Nihongo no Tane 81 桜の季節 Cherry Blossom Season | Japanese Immersion podcast

<p>Spring has sprung, and Japan is filled with pink-hued flowers floating in the air. Yumi shares a few of her sakura-related thoughts and memories.</p> <p>KEY VOCABULARY:</p> <p>桜(さくら) cherry blossoms</p> <p>花見(はなみ) flower viewing; meeting others under cherry trees to enjoy talking and drinking while watching the blossoms.</p> <p>満開(まんかい) full bloom</p> <p>地元(じもと) hometown; local area</p> <p>名所(めいしょ) famous places</p> <p>川(かわ)のほとり river edge</p> <p>川(かわ)の堤防(ていぼう) river bank; river embankment</p> <p>並木道(なみきみち) tree-lined street</p> <p>毛虫(けむし) catepillar</p> <p>ソメイヨシノ Yoshino cherry; the most common type of cherry tree in Japan</p> <p>早(はや)い者勝(ものが)ち first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm</p> <p>本格的(ほんかくてき) seriously; for real; authentic; full-scale</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-81</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-81-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>