N5-N4 Series 2: Food & Restaurant Culture (日本語 Talk Radio)
A practical N5–N4 Japanese conversation and culture course set in Tokyo dining spots: uncovering the mystery of Izakaya table charges (Otoushi), mastering ramen ticket machines and ordering slang, and calling the waiter with confidence.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for self-learners and JLPT candidates preparing for N5, N4, with emphasis on video, food, izakaya, restaurant, conversation through structured lessons and guided practice. Study 1 step-by-step lesson with free interactive quizzes on Minna Nihongo. Ideal if you want exam-style review, daily study habits, and measurable progress without a classroom schedule.
Lessons
- "I Didn't Order This!" — The Mystery of Otoushi — Master Japanese izakaya etiquette, table charges (otoushi), ordering draft beer (toriaezu nama), calling the waiter, and splitting the bill from Episode 5.
Sample vocabulary from this course
- お通し（おとおし） (お通し): table charge appetizer (served automatically at Izakaya)
- 居酒屋（いざかや） (居酒屋): Japanese pub / tavern
- 生ビール（なまビール） (生ビール): draft beer
- とりあえず (とりあえず): for now / to start with / first of all
- 注文（ちゅうもん） (注文): order (at a restaurant)
- 枝豆（えだまめ） (枝豆): edamame (boiled green soybeans)
- 焼き鳥（やきとり） (焼き鳥): grilled chicken skewers
- 盛り合わせ（もりあわせ） (盛り合わせ): assorted platter / combination plate
- 席料（せきりょう） (席料): table fee / cover charge
- お会計（おかいけい） (お会計): bill / check / payment
- 別々（べつべつ） (別々): separately / separate checks
- 割り勘（わりかん） (割り勘): splitting the bill / Dutch treat