Nihongo no Tane 122 節分の鬼 The Oni of Setsubun | Japanese Immersion podcast

<p>February 3rd was setsubun in Japan. The day that marks the end of winter and is followed by the beginning of spring. Listen as Yumi tells us a little bit about how this special occasion is celebrated in Japan.</p> <p> </p> <p>KEY VOCABULARY:</p> <p>節分(せつぶん) last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar</p> <p>立春(りっしゅん) first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar</p> <p>季節(きせつ)の変(か)わり目(め) time of change of seasons; time when season changes</p> <p>邪気(じゃき) evil spirit; misfortune; bad vibes that cause illness or other misfortune  　　</p> <p>煎(い)る roast (beans)</p> <p>願(ねが)い事(ごと)  one’s wish; one’s desire; prayer</p> <p>叶(かな)う come true; (wish) be answered</p> <p>風習(ふうしゅう) traditional custom in a regional/ tribal culture</p> <p>販売(はんばい)を始(はじ)める launch sales </p> <p>保育園(ほいくえん) nursery school and preschool (usually combined)</p> <p>大泣(おおな)きする cry one’s eyes out; cry hard</p> <p>幼児虐待(ようじぎゃくたい) child abuse</p> <p>かわいそうになる feel sorry (for someone)</p> <p>伝統行事(でんとうぎょうじ) traditional event</p> <p>相対的(そうたいてき) relative</p> <p>絶対(ぜったい) definite</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>For upper beginners to intermediates. Listen to the short podcast and then answer the comprehension questions on the website: https://thejapanesepage.com/nihongonotane-index/</p> <p>Take a quiz on this episode here:</p> <p>https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-122</p> <p>If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing:</p> <p>https://MakotoPlus.com/podcast-nihongonotane-122-m</p> <p>--</p> <p>Become a Makoto+ member and get show notes with a complete transcript, translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF.</p> <p>www.MakotoPlus.com</p> <p> </p>