Makoto E-Zine series #85
Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese.
Spring is in the Air… and So Is History!
Welcome to the March issue of Makoto! As the weather warms up and the cherry blossoms get ready to bloom, we’re taking a trip back in time to the fascinating Edo period—a time of samurai, shoguns, and… hostages?
But that’s not all! This month’s issue is packed with linguistic delights:
- A vocabulary deep dive into たかをくくる (don’t underestimate it—literally!)
- The origins of ロマン—because nothing says romance like etymology
- A look at Hyogo Prefecture, home to Himeji Castle and Kobe beef
- Grammar Time! with ～ことになる (it turns out… you’ll love it!)
- A poetic moment with Shiki’s haiku
- Kanji Spotlight on 生—because life, birth, and raw sushi all deserve attention
And for your reading practice: A beginner-friendly story on women-only train cars and an intermediate deep dive into Edo life.
Whether you’re here for the history, the laughs, or just some good old-fashioned onomatopoeia (ポカーン—that blank stare you get when learning kanji), enjoy the issue, and happy studying!
➡️ How to read the eBooks: You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide.
- Page Count: 73 Pages
- Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge
- Audio: 21 High-Quality Sound Files
- Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files
- Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story)
❝Makoto is a great magazine for not only learning the Japanese language, but it also features articles about Japanese culture and food as well. Furthermore, it holds lots of info about places of interest that one should visit when traveling in Japan.❞
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🎁 FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page.
Discover the Fun Side of Japanese Not Covered in Textbooks. If you enjoy our readers and lessons, you'll love Makoto, the e-zine packed with insightful articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, and Japanese trivia. Additionally, each issue features two brand-new stories or essays, complete with newly recorded high-quality sound files available for download at no extra cost.
In This Issue
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Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
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Vocabulary: たかをくくる
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Prefecture Spotlight: Hyogo
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Etymology: ロマン
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Anime Phrase of the Day
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Onomatopoeia:ポカーン
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Haiku : Shiki
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Kanji Spotlight: 生
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Grammar Time! ～ことになる
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Japanese Readers: Women-only Passenger Car (beginner) + Edo Period (Intermediate)
NOTE:
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