Do you know the word “shingo” (新語)?
It means “a new word” — a word that suddenly becomes popular and many people start using in a single year.

For example:
・Words that spread through SNS
・Expressions used by young people
・Words that became a topic in the news
・If you can use new Japanese slang, your conversations will feel more fun and natural!

In this event, the theme is “real Japanese” that almost never appears in regular textbooks. You can learn and communicate while having fun.
“What does this mean?” “When can I use this word?”
Let’s learn and understand these questions together.

Learning examples of slang
・エモい(emoi) - emotion / deeply emotional feeling or atmosphere
・それな(sorena) - I agree / exactly
・ワンチャン(wanchan) - one chance / maybe / there is a small chance

Who this event is recommended for
✔︎ People who want to speak Japanese more naturally
✔︎ Those who want to learn real everyday language (not from textbooks)
✔︎ Residents who want to communicate with Japanese and international people
✔︎ Anyone who wants to try using slang!

Level guide for participants
You can join if you can:
✔︎ Make simple conversation in Japanese (self-introduction, basic daily conversation)
✔︎ Understand daily conversation slowly
✔︎ Speak short sentences
✔︎ Are interested in slang or new expressions
*If you are not confident in Japanese yet, only listening is also OK.

Event Flow
① Opening & introduction of today’s topic
② Quiz: Guess this year’s most popular slang words
③ Slang practice: short role–play conversations
④ Free talk time
⑤ Appartement tour

Notes
・Photos or videos of the event may be taken and posted on the official Oakhouse SNS.
・For messages on the day of the event, please use the “Comment” section on the event page of the app.

How to join
Please sign up from the Oakhouse app.
https://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/app/?sm_tag=qbs1aqRf
Oakhouse app > Events > Select the event name > Press the Join button to complete your reservation
If you have not created an Oakhouse membership account (free), please register here
https://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/om/register/?sm_tag=qbs1aqRf