# Moments by ジョシュア **@joshua_otaku** ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android Showing 10 of 132 moments --- ## 1. 8/14/2025 日本語の宿題を音読したいと思っていました。 レッスンで色んな学んだ文法を使って、下線を引きました。 「初めまして、ジョシュアです。日本にいる間に日本語で伝えたりするために日本語を勉強しています。インターネットによると、日本語がペラペラになるのに10年間ぐらいかかるらしいです。ペラペラになりたいけど、オンラインで読んだ通りたくさん努力が必要です。いつか日本語ができるようになるかな。ひとまず、頑張り続けるようにします。よろしくお願いします。」 **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250813/1/129801742/0/0/cddcd74d88accdf23d3fbd0db35435fb.aac) *15 likes · 2 comments · 305 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/LMDHNENknHMjHD.md) --- ## 2. 8/12/2025 日本語の練習 使ってみた単語と文法 1) 一層 - much more, even more, all the more 2) Verb (dictionary form) + ほど - to the extent of 鈴木さんは昨日残業をたくさんしたけど、今日一層長く仕事しました。死ぬほど仕事をしないといいですね。 Mr. Suzuki worked a lot of overtime yesterday, but he worked even longer today. I hope he doesn't work himself to death. **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250811/1/129801742/0/0/39aba8de366e6dad3150ee168e2a1524.aac) *7 likes · 158 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/VunEvRTEZ5EjHD.md) --- ## 3. 8/8/2025 日本語の練習 使ってみた単語 1) 決勝戦 - Championship match 2) 一方 - (conjunction) on the one hand; on the other hand 3) 二位 - second place 決勝戦を勝たなくてがっかりする 一方、2位になってすごく嬉しいです。 On the one hand I'm disappointed that I didn't win the championship match, but on the other hand I'm very pleased that I came in second place. **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250807/1/129801742/0/0/c1585e686dfb291990a3a3b465464677.aac) *7 likes · 146 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/xHEVEuxLTWSjHD.md) --- ## 4. 8/3/2025 日本語の練習 使ってみた単語 1) 見かける - to happen to see 2) じっと - motionlessly, still 3) 見つめる - to stare at 森の中で私と鹿はお互いを見かけたけど、逃げる代わりにじっと立ってて 私を見つめた。 A deer and I happened each other in the woods, but instead of running away, it stood still and stared at me. **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250802/1/129801742/0/0/11c41b1e30968d57e46d0a37593797d0.aac) *17 likes · 325 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/rRZJDtStuEutHD.md) --- ## 5. 7/5/2025 日本語の練習 使ってみた文法と単語 うちに - while, before どく(causal form of ておく) - to do something in advance. 買い込む - to stock up ように言う - to say to do something 逆らう - to disobey お泊り - sleepover, overnight stay 1) お店のセール中のうちに必要なものを買い込んどく。 I'm going to stock up on necessities while the store is still having a sale. 2) 親は歩道橋を歩かないように言ったけど、逆らってその結果、友達の家にお泊りさせてくれない。 My parents told me not to walk on the pedeatrian bridge, but I disobeyed them and as a result, they won't let me stay the night at my friend's house. **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250704/1/129801742/0/0/aada1b59e961a2b69c350aa5541fc7b7.aac) *18 likes · 5 comments · 417 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/WDulHkW2tVMNHD.md) --- ## 6. 6/24/2025 日本語の練習 今度教科書に書いてある日記を音読しました! **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250623/1/129801742/0/0/1341fa7c111305fd2f94b66a50c99f78.aac) *15 likes · 1 comments · 278 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/E0nRM1S4OJtjHD.md) --- ## 7. 6/11/2025 日本語の練習 使ってみた文法 ~ことにしている - To make a habit of/rule to do something ば+ほど - The more something, the more something 1)日本語を上達させたいから、毎日30分以上勉強することにしています。 I want to improve my Japanese, so I'm in the habit of studying for at least 30 minutes every day. 2)アニメを見れば見るほど、オタクになります。 The more I watch anime, the more of an otaku I become. **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250610/1/129801742/0/0/f712d99382834bf8b0358197d8e40c3f.aac) *24 likes · 4 comments · 606 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/Z1NEVDOPW5ttHD.md) --- ## 8. 6/7/2025 週末だから、九州で買ったかぼす梅酒を開けて飲むと思っているけど😏🍾 **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250606/1/129801742/0/0/4a2266c5d38dfeaa1d4e432f2fffc277.aac) *20 likes · 13 comments · 534 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ILxLPPElnMHtHD.md) --- ## 9. 6/5/2025 日本語の練習 使ってみた単語と文法 だけしか - nothing but (used with negation) にしては - for; considering it’s (something or someone, usually surprising) だんだん - gradually させられる - causative, passive form (made to do something and it was an inconvience to the speaker) 例文 5年前英語だけしか話せなかった人にしては、今日本語が上手ですね。 For a person who could only speak English five years ago, their Japanese is really good now, isnt it? ************************************************* 母は私がだんだん太っていたのを気づいて、毎日 近所を走らされました。 My mom noticed that I was gaining weight and made me run around the neighborhood every day. **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250604/1/129801742/0/0/b45a8fa6941d252f73a506a16b699395.aac) *16 likes · 6 comments · 633 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/xUZ2OWTER1DtHD.md) --- ## 10. 6/1/2025 もう一つの日本旅行をすることにしました! 今回は、四国に行く予定です! 寺とか神社とか自然が好きだから、いい場所だと思っていました😌 **Language**: Japanese **Voice**: [Listen to recording](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/2/250531/1/129801742/0/0/7fe43e279cc5a206f537e15f18f13e51.aac) *41 likes · 21 comments · 840 views* [View this moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ZSODVTDkxxRtHD.md) --- [View all moments on HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/joshua_otaku/moments.md) [Back to ジョシュア's profile](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/joshua_otaku.md) --- ## Language Exchange Partners - 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