Nihongo to English
Nihongo to Enlgish no Show Podcast
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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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S1E16 Kore/Sore/Are in Japanese (Genki Lesson 6) : Hello Kitty vs Garfield | Ep. 16
Send a textIn 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 a textIn 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 MaliZaki…
S1E14 Hi vs Pi vs Bi: Japanese Pronunciation Shifts (Yamu/Yameru + Ne/Yo) EP 14
Send a textEpisode 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 a textIn 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 how it…
S1E12 Kore? Sore? Are? Dore? | Genki “This/That” Practice + Mochi Donut Wordplay + Goat vs Fish Morning Motivational EP 12
Send a textIn 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 textbook…
S1E11 Learn Japanese Shopping Phrases + “How Much?” (Ikura) | Nihongo to English (No Show) EP 11
Send a textIn 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 a textWelcome 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 a text🎧 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…
S1E8 Learn Japanese Naturally (Genki Study, Passive Form & Real Conversation)
Send a textIn this episode of Nihongo to English (No Show), Michelle and Michael learn Japanese the way adults actually do — through real conversation, mistakes, and a little sake.We dive into Genki…
S1E7 Why Japanese Animal Sounds Are Different from English
Send a textIn Episode 7 of Nihongo to English (No Show), Michelle and Michael dig into one of the most surprisingly fun language differences: animal sounds in Japanese vs. English.Why does a dog say…
S1E6 Why Japanese Don’t Say No (Bread “Ears” & NYC Culture Shock)
Send a textIn Episode 6 of Nihongo to English (No Show), Michelle and Michael talk about New York through a Japanese cultural lens—and stumble into a surprisingly deep conversation about boundaries,…
S1E5 Japanese vs American Food Culture (Thanksgiving & Inari Sushi)
Send a textIn Episode 5 of Nihongo to English (No Show), Michelle and Michael talk about Thanksgiving through a Japanese lens—and discover how food, gratitude, and cultural assumptions don’t always…
S1E4 Scary Japanese Words Explained (Kawaii, Kowai & Yokai)
Send a textJust in time for October, Nihongo to English (No Show) gets a little spooky. In Episode 4, Michelle and Michael explore Halloween in Japan and the fine line between kawaii (cute) and kowai…
S1E3 Learning Japanese Through Pop Culture (Idols, Ice Cream & Dreams)
Send a textIn Episode 3 of Nihongo to English (No Show), Michelle and Michael chase the kind of everyday Japanese that textbooks forget—like how to talk about paying utilities (コーネツヒ)—and somehow end…
S1E2 Learning Japanese When You’re Rusty (Numbers, Snacks & Conversation)
Send a textCounting to ten quickly turns into a comedy class as Michelle and Michael warm back up to Japanese and discover how easily being “rusty” becomes part of the lesson. From the art of 謙遜…
S1E1 Talking About Nothing, In Japanese
Send a textEver tried to learn a language by watching TV shows or listening to the news—and felt totally overwhelmed? This show is for you.In the first episode of Nihongo to English (No Show), two…
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Nihongo to English has published 16 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 26m.
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