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Coffee Break with Noriko - Real Talk & Daily Thoughts 8

28 min‱1 april 2026

🎧 Episode Summary : In this Coffee Break with Noriko episode, recorded in late February 2026, Noriko shares reflections on her month.

She talks about celebrating her 19th wedding anniversary at a high-end restaurant in Liverpool — delicious food, but very small portions! She also shares her disappointment about a postponed rock concert that has been rescheduled for a year later, which makes her reflect on how unpredictable life can be.

A highlight of the month was reconnecting with her husband’s childhood friend, who is currently on a three-month world trip. Hearing about his journey inspires Noriko to think more seriously about travel and making the most of life while she is healthy.

She also reflects on her recent reading, especially Sekai 99 by Sayaka Murata — a powerful and mentally exhausting dystopian novel — and an essay collection by Banana Yoshimoto, which reminded her to live simply, avoid excessive desire, and not expect anything in return when doing something for others.

Finally, she encourages listeners to turn input into output — after listening or reading something, try summarizing it or sharing your thoughts. Small output habits can transform language learning.

📚 Vocabulary List (15 Key Words)

  • ç”ć©šèš˜ćż”æ—„ïŒˆă‘ăŁă“ă‚“ăă­ă‚“ăłïŒ‰â€“ wedding anniversary

  • é«˜çŽšăƒŹă‚čăƒˆăƒ©ăƒłïŒˆă“ă†ăă‚…ă†ăƒŹă‚čăƒˆăƒ©ăƒłïŒ‰â€“ high-end restaurant

  • ć»¶æœŸïŒˆăˆă‚“ăïŒ‰â€“ postponement

  • ć†äŒšïŒˆă•ă„ă‹ă„ïŒ‰â€“ reunion

  • äž–ç•Œäž€ć‘šïŒˆă›ă‹ă„ă„ăŁă—ă‚…ă†ïŒ‰â€“ around-the-world trip

  • æ†§ă‚Œă‚‹ïŒˆă‚ă“ăŒă‚Œă‚‹ïŒ‰â€“ to admire / to long for

  • äž­ćčŽïŒˆăĄă‚…ă†ă­ă‚“ïŒ‰â€“ middle age

  • äžŠäž‹ć·»ïŒˆă˜ă‚‡ă†ă’ă‹ă‚“ïŒ‰â€“ two-volume set (upper and lower volumes)

  • æ”ŸćżƒçŠ¶æ…‹ïŒˆă»ă†ă—ă‚“ă˜ă‚‡ă†ăŸă„ïŒ‰â€“ state of shock / mental blankness

  • èĄæ’ƒçš„ïŒˆă—ă‚‡ă†ă’ăăŠăïŒ‰â€“ shocking

  • ă‚šăƒƒă‚»ă‚€ – essay

  • æŹČïŒˆă‚ˆăïŒ‰â€“ desire

  • èŠ‹èż”ă‚ŠïŒˆăżă‹ăˆă‚ŠïŒ‰â€“ something in return / reward

  • ćèš€ïŒˆă‚ă„ă’ă‚“ïŒ‰â€“ memorable quote / wise saying

  • ケォトプット – output (active production, e.g., speaking/writing)

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