuted as a manga in 1986, serialized in the magazine Ribon, and later became a TV anime in 1990.
The series revolves around Maruko, a third-grade girl, and her family and friends as they navigate their everyday lives. Maruko's character, based on the author herself, is portrayed as a fun-loving, somewhat mischievous girl who is often caught up in humorous and relatable situations.

あたしンち(atashinchi)

The anime あたしんち (Atashin'chi) is a TV adaptation of the manga of the same name. It first aired in 2002 and quickly became popular for its humor and relatable depiction of family life. Like the manga, the anime is a slice-of-life comedy that revolves around the daily activities of the Tachibana family. However, it gives a bit more room to the antics of the characters, with some exaggerated comedic elements typical of anime.
The anime doesn't follow a complex overarching plot but instead presents various episodic stories that show the humorous interactions between the characters. Each episode deals with different aspects of family life—such as school problems, household chores, parent-child relationships, and the occasional misunderstanding or quirky event. Despite the simplicity, it manages to touch on themes of family bonds and the small, often humorous struggles of everyday life.

Drama

ブラッシュアップライフ (Brush up life)

Brush Up Life follows Mikako Satsuki, a 35-year-old woman who, after experiencing an unexpected and tragic death, wakes up back in her teenage years. The twist? She remembers everything from her past life, and now she has a chance to "brush up" or improve her life—knowing all the mistakes, regrets, and missed opportunities she had before.

However, Mikako quickly realizes that while she can change certain aspects of her life, there are limits to what she can control. With this new "do-over" in mind, she tries to make different choices—whether it's relationships, career decisions, or her personal growth—but soon finds that reshaping her life isn't as simple as it seemed.

The show delves into themes like regret, self-improvement, and the butterfly effect, exploring how small changes can ripple out and affect the course of a person's life.

First Love 初恋 (はつこい)

初恋 (Hatsukoi), which translates to First Love, is a 2022 Japanese drama series based on the popular 1999 song First Love by the iconic singer Hikaru Utada. The drama has garnered significant attention for its heartfelt storyline, emotional depth, and the connection to the hit song, which was one of Utada’s most beloved tracks.

The series revolves around first love, exploring the long-lasting impact that such an experience can have on people, even years after the relationship has ended. The drama is set in two time periods: one in the 1990s, when the main characters are first experiencing love as teenagers, and one in the present day, when they are reconnecting after many years. The show blends nostalgia, romance, and emotional storytelling, capturing the bittersweetness and beauty of first love.

地面 (じめん) () たち (jimenshitachi)

The drama delves into this complex world of real estate fraud and follows a group of fraudsters known as jimen-shi—individuals who specialize in tricking others into selling valuable land, either through deceptive schemes, fake identities, or even the use of fake documents to pose as legitimate buyers.

コウノドリ (kounodori)

コウノドリ (Kounodori), also known as Kounodori: Dr. Stork, is a Japanese medical drama series that aired in 2015 and is based on a manga of the same name written and illustrated by Yuu Suzunoki. The story revolves around the world of obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on the lives of doctors and patients in a hospital setting. The series has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of birth, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complex emotions surrounding parenthood.