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The Best Episodes of Magical Japanese Season 4

Every episode of Magical Japanese Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Magical Japanese Season 4!

The Best Episodes of Magical Japanese Season 4

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

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    #1 - Write

    S4:E1

    Written Japanese was developed and refined after Japan began using Chinese kanji characters in the early 5th century. This history is reflected in the many words related to kaku, or "to write."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Mountain

    S4:E2

    This episode focuses on words related to yama (mountains). Mountains make up about 75% of Japan's territory, and they have made their way into many common expressions in the Japanese language.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Eye

    S4:E3

    This episode focuses on me (eye). Just like other languages, Japanese has a lot of words and phrases related to eyes, and they are often used in daily life.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - Bag

    S4:E4

    This episode focuses on words related to fukuro (bag). Reflecting its unique wrapping culture, Japan has a wide variety of bags, leading to an equal variety of Japanese words and expressions.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #5 - Salt

    S4:E5

    This episode focuses on words related to shio, or salt. Salt played an important role in the development of Japan's food culture and religion, and it continues to add flavor to many Japanese expressions.

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    #6 - Castle

    S4:E6

    In this episode, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan explores Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture and examines words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Wheel

    S4:E7

    This episode focuses on kuruma, which means both wheel and wheeled vehicle. A ubiquitous word, it has rolled its way into many Japanese expressions.

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    #8 - River/Stream

    S4:E8

    This episode focuses on kawa, which means both river and stream. These flowing bodies of water have played a central role in Japanese life and philosophy, as reflected in the Japanese language.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - Seven

    S4:E9

    This episode focuses on nana, or the number seven. Seen as a lucky number in Japan, it has given rise to many unique everyday words and expressions.

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    #10 - Mouth

    S4:E10

    This episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - Acting

    S4:E11

    This episode focuses on shibai, which means both "a play" and "acting." It describes all types of acting and has produced many unique expressions.

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    #12 - Theater

    S4:E12

    This episode focuses on gekijo, or "theater." Japanese theaters have characteristic features that have produced many idiomatic expressions.

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    #13 - Step

    S4:E13

    This episode focuses on fumu, meaning both "to step" and "to stomp." The action is an important part of Japanese Shinto rituals and is used in many Japanese expressions.

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    #14 - Sound

    S4:E14

    This episode focuses on oto, or "sound." Japanese is rich in sound-related expressions and idioms, many describing aspects of reputation and communication.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - The Manyoshu Edition / Episode I: Love

    S4:E15

    The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and a modern setting, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago.

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    #16 - The Manyoshu Edition / Episode II: Business

    S4:E16

    The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in manga and a modern setting, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Write" is the best rated episode of "Magical Japanese" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Mountain".