Nihongo to English
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Nihongo To English blends language learning and stand-up humor as comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA (GoatVsFish) explore the quirks of Japanese and English—words that don’t translate, culture shocks, and why politeness can melt you faster than ice cream. Each episode moves freely between the two languages, revealing how funny and human bilingual life can be.
You’ll learn phrases, hear authentic conversation, and laugh about everything from Japanese idols and snacks to Ken-son humility and mistranslated signs.
Perfect for fans of Japanese culture, bilingual comedy, or learning Japanese the fun way.
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S1E26 Won't You Study With Us? (Masen ka, Daruma Drama & the Netflix Scandal) |EP 26
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 26 of Nihongo to English, hosts Michael Allen (CPA) and Michelle MaliZaki are back with more bilingual chaos — and somehow, you're going to learn Japanese.This week, they…
S1E25 Japanese Particles Explained (Without the Boring Stuff): Ni, De, He & More | Nihongo to English EP. 25
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 25 of Nihongo to English, hosts Michael Allen (CPA) and Michelle MaliZaki dive into one of the most essential — and most confusing — parts of Japanese grammar: particles.…
S1E24 Japanese Verb Groups Explained: Ru-Verbs, U-Verbs & Irregulars + Bilingual Small Talk | Ep. 24"
Send us Fan MailLearn Japanese verb conjugation the fun way with Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki! We break down ru-verbs, u-verbs, and irregular verbs (suru & kuru) from the Genki…
S1E23 Japanese Multiplication, Biscuit Songs & Deep Fat Fried?! | Nihongo To English Ep. 23
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 23 of Nihongo To English, Michelle and Michael somehow turn a Japanese lesson into a deep discussion about multiplication tables, tatami mats, biscuit songs, and the…
S1E22 Learn Japanese Pronunciation (Fu vs Hu?) + Easy Vocabulary Practice | Nihongo To English Ep. 22
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 22 of Nihongo To English, Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA dive into one of the most confusing Japanese pronunciation sounds and why it’s somewhere in between. If…
S1E21 Learn Japanese with Genki: Making a Date, Shinkansen & “Thing Japan” | Nihongo To English Ep. 21
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 21 of Nihongo To English, Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen talk about Japanese trains, Shinkansen names, “Thing Japan,” The Little Engine That Could, and why Genki’s…
S1E20 Learning Japanese Through Momotaro, Menus & Mayhem Ep. 20
Send us Fan MailMichelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (GoatVsFish) talk about viral Japanese meme culture, Momotaro, Japanese folktales, and funny restaurant roleplay in Episode 20 of Nihongo To…
S1 Bonus Episode: Stationery Festival for Pen, Paper & Fountain Pen Lovers
Send us Fan Mail🎟️ Stationery Park tickets + info (May 16–17 • Santa Monica): More info🛍️ More than 60 vendors! 🎖️ Each ticket comes with a Stamp Rally Bingo and everybody wins a surprise prize!If…
S1E19 Ahiru or Kamo? Learn Japanese with Ducks, Genki & Metal Festival Chaos | Nihongo to English Ep. 19
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 19 of Nihongo to English, Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki talk about tobacco festivals, sister cities, heavy metal, mosh pits, ducks, and college majors before…
S1E19 Full Episode: Ahiru or Kamo? Learn Japanese with Ducks, Genki & Metal Festival Chaos | Nihongo to English Ep. 19
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 19 of Nihongo to English, Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki talk about tobacco festivals, sister cities, heavy metal, mosh pits, ducks, and college majors before…
S1E18 California Teeth, Vegeta, and Koko/Soko/Asoko in Japanese | Nihongo to English Ep. 18
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 18 of Nihongo to English, Michael Allen and Michelle MaliZaki talk about California teeth, Hammurabi, Dragon Ball Z, fake Vegeta figures, Japanese straw hats, and…
S1E17 Kono / Sono / Ano in Japanese (Genki): Sake, Aliens & Dodgers | Nihongo to English Ep. 17
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 17 of Nihongo to English, Michael Allen and Michelle MaliZaki talk about Japanese sake, aliens, Earthlings, newspapers, baseball, and Dodgers parking prices before circling…
S1E16 Kore/Sore/Are in Japanese (Genki Lesson 6) : Hello Kitty vs Garfield | Ep. 16
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 16 of Nihongo to English, Michael Allen and Michelle MaliZaki fall into a “ki” spiral—kitte (stamp), kite(to cut / “cut and…”), and somehow kitty—which turns into a chaotic…
S1E15 Japanese Valentine’s Day: Giri Choco, White Day, and Gift “Obligations” (Genki + Numbers) EP15
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 15 of Nihongo to English, we dive into Japanese Valentine’s Day culture—from giri choco (obligation chocolate) to the panic of White Day reciprocity. Comedians Michelle…
S1E14 Hi vs Pi vs Bi: Japanese Pronunciation Shifts (Yamu/Yameru + Ne/Yo) EP 14
Send us Fan MailEpisode 14 starts with a very LA problem: “It doesn’t rain enough to casually say ame ga yamu.” From there, Michael Allen and Michelle MaliZaki jump into Genki-style grammar and…
S1E13 Japanese Particle も (Mo) Explained (Also/Too) | Genki Lesson 5 EP 13
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Nihongo to English, hosts Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki break down Japanese particle も (mo) from Genki I (Lesson 5)—how to use も to mean “also/too,” and…
S1E12 Kore? Sore? Are? Dore? | Genki “This/That” Practice + Mochi Donut Wordplay + Goat vs Fish Morning Motivational EP 12
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 12 of Nihongo to English No Show, Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (CPA / comedic performance artist) bounce between English + 日本語 (nihongo) and dive into the Genki…
S1E11 Learn Japanese Shopping Phrases + “How Much?” (Ikura) | Nihongo to English (No Show) EP 11
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 11 of Nihongo to English (No Show), hosts Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen tumble into Japanese shopping phrases, beginner-friendly Genki vocabulary practice, and a…
S1E10 Hatsu Warai & Japanese New Year Confusion (Shōgatsu, Shinnenkai) EP 10
Send us Fan MailWelcome to 2026 — and our first 初笑い (hatsu warai), the first laugh of the New Year 🎍Nihongo to English hits Episode 10 with Japanese New Year traditions, language mix-ups, and joyful…
S1E9 Stripe Isn’t a Border (And Other Language Lies)
Send us Fan Mail🎧 Episode 9 DescriptionIs a stripe the same as a border?(No. Definitely no.)In Episode 9 of Nihongo to English, comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA tumble into classic…
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Nihongo to English has published 27 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Education.
Nihongo to English is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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