Makoto Magazine Series #84: The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
For Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!
February brings a hint of spring—or at least the hope of it! Brighten your month with this issue of Makoto, packed with humor, history, and the joy of learning Japanese. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a language lover, or just looking for a fun cultural dive, there's something for everyone in this edition!
Highlights from this issue include:
🌸 A Sengoku Samurai Showdown – Explore the turbulent Sengoku period, when samurai vied for power and the concept of "下剋上 (げこくじょう)" (inferiors overthrowing superiors) reshaped Japan. What does it mean in today's world? Find out while learning a slice of Japanese history.
🌸 Etymology Fun – Meet ひょっとこ, the quirky, puckered-cheek mask with an unusual history as a fire-starter!
🌸 Onomatopoeia Spotlight – Discover "ぐちゃぐちゃ," the perfect word for messes—literal, metaphorical, or otherwise.
🌸 Language and Culture Goodies –
•Laughs, jokes, riddles, and puns to tickle your funny bone
•Vocabulary focus: 口火を切る (kick things off)
•Kanji Spotlight: 校 (a building block of learning)
•Grammar Time: Master the ～ことにする construction
•Prefecture Spotlight: Get to know Tottori
🌸 Japanese Readers –
•Beginner story: "Cow"
•Intermediate story: A historical dive into the Sengoku period
Whether you're cozying up with a cup of tea or tackling your next Japanese language goal, this issue is your perfect companion.
Clay & Yumi
Details:
•Page Count: 63 Pages
•Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge
•Audio: 24 High-Quality Sound Files
•Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files
•Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)
🔊 Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips.
🎁 FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page.
📚 Unique & Informative Content Tired of the same old textbook content? Dive into a wide array of topics that typical courses overlook. This issue covers:
In this Issue:
¨ Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
¨ Vocabulary: 口火を切る
¨ Prefecture Spotlight: Tottori
¨ Etymology: ひょっとこ
¨ Anime Phrase of the Day
¨ Haiku : Unknown!
¨ Kanji Spotlight: 校
¨ Grammar Time! ～ことにする
¨ Japanese Readers: Cow (beginner) + Sengoku Period (Intermediate)
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