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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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Genki Grammar #112: Mastering -te yokatta desu

In Genki Grammar #112, learn to use -te yokatta desu to express gratitude and relief. This guide covers both positive and negative forms to help you speak more naturally in Japanese.

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Genki Grammar #111: Mastering -te kurete arigatou

In Genki Grammar #111, learn how to express gratitude using the te-form + kurete arigatou. This guide explains how to use both casual and polite forms of this structure.

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Genki Grammar #110: Mastering Giving Respectful Advice

In Genki Grammar #110, learn how to give polite advice using "お + verb stem + ください," a key structure for respectful communication in Japanese.

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Understanding Sorede, Soshite, and Sorekara in Japanese

Discover how to use "それで" (sorede) for consequences, "そして" (soshite) for adding information, and "それから" (sorekara) for sequencing events. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples for mastering these expressions.

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Understanding Honorific Forms of Nouns and Adjectives in Japanese

Discover how to use honorific forms in Japanese with prefixes お (o) and ご (go) to show respect in conversations. Learn the rules and see examples to improve your understanding.

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Genki Grammar #109: Mastering Honorific Verbs

Discover how to use honorific verbs in Japanese to show respect in conversations. Master polite expressions like いらっしゃる, ご覧になる, and なさる to communicate with superiors and customers.

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