Japanese Conversation: The Power of Gaman (我慢) | Motivation & Learning | Japanese Podcast

In Japanese culture, Gaman (我慢) means more than just “endurance.” It is a quiet inner strength — the ability to stay calm and resilient even when life becomes difficult.
このエピソードでは、けんぞうとみつきが日常の困難、勉強、仕事、JLPTなどを通して「我慢」の本当の意味を語ります。

If you want to improve your Japanese listening, learn natural expressions, and understand the mindset behind Japanese perseverance, this episode is perfect for you.

👉 Don’t forget to comment: Are you Type A or Type B when facing something difficult?
👉 Try this week’s challenge: 小さな我慢を毎日ひとつ。
👉 Subscribe for more: Calm Japanese conversations, cultural lessons, and motivational stories every week.

⭐ ⏱️ TIMELINE

00:00 – Feeling stuck: “I can’t continue…”
00:35 – A or B type? 自分はどっち？
01:45 – What is Gaman (我慢)?
02:20 – Bamboo metaphor: bending, not breaking
03:30 – Scenario 1: Tanaka’s overtime in Tokyo
04:30 – Why Japanese say “大丈夫です” even when it’s tough
05:20 – Balance of patience: knowing limits
05:55 – Reflection: your last “gaman moment”
06:30 – Scenario 2: Sarah & JLPT N2 struggle
07:10 – Three common mistakes about patience
08:00 – Weekly challenge: 小さな我慢
09:00 – Kenzo’s personal story of silent struggle
10:30 – The Four Seasons of Gaman (我慢の四季)
11:10 – Today’s best 3 phrases (フレーズ３選)
12:20 – Final message: Gaman is not suffering, but growth

⭐ 🔍 Keywords

Japanese conversation, Japanese podcast, learn Japanese, slow Japanese listening, Gaman meaning, 我慢, Japanese culture, Japanese motivation, Japanese dialogue, JLPT practice, Japanese mindset, Mr Japanese Channel, Japanese learning