JLPT N5 : Japanese Podcast for Beginners - Meg’s Diary
Welcome to Meg’s Diary ! This podcast is presented by a professional Japanese teacher, Meg, and meant for Japanese learners at JLPT N5 level. (This is former ”JLPT N5 & N4 : Japanese Graded Listening Practice for Beginners” until mid-February 2025.) ◇ The vocabulary & grammar used in this podcast are covered in the GENKI 1 textbook ◇ The audio, transcripts with new vocabulary lists & listening comprehension exercise are available for my Patreon members : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg ◇ New episodes drop at 7am on Tuesdays JST. (except the fifth Tuesday of the month.) I hope you enjoy my podcast!
Episodes

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about making Umeboshi, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the first flush of tea, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 8. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about a circular window of a Zen temple, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about the Hydrangea Temple in Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about pigeon-shaped-cookies, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodesHere is what's included :
- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about The Great Buddha of Kamakura, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 11. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Kamakura, which is the first capital of the Shogunate, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about rice paddies, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about jogging, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 12. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg

Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
◆ In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese pepper, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.)
◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site.◆ PatreonHere are the benefits for my Patreon members :(Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.)- Podcast episodes- Vocabulary lists with English translation- Transcripts- Listening comprehension exercises(These are all in Kanji with Furigana.)- Answer keys for the exercises- Photos related to the episodes
Check out my Patreon page for more information : patreon.com/JapanesewithMeg
◆ You are cordially invited to...
- leave me a review on Apple Podcast
- rate my podcast on Spotify
◆ My Website : https://www.japanesewithmeg.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/japanesewithmeg