#001 Welcome to Tatsu San’s Furoshiki Japanese Radio!

1. 聞いてみよう

2. 解説を読もう

日本語スクリプト

今回は私、たつさんの自己紹介と、そしてなぜ私がこのような活動をしているのかということについてお話をしていきます。

英訳

This time, I, Tatsu-san, will introduce myself and explain why I am engaged in this activity.

Vocabulary

今回 (こんかい, konkai): “this time”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Refers to the current instance or occasion.
私 (わたし, watashi): “I, me”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The pronoun used by the speaker to refer to themselves.
自己紹介 (じこしょうかい, jikoshoukai): “self-introduction”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The act of introducing oneself to others.
活動 (かつどう, katsudou): “activity”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Actions or endeavors one is engaged in.
話 (はなし, hanashi): “talk, story”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A conversation or narrative.

Grammar

について (ni tsuite): “about, concerning”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate the subject of discussion or focus.

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していきます (shite ikimasu): “will do (going forward)”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates an action that will continue into the future.

Whole Meaning

The speaker, Tatsu-san, announces that they will be introducing themselves and explaining the reasons behind their activities in this session.

日本語スクリプト

まず、改めてこのポッドキャストを聞いていただいてありがとうございます。

英訳

First of all, thank you again for listening to this podcast.

Vocabulary

まず (まず, mazu): “first of all”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate the initial point or step in a sequence.
改めて (あらためて, aratamete): “again, anew”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to express that something is being done once more or with a new perspective.
聞く (きく, kiku): “to listen”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To pay attention to sounds or spoken words.
ありがとうございます (arigatō gozaimasu): “thank you”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A polite expression of gratitude.

Grammar

いただいて (itadakimashite): “to receive (humbly)”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A humble form used to express gratitude for an action done by someone else.

Whole Meaning

The speaker expresses gratitude to the listeners for tuning in to the podcast.

日本語スクリプト

私はたつさんという名前で、Instagramだったりとかを中心にオンラインで日本語を教えている先生になります。

英訳

I am Tatsu-san, a teacher who primarily teaches Japanese online through Instagram and other platforms.

Vocabulary

名前 (なまえ, namae): “name”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
教える (おしえる, oshieru): “to teach”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To impart knowledge or skills to someone.
先生 (せんせい, sensei): “teacher”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person who instructs or educates others.
中心 (ちゅうしん, chūshin): “center, focus”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The main or central point of something.

Whole Meaning

The speaker introduces themselves as Tatsu-san, a teacher who focuses on teaching Japanese online, particularly through Instagram.

日本語スクリプト

最近たくさんの人にこのポッドキャストだったりとか、Instagramのリールなどを通じて日本語を教えられるようになったので、今回は改めて私、たつさんのことを皆さんにお話ししたいと思います。

英訳

Recently, I have been able to teach Japanese to many people through this podcast and Instagram reels, so I would like to take this opportunity to talk more about myself, Tatsu-san.

Vocabulary

最近 (さいきん, saikin): “recently”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Refers to a period of time close to the present.
たくさん (たくさん, takusan): “many, a lot”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates a large quantity or number.
通じて (つうじて, tsūjite): “through, by means of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates the method or medium used to achieve something.

Grammar

ようになった (yō ni natta): “became able to”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change in ability or situation.
ので (node): “because”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to give a reason or cause for something.

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Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that due to the recent increase in their ability to teach Japanese through various platforms, they would like to take this opportunity to reintroduce themselves and share more about their background.

日本語スクリプト

私はたつという名前で活動しています。

英訳

I go by the name Tatsu in my activities.

Vocabulary

活動 (かつどう, katsudō): “activities”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Actions or endeavors one is engaged in.

Grammar

しています (shiteimasu): “doing”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates an ongoing action.

Whole Meaning

The speaker states that they are active under the name Tatsu.

日本語スクリプト

私の本名はたつきというので、友達からはたつと呼ばれています。

英訳

My real name is Tatsuki, but my friends call me Tatsu.

Vocabulary

本名 (ほんみょう, honmyō): “real name”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A person’s official name.
友達 (ともだち, tomodachi): “friend”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
呼ぶ (よぶ, yobu): “to call”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To address or refer to someone by a particular name.

Grammar

という (to iu): “called”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to specify what something is called.

Whole Meaning

The speaker clarifies that while their full name is Tatsuki, they are commonly called Tatsu by their friends.

日本語スクリプト

そこに日本語の敬称であるさんをつけてたつさんとよく呼んでもらうことが多いので、そのままたつさんという名前で活動しています。

英訳

Many people add the Japanese honorific “san” to my name, calling me Tatsu-san, so I use the name Tatsu-san for my activities.

Vocabulary

敬称 (けいしょう, keishō): “honorific”
- JLPT Level: N2
- Explanation: A title or word implying or expressing respect.
よく (よく, yoku): “often”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Frequently or many times.
呼んでもらう (よんでもらう, yonde morau): “to be called”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To receive the action of being called or addressed.

Grammar

ので (node): “because”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to give a reason or cause for something.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that they often get called Tatsu-san, with the honorific “san” added to their name, so they have adopted the name Tatsu-san for their activities.

日本語スクリプト

まず、改めてこのポッドキャストを聞いていただいてありがとうございます。

英訳

First of all, thank you again for listening to this podcast.

Vocabulary

まず (まず, mazu): “first of all”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate the initial point or step in a sequence.
改めて (あらためて, aratamete): “again, anew”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to express that something is being done once more or with a new perspective.
聞く (きく, kiku): “to listen”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To pay attention to sounds or spoken words.
ありがとうございます (arigatō gozaimasu): “thank you”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A polite expression of gratitude.

Grammar

いただいて (itadakimashite): “to receive (humbly)”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A humble form used to express gratitude for an action done by someone else.

Whole Meaning

The speaker expresses gratitude to the listeners for tuning in to the podcast.

日本語スクリプト

私はたつさんという名前で、Instagramだったりとかを中心にオンラインで日本語を教えている先生になります。

英訳

I am Tatsu-san, a teacher who primarily teaches Japanese online through Instagram and other platforms.

Vocabulary

名前 (なまえ, namae): “name”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
教える (おしえる, oshieru): “to teach”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To impart knowledge or skills to someone.
先生 (せんせい, sensei): “teacher”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person who instructs or educates others.
中心 (ちゅうしん, chūshin): “center, focus”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The main or central point of something.

Grammar

になります (ni narimasu): “to become”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change in state or role.

Whole Meaning

The speaker introduces themselves as Tatsu-san, a teacher who focuses on teaching Japanese online, particularly through Instagram.

日本語スクリプト

英訳

Recently, I have been able to teach Japanese to many people through this podcast and Instagram reels, so I would like to take this opportunity to talk more about myself, Tatsu-san.

Vocabulary

最近 (さいきん, saikin): “recently”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Refers to a period of time close to the present.
たくさん (たくさん, takusan): “many, a lot”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates a large quantity or number.
通じて (つうじて, tsūjite): “through, by means of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates the method or medium used to achieve something.

Grammar

ようになった (yō ni natta): “became able to”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change in ability or situation.
ので (node): “because”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to give a reason or cause for something.

Whole Meaning

日本語スクリプト

私はたつという名前で活動しています。

英訳

I go by the name Tatsu in my activities.

Vocabulary

活動 (かつどう, katsudō): “activities”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Actions or endeavors one is engaged in.

Grammar

しています (shiteimasu): “doing”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates an ongoing action.

Whole Meaning

The speaker states that they are active under the name Tatsu.

日本語スクリプト

私の本名はたつきというので、友達からはたつと呼ばれています。

英訳

My real name is Tatsuki, but my friends call me Tatsu.

Vocabulary

本名 (ほんみょう, honmyō): “real name”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A person’s official name.
友達 (ともだち, tomodachi): “friend”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
呼ぶ (よぶ, yobu): “to call”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To address or refer to someone by a particular name.

Grammar

という (to iu): “called”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to specify what something is called.

Whole Meaning

The speaker clarifies that while their full name is Tatsuki, they are commonly called Tatsu by their friends.

日本語スクリプト

そこに日本語の敬称であるさんをつけてたつさんとよく呼んでもらうことが多いので、そのままたつさんという名前で活動しています。

英訳

Many people add the Japanese honorific “san” to my name, calling me Tatsu-san, so I use the name Tatsu-san for my activities.

Vocabulary

敬称 (けいしょう, keishō): “honorific”
- JLPT Level: N2
- Explanation: A title or word implying or expressing respect.
よく (よく, yoku): “often”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Frequently or many times.
呼んでもらう (よんでもらう, yonde morau): “to be called”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To receive the action of being called or addressed.

Grammar

ので (node): “because”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to give a reason or cause for something.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that they often get called Tatsu-san, with the honorific “san” added to their name, so they have adopted the name Tatsu-san for their activities.

日本語スクリプト

私はたつさんという名前で、Instagramだったりとかを中心にオンラインで日本語を教えている先生になります。

英訳

I am Tatsu-san, a teacher who primarily teaches Japanese online through Instagram and other platforms.

Vocabulary

名前 (なまえ, namae): “name”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
教える (おしえる, oshieru): “to teach”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To impart knowledge or skills to someone.
先生 (せんせい, sensei): “teacher”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person who instructs or educates others.
中心 (ちゅうしん, chūshin): “center, focus”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The main or central point of something.

Whole Meaning

The speaker introduces themselves as Tatsu-san, a teacher who focuses on teaching Japanese online, particularly through Instagram.

日本語スクリプト

今は日本の大学生です。

英訳

Currently, I am a university student in Japan.

Vocabulary

今 (いま, ima): “now”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates the present time.
日本 (にほん, nihon): “Japan”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The country Japan.
大学生 (だいがくせい, daigakusei): “university student”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A student enrolled in a university.

Grammar

です (desu): “to be (polite)”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A polite sentence-ending particle indicating the state of being.

Whole Meaning

The speaker is stating their current status as a university student in Japan.

日本語スクリプト

大学では日本語ではなくて経済を学んでいます。

英訳

At university, I am studying economics, not Japanese.

Vocabulary

大学 (だいがく, daigaku): “university”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: An institution of higher education.
日本語 (にほんご, nihongo): “Japanese (language)”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The Japanese language.
経済 (けいざい, keizai): “economics”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
学ぶ (まなぶ, manabu): “to study”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To acquire knowledge on a subject through studying.

Grammar

ではなくて (de wa nakute): “not, but”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A phrase used to negate the previous statement and introduce an alternative.

Whole Meaning

The speaker clarifies that their field of study at university is economics rather than Japanese.

日本語スクリプト

今住んでいる場所は関東地方の中の群馬県という場所に住んでいます。

英訳

I currently live in a place called Gunma Prefecture in the Kanto region.

Vocabulary

住む (すむ, sumu): “to live”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To reside or inhabit a place.
場所 (ばしょ, basho): “place”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A location or site.
関東地方 (かんとうちほう, kantō chihō): “Kanto region”
- JLPT Level: N/A (proper noun)
- Explanation: A geographical area in eastern Japan.
群馬県 (ぐんまけん, gunma-ken): “Gunma Prefecture”
- JLPT Level: N/A (proper noun)
- Explanation: A prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan.

Grammar

という (to iu): “called, named”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A phrase used to indicate a name or title.

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Whole Meaning

The speaker specifies their current residence as being in Gunma Prefecture, which is located in the Kanto region of Japan.

日本語スクリプト

ここからは、なぜ私が日本語を教えているのかということについてお話をします。

英訳

From here, I will talk about why I teach Japanese.

Vocabulary

ここ (ここ, koko): “here”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Refers to the current place or point in the conversation.
なぜ (なぜ, naze): “why”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Introduces a reason or cause.
教える (おしえる, oshieru): “to teach”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To impart knowledge or skills to someone.
話す (はなす, hanasu): “to talk”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To speak or converse.

Grammar

について (ni tsuite): “about”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate the topic of discussion.

Whole Meaning

The speaker transitions to discussing the reasons behind their decision to teach Japanese.

日本語スクリプト

私が日本語を教えるようになったきっかけは、私自身が留学をしていて外国人ということを経験したことに大きく関係しています。

英訳

The reason I started teaching Japanese is closely related to my own experience as a foreign student studying abroad.

Vocabulary

私自身 (わたしじしん, watashi jishin): “myself”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to the speaker themselves, emphasizing personal experience.
留学 (りゅうがく, ryūgaku): “study abroad”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of studying in a foreign country.
外国人 (がいこくじん, gaikokujin): “foreigner”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A person from another country.
経験 (けいけん, keiken): “experience”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Knowledge or skill obtained from involvement in an activity or event.

Grammar

きっかけ (kikkake): “trigger, reason”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The initial reason or cause for an action or event.
に関係する (ni kankei suru): “to be related to”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates a relationship or connection between topics.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that their motivation to teach Japanese stems from their personal experiences as a foreign student studying abroad.

日本語スクリプト

私は2022年の9月から約9か月ほどアイルランドの大学に交換留学をしていました。

英訳

From September 2022, I studied abroad at a university in Ireland for about nine months.

Vocabulary

2022年 (にせんにじゅうにねん, nisen nijūni nen): “the year 2022”
- JLPT Level: N/A (proper noun)
- Explanation: The year 2022.
9月 (くがつ, kugatsu): “September”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The ninth month of the year.
約 (やく, yaku): “about, approximately”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: An approximation of quantity or time.
交換留学 (こうかんりゅうがく, kōkan ryūgaku): “exchange study”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A program where students study abroad at partner institutions.

Grammar

から (kara): “from, since”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates the starting point of a time or place.
ほど (hodo): “about, approximately”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate an approximate amount or extent.

Whole Meaning

The speaker details their experience of studying abroad in Ireland for approximately nine months starting from September 2022.

日本語スクリプト

で、私はそこで留学の前までずっと英語を勉強してきたんですね。

英訳

And, before studying abroad, I had been studying English all along.

Vocabulary

ずっと (ずっと, zutto): “all along, continuously”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates an action or state that continues over a long period.
英語 (えいご, eigo): “English (language)”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The English language.
勉強する (べんきょうする, benkyō suru): “to study”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To engage in learning or studying.

Grammar

まで (made): “until”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates the end point of a time or place.

Whole Meaning

The speaker mentions their continuous effort in studying English prior to their study abroad.

日本語スクリプト

ですけど、実際に現地に行った時に、話したり聞くことが、自分が勉強していたのにも関わらず、難しいということが分かりました。

英訳

However, when I actually went there, I realized that speaking and listening were difficult despite having studied.

Vocabulary

実際に (じっさいに, jissai ni): “actually, in practice”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to real-life situations or actual events.

現地
JLPT Level: N3
Explanation: Refers to the actual location or place where an event occurs.

話す (はなす, hanasu): “to speak”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To verbally communicate.
- 聞く (きく, kiku): “to listen, to hear”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To receive information through auditory senses.
難しい (むずかしい, muzukashii): “difficult”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Something that is not easy to do or understand.
分かる (わかる, wakaru): “to understand, to realize”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.

Grammar

のにも関わらず (no ni mo kakawarazu): “despite, even though”
- JLPT Level: N2
- Explanation: A phrase used to express a contrast between expectations and reality.

Whole Meaning

The speaker recounts their realization that, despite having studied English, actual communication in speaking and listening was difficult when they were on-site.

日本語スクリプト

そして、私は留学の目的として、英語だけでなく、起業家精神というのを学びたかったので、その起業家精神の勉強をしながら生活をしたりとか、英語を勉強したりとかっていうことがとても大変で、すごく苦労しました。

英訳

And, my goal for studying abroad was not only to learn English but also to study entrepreneurship. Balancing studying entrepreneurship and living while learning English was very challenging and I struggled a lot.

Vocabulary

目的 (もくてき, mokuteki): “purpose, goal”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The reason or aim behind an action or endeavor.
起業家精神 (きぎょうかせいしん, kigyōka seishin): “entrepreneurship”
- JLPT Level: N/A (specialized term)
- Explanation: The mindset or spirit of being an entrepreneur.
勉強 (べんきょう, benkyō): “study”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The act of learning or acquiring knowledge.
生活 (せいかつ, seikatsu): “living, life”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The daily activities and routines of life.
苦労 (くろう, kurō): “struggle, hardship”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The experience of facing difficulties or challenges.

Grammar

として (toshite): “as, in the capacity of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate a role, capacity, or function.
だけでなく (dake de naku): “not only… but also”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A phrase used to introduce additional information beyond the first stated.
ながら (nagara): “while, during”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates simultaneous actions.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains their dual purpose for studying abroad—to learn English and to study entrepreneurship—and describes the significant challenges and struggles they faced in balancing both goals.

日本語スクリプト

そのように、今、同じように日本には、日本語の勉強だけではなくて、仕事だったりとか、留学のために日本に来ている人がたくさんいるということが分かり、私は日本にいる人の苦しさがよくわかるようになって、ここで何か彼らに同じようなことをできないかなって思いました。

英訳

In the same way, I realized that in Japan, there are many people who come not only to study Japanese but also for work or studying abroad. I came to understand the hardships of people in Japan and thought if I could do something similar to help them.

Vocabulary

同じ (おなじ, onaji): “same”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates similarity or equality.
仕事 (しごと, shigoto): “work, job”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: An activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
たくさん (たくさん, takusan): “a lot, many”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates a large quantity or number.
人 (ひと, hito): “person, people”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A human being, individual.
苦しさ (くるしさ, kurushisa): “hardship, pain”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The state of suffering or difficulty.

Grammar

だけではなくて (dake de wa nakute): “not only… but also”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A phrase used to introduce additional reasons or factors.
ということが分かる (to iu koto ga wakaru): “to realize, to understand”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A phrase indicating the realization or comprehension of a fact or situation.
ようになる (yō ni naru): “to become, to come to”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change in state or condition.

Whole Meaning

The speaker realized the similar challenges faced by many people who come to Japan for various purposes, and empathizing with their struggles, they thought of ways to help them.

日本語スクリプト

そこで、現地で留学期間中に発信を始めようと思ったきっかけなんですけども、始めようと思ったきっかけは、現地で日本語ミートアップ、Japanese Meetupってものに参加したんですね。

英訳

So, the reason I started sharing during my study abroad period was that I participated in a Japanese Meetup in the local area.

Vocabulary

現地 (げんち, genchi): “local, on-site”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to the actual location or place where an event occurs.
期間 (きかん, kikan): “period, duration”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A length of time during which something happens.
発信 (はっしん, hasshin): “sharing, transmitting”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of sending out information or messages.
参加 (さんか, sanka): “participation”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of taking part in an activity or event.

Grammar

きっかけ (kikkake): “trigger, reason”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The initial reason or cause for an action or event.
んです (n desu): “the reason is”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A phrase used to explain a reason or cause.
- Casual form of “のです”

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that the reason they started sharing during their study abroad period was because they participated in a Japanese Meetup event locally.

日本語スクリプト

これはアイルランドのダブリンっていう首都の街で行われたイベントなんですけど、日本に興味がある外国の人、日本語を勉強してる人だったり、日本の文化がすごい好きだよっていうような人と日本人が集まって、1つの場所で、コーヒーとかを飲みながらお話をする会があったんですね。

英訳

This event was held in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, where foreigners interested in Japan, people studying Japanese, and those who love Japanese culture gathered with Japanese people in one place to talk while drinking coffee.

Vocabulary

首都 (しゅと, shuto): “capital city”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The primary city or town associated with a country’s government.
興味 (きょうみ, kyōmi): “interest”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something.
外国人 (がいこくじん, gaikokujin): “foreigner”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A person from another country.
日本人 (にほんじん, nihonjin): “Japanese person”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A person from Japan.
集まる (あつまる, atsumaru): “to gather, to assemble”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To come together in a group.
場所 (ばしょ, basho): “place”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A location or site.

Grammar

とか (toka): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list examples or similar items.
っていう (tte iu): “called, named”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A casual way to indicate something by name.
しながら (shi nagara): “while doing”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates that two actions are happening simultaneously.

Whole Meaning

The speaker describes an event held in Dublin where people interested in Japan gathered with Japanese people to talk and enjoy coffee together.

日本語スクリプト

で、この会に参加してるときに、現地の日本人の日本語を勉強してる学生だったりとか、社会人の人に、どうやって勉強してるのかとかを聞いたところ、

英訳

While participating in this event, I asked local Japanese students and working people who were studying Japanese how they were studying.

Vocabulary

学生 (がくせい, gakusei): “student”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person who is studying at a school or college.
社会人 (しゃかいじん, shakaijin): “working adult”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: An adult who is part of the workforce.
聞く (きく, kiku): “to ask, to inquire”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To seek information from someone.

Grammar

たり (tari): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list multiple actions or states.
ところ (tokoro): “when, at the time”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates a specific time or situation in which something happens.

Whole Meaning

The speaker mentions that during the event, they inquired about the study methods of local Japanese students and working adults who were studying Japanese.

日本語スクリプト

今、Instagramですごい勉強してる人が多いってことに気づいたんですね。

英訳

I realized that many people are now studying a lot using Instagram.

Vocabulary

今 (いま, ima): “now”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates the present time.
勉強する (べんきょうする, benkyō suru): “to study”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To engage in learning or studying.
気づく (きづく, kizuku): “to realize, to notice”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: To become aware of something.

Grammar

すごい (sugoi): “a lot, very”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates a high degree or intensity.
ってことに (tte koto ni): “that”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate the realization or understanding of a fact.

Whole Meaning

The speaker realized that many people are actively using Instagram as a study tool.

日本語スクリプト

で、アイルランドって、やはり日本人の先生の数もすごく多いわけではないんですけども、隙間時間だったりとかに、Instagramで発信してる投稿を見て勉強してるっていうのを知った時に、

英訳

In Ireland, there aren’t many Japanese teachers, but when I learned that people were studying by looking at posts on Instagram during their spare time,

Vocabulary

やはり (yappari): “as expected, still”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to express something that is expected or remains unchanged.
数 (かず, kazu): “number”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The quantity or amount of something.
隙間時間 (すきまじかん, sukima jikan): “spare time”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Short periods of free time.
投稿 (とうこう, tōkō): “post”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Content shared on social media or online platforms.

Grammar

わけではない (wake de wa nai): “it is not that”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to negate a general statement or assumption.
っていう (tte iu): “called, named”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A casual way to indicate something by name.

Whole Meaning

The speaker learned that in Ireland, despite the limited number of Japanese teachers, people use their spare time to study by looking at Instagram posts.

日本語スクリプト

これ、今の時代、周りに先生がいない人でも、Instagramの発信を通じて日本語を勉強するんだなって思ったんですね。

英訳

I realized that in this era, even people without teachers around them can study Japanese through posts on Instagram.

Vocabulary

時代 (じだい, jidai): “era, period”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A distinct period of history or a particular time.
周り (まわり, mawari): “around, surroundings”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The area or environment surrounding something or someone.
発信 (はっしん, hasshin): “transmission, sharing”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of sending out information or messages.

Grammar

でも (demo): “even”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to emphasize that the statement applies in all cases or situations.
って (tte): “that”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Casual quoting particle used to indicate thoughts or speech.

Whole Meaning

The speaker came to the understanding that in today’s world, people can effectively study Japanese through Instagram posts even if they do not have teachers nearby.

日本語スクリプト

だから、そこで目の前にいるミートアップでできた友達にどういう発信をしたらみんなが喜んでくれるかなっていうところから、最初、日本語の発信をInstagramで留学期間中に始めました。

英訳

So, I started thinking about what kind of posts would make the friends I met at the meetup happy, and that’s how I began sharing Japanese content on Instagram during my study abroad period.

Vocabulary

目の前 (めのまえ, me no mae): “in front of, before one’s eyes”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Refers to something or someone that is physically present and visible.
友達 (ともだち, tomodachi): “friend”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
喜ぶ (よろこぶ, yorokobu): “to be pleased, to be happy”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To feel or show great happiness about something.
最初 (さいしょ, saisho): “first, beginning”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The initial point or stage of something.
留学 (りゅうがく, ryūgaku): “study abroad”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of studying in a foreign country.
期間 (きかん, kikan): “period, duration”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A length of time during which something happens.

Grammar

どういう (dō iu): “what kind of”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to ask or describe the type or kind of something.
かな (kana): “I wonder”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A particle used to express the speaker’s uncertainty or curiosity.
っていうところから (tte iu tokoro kara): “starting from the point of”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates the origin or starting point of an action or thought.

Whole Meaning

The speaker began considering what type of content would please their new friends from the meetup, which led them to start sharing Japanese content on Instagram during their study abroad period.

日本語スクリプト

そこからたくさん友達ができたりとか、直接作った投稿がすごいわかりやすかったよとか言ってもらえるような機会も増えて、もっとInstagramで投稿を作りたいなって思うようになってきました。

英訳

From there, I made many friends, received comments that my posts were very easy to understand, and I started wanting to create more posts on Instagram.

Vocabulary

直接 (ちょくせつ, chokusetsu): “directly”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to something done in a straightforward or immediate manner.
作る (つくる, tsukuru): “to make, to create”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To bring something into existence.
投稿 (とうこう, tōkō): “post”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Content shared on social media or online platforms.
機会 (きかい, kikai): “opportunity”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A chance or favorable time for doing something.
増える (ふえる, fueru): “to increase”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To become greater in number or size.

Grammar

たり (tari): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list multiple actions or states.
とか (toka): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list examples or similar items.
ようになる (yō ni naru): “to become, to come to”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change in state or condition.

Whole Meaning

The speaker’s engagement with Instagram led to making many friends and receiving positive feedback, which increased their motivation to create more content.

日本語スクリプト

ここまで、なんで日本語の発信をするようになったかということについてお話してきたんですけど、

英訳

Up to this point, I have talked about why I started sharing Japanese content.

Vocabulary

ここまで (ここまで, koko made): “up to this point”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Refers to everything that has been said or done so far.
日本語 (にほんご, nihongo): “Japanese (language)”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: The Japanese language.
発信 (はっしん, hasshin): “sharing, transmitting”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of sending out information or messages.

Grammar

するようになった (suru yō ni natta): “started to do”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change to begin a certain action.
かということについて (ka to iu koto ni tsuite): “about the matter of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate the subject of the discussion or explanation.

Whole Meaning

The speaker summarizes that they have been discussing the reasons behind starting to share Japanese content.

日本語スクリプト

そこから今、日本に帰ってきて、日本にいる外国の人ともすごい関わるようになったんですね。

英訳

Since then, after returning to Japan, I have also started interacting a lot with foreigners in Japan.

Vocabulary

帰る (かえる, kaeru): “to return”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To go back to a place where one belongs.
外国人 (がいこくじん, gaikokujin): “foreigner”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A person from another country.
関わる (かかわる, kakawaru): “to interact, to be involved”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: To engage or associate with someone or something.

Grammar

そこから (soko kara): “from there”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates the starting point of an action or situation.
ようになった (yō ni natta): “started to”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a change to begin a certain action.

Whole Meaning

The speaker notes that after returning to Japan, they began to interact more with foreigners living in Japan.

日本語スクリプト

で、そこで気づいたことがあって、やっぱり留学だったり、その滞在をしながら同時に日本語を勉強する。

英訳

And then, I realized that studying Japanese while studying abroad or staying in Japan is crucial.

Vocabulary

気づく (きづく, kizuku): “to realize, to notice”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: To become aware of something.
留学 (りゅうがく, ryūgaku): “study abroad”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of studying in a foreign country.
滞在 (たいざい, taizai): “stay”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Residing temporarily in a place.

Grammar

やっぱり (yappari): “as expected, still”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to express something that is expected or remains unchanged.
しながら (shi nagara): “while doing”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates that two actions are happening simultaneously.

Whole Meaning

The speaker highlights the importance of studying Japanese while staying or studying abroad.

日本語スクリプト

わかりやすい例を出すと、例えば、日本には働くために日本に来てる人がたくさんいるんですね。留学の人もいるんですけど。

英訳

For example, there are many people who come to Japan to work. There are also people who come to study abroad.

Vocabulary

例 (れい, rei): “example”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A representative form or instance of something.
働く (はたらく, hataraku): “to work”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To engage in physical or mental activity to achieve a purpose or result.

Grammar

わかりやすい (wakariyasui): “easy to understand”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to describe something that is simple and clear.
例えば (tatoeba): “for example”
- JLPT Level: N4

Vocabulary

たくさん (たくさん, takusan): “a lot, many”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates a large quantity or number.
来る (くる, kuru): “to come”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To move or travel toward the speaker or a specified place.

Grammar

ために (tame ni): “for the purpose of”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates the purpose or reason for an action.
んです (n desu): “it is that”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to explain a reason or provide additional information.

Whole Meaning

The speaker provides an example to explain that many people come to Japan for work, and some come to study abroad.

日本語スクリプト

そうなると、やはり仕事をしながら日本語を勉強しなきゃいけないっていう風に思ってるんです。

英訳

As a result, they think they have to study Japanese while working.

Vocabulary

仕事 (しごと, shigoto): “work, job”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: An activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
勉強する (べんきょうする, benkyō suru): “to study”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To engage in learning or studying.
いけない (ikenai): “must not, have to”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a necessity or prohibition.

Grammar

なきゃいけない (nakya ikenai): “have to, must”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A colloquial form indicating necessity or obligation.
風に (fū ni): “in a way, manner”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to describe the manner or way something is perceived or done.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that people coming to Japan for work often feel they must study Japanese while working.

日本語スクリプト

そういう人たちはどこでいつ日本語を勉強してるかというと、まず現状、やはりほとんど自分で勉強できてない、勉強時間が取れてないっていう問題もあります。

英訳

As for where and when these people study Japanese, the reality is that many of them can’t find time to study and face the issue of not being able to study by themselves.

Vocabulary

人たち (ひとたち, hito-tachi): “people”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Plural form of “person,” indicating a group of people.
勉強時間 (べんきょうじかん, benkyō jikan): “study time”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The amount of time allocated for studying.
問題 (もんだい, mondai): “problem”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: An issue or difficulty that needs to be resolved.

Grammar

どこで (doko de): “where”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Used to ask about the location of an action.
いつ (itsu): “when”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Used to ask about the time of an action.
というと (to iu to): “speaking of, regarding”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to specify the topic being discussed.

Whole Meaning

The speaker points out that many people who come to Japan to work have difficulty finding time to study Japanese, leading to problems with self-study.

日本語スクリプト

また、日本では先生の数が足りていなくて、日本語教室の空白地域っていうのが問題になっています。

英訳

Additionally, in Japan, there aren’t enough teachers, and there are areas without any Japanese language classes, which is a problem.

Vocabulary

先生 (せんせい, sensei): “teacher”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A person who instructs or educates others.
数 (かず, kazu): “number”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The quantity or amount of something.
教室 (きょうしつ, kyōshitsu): “classroom”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A room where teaching and learning take place.
空白 (くうはく, kūhaku): “blank, gap”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: An empty space or void.

Grammar

足りていない (tarite inai): “not enough”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates insufficiency or lack.
っていうのが (tte iu no ga): “the thing is”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to explain or emphasize a point.

Whole Meaning

The speaker notes the shortage of Japanese language teachers in Japan and the issue of regions lacking Japanese language classes.

日本語スクリプト

これは、日本語教室がその地域の中に1か所もないという状況です。そして、日本語を勉強できないという人が年々どんどん増えています。

英訳

This means there are regions without any Japanese language classes, and the number of people unable to study Japanese is increasing year by year.

Vocabulary

地域 (ちいき, chiiki): “region”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A specific geographical area.
状況 (じょうきょう, jōkyō): “situation”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The set of circumstances or conditions.
増える (ふえる, fueru): “to increase”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To become greater in number or size.

Grammar

1か所もない (ikasho mo nai): “not even one place”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates the complete absence of something.
年々 (nen-nen): “year by year”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to changes occurring each year.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that some regions lack Japanese language classes entirely, and the number of people unable to study Japanese is growing annually.

日本語スクリプト

今、日本の中で14万人の人が日本語を勉強できていないと言われています。

英訳

Currently, it is said that 140,000 people in Japan are unable to study Japanese.

Vocabulary

人 (ひと, hito): “person, people”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A human being, individual.
勉強する (べんきょうする, benkyō suru): “to study”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To engage in learning or studying.
言う (いう, iu): “to say”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To express something with words.

Grammar

と言われています (to iwareteimasu): “it is said that”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to report information or hearsay.

Whole Meaning

The speaker provides a statistic indicating that 140,000 people in Japan are reportedly unable to study Japanese.

日本語スクリプト

このような形で、留学の前に日本語力を伸ばした状態で日本に来るということと、そして、日本に来てからも、周りに先生がいない環境であっても、日本語をずっと学び続けることが必要だと考えたんですね。

英訳

In this way, I thought it necessary to improve Japanese skills before coming to Japan and to continue learning Japanese even without teachers around after arriving in Japan.

Vocabulary

形 (かたち, katachi): “shape, form”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The outward appearance or structure of something.
状態 (じょうたい, jōtai): “state, condition”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.
必要 (ひつよう, hitsuyō): “necessary”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Required to be done, achieved, or present.

Grammar

の前に (no mae ni): “before”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates a time before an action or event.
周りに (mawari ni): “around”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates the surrounding area or environment.

Whole Meaning

The speaker emphasizes the importance of improving Japanese skills before coming to Japan and continuing to learn even in the absence of teachers.

日本語スクリプト

それを今私はInstagramの発信だったりとかを通じて解決したいと思っています。

英訳

I want to address this issue through my posts on Instagram and other means.

Vocabulary

解決 (かいけつ, kaiketsu): “resolution, solution”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of solving or resolving a problem or issue.
通じて (つうじて, tsūjite): “through, by means of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates the method or medium used to achieve something.

Grammar

を通じて (o tsūjite): “through, by means of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate the means or method used to achieve something.

Whole Meaning

The speaker expresses their intention to address the problem of learning Japanese through their Instagram posts and other methods.

日本語スクリプト

そこで、どのように解決するかというところも今回お話しできたらと思います。

英訳

I would like to also talk about how to solve this issue.

Vocabulary

どのように (どのように, dono yō ni): “how, in what way”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to inquire about the method or manner of doing something.
解決する (かいけつする, kaiketsu suru): “to solve, to resolve”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of finding a solution to a problem or issue.

Grammar

というところも (to iu tokoro mo): “also the point of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate that the following content is part of what is being discussed.

Whole Meaning

The speaker indicates that they will also discuss methods for solving the problem.

日本語スクリプト

今、すごく私の中でキーワード、大切な考え方だなと思ってるのが、自律学習というものとAIを使った勉強になります。

英訳

Currently, the keywords that I think are very important are self-directed learning and studying using AI.

Vocabulary

キーワード (きーわーど, kīwādo): “keyword”
- JLPT Level: N/A
- Explanation: An important word or concept that encapsulates the main idea.
自律学習 (じりつがくしゅう, jiritsu gakushū): “self-directed learning”
- JLPT Level: N/A
- Explanation: A form of learning where the learner takes charge of their own education.
大切 (たいせつ, taisetsu): “important”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Of great significance or value.

Grammar

だなと思う (da na to omou): “think that it is”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to express a personal thought or belief.

Whole Meaning

The speaker highlights that self-directed learning and studying using AI are crucial concepts they currently consider important.

日本語スクリプト

まず1つが自律学習ですね。

英訳

First is self-directed learning.

Vocabulary

まず (まず, mazu): “first”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Indicates the first point or step in a sequence.

Grammar

ですね (desu ne): “isn’t it, right”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A particle used for confirmation or agreement.

Whole Meaning

The speaker introduces self-directed learning as the first important concept.

日本語スクリプト

自律学習というのは、先生が直接手取り足取り教えなくても、学習者自身が、今何が足りないのか、今の目的だったりとかに合わせて、日本語の教材を選んだり、勉強内容を決めたりすることができる。そういう学習のことを自律学習と言います。

英訳

Self-directed learning means that even without direct, hands-on teaching from a teacher, the learner can choose their study materials and decide on their study content based on what they currently need and their current goals. This type of learning is called self-directed learning.

Vocabulary

教材 (きょうざい, kyōzai): “teaching materials”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Resources used for educational purposes.
学習者 (がくしゅうしゃ, gakushūsha): “learner”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A person who is learning or studying something.
目的 (もくてき, mokuteki): “purpose, goal”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The reason or aim behind an action or endeavor.
選ぶ (えらぶ, erabu): “to choose, to select”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To pick or decide on something from a range of options.
決める (きめる, kimeru): “to decide”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To make a choice or judgment about something.

Grammar

なくても (nakute mo): “even without”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate that an action can be performed even if the preceding condition is not met.
と言います (to iimasu): “is called”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Used to define or name something.

Whole Meaning

The speaker explains that self-directed learning involves learners independently choosing study materials and deciding on their study content based on their needs and goals, even without direct instruction from a teacher.

日本語スクリプト

この自律学習を促す仕組みだったり教材を作ることがまず1つ大切なんじゃないかなと思っています。

英訳

I believe that creating systems and materials that promote self-directed learning is very important.

Vocabulary

促す (うながす, unagasu): “to promote, to encourage”
- JLPT Level: N2
- Explanation: To cause or stimulate an action or process.
仕組み (しくみ, shikumi): “system”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The structure or organization of something.
材料 (ざいりょう, zairyō): “materials”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The substances or components used to create something.

Grammar

だったり (dattari): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list examples or similar items.
ことが (koto ga): “thing is”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to explain or emphasize a point.

Whole Meaning

The speaker believes that it is crucial to develop systems and materials that encourage self-directed learning.

日本語スクリプト

さらに、そのAIですね。今その自律学習で個別最適化、個々人に合わせて教材を作っていくということが、今AIを使えばかなり簡単にできるようになっています。

英訳

Furthermore, AI can be used to optimize self-directed learning by creating personalized materials for individuals, which has become quite easy to do with AI.

Vocabulary

さらに (さらに, sarani): “furthermore, in addition”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to add more information or to intensify a point.
個別最適化 (こべつさいてきか, kobetsu saitekika): “personalization, individual optimization”
- JLPT Level: N/A
- Explanation: Tailoring content or services to meet the specific needs of individuals.
個々人 (ここじん, koko-jin): “individuals”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to each person separately.
簡単 (かんたん, kantan): “easy, simple”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Something that requires little effort or complexity.

Grammar

を使えば (o tsukaeba): “if used”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Indicates the condition under which something is utilized.

Whole Meaning

The speaker points out that AI can greatly facilitate the personalization of self-directed learning materials, making it easy to create content tailored to individual needs.

日本語スクリプト

ただ、まだAIのリテラシーが高くない人も多かったりとか、まだ日本語にどのように適用するのかが明らかになっていない部分も多いというのもあるので、

英訳

However, many people still have low AI literacy, and there are many aspects of how to apply AI to Japanese that are not yet clear.

Vocabulary

ただ (ただ, tada): “however”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to introduce a contrasting point or exception.
リテラシー (りてらしー, riterashī): “literacy”
- JLPT Level: N/A
- Explanation: The ability to read and write, or in this context, the ability to effectively use technology and AI.
適用 (てきよう, tekiyō): “application, implementation”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of putting something into operation or practical use.
明らか (あきらか, akiraka): “clear, obvious”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Something that is easily understood or evident.

Grammar

たり (tari): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list multiple actions or states.
というのもある (to iu no mo aru): “there are also”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate additional reasons or factors.

Whole Meaning

The speaker acknowledges that many people still have low literacy regarding AI and that there are many unclear aspects of applying AI to Japanese language learning.

日本語スクリプト

今、私が外国で経験したことだったり、友達の日本人で日本で働いてる人とかを見て、やはりこの自律学習、そしてAIを絡めて何かこの問題を対処するということが私の今の使命だと考えています。

英訳

Based on my experiences abroad and observing my Japanese friends working in Japan, I believe that addressing this issue with self-directed learning and AI is my current mission.

Vocabulary

経験 (けいけん, keiken): “experience”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Knowledge or skill obtained from involvement in an activity or event.
働く (はたらく, hataraku): “to work”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To engage in physical or mental activity to achieve a purpose or result.
使命 (しめい, shimei): “mission”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A task or duty assigned to a person or group.

Grammar

だったり (dattari): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list examples or similar items.
と考えています (to kangaeteimasu): “I believe”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to express personal thoughts or beliefs.

Whole Meaning

The speaker sees their mission as addressing the issue of learning Japanese through self-directed learning and AI, based on their experiences and observations.

日本語スクリプト

そのために今私がやってることとしては、まず1つは、大学の交換留学制度で、日本語のバディとして5人の交換留学生の指導をしています。

英訳

To achieve this, one thing I am currently doing is mentoring five exchange students as a Japanese language buddy through the university exchange program.

Vocabulary

交換留学制度 (こうかんりゅうがくせいど, kōkan ryūgaku seido): “exchange program”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A program that allows students to study abroad at partner institutions.
バディ (ばでぃ, badi): “buddy”
- JLPT Level: N/A
- Explanation: A partner or companion assigned to help or support someone.
指導 (しどう, shidō): “guidance, mentoring”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of providing direction or instruction.

Grammar

として (toshite): “as, in the capacity of”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate a role, capacity, or function.
しています (shiteimasu): “doing”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates an ongoing action.

Whole Meaning

The speaker mentions their current activity of mentoring exchange students as a Japanese language buddy through an exchange program to achieve their mission.

日本語スクリプト

そこで、今度7月に行われるJLPTの合格に向けて、今勉強会をしたり、私が教えるという経験を積んでいるところです。

英訳

In preparation for passing the JLPT in July, I am currently organizing study sessions and gaining experience in teaching.

Vocabulary

行われる (おこなわれる, okonawareru): “to be held”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To take place or occur.
合格 (ごうかく, gōkaku): “passing (an exam)”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of successfully meeting the requirements of an exam.
勉強会 (べんきょうかい, benkyōkai): “study session”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A gathering for the purpose of studying together.

Grammar

に向けて (ni mukete): “in preparation for”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Used to indicate the goal or target of an action.
経験を積む (keiken o tsumu): “to gain experience”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: To accumulate knowledge or skill through practice.

Whole Meaning

The speaker is organizing study sessions and gaining teaching experience to help students prepare for the JLPT exam in July.

日本語スクリプト

そして、私が個人的に発信をしてるTatsu san Japaneseでは、今2万人近い1.9万人のフォロワーを獲得して、今リール動画を出して、すごく反響をもらってるところです。

英訳

Additionally, on my personal account Tatsu san Japanese, I have gained nearly 20,000 followers and am receiving a lot of positive feedback on my reel videos.

Vocabulary

個人的に (こじんてきに, kojinteki ni): “personally”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: In a personal capacity or manner.
獲得 (かくとく, kakutoku): “to gain, to acquire”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: To obtain or achieve something.
反響 (はんきょう, hankyō): “response, feedback”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The reaction or feedback received from others.

Grammar

では (de wa): “on, at”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Used to indicate the topic or place.
ところです (tokoro desu): “currently”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate the present situation or state.

Whole Meaning

The speaker mentions their success in gaining a large following and receiving positive feedback on their Instagram account, Tatsu san Japanese.

日本語スクリプト

そして、その中で、日本文化と今日々発信する日本語の文法を一緒に勉強できる、そういった教材も開発しています。

英訳

Additionally, I am developing materials that allow people to study Japanese grammar and Japanese culture together through daily posts.

Vocabulary

日本文化 (にほんぶんか, nihon bunka): “Japanese culture”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The culture and traditions of Japan.
文法 (ぶんぽう, bunpō): “grammar”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language.
教材 (きょうざい, kyōzai): “teaching materials”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Resources used for educational purposes.

Grammar

一緒に (いっしょに, issho ni): “together”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates doing something jointly with others.

Whole Meaning

The speaker is developing educational materials that combine Japanese grammar and culture, which can be studied together through their daily posts.

日本語スクリプト

さらに、群馬県の中で多文化共生だったりとか、外国人に向けた取り組みを一緒にやってる方が何人かいて、その方に向けて、今度この方と一緒に、来週の9日に前橋カラオケワールドカップというイベントを一緒に企画したりと、

英訳

Furthermore, in Gunma Prefecture, I am working with several people on initiatives for multicultural coexistence and support for foreigners. Together, we are planning an event called the Maebashi Karaoke World Cup on the 9th of next week.

Vocabulary

多文化共生 (たぶんかきょうせい, tabunka kyōsei): “multicultural coexistence”
- JLPT Level: N/A
- Explanation: The concept of different cultures living together in harmony.
取り組み (とりくみ, torikumi): “initiative, effort”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: An organized effort or approach to address an issue or achieve a goal.
前橋 (まえばし, Maebashi): “Maebashi”
- JLPT Level: N/A (proper noun)
- Explanation: A city in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
カラオケ (からおけ, karaoke): “karaoke”
- JLPT Level: N/A (loanword)
- Explanation: A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music.
ワールドカップ (わーるどかっぷ, wārudo kappu): “World Cup”
- JLPT Level: N/A (loanword)
- Explanation: A competition in various sports and entertainment fields.

Grammar

とか (toka): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list examples or similar items.
一緒に (いっしょに, issho ni): “together”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Indicates doing something jointly with others.
と (to): “and, with”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A particle used to connect nouns, indicating association or accompaniment.

Whole Meaning

The speaker is collaborating with others in Gunma Prefecture on initiatives for multicultural coexistence and supporting foreigners. They are also planning an event called the Maebashi Karaoke World Cup, which will take place on the 9th of next week.

日本語スクリプト

今、多文化共生だったりとか、日本国内にいる外国人に向けて具体的に何ができるのかというのを様々な経験を通じて考えを深めているところです。

英訳

Currently, I am deepening my understanding of what specific actions can be taken for multicultural coexistence and supporting foreigners in Japan through various experiences.

Vocabulary

国内 (こくない, kokunai): “domestic, within the country”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Refers to things or activities within a particular country.
外国人 (がいこくじん, gaikokujin): “foreigner”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A person from another country.
具体的 (ぐたいてき, gutaiteki): “specific, concrete”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Something that is definite and detailed.
経験 (けいけん, keiken): “experience”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Knowledge or skill obtained from involvement in an activity or event.

Grammar

何ができるのか (nani ga dekiru no ka): “what can be done”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to inquire or think about possible actions.
というのを (to iu no o): “the act of”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to refer to a specific action or concept being discussed.

Whole Meaning

The speaker is actively deepening their understanding of what specific actions can be taken to support multicultural coexistence and foreigners in Japan through various experiences.

日本語スクリプト

まだまだ未熟ですし、皆さんの力に最初からなれるわけではないかもしれないんですけど、日々いろいろなことを感じて、成長して、そして正しいと思ったことをすぐInstagramだったりとか教材という形にして表現していけたらと思うので、今後ともどうぞよろしくお願いします。

英訳

I am still inexperienced and may not be able to help everyone from the beginning, but I hope to express what I learn and believe to be right through Instagram and educational materials. Thank you for your continued support.

Vocabulary

未熟 (みじゅく, mijuku): “inexperienced, immature”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Lacking experience or development.
力 (ちから, chikara): “strength, power”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: The ability to do something or influence events.
成長 (せいちょう, seichō): “growth, development”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The process of developing physically, mentally, or emotionally.
表現 (ひょうげん, hyōgen): “expression, presentation”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or information.

Grammar

と思う (to omou): “to think, to believe”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Used to express one’s thoughts or beliefs.
よろしくお願いします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu): “thank you for your support”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: A polite phrase used to request cooperation or express gratitude for support.

Whole Meaning

The speaker acknowledges their inexperience but expresses their intent to share what they learn and believe to be right through Instagram and educational materials, asking for continued support from their audience.

日本語スクリプト

今回は私たつさんの自己紹介と、なぜこの活動をしてるのか、そして社会が持ってる問題についてどのように解消したいと思ってるのか、そしてそのために今何をしてるのかというこの3つのことについてお話をさせていただきました。

英訳

This time, I talked about three things: my self-introduction, why I am engaged in this activity, the societal problems I want to address, and what I am currently doing to solve them.

Vocabulary

自己紹介 (じこしょうかい, jikoshōkai): “self-introduction”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Introducing oneself to others.
活動 (かつどう, katsudō): “activity”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: Actions or endeavors one is engaged in.
社会 (しゃかい, shakai): “society”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: A community of people living together and interacting.

Grammar

について (ni tsuite): “about, concerning”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to indicate the subject of discussion or focus.
させていただきました (sasete itadakimashita): “I have had the opportunity to”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A polite way to express that one has performed an action.

Whole Meaning

The speaker summarizes the three main points discussed: their self-introduction, the reasons behind their activities, the societal problems they aim to address, and their current actions towards solving them.

日本語スクリプト

今回の発信を通じて、少しでも私が今やりたいなと思ってることだったりとか、考えてることが皆さんに伝わって、分かっていただけたら嬉しいなと思います。

英訳

Through this post, I hope that I was able to convey even a little of what I want to do and what I am thinking to everyone, and I would be happy if you understood.

Vocabulary

発信 (はっしん, hasshin): “post, transmission”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: The act of sending out information or messages.
伝わる (つたわる, tsutawaru): “to be conveyed, to be transmitted”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: To successfully communicate a message or idea.
分かる (わかる, wakaru): “to understand”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.
嬉しい (うれしい, ureshii): “happy, glad”
- JLPT Level: N5
- Explanation: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Grammar

たり (tari): “such as, and so on”
- JLPT Level: N4
- Explanation: Used to list multiple actions or states.
いただけたら (itadaketara): “if (you) could”
- JLPT Level: N3
- Explanation: A polite conditional form used to express a request or hope.

Whole Meaning

The speaker hopes that their post successfully communicated their intentions and thoughts, and that the audience understood, which would make them happy.

Listen Repeatedly!

0:00 Hello everyone, and welcome to Tatsu San’s Furoshiki Japanese Radio! 皆さん、こんにちは。たつさんのFuroshiki Japanese Radioへようこそ！

0:09 I’m your host, Tatsu San. ホストのタツさんです。

0:13 I deliver information for those living in Japan every weekday! 日本に住む皆さんに向けた情報を平日毎日配信しています！

0:23 You can find the script and Japanese explanations at furoshiki-japanese.online. スクリプトと日本語の解説は furoshiki-japanese.online でご覧ください！

0:38 Now, let’s get started with today’s episode! それでは早速今日のエピソードを始めましょう！

0:46 今回は私、たつさんの自己紹介と、そしてなぜ私がこのような活動をしているのかということについてお話をしていきます。

0:55 まず、改めてこのポッドキャストを聞いていただいてありがとうございます。

0:59 私はたつさんという名前で、Instagramだったりとかを中心にオンラインで日本語を教えている先生になります。

1:09 最近たくさんの人にこのポッドキャストだったりとか、Instagramのリールなどを通じて日本語を教えられるようになったので、今回は改めて私、たつさんのことを皆さんにお話ししたいと思います。

1:23 私はたつという名前で活動しています。

1:29 私の本名はたつきというので、友達からはたつと呼ばれています。

1:36 そこに日本語の敬称であるさんをつけてたつさんとよく呼んでもらうことが多いので、そのままたつさんという名前で活動しています。

1:45 今は日本の大学生です。大学では日本語ではなくて経済を学んでいます。

1:55 今住んでいる場所は関東地方の中の群馬県という場所に住んでいます。

2:03 ここからは、なぜ私が日本語を教えているのかということについてお話をします。

2:10 私が日本語を教えるようになったきっかけは、私自身が留学をしていて外国人ということを経験したことに大きく関係しています。

2:22 私は2022年の9月から約9か月ほどアイルランドの大学に交換留学をしていました。

2:32 で、私はそこで留学の前までずっと英語を勉強してきたんですね。

2:38 ですけど、実際に現地に行った時に、話したり聞くことが、自分が勉強していたのにも関わらず、難しいということが分かりました。

2:49 そして、私は留学の目的として、英語だけでなく、起業家精神というのを学びたかったので、その起業家精神の勉強をしながら生活をしたりとか、英語を勉強したりとかっていうことがとても大変で、すごく苦労しました。

3:09 そのように、今、同じように日本には、日本語の勉強だけではなくて、仕事だったりとか、留学のために日本に来ている人がたくさんいるということが分かり、私は日本にいる人の苦しさがよくわかるようになって、ここで何か彼らに同じようなことをできないかなって思いました。

3:34 そこで、現地で留学期間中に発信を始めようと思ったきっかけなんですけども、始めようと思ったきっかけは、現地で日本語ミートアップ、Japanese Meetupってものに参加したんですね。

3:47 これはアイルランドのダブリンっていう首都の街で行われたイベントなんですけど、日本に興味がある外国の人、日本語を勉強してる人だったり、日本の文化がすごい好きだよっていうような人と日本人が集まって、1つの場所で、コーヒーとかを飲みながらお話をする会があったんですね。

4:10 で、この会に参加してるときに、現地の日本人の日本語を勉強してる学生だったりとか、社会人の人に、どうやって勉強してるのかとかを聞いたところ、

4:21 今、Instagramですごい勉強してる人が多いってことに気づいたんですね。

4:25 で、アイルランドって、やはり日本人の先生の数もすごく多いわけではないんですけども、隙間時間だったりとかに、Instagramで発信してる投稿を見て勉強してるっていうのを知った時に、

4:38 これ、今の時代、周りに先生がいない人でも、Instagramの発信を通じて日本語を勉強するんだなって思ったんですね。

4:49 だから、そこで目の前にいるミートアップでできた友達にどういう発信をしたらみんなが喜んでくれるかなっていうところから、最初、日本語の発信をInstagramで留学期間中に始めました。

5:04 そこからたくさん友達ができたりとか、直接作った投稿がすごいわかりやすかったよとか言ってもらえるような機会も増えて、もっとInstagramで投稿を作りたいなって思うようになってきました。

5:20 ここまで、なんで日本語の発信をするようになったかということについてお話してきたんですけど、

5:29 そこから今、日本に帰ってきて、日本にいる外国の人ともすごい関わるようになったんですね。

5:38 で、そこで気づいたことがあって、やっぱり留学だったり、その滞在をしながら同時に日本語を勉強する。

5:49 わかりやすい例を出すと、例えば、日本には働くために日本に来てる人がたくさんいるんですね。留学の人もいるんですけど。

5:53 そうなると、やはり仕事をしながら日本語を勉強しなきゃいけないっていう風に思ってるんです。

6:06 そういう人たちはどこでいつ日本語を勉強してるかというと、まず現状、やはりほとんど自分で勉強できてない、勉強時間が取れてないっていう問題もあります。

6:15 また、日本では先生の数が足りていなくて、日本語教室の空白地域っていうのが問題になっています。

6:22 これは、日本語教室がその地域の中に1か所もないという状況です。そして、日本語を勉強できないという人が年々どんどん増えています。

6:32 今、日本の中で14万人の人が日本語を勉強できていないと言われています。

6:39 このような形で、留学の前に日本語力を伸ばした状態で日本に来るということと、そして、日本に来てからも、周りに先生がいない環境であっても、日本語をずっと学び続けることが必要だと考えたんですね。

6:56 それを今私はInstagramの発信だったりとかを通じて解決したいと思っています。

7:04 そこで、どのように解決するかというところも今回お話しできたらと思います。今、すごく私の中でキーワード、大切な考え方だなと思ってるのが、自律学習というものとAIを使った勉強になります。

7:20 まず1つが自律学習ですね。

7:22 自律学習というのは、先生が直接手取り足取り教えなくても、学習者自身が、今何が足りないのか、今の目的だったりとかに合わせて、日本語の教材を選んだり、勉強内容を決めたりすることができる。そういう学習のことを自律学習と言います。

7:42 この自律学習を促す仕組みだったり教材を作ることがまず1つ大切なんじゃないかなと思っています。

7:53 さらに、そのAIですね。今その自律学習で個別最適化、個々人に合わせて教材を作っていくということが、今AIを使えばかなり簡単にできるようになっています。

8:07 ただ、まだAIのリテラシーが高くない人も多かったりとか、まだ日本語にどのように適用するのかが明らかになっていない部分も多いというのもあるので、

8:22 今、私が外国で経験したことだったり、友達の日本人で日本で働いてる人とかを見て、

8:29 やはりこの自律学習、そしてAIを絡めて何かこの問題を対処するということが私の今の使命だと考えています。

8:37 そのために今私がやってることとしては、まず1つは、大学の交換留学制度で、日本語のバディとして5人の交換留学生の指導をしています。

8:49 そこで、今度7月に行われるJLPTの合格に向けて、今勉強会をしたり、私が教えるという経験を積んでいるところです。

8:58 そして、私が個人的に発信をしてるTatsu san Japaneseでは、今2万人近い1.9万人のフォロワーを獲得して、今リール動画を出して、すごく反響をもらってるところです。

9:12 そして、その中で、日本文化と今日々発信する日本語の文法を一緒に勉強できる、そういった教材も開発しています。

9:22 さらに、群馬県の中で多文化共生だったりとか、外国人に向けた取り組みを一緒にやってる方が何人かいて、その方に向けて、今度この方と一緒に、来週の9日に前橋カラオケワールドカップというイベントを一緒に企画したりと、

9:47 今、多文化共生だったりとか、日本国内にいる外国人に向けて具体的に何ができるのかというのを様々な経験を通じて考えを深めているところです。

9:57 まだまだ未熟ですし、皆さんの力に最初からなれるわけではないかもしれないんですけど、日々いろいろなことを感じて、成長して、そして正しいと思ったことをすぐInstagramだったりとか教材という形にして表現していけたらと思うので、今後ともどうぞよろしくお願いします。

10:17 今回は私たつさんの自己紹介と、なぜこの活動をしてるのか、そして社会が持ってる問題についてどのように解消したいと思ってるのか、そしてそのために今何をしてるのかというこの3つのことについてお話をさせていただきました。

10:32 今回の発信を通じて、少しでも私が今やりたいなと思ってることだったりとか、考えてることが皆さんに伝わって、分かっていただけたら嬉しいなと思います。

10:45 本日のたつさんのFuroshiki Japanese Radioをお聞きいただき、ありがとうございました。Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Tatsu San’s Furoshiki Japanese Radio.

10:57 スクリプトと日本語の解説は furoshiki-japanese.online でご覧いただけます。Remember to visit furoshiki-japanese.online for the script and Japanese explanations.

11:10 それでは、また次回お会いしましょう！See you next time!

Tatsu San’s Furoshiki Japanese Radio

Ep#001 Welcome to Tatsu San’s Furoshiki Japanese Radio!

Script: https://furoshiki-japanese.online/