Kanji&Coffee
Kanji & Coffee is a relaxed, coffee-break podcast about language, culture, and life in Japan—brewed fresh every week.
Amber from Tokyo and Kade the expat chat about real Japanese and real experiences: subtle phrase nuances, word origins, everyday expressions, internet memes, and the kind of language you actually hear from people, not textbooks. Amber breaks down natural Japanese in an easy, approachable way, while Kade shares honest perspectives on moving to Japan and building a life here.
The conversations are slow, clear, and natural—easy to follow for Japanese listeners learning English, and perfect for English speakers who want to understand how Japanese is really used. Expect meaningful talks, cultural insights, bilingual moments, and plenty of “ohhh, that’s why” discoveries.
Grab a coffee and learn with us—one sip at a time ☕️
Kanji&Coffee
【学】Emotions in Japanese ♡ Ureshii, Kanashii, Dokidoki? | Japan Explained
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In this episode of Kanji & Coffee, we talk about emotions in Japanese, focusing on everyday words like うれしい (ureshii), 怒る (okoru), and 悲しい (kanashii). We explore how these feelings are expressed in real conversations, how natives use Onomatopoeias, and how emotions are often communicated indirectly in Japanese.
This episode is perfect for Japanese learners, Japanese listeners interested in English, and anyone curious about how emotions are talked about in daily life in Japan.
Grab a coffee and join us for another relaxed deep dive into everyday Japanese language and culture.