Magical Japanese - Season 4 / Year 2024

Magical Japanese - Season 4 / Year 2024

Season 4 / Year 2024

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Datesjanv. 17, 2024 - déc. 25, 2024
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Episodes

Write
Year 2024Episode 110 min

Write

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."

janv. 17, 2024
Mountain
Year 2024Episode 210 min

Mountain

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.

janv. 24, 2024
Eye
Year 2024Episode 310 min

Eye

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.

févr. 21, 2024
Bag
Year 2024Episode 410 min

Bag

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.

févr. 28, 2024
Salt
Year 2024Episode 510 min

Salt

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.

avr. 24, 2024
Castle
Year 2024Episode 610 min

Castle

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

mai 1, 2024
Wheel
Year 2024Episode 710 min

Wheel

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

mai 29, 2024
River/Stream
Year 2024Episode 810 min

River/Stream

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.

juin 5, 2024
Seven
Year 2024Episode 910 min

Seven

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.

juil. 3, 2024
Mouth
Year 2024Episode 1010 min

Mouth

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

juil. 10, 2024
Acting
Year 2024Episode 1110 min

Acting

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

juil. 31, 2024
Theater
Year 2024Episode 1210 min

Theater

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

août 7, 2024
Step
Year 2024Episode 1310 min

Step

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.

sept. 25, 2024
Sound
Year 2024Episode 1410 min

Sound

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

oct. 2, 2024
The Manyoshu Edition / Episode I: Love
Year 2024Episode 1510 min

The Manyoshu Edition / Episode I: Love

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.

oct. 30, 2024
The Manyoshu Edition / Episode II: Business
Year 2024Episode 1610 min

The Manyoshu Edition / Episode II: Business

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.

nov. 6, 2024
Wear
Year 2024Episode 1710 min

Wear

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."

déc. 18, 2024
Grass
Year 2024Episode 1810 min

Grass

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.

déc. 25, 2024

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