Nihongo no Tane 173: 娘のミュージカル My Daughter’s Musical 2 | Japanese Immersion Podcast

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娘のミュージカル 2

My Daughter’s Musical 2

Yumi’s daughter went from minor role to lead in a musical—but it wasn’t just luck. Passion, preparation, and persistence made all the difference. 🎭🔥 #LearnJapanese #JapanesePodcast #PercyJackson #JapaneseLanguage

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Key Vocabulary

端役(はやく) — “Minor role” or “bit part.” 端 means “edge” or “marginal,” and 役 means “role” or “part.” Together, this refers to a small or supporting role in a play or production.
チョイ役(やく) — “Bit part” or “cameo role.” チョイ is a casual way of saying “just a little,” and 役(やく) means “role.” This term is used for a very minor or brief appearance in a performance.
情熱(じょうねつ) — “Passion” or “enthusiasm.” 情 means “emotion” or “feeling,” and 熱 means “heat” or “fervor.” Together, they express strong emotional commitment.
全(ぜん)シリーズ — “The whole series.” 全(ぜん) means “all” or “entire,” and シリーズ (series) refers to a set of works like books or episodes. Together, it means “every part of the series.”
ほぼ — “Almost” or “nearly.” An adverb meaning something is close to being complete or true.
出演者全員(しゅつえんしゃぜんいん) — “All cast members.” 出演者(しゅつえんしゃ) means “cast” or “performers,” and 全員(ぜんいん) means “everyone” or “all members.”
何(なに)かにつけて — “On every occasion” or “at every opportunity.” Used to express that something happens habitually or regularly, no matter the situation.
態度(たいど) — “Attitude” or “behavior.” Refers to a person’s manner or way of acting, especially how it reflects effort or character.
ディレクターとして — “As a director.” ディレクター means “director,” and として indicates the capacity or role in which someone acts.
しかも — “Moreover” or “on top of that.” An adverb used to add additional, often impressive or unexpected, information.
せっかちなのもあるせいか — “Maybe because I’m a bit impatient.” せっかち means “impatient,” and せいか implies a possible reason or cause, used when speculating.
映(うつ)ったよう — “Seemed to appear (a certain way).” 映(うつ)る means “to appear” or “be reflected,” and よう adds a nuance of perception or impression.

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