Nihongo no Tane 81 桜の季節 Cherry Blossom Season | Japanese Immersion podcast

Spring has sprung, and Japan is filled with pink-hued flowers floating in the air. Yumi shares a few of her sakura-related thoughts and memories. KEY VOCABULARY: 桜(さくら) cherry blossoms 花見(はなみ) flower viewing; meeting others under cherry trees to enjoy talking and drinking while watching the blossoms. 満開(まんかい) full bloom 地元(じもと) hometown; local area 名所(めいしょ) famous places 川(かわ)のほとり river edge 川(かわ)の堤防(ていぼう) river bank; river embankment 並木道(なみきみち) tree-lined street 毛虫(けむし) catepillar ソメイヨシノ Yoshino cherry; the most common type of cherry tree in Japan 早(はや)い者勝(ものが)ち first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm 本格的(ほんかくてき) seriously; for real; authentic; full-scale   For upper beginners to intermediates. Listen to the short podcast and then answer the comprehension questions on the website: https://thejapanesepage.com/nihongonotane-index/ Take a quiz on this episode here: https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-81 If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing: https://MakotoPlus.com/podcast-nihongonotane-81-m -- Become a Makoto+ member and get show notes with a complete transcript, translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF. www.MakotoPlus.com