30 Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories?

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>What Ikigai Connections is</li> <li>How you say "fart" in Japanese</li> <li>The tricky nature of the Japanese passive form</li> <li>Getting similar sounding Japanese words confused</li> <li>The confusion that can occur when you speak more than two languages</li> <li>The various ways <em>gochisōsama</em> can be used</li> <li>The difference between the words <em>oppai</em> and <em>ippai</em></li> <li>The importance of learning things in context</li> <li>The many different counters used in Japanese</li> <li>How Japanese people make mistakes when using honorific language</li> <li>The confusion that can arise due to the Japanese language's long versus short vowel distinction</li> <li>The way the meaning of a kanji can change depending on whether you are reading it in Chinese or Japanese</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy <em>Japanese Plus Alpha</em>.</p> <p>And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> <stron