Japanese Listening Practice | Supermarket and Christmas in Japan

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[@stevenli6423]

ふみ先生、メリークリスマス🎅🏼🥧🍰 フライドチキンは美味しそうですね。 これはやっぱりおいしいビールが合うと思います🍻😁 時間が過ぎるのは早いですよね! あっという間の1年でした。あと1週間2025年になります。先生のチャンネルを見つけてから三年半が経ちました。この間、動画を通して美しい景色を見たり、日本の文化と生活について学んだりすることができ、とても役に立ちました。そして、素敵なお声を聞きながら、シャドーイングの練習をしていて、それは自分の発音を改善するために確かに良い方法ですね🤗 ふみ先生のおかげで、日本語を勉強するだけでなく、本当に楽しんでいますね！いつもすばらしい動画を作っていただき、大変ありがとうございました🙇🏻 さて、「機会は努力する者を訪れ、怠ける者からは去っていく。」この言葉は私の2024年のカレンダーの月間標語から学びました。本当にその通りだと思っています。先月、先生のチャンネル登録者数は30万人を超えて、おめでとうございます✨🎊この数字を見て本当にうれしかったです。めっちゃすごいね👍👏先生のチャンネルは日本語を勉強している私たちにとって欠かせない存在です。私の場合は間違いなくこれを勉強し続けます。次の3つのことわざはいつもわたしの心の中で覚えて、やっていることです。 1) 「塵も積もれば山となる」一日一日少しずつ勉強しています。 2) 「継続は力なり」ずっと続けたいと思っている学習です。 3) 「習うより慣れろ」毎日、日本に関するニュースなどを読むとか、テレビを見るとかが続いています。そして、同僚はみんな日本語を勉強しているので、日本語の会話を練習する機会でもあります。 来年もよろしくお願い致します🙏🏻 お互いに頑張りましょう💪🏻 健康で幸せでありますように❣️ 良いお年をお迎えください🌈

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

スティーブンさん、こんなにたくさん、ありがとうございます！ とても嬉しいクリスマスプレゼントです。 去年の年末はスティーブンさんのコメントから感謝することの大切さを学び、今年は毎朝感謝することから一日を始められています。 ありがとうございます！ ３つのことわざ、いいですね。どれも大事なことですよね。言うは易し、行うは難し、と言いますが、スティーブンさんは実行されていて素晴らしいです。 来年も、ぜひいい年にしていきましょう！ スティーブンさんもよいお年をお迎えください😊✨✨

[@第431只浣熊]

1/4 白菜 198円

[@第431只浣熊]

那霸市

[@AnnaHans88]

It's fascinating to me that Christmas is considered more of a romantic holiday in Japan. Almost like Valentine's day in America ♡

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

The difference is interesting, right?😁

[@umbraemilitos]

I think it is also romantic in the USA and Europe, when it isn't focused on families.

[@perezsan1]

Japanese aren’t as family oriented as Americans and are mostly atheist who gives a lot of trust on the self.

[@JohnM...]

'It's the most hi-deous time of the year!' Rofl! I hate it, because it's the one time of year when people get ridiculously nostalgic - natsukashi. 🤨

[@mbank3832]

I just learned you have to eat fried chicken and eat Christmas cake in Japan during Christmas too haha

[@Savenysis]

No idea why the algorithm recommended this video as I’m not actively trying to learn Japanese, however, I put this on in the background just on a whim and it was unironically the most soothing thing I’ve listened to in a very long time. Thanks for the great video! 😂

[@SELG88]

To speak fluent Japanese you need to speak to Japanese people which is almost imposible cause they are really reserved people and they are not outgoing. That's the reality. Your effort is appreciated.

[@LMKTinyForest]

This video is so fantastic. Not only I have a chance to practice listening but also it inspired me to practice cooking. Thank you for your great teaching material. Big ❤ from Thailand

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Oh, you inspired to cook!? How nice😊 Thank you for all your comments! I enjoy reading your comments 😁

[@omegalul9865]

こんにちは ふみさん. Watching from America. I have always been interested in Japanese culture, music and entertainment since I was 5. Now I am 27 and I am learning Japanese. I can speak to some level but I have struggled with learning a new language since I speak 3 different languages. I was also afraid of learning Japanese especially with how difficult it is to read kanji. I have learned hiragana and katakana in the past. But I just started learning kanji recently to fulfill my dream to help me read without a translator. Grateful to find a youtuber that provides practice with conversations but also the kanji and hiragana equivalent for the phrases. Thank you for taking the time to upload your videos. You are one of the best and hopefully with your videos, I can return to Japan and be able to have conversations.

[@mahya7]

This video is fantastic! I myself prefer to watch videos like this that have a live footage as well. Learning new vocabulary and practicing listening comprehension all the while watching footage of real japanese supermarkets and their specialty products! And a cooking tutorial as well? Best combination ever!! Thank you, sensei! Contents like this keep me focused on learning. I'm feeling motivated. Will definitely watch all your other videos!😊

[@English_Listening_Base]

私は日本人ですが、日本語勉強に良いチャンネルだと思います！ I like this video! This video is good for learning Japanese!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

ありがとうございます！そう言っていただけて嬉しいです😊

[@NyeinSu-h6s]

please make more videos like this one cooking and shopping , and interesting events in japan. Thank you for sharing with us .

[@dickyfirmansyah83]

私はインドネシア人です。日本で働くために、日本語勉強しています。 このチャンネルは私に本当に手伝っています。本当にありがとうございました。 Terima kasih. 🙂

[@euryanagc]

私のスーパーはビールのコーナーからはじまります I loved the cooking, please do more cooking videos In Brazil, we eat supper with all the family at christmas eve night and go to the curch, because most of the people are christians

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Interesting, that’s a very different from Japan! Family supper sounds very nice. Thank you for sharing😊

[@AnnaHans88]

I second this suggestion! I love learning Japanese and recipes at the same time.

[@MoofahMelody]

あたしの夫日本人だから毎日日本語勉強します。日本語ちゃんと話すと彼の嬉し顔見ますのは楽しみです。 やくにたつ全部ビデオありがとう! 💖

[@DiscoveringJapan1]

Thank you for this great listening video! Your Japanese is so clear and easy to understand! I just found and subscribed to your channel, so I plan to listen to it a few more times as well as your other videos. I've lived in Kanagawa for 4.5 years with my Japanese wife. She wants to speak better English and I want to speak better Japanese, so we try to balance our language use. Thank you again! To answer your question, my wife and I are Christian, so we typically celebrate by decorating our house (inside and out) with many Christmas decorations and a Christmas tree. We typically exchange a few gifts on Christmas morning, but we didn't do that this year since we bought ourselves a new car. haha I love to roast a turkey for dinner, but since moving to Japan, we don't have a large oven, so now we have a smaller meal or go to a restaurant. Happy New Year!

[@hashikalahe9905]

This is so nice because we can learn japanese without any force..keep doing this🎉❤

[@bassmjm]

Very helpful video! Everything was clear, the text was helpful, and it's very nice to see typical, everyday scenes and how to navigate them. Thank you!

[@jasonperez7250]

Starting my Japanese learning journey this year, and I can already pick out words here and there! Thank you for the videos!

[@erikak.7873]

I’m from Brazil and we reunite our family to eat delicious food and give presents especially for kids!

[@최은미-z8r]

어제 구독하고, 오늘 두번째 듣고있습니다. 일본어공부 초보생으로.. 오늘 한번더 듣으니 조금 이해도쉽고 쌤 발음과 목소리가 너무 좋으셔서 귀에 잘 들립니다~~ 60을 바라보며.... 독학 하려니 기억력이 많이 떨어지나 영상 반복 하며 들으면서 열심히 해보겠습니다~~^^

[@Blousebutton]

友達が同じブランドの納豆を買うように言いました。 今日は朝食に納豆とご飯を食べます！お疲れ様でした！私はあなたの買い物のルーチンを見るのが好きです。In the US, I live in a smaller city, our shopping carts usually get too full and you have to use your car to fill up all your groceries. But now that I am living in Japan, I usually buy groceries every few days based on what I want to cook because I have to carry everything in a tote bag and walk home. I have to use a translation app whenever I buy packaged products and I don’t know what is inside. It’s a fun experience. But I enjoy shopping and use it as a opportunity to learn the Japanese language.

[@Haymee]

Here in Brazil, Christmas is also celebrated on Christmas Eve, the 24th. In the next day we eat the leftovers and rest (because of all that energy spent the previous day).

[@Matrix-zn5qi]

Danke!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Frank-san, thank you so, so much! I really appreciate it✨🙌😄

[@benikoniko6167]

Love this vlog-type listening practice. I was looking for something that helps me study and i think your videos are perfect. Good speed, clear speech, interesting daily and casual topics that also help me understand Japanese culture more. Additionally, I also like that the videos are around 20 minutes long - I sometimes keep them running as background noise :)

[@leelalavanyag796]

Fumi Sensei, thank you somuch for your sensible videos. I love your voice. feel like I am in Japan and went shopping. I also have a feeling of a soothing effect in addition to learning Japanese

[@phasomyr]

As a relative beginner, this is immensely helpful. Thank you!

[@purevessel773]

저는 한국인입니다 이제 일본어를 배우기 시작했는데 꾸준히 공부해서 듣고 말할 수 있기를 기대합니다😊

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

がんばってください！応援しています！😄

[@meokobean5232]

Just subscribed after watching this video! It was very helpful and I appreciate the Japanese subtitles with furigana! Sometimes when I watch Japanese learning videos, I think there is too much English involved so it doesn’t push me out of my comfort zone as much as I’d like but this video is amazing!

[@서현허]

Hello from Korea! Japanese supermarket looks very familiar. I thought you were shopping here in my neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your life. I don't speak Japanese well but thanks to Korean subtitles I have no difficulty understanding the video. Thank you~~~

[@OfFiCiAllCiNnAmOn]

came for the japanese, stayed for the chicken reciipe...

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I hope you liked it😅

[@andhikajansenreforwan]

インドネシアでは,クリスマスは休日です. 特に,俺とほかのインドネシアのキリスト教の人たちにクリスマスイブとクリスマスの日でいつも教会でお参りをしました. クリスマスを話すがありがとうございました,キリスト教として,私はとても楽しいですよね

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

インドネシアのクリスマス、ありがとうございます！😄 今年もよいクリスマスを過ごせましたか？ よいお年をお迎えください！

[@chocomochino]

this is such a great channel, i'm happy i found it! happy new year!

[@Carol61347]

Fumi san, thank you so very much for your encouragement at the end of yet another great video. I am following your advice, choosing short paragraphs and learning vocabulary before shadowing, I am seeing some small improvement, and I know it will continue, thank you again🙏🏼

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Carol-san, I'm glad to hear that! Consistency is very important! これかも応援（おうえん）しています。がんばってくださいね😄🙌

[@양말흰]

일본어 공부하는데 많은 도움이 되어서 너무 좋아요~~ 자막도 분리되어 있으니까 보기도 편하내요

[@bahkim1339]

Im started learning Japanese around 3 weeks. Now only can read hiragana words but I’m very happy with my progress! I saw ur videos by youtube recommendation and I loved! I don’t have many vocabulary yet but ありがとうございます先生❤

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

You're welcome! Keep up the good work!😄✨

[@bendisetiawanbendi8039]

私は5年間に日本に住んでいたんです。日本は綺麗な国だと思う日本懐かしいね。またチャンスあれば戻りたいです

[@male_0230]

the main thing I am wandering is why food in japan is so damn cheap when you compare to America. like where I am at meat like that would be $5.33 a pound. and I live in the south close to a ton of farms!

[@Matrix-zn5qi]

konnichiwa Fumi-san, I am new on your channel, I found it because my Japanese Teacher told me to watch movies or listen to japanese music. So on the search I found you. I saw a few of your videos and I will do more because your speaking is not so fast and your voice is really good. I am studying japanese now since around 6 months, slowly I feel better to understand a little bit (for sure not all). On the other side I like your videos because they show me a "real world" of Japan regions, cities, normal life, I like that very much. I will travel next year April and May to Japan (full two months), I learned to love Japan during a cruise last year where I could see in 7 stops many parts, but not long enough, that's the reason of my journey next year. So, finally , I don't want to bore you too much, Yesterday evening my time (Switzerland) I saw this video about supermarket and Christmas preparation. And I really love it to see the big supermarket (it's 90% like in our home cities), from beginning with Fruits and vegetable section to the end with the cashier automat. Here I can say Japan looks more "modern" than Switzerland or Germany. After it the cooking part of your KFC - Home made meal. I showed this today my wife, she was also surprised, and she ask me how you did the "tempura" ingredients , I mean where you put in finally the chicken before cooking. And you spoked about self made cookies: we are just finished with our Christmas cookies, we would be very happy to see how you are doing your cookies. So that's for now, I wish you , your family and all Japanese learners and listeners of your channel a peaceful christmas time (independen of religion, and gods you all believe, we are all same on one earth). Frank, a Berlin man living in Switzerland

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Frank-san Thank you for your comment! I’m glad you watched the video so carefully and enjoyed it. I talked about a home made cake, not about cookies. We don’t made cookies for Christmas in Japan. Merry Christmas and Happy new year! I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan next year! 😁

[@RS-xr9ep]

I live in Chennai, south India. Here on christmas we attend church service thanking God for sending His Son to redeem the earth. Celebrations follow only after that.

[@isa-yaki]

ふみ先生、明けましておめでとうございます🎇。 アメリカの12月はクリスマスのようです。飾り付けをしたり、クッキーを焼いたり、音楽を聴いたり、映画を見たり、買い物を楽しんだりします。友達や家族と楽しい時間も過ごします。 素晴らしい動画をいつもありがとうございます！良い一年になりますように。 今年も日本語の練習を頑張ります！

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

アメリカでクリスマスはそんな感じなんですね！楽しそうです。プレゼントもたくさん用意するんですよね😊 日本語の勉強、がんばってください。そのための動画をたくさん作りますね😄

[@Tocat123-h2w]

You're teaching me Kanji characters in a few minutes 😂. I'm learning Japanese currently, btw🎉

[@aristyanabila3807]

クリスマス日に道がよく混んでいますので、どこでも行けません。そして、最近、大雨による洪水が起こりました。でも、全員の家族メンバーと母の料理を食べると、どこにも行かなくても楽しくてスペシャル日になる事ができます。 皆さんも、クリスマスを楽しみにお過ごしください。

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

洪水、大変ですね。大丈夫でしたか？ 家で食べる手作りの料理は最高ですよね！ ご家族と楽しいクリスマスをお過ごしください！😊😊

[@BenjaminsVideos]

Thanks!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Benjamin-san, Thank you!!!😁✨👋

[@kensanokaeri]

16:28 Carolさん、こんにちは！😄👍　　ふみさん、メリークリスマス！🎅☆

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

けんさん、こんにちは！ けんさんはクリスマス、何かしますか？😊

[@kensanokaeri]

@SpeakJapaneseNaturally クリスマスの日に病院に行く予定があります😅　(検査です)

[@영동정-b9b]

일본어 공부하기에 아주 편한 영상입니다

[@immaecho]

im just starting my japanese learning journey! i can't understand much as for now (only basic words, some verbs), but im gonna be back to this video in some time!! cant wait to rewatch it while inderstanding at least a bit more!

[@bigredginger2956]

This is awesome! Just what I need to help me learn. Subscribed

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope it helps you learn Japanese.

[@adamantawhitfoot2353]

Thank you always for your videos! They offer such great real-world tango and keiken! Great practice!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!😁

[@Yureka_]

このビデオは非常に重要だと思う。ありがとうございます。

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

役に立ててよかったです！

[@Sandaruproducts]

I'm learning japan language. It's so loving.thank you ❤❤❤

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

My pleasure! がんばってくださいね😊

[@Dorama_1-]

こんにちは、私はインドネシア出身です、日本語を勉強し始めたばかりです。よろしくお願いします。 17:06 😊

[@stefon815]

ありがとうございます。this was super helpful listen excerise for me. I have been learning for a year and a few months.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I'm glad it was helpful! 😊 これからもがんばってくださいね。おうえんしています✨

[@farnhamdad2027]

ふも先生メリークリスマス. Another great video. So fun to watch and learn. For fun here are some price comparisons between your supermarket and a supermarket near me in the Bay Area in the US. First price is Japan. Second price is California. Green onions. $124 $1.89 Chinese cabbage $2.08 $5.99 Bean sprouts $0.34 $1.99 Potherb mustard $1.10. $3.99 Eggs x10 $1.79. X12 $6.99 Kimchi. $3.04. $5.50 Natto $082. $2.49 Same brand as yours at our local Japanese supermarket. Usually people do Turkey or ham or these days if you want to go upscale a custom ordered honey baked ham can be a good choice. It will cost around $50 for a size to feed 6-8 people. Love your prices. Can’t wait for April for my second Japan trip and some amazing food out there.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you for sharing the prices! Very interesting! (Everything is expensive there😅） I hope you have a great time in Japan in April😊

[@farnhamdad2027]

@@SpeakJapaneseNaturally❤

[@farnhamdad2027]

Thank you. I am looking forward to this trip. It is going to be epic. A friend and I are planning to ride the Shimanami Kaido on unicycles. So in preparation for that I am binge watching your videos to bring up my Japanese to a basic level to get by while on that trip. I very much appreciate your approach to the way your content is so calculated and methodical. It is hard for a fluent person to think down at the level of a learner. I am guessing your own learning of Korean gives you the right ideas and insight how your own lessons should be. Whatever the reason it makes your videos stand out among all the other similar content out there. I enjoy the diversions to different topics in each video. Doing a cooking recipe this time was very fitting. On other videos for example introducing an author or a book are very interesting. It takes the drudgery of beginner level learning away and helps the reader feel like they are already making use of the language. It keeps the reader motivated. Outstanding work on your part and lucky for those of us who have found the channel to follow.

[@WANDERER0070]

In Czechia we eat carp for xmas,people raise cultivate them in man made lakes,lagoons. Also eat open face sandwiches as fast food. And drink a lot of wine or beer,

[@stevemackaway]

Thank you so much, I particularly liked the the interaction with the staff and the self checkout at the supa. It felt great to understand you were going to make your own KFC at home, then see it happen. Merry Christmas.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you for your feedback! I’ll include that kind of interactions in the future videos too! I’m glad to know that you enjoyed the video!😊

[@Matrix-zn5qi]

Konnichiwa, Fumi-san, because am not yet an "online" student of you (i am student of another Online-teacher and time i too less for two now), but could be later, so I want to say thank you for all your work (Documents) and send a small "THANK YOU", Arigatou gozaimasu, Frank

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Frank-san, Oh, thank you! This is not a small, but a big Christmas gift✨ Thank you! 日本語、がんばってください！応援しています😄

[@ChandimaSenanayake79]

良いアイデア

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

ありがとうございます！😄

[@kira3196]

THANK YOU!❤

[@susmeetayourfav]

Thank you so much for useful vdo❤ Love from neparu jin😅

[@jujuzist-edi]

its great even tho im a beginner who understands nearly nothing

[@ds9150]

ありがとうございます、ふみ先生！！ Merry Christmas

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

ありがとうございます！ Merry Christmas!🎄

[@WuriyantoNugroho2014]

Bagus, terima kasih...

[@gitarmats]

Thank you!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

My pleasure✨

[@EnglishAcademy-c4b]

I love the way you teach us thanks😊 you look beautifull

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you !!😊

[@니니게그런사라미]

최고의 채널 발견

[@trizvanov]

Fantastic video as always. The latter section gave me the "Cooking With Dog" vibes. :)

[@PimiPetty]

I loved that frying pot. Regards from Mexico.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you! I like it a lot too😁😁

[@wu2045]

KFC風やり方を教えてくれて，先生は素晴らしい，ありがとごさいます

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

よろこんでもらえて、よかったです！ コメントありがとうございます😊

[@Justin-zr7px]

🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇 🎇メリークリスマス 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

ありがとうございます！ そして、よいお年を！😊👋

[@ing.gaboalvear9347]

ありがとうございます。

[@Blueyzachary]

This is like very educational asmr

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

😂😂😂

[@ryuko9979]

日本語の勉強になっています．ありがとうございます！😊

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

よかったです！！😁

[@SATO_FD2R]

Super useful!

[@tracyegcas9378]

Thank you,,,more videos

[@udomsakkongmueng2542]

もうすく私は七十ニ歳です。一般的家にいます。毎朝時々スアンロッフアインで友達と一緒にテニスをしま。現在クリスマス家にいますが今年の最後の日兄さんの家にパーテイーにします。大丈夫です。この動画によると、女の先生はケンタッギイフライチッケンを作るのが本当に得意です。日本に滞在した時々いつでも寒くて、刺身を食べながらビールを飲んで、幸せですね。交通は便利だし、安全だし、人は親切ですから、世界中なら日本に住みたいんです。

[@sunshinesucks1355]

I like how that even though it's a Japanese store, there is still giant "BEEF," "PORK," "CHICKEN" on the top wall by the meats. :D Here in the states eggs are pasteurized, so they need to be kept refrigerated or else they will go bad. Also they come in cartons of 12 for about $7 more or less depending on the brand.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Actually, for us, it’s more familiar to see those signs in the alphabet rather than in kanji. If they were written in kanji, it would feel strange to me. Your comment made me realize that-thank you!

[@midnightfm87]

お疲れ様！面白くて役に立つ動画です！メリークリスマス！🎄

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

よかったです。ありがとうございます！　メリークリスマス😄

[@Slewenski]

Merry Christmas ^-^ well, I suppose that is over and I hope you had a good time. The food looks delicious :D Our supermarkts will have vegetables and fruits when you enter, too, but usually things are not wrapped in that much plastik here 😅 in general, really. Some things will be but not as much. As for christmas..on Christmas eve many Germans seem to traditionally eat a very simple dinner. I know some that will have potatoe-dishes and sausage (yeah yeha the clishee XD ). Someone once told me the different dishes have meanings for the new year, somewhere else I read this is due to the fact that originally christmas was celebrated on the 25h like in many other countries. Nowadays it's normal in Germany to celebrate on the 24th however (including opening the presents). Anyway, my family never did that as nobody liked the meals so we used to always have a fondue on Christmas Eve :) (most of the time pasta fondue) On the following days its very common to have a roasted goose or duck depending on the family's size. Another popular dish I think is "Sauerbraten" which is a beef roast marinated in a vinegarish brough for a few days. Then, the sauce is thickened with gingerbread (amongst many other spices, grapes are also commonly added). It sounds wild but is very delicious. Needless to say both dishes take a while. Populare sides are dumplings of all sorts as well as different kinds of cabagge (like red cabagge or brussel sprouts). All in all I think many other roasts are also served in other families but these two are more common? Maybe, in general I think meals that stay in the oven for a while are often eaten during the cold season. Both dishes can often be bought in German restaurants but they usually tend to pale in comparison to home cooking. Sadly those restaurants are rarely a good reflection of German dishes imo :( I think we got a rather bad rep. because of that lol Well that was a longer explanation than what you signed up for I bet. I am pretty sure you will rarely find strawberries anywhere (which would be off season here and usually very expensive and very bland) nor would you find chicken all that much. It's a bit of a shame, the cake's color fits the theme so well XD

[@anggimeisya9542]

Terimakasih banyak telah berbagi ceritamu dengan membantu kami, suaramu sangat lembut,telah bertambah kosakata baru sungguh luar biasa terimakasih banyak.. doa terbaik untukmu,meski aku tidak merayakan natal aku suka melihat orang yang merayakan natal terlihat menyenangkan 😊

[@영동정-b9b]

아주 좋은 영상입니다

[@inalexkingstonshair]

Thank you so much! This video was amazing!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you😊✨ Happy holidays!

[@SquidHack]

great video, thank you !

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

My pleasure 😁✨

[@박귀옥-t9w]

선생님 채널을 애청하면서 공부에 대한 열망이 많이 생겼지만 ~ 초보수준이라 잘 할 수 있을런지 망설이고 만 있습니다. 선생님의 목소리와 선명한 발음에 매료되어 알아듣지 못해도 매일 보고 있다가 처음 댓글을 써 봅니다 감사합니다 😊

[@tannermason4315]

Thank you for the content. 👍🏼

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

My pleasure!😊

[@legeno.]

이유는 모르겠지만 불명증이 해결되었습니다 감사합니다🎉

[@sueeom6270]

Please include English subtitles thanks

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

You can find it in the settings on KZbin.

[@mosuradiman5468]

Dear Fumi, with a raspier voice in this video, you still maintained to teach us with gentleness. How are you? well wishes from a city outside LA. Thank you for your creativity from passion in teaching Nihongo to others. Arigato Gozaimashita

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I caught the flu and I’ve just recovered from it when I recorded the voice for the video. Now I’m okay. Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy holidays 😊✨

[@mosuradiman5468]

@ Glad to hear you have recovered. Happy Holidays to you and family as well ✨💐💫

[@Ingrid-jh6sx]

Your voice is pleasant. Thank you very much. ❤

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you!!😊😊

[@ellojonasson6065]

声がめちゃやわらかい！！本当にASMRみたい、もっとこれを見るかもねえ

[@injongyu5187]

감사합니다. 수퍼마켓에 쓰이는 일본어를 배울 수 있어 좋았고, 치킨은 정말 맛있어 보입니다.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

ありがとうございます😊✨

[@cainosekai]

Absolutely loved this video. いつもありがとう！🩵

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad you liked it!🎄 ありがとうございますー😊

[@massvt3821]

Excellent video. I was surprised to see "Fresh Meat" signs in English , but I was not surprised to hear that you don't like the taste of natto, but you eat it for its health benefits, LOL.....

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I guess I’m tired of natto😅

[@robinharwood5044]

Buche de Noel surprised me. It’s called “Christmas log” in English.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

We took a French name for it and actually it sounds somewhat nicer😅

[@alyantZEROO]

I wish that you had a Merry Christmas! and thank you for this video! I am from Brazil and a new high school student in next year, I don't really like the Christmas here if in my family (with a bunch of parents and kids), but i don't think that is that bad. but i think that's could be better if you are with person that you like! What that I don't like in Christmas is my neighborhood with the music in the last volume in the musicbox, I can't do so much things about it, and it's just music that it's just like noise pollution with very adult elements instead more light music, because there kids in there too, What i liked in Christmas in this way is just the dinner ... Sorry, It can feel'd a little negative....

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! Now that Christmas is over, I hope you have got a quieter environment back😊

[@zamyrabyrd]

The Christmas chicken tradition may have started with pictures of turkeys on US tables during the holiday season. I don't think even if whole turkey is available in Japan, one can roast large birds like that because such big ovens are not usually seen in single houses or apartments.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I think you’re right that it comes from American Christmas traditions. In Japan, turkey isn’t sold, so we use chicken instead.

[@aureliam.5454]

Pls share your strawberry cake recipe too, love watching recipe videos in foreign language .😊

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I will consider that for the future! 😊

[@aureliam.5454]

@@SpeakJapaneseNaturally Thanks! I shared your video with my kids and they would eat your chicken over KFC for sure. We love watching homestyle cooking and vlogs, and yours provide valuable insights into the culture and everyday lifestyles. :D

[@marjorieboggess6733]

Merry Christmas! I thought you were going to use the egg and milk for the chicken crust 🤭 I was surprised by English words in your supermarket. It seems like a nice store, prices are close to ours here in Central California. Thank you for doing these videos. I really enjoy learning language and daily life from them

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you! I’m glad you like the videos! Actually, I should have used eggs and milk for chicken. I went with an easier recipe, and I kind of regretted it😂

[@Yloigh]

リトアニアでのクリスマスイブはとても伝統的です。夕飯は肉と乳製品と暖かいもの以外かならず１２食品が作ります。家族と一緒に過ごす時間です。明治神宮の動画もお楽しみにしている。ありがとう。

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

必ず12品なんですね！おもしろいですね。でも作るのは大変そうですね。 明治神宮の動画は、今度の日曜日です。お楽しみに！😊

[@creepyred7837]

We celebrate Hanukkah ハヌカ－を祝います❤

[@Sash_brz]

Your work is amazing, thank you so much!!! ;)

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad to hear that. Thank you 😊😊

[@gkfujiwaraesquibel7998]

Hello, Fumi-sensei! Merry Christmas! メリークリスマス! Maligayang Pasko! Ahh yes, christmas and shopping do go hand-in-hand. 😊 0:50 In The Philippines, snacks, beauty products, and cleaning products usually are in front, while meat, fruits, vegetables and dairy are at the back. 2:53 In The Philippines, it still is to this day. 😅😅😅 3:21 I cannot relate to this, with me being single and all. 😅😢 3:46 Why must you hit me right in the gut, sensei? 😅😅😅 8:12 LESGOOO I WANNA CHUG IT!!! 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 That aside, me and my cousins used to have beer and sing karaoke every Christmas Eve. 😂😂😂 10:13 I always wanted to try this cake 😊 10:21 EVEN BETTER 16:04 Go to church, (me being a Catholic and all) do some gift shopping, and having a feast, and talk with my relatives. 😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉 Happy Holidays! 😊😊😊

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad you enjoyed this video! Did you have a good time at Christmas eve?😊 Happy holidays, GK-san!

[@shizuokaBLUES]

いいトピックでね、　スーパーと買い物。 最近の野菜は高くなるから畑はどうですか？😂 ビデオをつけてくれてありがとうございます、先生 Ps. YUNA ale is by far my favourite beer 🍺 and that fried chicken looks amazing !! 乾杯🍻

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

畑、いいですね！ 最近、何かを植えてもつい放置して枯らしてたんですが、動画にすればちゃんと収穫までできるかも、と思ってきました！ いいアイデアをありがとうございます！😁😁

[@shizuokaBLUES]

@@SpeakJapaneseNaturallyそれを読むと嬉しいです！ いいアイデアですね いつもありがとう