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For beginner to upper beginner learners of Japanese. Each episode presents a useful vocabulary word and an example sentence. Use shadowing, repetition, and sentence break-downs to fully understand the Japanese. Show notes can be found at https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/
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Beginning Japanese Phrases #213: 〜たいです (want to do something)
Episode 213
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026

Today's podcast covers: 〜たいです — want to do something This grammar pattern is attached to the stem of a verb to express the speaker's desire to do something. It is polite in form and translates roughly to 'I want to' in English. Example: 日本語を上手に話したいです。 I want to speak Japanese well. Vocabulary: 日本語を — Japanese, object marker 上手に — skillfully, well 話したいです — want to speak Become a Makoto+ member for bonus content: www.MakotoPlus.com