Nihongo to English
Nihongo To English blends language learning and stand-up humor as comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA (GoatVsFish) explore the quirks of Japanese and English—words that don’t translate, culture shocks, and why politeness can melt you faster than ice cream. Each episode moves freely between the two languages, revealing how funny and human bilingual life can be.
You’ll learn phrases, hear authentic conversation, and laugh about everything from Japanese idols and snacks to Ken-son humility and mistranslated signs.
Perfect for fans of Japanese culture, bilingual comedy, or learning Japanese the fun way.
Nihongo to English
Thanksgiving & Inari Sushi
Episode 5- This week, Nihongo To English No Show serves up a Japanese-American Thanksgiving special! Michelle and Michael mix holiday comfort food with cultural flavor — talking about Inari sushi, chicken and mashed potatoes, and how Japanese and American traditions overlap.
They also practice Japanese from the Genki textbook, reviewing words for school, jobs, and family, and explaining how honorifics like san and sensei add respect (and sometimes confusion) to conversations. You’ll even learn how to pronounce countries like Ōsutoraria (Australia) and Kanada (Canada) the Japanese way.
The episode wraps with a heartfelt listener email — a reminder that gratitude, like language, sounds beautiful in any culture.
Highlights
- 🦃 Thanksgiving dishes with a Japanese twist
- 🍣 Nikkei culture in Los Angeles
- 🗾 Country names in Japanese
- 📚 Genki vocabulary: school, work, family
- 💌 Listener letter of thanks and encouragement
Keywords / Tags: learn Japanese, Japanese culture, bilingual podcast, Thanksgiving Japan, Nikkei American, Inari sushi, Japanese vocabulary, Genki, honorifics, Japanese language learning, comedy podcast
🎙️ Nihongo To English No Show — a bilingual comedy podcast by Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (GoatVsFish).
💌 Got a language or culture question? Email us at NihongoToEnglishNoShow@gmail.com
📱 Follow us on Instagram @NihongoToEnglishPodcast for new episodes every 2nd, 12th & 22nd of the month!
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