Makoto Magazine 93

ebook Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #93 · Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 93 (November 2025)
Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of Japanese

Makoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue features short articles, cultural notes, language lessons, jokes, and native-audio recordings—designed to make learning fun, immersive, and memorable.

In this issue (November 2025, Issue 93):

November is a month of gratitude—and celebration! This issue explores warmth, humor, and a bit of the bizarre: from a grandmother convinced her Roomba is alive, to Fukui Prefecture's dinosaurs and handmade washi paper, to the hilarious (and slightly tragic) folktale of Gonzōmushi, where greed literally turns a man into a bug. Plus... I'm happy to report that... Frank and the Obaasan are back for Season 3!!!

Highlights include:

  • Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns – humor that helps you remember what you learn
  • Vocabulary Spotlight: のどから手が出る (to want something so badly you can almost reach it)
  • Prefecture Spotlight: Fukui – famous for dinosaurs, eyeglasses, and washi paper
  • Etymology Deep Dive: サラリーマン – how Japan's "salaryman" became a cultural icon
  • Anime Phrase of the Day: From Yowamushi Pedal – "This one step connects to a vast world out there!"
  • Onomatopoeia: へとへと, ぐったり, ふらふら, ヘロヘロ – words for utter exhaustion
  • Haiku Spotlight: Kobayashi Issa – A radish puller points the way—with his radish!
  • Kanji Focus: 国 (country; nation)
  • Grammar Time!: ~にくい (difficult to do)
  • Japanese Readers:
    • Frank and the Obaasan: Frank Needs a Job (Beginner)
    • Gonzōmushi (Intermediate)
  • Includes:

  • 65-page PDF and ePub formats
  • 35 MP3 audio files (normal and slow speed)
  • 1 Anki flashcard deck (beginner story vocabulary)
  • Scan-and-listen QR codes for quick mobile access
  • Integration with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer for interactive reading
  • Perfect for learners who love Japanese culture and want engaging, real-world content. Use it to grow your vocabulary, improve listening skills, and enjoy Japanese through humor, folklore, and seasonal charm.

    Makoto Magazine 93