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Magical Japanese

Season 4

2024 • 18 Episodes

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S04 E01 • Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 • Jan 17 • 10m

Written Japanese was developed and refined after Japan began using Chinese kanji characters in the early 5th century. This history is reflected in the many words related to kaku, or "to write."

Mountain

S04 E02 • Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 • Jan 24 • 10m

This episode focuses on words related to yama (mountains). Mountains make up about 75% of Japan's territory, and they have made their way into many common expressions in the Japanese language.

Eye

S04 E03 • Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 • Feb 21 • 10m

This episode focuses on me (eye). Just like other languages, Japanese has a lot of words and phrases related to eyes, and they are often used in daily life.

Bag

S04 E04 • Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 • Feb 28 • 10m

This episode focuses on words related to fukuro (bag). Reflecting its unique wrapping culture, Japan has a wide variety of bags, leading to an equal variety of Japanese words and expressions.

Salt

S04 E05 • Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 • Apr 24 • 10m

This episode focuses on words related to shio, or salt. Salt played an important role in the development of Japan's food culture and religion, and it continues to add flavor to many Japanese expressions.

Castle

S04 E06 • Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • May 1 • 10m

In this episode, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan explores Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture and examines words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

Wheel

S04 E07 • Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • May 29 • 10m

This episode focuses on kuruma, which means both wheel and wheeled vehicle. A ubiquitous word, it has rolled its way into many Japanese expressions.

River/Stream

S04 E08 • Wednesday, Jun 5, 2024 • Jun 5 • 10m

This episode focuses on kawa, which means both river and stream. These flowing bodies of water have played a central role in Japanese life and philosophy, as reflected in the Japanese language.

Seven

S04 E09 • Wednesday, Jul 3, 2024 • Jul 3 • 10m

This episode focuses on nana, or the number seven. Seen as a lucky number in Japan, it has given rise to many unique everyday words and expressions.

Mouth

S04 E10 • Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024 • Jul 10 • 10m

This episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.

Acting

S04 E11 • Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 • Jul 31 • 10m

This episode focuses on shibai, which means both "a play" and "acting." It describes all types of acting and has produced many unique expressions.

Theater

S04 E12 • Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024 • Aug 7 • 10m

This episode focuses on gekijo, or "theater." Japanese theaters have characteristic features that have produced many idiomatic expressions.

Step

S04 E13 • Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 • Sep 25 • 10m

This episode focuses on fumu, meaning both "to step" and "to stomp." The action is an important part of Japanese Shinto rituals and is used in many Japanese expressions.

Sound

S04 E14 • Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 • Oct 2 • 10m

This episode focuses on oto, or "sound." Japanese is rich in sound-related expressions and idioms, many describing aspects of reputation and communication.

The Manyoshu Edition / Episode I: Love

S04 E15 • Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 • Oct 29 • 10m

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and a modern setting, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago.

The Manyoshu Edition / Episode II: Business

S04 E16 • Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 • Nov 6 • 10m

The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in manga and a modern setting, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business.

Wear

S04 E17 • Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 • Dec 18 • 10m

People have long worn clothes to protect themselves from the elements and signal their social status, producing many Japanese words and expressions related to kiru, or "to wear."

Grass

S04 E18 • Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 • Dec 25 • 10m

The Japanese people's coexistence with nature has led to many words and expressions related to kusa or "grass" taking root in the Japanese language.

Magical Japanese

Season 4

2024 • 18 Episodes