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Fluent Fiction - Japanese
FluentFiction.org
301 episodes
22 hours ago
Are you ready to supercharge your Japanese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Japanese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Japanese and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you want to speak Japanese with your friends from Tokyo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Japanese.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Japanese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今日から私たちの日本語のストーリーであなたのリスニング力を向上させましょう!
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Are you ready to supercharge your Japanese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Japanese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Japanese and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you want to speak Japanese with your friends from Tokyo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Japanese.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Japanese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今日から私たちの日本語のストーリーであなたのリスニング力を向上させましょう!
Show more...
Language Learning
Education
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Rediscovering Balance: A Kyoto Getaway Transforms Yuki's Heart
Fluent Fiction - Japanese
14 minutes
1 week ago
Rediscovering Balance: A Kyoto Getaway Transforms Yuki's Heart
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rediscovering Balance: A Kyoto Getaway Transforms Yuki's Heart
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-ja

Story Transcript:

Ja: 秋の紅葉が鮮やかに色づく京都御所。青空の下、ゆっくりと散歩する家族の姿がありました。
En: In the Kyoto Gyoen, where the autumn leaves color vibrantly, there was a family strolling leisurely under the blue sky.

Ja: 彼らは旅行で京都を訪れた雪の一家です。
En: They were the Yuki family, visiting Kyoto on vacation.

Ja: 大学を卒業して以来、初めての京都訪問に雪は心を躍らせていました。
En: Since graduating from university, Yuki was thrilled to visit Kyoto for the first time.

Ja: しかし、その心には小さな重荷がありました。
En: However, her heart carried a small burden.

Ja: 仕事と家族、どちらにも責任を感じていたのです。
En: She felt a sense of responsibility towards both her work and her family.

Ja: 母の愛子は御所の静かな庭を指さし、「ここでのんびり過ごしたいね」と微笑みました。
En: Her mother, Aiko, pointed at the peaceful garden of the Gyoen and smiled, "I want to spend a relaxing time here."

Ja: 弟の宏も「紅葉がきれいですね」と嬉しそうに写真を撮っています。
En: Her younger brother, Hiroshi, also happily took photos, saying, "The autumn leaves are beautiful, aren't they?"

Ja: しかし、雪の心は落ち着きません。
En: However, Yuki's heart was not at ease.

Ja: 仕事のプロジェクトが頭を離れず、家族との時間を十分に楽しめていないように感じていました。
En: The work project wouldn't leave her mind, and she felt like she couldn't fully enjoy her time with her family.

Ja: 「どうしたの?」愛子が心配そうにたずねます。
En: "What's wrong?" Aiko asked with concern.

Ja: 雪は少し迷いましたが、正直に答えました。「最近、仕事が忙しくてね。
En: After hesitating a little, Yuki answered honestly, "I've been busy with work lately.

Ja: でも、ちゃんと家族とも過ごしたくて。」
En: But, I do want to spend time with my family."

Ja: 宏が元気よく言います。「仕事も大事だけど、今はここにいるんだよ。
En: Full of energy, Hiroshi said, "Work is important, but right now, we're here.

Ja: 楽しもう!」
En: Let's enjoy ourselves!"

Ja: その言葉は雪の心に温かく響きました。
En: Those words resonated warmly in Yuki's heart.

Ja: 歩みを続けながら、彼女は考えます。自分の時間を大切にし、バランスを取り戻したいと。
En: As she continued to walk, she thought about cherishing her time and regaining balance.

Ja: 紅葉した庭を歩くうちに、雪は少しずつ考えを整理していきました。
En: While walking through the garden with the autumn leaves, Yuki gradually sorted out her thoughts.

Ja: 「もっと柔軟に働けないかな」と心の中でつぶやきます。
En: She muttered to herself, "Can't I work more flexibly?"

Ja: 庭の美しさが彼女の心を清らかにし、ふとした瞬間に答えが見えてきました。
En: The beauty of the garden purified her heart, and suddenly, the answer became clear.

Ja: 「家族と一緒の時間を増やすこと、できるかもしれない」と雪は心を決めます。
En: "I might be able to spend more time with my family," Yuki decided.

Ja: 旅行が終わったら、上司に相談し、働き方を見直すことに。もっとも大切なものを見失わないように。
En: After the trip was over, she would consult with her boss and reevaluate her working style, so as not to lose sight of what was most important.

Ja: その夜、雪は満天の星空を見上げながら微笑みました。
En: That night, Yuki looked up at the star-filled sky and smiled.

Ja: これからは、家族や自分自身をもっと大事にしよう、と。
En: From now on, she decided to cherish her family and herself more.

Ja: そして、彼女は家族と深い絆を取り戻しつつ、自分の仕事も新しいスタイルで挑戦していく決意をしました。
En: And so, as she regained a deep bond with her family, she resolved to take on her work with a new style.

Ja: 雪の心は、次第に軽くなっていきました。
En: Yuki's heart gradually felt lighter.


Vocabulary Words:
  • vibrantly: 鮮やかに
  • strolling: 散歩
  • thrilled: 心を躍らせて
  • burden: 重荷
  • responsibility: 責任
  • peaceful: 静かな
  • concern: 心配
  • hesitating: 迷いました
  • honestly: 正直に
  • busily: 忙しく
  • resonated: 響きました
  • cherishing: 大切に
  • reevaluate: 見直す
  • flexibly: 柔軟に
  • purified:...
Fluent Fiction - Japanese
Are you ready to supercharge your Japanese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Japanese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Japanese and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you want to speak Japanese with your friends from Tokyo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Japanese.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Japanese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今日から私たちの日本語のストーリーであなたのリスニング力を向上させましょう!