Grammar

Genki Grammar #122: Mastering -aida ni

Genki Grammar #122 covers the -aida ni structure, which lets you describe an event happening "while" another action is in progress. Perfect for talking about simultaneous events in Japanese.

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Genki Grammar #121: Mastering -tearu

Genki Grammar #121 teaches you how to use -tearu to describe actions done on purpose, with the effects still visible. Perfect for talking about intentional preparations in Japanese.

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Genki Grammar #120: Mastering Passive Sentences

Genki Grammar #120 covers the Japanese passive sentence structure, allowing you to express when you are affected by someone else's actions. Learn how to use this form to convey inconvenience or neutral events.

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Genki Grammar #119: Mastering -yasui / -nikui

Genki Grammar #119 teaches you how to use -yasui and -nikui to express ease and difficulty in Japanese actions. Perfect for describing things that are easy or hard to do.

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Genki Grammar #118: Mastering Name to iu Item

Genki Grammar #118 covers the NameというItem structure, allowing you to introduce names for people, animals, places, and more in Japanese. Learn this essential pattern to enhance your conversations.

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Genki Grammar #117: Mastering Questions within Larger Sentences

Genki Grammar #117 teaches you how to embed questions within larger sentences in Japanese. Discover when to use か and かどうか to express complex ideas naturally.

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Genki Grammar #116: Mastering -naide

In Genki Grammar #116, learn how to express actions without another using the -naide form. This guide provides simple examples to help you master this useful grammar point.

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Genki Grammar #115: Mastering Humble Expressions

Genki Grammar #115 explains how to use humble expressions in Japanese to show respect. Learn when and how to use humble language to speak politely and respectfully.

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Genki Grammar #114: Mastering Extra-modest Expressions

Learn to use extra-modest expressions like おります (orimasu) and 申します (moushimasu) to show respect and politeness in formal Japanese settings with Genki Grammar #114: Mastering Extra-modest Expressions.

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Genki Grammar #113: Mastering -hazudesu

Learn how to use -はずです (-hazudesu) to express expectations and assumptions in Japanese with Genki Grammar #113: Mastering -hazudesu. Understand how to use it with verbs, adjectives, and nouns with clear examples.

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