
EP5: Taigen maker の, #3—Dazai Osamu (太宰治), Daffodil (水仙 )
04/01/22 • 4 min
In this episode:
From the first paragraph of Osamu Dazai's 水仙 (Daffodil). Here, we take you through a breakdown of the Japanese grammar using the Taigen maker, の. This is part three.
Cohorts are under way! Sign up now, or get on the waiting list at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse/
What's Maplopo Schoolhouse?
Well..., it's us walking you through our translated works so you can learn Japanese while also enjoying the story on a deeper level. First up is Dazai's "Daffodil."
We're pulling apart the grammar and the text one paragraph at a time, to provide a unique learning experience so you can enjoy literature from Japan's Masters of Story with Maplopo.
By following along here on the podcast, you'll:
- Boost your understanding of the language
- ENJOY the stories
- Learn directly from the translating team at Maplopo
But, in the full course, you'll get access to:
- Vocabulary mind maps you can edit using an Apple iPen, or similar writing tool to make your learning STICK
- Friendly conjugation charts
- Kanji decks
- Pronunciation downloads
- Additional grammar spotlights not included in the podcast, or on YouTube
- The Daffodil workbook so you can test your skills along the way
- Access to quizzes that will help solidify your understanding of the grammar and ideas Dazai is covering in the book
- A complimentary copy of the printed translation of the story when it is complete
- A certificate of completion
- AND (!) discounts on future book club translations
In May the price will return to full price, so get your invitation before all the spots fill up before then at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse
What else?
Watch the videos of this podcast with the grammar breakdowns, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FKh8ccMnA2U
Read along with the original Japanese text from Dazai: https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000035/files/2272_20058.html
Maplopo. Taking the scary out of learning Japanese since 2018.
Thanks for listening!
Doc and Reiko
Team Maplopo
In this episode:
From the first paragraph of Osamu Dazai's 水仙 (Daffodil). Here, we take you through a breakdown of the Japanese grammar using the Taigen maker, の. This is part three.
Cohorts are under way! Sign up now, or get on the waiting list at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse/
What's Maplopo Schoolhouse?
Well..., it's us walking you through our translated works so you can learn Japanese while also enjoying the story on a deeper level. First up is Dazai's "Daffodil."
We're pulling apart the grammar and the text one paragraph at a time, to provide a unique learning experience so you can enjoy literature from Japan's Masters of Story with Maplopo.
By following along here on the podcast, you'll:
- Boost your understanding of the language
- ENJOY the stories
- Learn directly from the translating team at Maplopo
But, in the full course, you'll get access to:
- Vocabulary mind maps you can edit using an Apple iPen, or similar writing tool to make your learning STICK
- Friendly conjugation charts
- Kanji decks
- Pronunciation downloads
- Additional grammar spotlights not included in the podcast, or on YouTube
- The Daffodil workbook so you can test your skills along the way
- Access to quizzes that will help solidify your understanding of the grammar and ideas Dazai is covering in the book
- A complimentary copy of the printed translation of the story when it is complete
- A certificate of completion
- AND (!) discounts on future book club translations
In May the price will return to full price, so get your invitation before all the spots fill up before then at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse
What else?
Watch the videos of this podcast with the grammar breakdowns, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FKh8ccMnA2U
Read along with the original Japanese text from Dazai: https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000035/files/2272_20058.html
Maplopo. Taking the scary out of learning Japanese since 2018.
Thanks for listening!
Doc and Reiko
Team Maplopo
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EP4: Taigen maker の, #2—Dazai Osamu (太宰治), Daffodil (水仙 )
In this episode:
From the first paragraph of Osamu Dazai's 水仙 (Daffodil). Here, we take you through a breakdown of the Japanese grammar using the Taigen maker, の. This is part two.
Cohorts are under way! Sign up now, or get on the waiting list at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse/
What's Maplopo Schoolhouse?
Well..., it's us walking you through our translated works so you can learn Japanese while also enjoying the story on a deeper level. First up is Dazai's "Daffodil."
We're pulling apart the grammar and the text one paragraph at a time, to provide a unique learning experience so you can enjoy literature from Japan's Masters of Story with Maplopo.
By following along here on the podcast, you'll:
- Boost your understanding of the language
- ENJOY the stories
- Learn directly from the translating team at Maplopo
But, in the full course, you'll get access to:
- Vocabulary mind maps you can edit using an Apple iPen, or similar writing tool to make your learning STICK
- Friendly conjugation charts
- Kanji decks
- Pronunciation downloads
- Additional grammar spotlights not included in the podcast, or on YouTube
- The Daffodil workbook so you can test your skills along the way
- Access to quizzes that will help solidify your understanding of the grammar and ideas Dazai is covering in the book
- A complimentary copy of the printed translation of the story when it is complete
- A certificate of completion
- AND (!) discounts on future book club translations
In May the price will return to full price, so get your invitation before all the spots fill up before then at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse
What else?
Watch the videos of this podcast with the grammar breakdowns, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FKh8ccMnA2U
Read along with the original Japanese text from Dazai: https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000035/files/2272_20058.html
Maplopo. Taking the scary out of learning Japanese since 2018.
Thanks for listening!
Doc and Reiko
Team Maplopo
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EP6: Spotlight on: こと—Dazai Osamu (太宰治), Daffodil (水仙 )
In this episode:
From the first paragraph of Osamu Dazai's 水仙 (Daffodil). Here, the spotlight is on: こと
Cohorts are under way! Sign up now, or get on the waiting list at: https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse/
What's Maplopo Schoolhouse?
Well..., it's us walking you through our translated works so you can learn Japanese while also enjoying the story on a deeper level. First up is Dazai's "Daffodil."
We're pulling apart the grammar and the text one paragraph at a time, to provide a unique learning experience so you can enjoy literature from Japan's Masters of Story with Maplopo.
By following along here on the podcast, you'll:
- Boost your understanding of the language
- ENJOY the stories
- Learn directly from the translating team at Maplopo
But, in the full course, you'll get access to:
- Vocabulary mind maps you can edit using an Apple iPen, or similar writing tool to make your learning STICK
- Friendly conjugation charts
- Kanji decks
- Pronunciation downloads
- Additional grammar spotlights not included in the podcast, or on YouTube
- The Daffodil workbook so you can test your skills along the way
- Access to quizzes that will help solidify your understanding of the grammar and ideas Dazai is covering in the book
- A complimentary copy of the printed translation of the story when it is complete
- A certificate of completion
- AND (!) discounts on future book club translations
https://maplopo.com/schoolhouse/ Summer cohort begins June 1st!
What else?
Watch the videos of this podcast with the grammar breakdowns, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FKh8ccMnA2U
Read along with the original Japanese text from Dazai: https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000035/files/2272_20058.html
Maplopo. Taking the scary out of learning Japanese since 2018.
Thanks for listening!
Doc and Reiko
Team Maplopo
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