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JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
Short lessons about Japanese words on the JLPT N3 list, each taught in simple Japanese by one teacher, 森 あや. She explains each word with everyday examples, compares it with similar words, and checks you understood. The lessons are in Japanese for intermediate learners: N3 is the level of the words, not of the Japanese she uses. In the Bebop app (https://bebopjapanese.com) the lessons come matched to your level, with the words on screen as she speaks. The teacher’s voice is made with AI.
Episodes
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
目指す（めざす）: to aim for a goal
目指す（めざす）means "to aim for a goal". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 目指す and its meaning 3:23…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
戦う（たたかう）: to fight, or to battle
戦う（たたかう）means "to fight, or to battle"; "to compete against an opponent"; "to struggle against a difficulty". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
語る（かたる）: to talk about something, or to tell a story
語る（かたる）means "to talk about something, or to tell a story". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
感謝（かんしゃ）: gratitude, or giving thanks
感謝（かんしゃ）means "gratitude, or giving thanks". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 感謝 and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
起こる（おこる）: Something happens
起こる（おこる）means "Something happens"; "An event occurs". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 起こる and…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
そのまま（そのまま）: Without changing it
そのまま（そのまま）means "Without changing it"; "Straight on to the next action". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
残す（のこす）: to leave something behind
残す（のこす）means "to leave something behind". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 残す and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
当時（とうじ）: at that time, or in those days
当時（とうじ）means "at that time, or in those days". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 当時 and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
環境（かんきょう）: your environment, your surroundings
環境（かんきょう）means "your environment, your surroundings". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 環境 and…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
時期（じき）: A period of time
時期（じき）means "A period of time"; "The time to do something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
許す（ゆるす）: to permit, or to allow
許す（ゆるす）means "to permit, or to allow"; "to forgive, or to excuse". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
自身（じしん）: oneself, or the person themself
自身（じしん）means "oneself, or the person themself". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 自身 and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
思い（おもい）: thoughts or wishes
思い（おもい）means "thoughts or wishes"; "feelings from an experience". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
ほぼ（ほぼ）: almost all
ほぼ（ほぼ）means "almost all"; "nearly complete"; "almost the same". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
協力（きょうりょく）: working together, or helping with an activity
協力（きょうりょく）means "working together, or helping with an activity". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
とりあえず（とりあえず）: first of all
とりあえず（とりあえず）means "first of all"; "for now". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 とりあえず and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
行動（こうどう）: actions or behaviour
行動（こうどう）means "actions or behaviour". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 行動 and its meaning 4:17…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
玉（たま）: a ball, or a rounded lump
玉（たま）means "a ball, or a rounded lump". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 玉 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
決定（けってい）: a decision; to decide
決定（けってい）means "a decision; to decide". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 決定 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
海外（かいがい）: in or to another country
海外（かいがい）means "in or to another country". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 海外 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
実際（じっさい）: as things really are
実際（じっさい）means "as things really are"; "in actual practice". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
守る（まもる）: to protect or guard someone or something
守る（まもる）means "to protect or guard someone or something"; "to keep a promise"; "to follow a rule". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
希望（きぼう）: a wish or preference
希望（きぼう）means "a wish or preference"; "hope for the future". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
含む（ふくむ）: to contain, or to include
含む（ふくむ）means "to contain, or to include". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 含む and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
つらい（つらい）: emotionally or physically painful
つらい（つらい）means "emotionally or physically painful"; "hard to cope with". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
期待（きたい）: expecting a good result
期待（きたい）means "expecting a good result". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 期待 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
信じる（しんじる）: to believe something is true
信じる（しんじる）means "to believe something is true"; "to trust someone"; "to have religious faith"; "I can't believe it". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
活動（かつどう）: activities and actions
活動（かつどう）means "activities and actions". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 活動 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
程度（ていど）: degree or extent; about or approximately
程度（ていど）means "degree or extent; about or approximately". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 程度…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
食う（くう）: to eat
食う（くう）means "to eat". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 食う and its meaning 3:42 Check 4:29…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
過去（かこ）: the past, time before now
過去（かこ）means "the past, time before now". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 過去 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
イメージ（いめーじ）: a mental picture, or an impression
イメージ（いめーじ）means "a mental picture, or an impression". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 イメージ…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
使える（つかえる）: can use it, or be usable
使える（つかえる）means "can use it, or be usable"; "be useful in practice". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
姿（すがた）: the appearance or form of someone or something
姿（すがた）means "the appearance or form of someone or something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
部（ぶ）: a club or team
部（ぶ）means "a club or team"; "a department or faculty"; "a part or area". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
殺す（ころす）: to kill
殺す（ころす）means "to kill". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 殺す and its meaning 0:20 More ways to…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
その後（そのあと）: after that
その後（そのあと）means "after that". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 その後 and its meaning 2:46 More…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
以前（いぜん）: previously, in the past
以前（いぜん）means "previously, in the past". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 以前 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
愛（あい）: a feeling of love
愛（あい）means "a feeling of love". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 愛 and its meaning 2:48 More…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
目的（もくてき）: the purpose of doing something
目的（もくてき）means "the purpose of doing something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 目的 and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
ネット（ねっと）: The internet
ネット（ねっと）means "The internet". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 ネット and its meaning 0:18 ネット in…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
重要（じゅうよう）: important or essential
重要（じゅうよう）means "important or essential". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 重要 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
ライブ（らいぶ）: a live show or a gig
ライブ（らいぶ）means "a live show or a gig"; "a live broadcast or stream". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
まとめる（まとめる）: bring things together
まとめる（まとめる）means "bring things together"; "organise information, or sum it up"; "bring a group together"; "settle a plan or a deal". JLPT N3. A short lesson…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
絶対（ぜったい）: without any doubt at all
絶対（ぜったい）means "without any doubt at all"; "absolute, with no exceptions". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
確かに（たしかに）: that's true
確かに（たしかに）means "that's true"; "it certainly is". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 確かに and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
すでに（すでに）: already done
すでに（すでに）means "already done"; "already in that state". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 すでに…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
後（のち）: at a later time
後（のち）means "at a later time". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 後 and its meaning 3:13 Check…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
影響（えいきょう）: an influence, or an effect on something
影響（えいきょう）means "an influence, or an effect on something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 影響…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
認める（みとめる）: to admit or accept a fact
認める（みとめる）means "to admit or accept a fact"; "to acknowledge value or ability"; "to allow something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
お前（おまえ）: a rough way to say you
お前（おまえ）means "a rough way to say you". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 お前 and its meaning…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
間（ま）: a pause or a gap in time
間（ま）means "a pause or a gap in time"; "a gap in space". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 間 and…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
可能性（かのうせい）: a possibility, or a chance
可能性（かのうせい）means "a possibility, or a chance". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 可能性 and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
参加（さんか）: to take part, or to join in
参加（さんか）means "to take part, or to join in". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 参加 and its…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
結果（けっか）: a result, or an outcome
結果（けっか）means "a result, or an outcome"; "as a result of something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
さらに（さらに）: to an even greater degree
さらに（さらに）means "to an even greater degree"; "in addition to that". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
存在（そんざい）: to exist, to be there
存在（そんざい）means "to exist, to be there"; "a person or thing that exists". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
元（もと）: the basis for something
元（もと）means "the basis for something"; "where something comes from"; "the cause of something". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
作品（さくひん）: a creative work
作品（さくひん）means "a creative work". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00 作品 and its meaning 3:29 More…
- JLPT N3 Vocabulary in Japanese · Bebop Teacher Radio
相手（あいて）: the other party, or a partner
相手（あいて）means "the other party, or a partner"; "an opponent". JLPT N3. A short lesson about one Japanese word, taught in simple Japanese by 森 あや. Chapters 0:00…