In this episode, I reflect on Episode 1 of Season 1 of the anime *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba*, titled **"Cruelty."**

The tragedy that struck Tanjiro, the bond with his sister Nezuko, and the sudden appearance of Giyu — it was filled with powerful, emotional moments where feelings clashed.

How did you feel in that moment when your heart wavered?

Let’s take a moment to savor the lingering echoes of this powerful story together.

Original story by Koyoharu Gotouge, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, animation by ufotable.

The first season of the TV anime aired in 2019, with a total of 26 episodes.

YOIN Anime Reflections – Easy Japanese Podcast

Demon Slayer S1E1 for Intermediate

Hoy aprenderemos a decir los números y fechas en español. También te servirá para decir tu edad, número de teléfono y la fecha de hoy.

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Temporada 1 Episodio 5 Números y fechas en español

Olá, tudo bom? 

Neste episódio vamos falar sobre como se apresentar e falar um pouco sobre sí. 
Segue abaixo o texto de apoio: 
Support TEXT:

Meu nome é Sérgio Ferraz, tenho 28 anos e moro em Juiz de Fora, cidade que amo de paixão. Trabalho no Centro de distribuição de cartas dos correios da cidade. Isso significa que sei trabalhar com cuidado e dedicação com o que é dos outros e falta de responsabilidade não é uma característica minha. Sou casado há três anos com a Noêmia e ela está esperando nosso primeiro neném. Escrever é uma paixão recente que tem lugar de destaque em meu coração, assim como ler bons livros.

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Easy peasy Portuguese

Introducing yourself - Apresentando-se

The Topic Marker は “wa”
  
Topic is something that you and your conversation partner(s) have been talking about. It is sometimes called “old information.”

The topic marker -wa roughly corresponds to English ‘as for’.

(Example)
私の仕事は教師です 
わたしの しごとは きょうし です  
 Watashi no shigoto wa kyôshi desu

English
As for my job, (it) is a teacher.   ->   My job is a teacher.


日本語 / にほんご / Japanese
(1)私はフランシスです。
(2)私はテキサス出身です。
(3)彼は学生です。
(4)彼はアメリカ出身です。
(5)彼女は歌手です。
(6)彼女は看護師です。

ことばと表現 / Words & Expressions
出身【しゅっしん】one’s hometown/ one’s birthplace.


英語 / えいご / English
(1)I am Francis.
(2)I’m from Texas.
(3)He is a student.
(4)He is from America.
(5)She is a singer.
(6)She is a nurse.


ひらがな / Hiragana
(1)わたしは ふらんしす です。
(2)わたしは てきさす しゅっしん です。
(3)かれは がくせい です。
(4)かれは あめりか しゅっしん です。
(5)かのじょは かしゅ です。
(6)かのじょは かんごし です。



ローマ字 / Roman letters
(1)Watashi wa Fransisu desu.
(2)Watashi wa Tekisasu syusshin desu.
(3)Kare wa gakusei desu.
(4)Kare wa Amerika syusshin desu.
(5)Kanojo wa kasyu desu.
(6)Kanojo wa Kangoshi desu.


Japanese Right Now！

だ / です (da / desu) " to be" (copula)

アニメのトムとジェリーの話です。みなさんはアニメキャラクターのグッズを集めていますか？？
こちらでpodcast配信中です↓
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mizuhojapa

日本語でおしゃべり　podcast for Japanese learners

＃28 トムとジェリーが大好きすぎるの話

Zwyczaje zakupowe (Shopping habits) – B1

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Ever found yourself pondering the difference between 'these' and 'those'? Join Smith as they unravel this common linguistic puzzle. How can understanding these distinctions enhance your communication? Let's dive in. In this insightful conversation, Smith delves deeper into the essence of 'these' as denoting objects or individuals in close proximity, and 'those' as referring to things or people at a distance. They provide relatable examples, like 'Are these your keys?' and 'Can you pass me those books?' to solidify comprehension. By the end of this discussion, learners will wield 'these' and 'those' with confidence, enriching their language precision in day-to-day interactions.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice These vs Those

In this episode we will learn a Chinese song <如愿>, hope you enjoy it.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Read the text to find out words you didn't get, then look up the dictionary. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can without looking at the text.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想介绍给大家的歌是王菲的《如愿》。这首歌是电影《我和我的父辈》的主题曲。作曲者说这是献给父母一辈的歌，致敬他们，正是他们一辈辈的奋斗与奉献，给大家创造了现在更好的环境和生活，也希望听歌的听众们能获取更多感动和力量，去传承，去奋斗。
《如愿》
你是遥遥的路
山野大雾里的灯
我是孩童啊走在你的眼眸
你是明月清风
我是你照拂的梦
见与不见都一生与你相拥
而我将爱你所爱的人间
愿你所愿的笑颜
你的手我蹒跚在牵
请带我去明天
如果说你曾苦过我的甜
我愿活成你的愿
愿不枉啊愿勇往啊
这盛世每一天
你是岁月长河
星火燃起的天空
我是仰望者就把你唱成歌
你是我之所来
也是我心之所归
世间所有路都将与你相逢
而我将爱你所爱的人间
愿你所愿的笑颜
你的手我蹒跚在牵
请带我去明天
如果说你曾苦过我的甜
我愿活成你的愿
愿不枉啊愿勇往啊
这盛世每一天
山河无恙烟火寻常
可是你如愿的眺望
孩子们啊安睡梦乡
像你深爱的那样
而我将梦你所梦的团圆
愿你所愿的永远
走你所走的长路
这样的爱你啊
我也将见你未见的世界
写你未写的诗篇
天边的月心中的念
你永在我身边
与你相约一生清澈
如你年轻的脸
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父辈/fù bèi/our parents' generation
主题曲/zhǔ tí qǔ/theme Song
作曲家/zuò qǔ jiā/composer
致敬/zhì jìng/pay one's respects to
传承/chuán chéng/inherit （the spirit）
遥遥的/yáo yáo de/distant，long （way）
眼眸/yǎn móu/eyes
照拂/zhào fú	/look after, care for
蹒跚/pán shān/stumbling
你曾苦过我的甜/nǐ céng kǔ guò wǒ de tián/You have suffered my sweet(Because of the suffering that you got through, now I can have a sweet life )
我愿活成你的愿/wǒ yuàn huó chéng nǐ de yuàn/I would like to live as you wish
不枉/bù wǎng/not in vain
盛世/shèng shì/flourishing age
山河无恙	/shān hé wú yàng/The mountains and rivers are unharmed (Describes a stable society)
烟火寻常	/yān huǒ xún cháng/people are having normal and safe life
眺望/tiào wàng/look into the distance,prospection
未写的诗篇/wèi xiě de shī piān	/The unwritten poem（What the last generation left undone）
一生清澈	/yī shēng qīng chè/a limpid life(A peaceful and quiet life, stay above the fray)

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中文歌《如愿》 Chinese song <Having your wishes fulfilled> （Advanced level）

Switzerland has a problem, and it needs your help.

Between 1918 and 1964, lots of military ammunition was thrown into lakes around the country. At the time, it was believed to be a safe way to dispose of it.

And it wasn't a small amount, either. According to a government press release, about 8,000 metric tons of ammunition lies underwater, mostly in three lakes: Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and parts of Lake Lucerne.

Some of the ammunition lies as deep as 220 meters, and some is just a few meters deep.

Now, the country needs help getting it out, and it's offering a prize of about $58,000 for the best ideas.

Getting the ammunition out won't be easy — although it has been underwater for a long time, the risk of explosion is still high. Some of it weighs up to 50 kilograms, and the water visibility is poor in many parts of the lakes.

Some of the ammunition has components that can pollute the water and soil if moved, so the government is also looking for ideas that are environmentally friendly.

The competition to find the best idea is open now, and will run until February 2025. The three best ideas will be announced in April next year, and the winners will share the $58,000 prize.

The government said this doesn't mean the ideas will be implemented immediately, but said they could help with future research on the issue of underwater ammunition.