Vlog: Osaka Walk‑and‑Talk with YUYU

YUYUさんと大阪の中之島エリアを散歩しました😌Perfect for intermediate learners—real conversation, food culture, grammar tips, and vocabulary lists to help you learn natural Japanese through travel.

May 3, 2025 — 15 min read

単語 (Vocabulary)

🍣 食べ物・グルメ

回転寿司（かいてんずし） – Conveyor-belt sushi
焼き鳥（やきとり） – Grilled chicken skewers
ハラミ – Skirt steak (a type of beef cut)
赤身（あかみ） – Lean meat
サシ – Marbling (fat in meat)
卵かけご飯（たまごかけごはん） – Raw egg on rice
しらす – Whitebait (small boiled fish often eaten over rice)

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