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Genki Grammar #92: Mastering -teageru / -tekureru / -temorau

Master the use of -teageru, -tekureru, and -temorau in Japanese to express favors. This post explains the differences and provides examples to help you understand when and how to use these forms in daily conversations.

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Choosing the Right Word #8: Mieru and Mirareru

Confused about when to use "Mieru" and "Mirareru" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.

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Genki Grammar #91: Mastering – Using Sentences to Qualify Nouns

Master the technique of using sentences to qualify nouns in Japanese with Genki Grammar #91. Learn how to add specific details to nouns using short-form verbs in this simple, easy-to-understand guide.

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Genki Grammar #90: Mastering -teoku

Learn how to express actions done in advance with 〜ておく (-teoku) in Japanese. Genki Grammar #90: Mastering -teoku explains how to use this structure to communicate preparations effectively.

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Genki Grammar #89: Mastering Volitional Form + to omotteimasu

Discover how to use the volitional form + と思っています to express your intentions in Japanese. Genki Grammar #89: Mastering Volitional Form + to omotteimasu breaks down the differences between と思っています and と思います for clear communication.

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Genki Grammar #88: Mastering Volitional Form

Learn how to use the volitional form in Japanese to casually suggest plans and offer help. Genki Grammar #88: Mastering Volitional Form explains the formation and usage with practical examples.

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Annual Events in Japan #5: Celebrating Obon Festival – A Time of Family and Memory

Discover how the Obon Festival in Japan brings families together to honor their ancestors with traditional dances, special foods, and heartfelt reunions, making it a profound time of family bonding and memory.

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Annual Events in Japan #4: Celebrating Tanabata – The Star Festival

Join us in discovering Tanabata, Japan's Star Festival, where heartfelt wishes are written on colorful tanzaku and hung on bamboo to reach the stars, celebrating love and hope.

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Annual Events in Japan #3: Celebrating Children’s Day – Honoring the Strength and Success of Youth

Join us in exploring Children’s Day in Japan, a heartfelt celebration filled with traditions like Koi Nobori and samurai displays, aimed at fostering strength and success in young people.

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Annual Events in Japan #2: Celebrating the Doll Festival – Honoring Girls’ Health and Happiness

Explore the Doll Festival, known as Hina Matsuri, where families honor their daughters' health and happiness through beautiful displays of traditional dolls and festive foods.

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