Simple Japanese Listening | The Differences Between Japanese Honorifics and Casual Language

Today, let's talk about Japanese honorifics and casual speech (also known as "informal speech").

- Learn about the differences between Japanese honorifics and casual language
- Listen to and then practice speaking.

This video is useful for listening and shadowing practice using simple Japanese.
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This session will consist of four repetitions in total.
The first time, I will read slowly with furigana included.
The second time, I will read slowly again, but without furigana.
For the third and fourth times, I will proceed at a natural speed as spoken by native Japanese speakers. The third time will include furigana, while the fourth time will not.
Following this sequence, let's get used to the speed in the first two rounds, and then try to keep up with the native speaker's speed in the last two rounds.
If you find the audio in this video too slow, it is recommended to increase the video playback speed from 1.25x to 1.5x

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〜Listening & Speaking lesson〜
【Slightly Slower speed Listening】
00:33 1. The concept of honorific and casual language
03:14 2. The reason why polite language and casual language are considered important
05:09 3. Specific ways to distinguish between polite language and casual language
07:36 4. Differences in impression due to the use of polite language and casual language
10:35 5. When you are unsure about the distinction between polite and casual language

【Slightly Slower speed Listening without Furigana】
12:55 1. The concept of honorific and casual language
15:35 2. The reason why polite language and casual language are considered important
17:30 3. Specific ways to distinguish between polite language and casual language
19:58 4. Differences in impression due to the use of polite language and casual language
22:57 5. When you are unsure about the distinction between polite and casual language

【Native speed Listening】
25:15 1. The concept of honorific and casual language
27:18 2. The reason why polite language and casual language are considered important
28:48 3. Specific ways to distinguish between polite language and casual language
30:53 4. Differences in impression due to the use of polite language and casual language
33:11 5. When you are unsure about the distinction between polite and casual language


【Native speed Listening without Furigana】
35:02 1. The concept of honorific and casual language
37:05 2. The reason why polite language and casual language are considered important
38:35 3. Specific ways to distinguish between polite language and casual language
40:40 4. Differences in impression due to the use of polite language and casual language
42:59 5. When you are unsure about the distinction between polite and casual language