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Common Japanese Gestures and Their Meanings

Discover the unique gestures commonly used in Japan, from calling someone over to showing thanks or confusion. This guide explains their meanings and how to use them.

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Understanding “Yo,” “Ne,” and “Yone” in Japanese

Discover how to use the Japanese particles "よ" (yo), "ね" (ne), and "よね" (yone) to make your conversations sound more natural. Learn the key differences with examples.

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Genki Grammar #102: Mastering -mae ni / -te kara

Learn how to use -前に (mae ni) to express actions that happen before another and -てから (te kara) to describe actions that occur after another. Simple examples included!

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Choosing the Right Word #9: Youda (Mitaida) vs. Souda – It Looks Like…

Discover the differences between "ようだ (youda)," "みたいだ (mitai da)," and "そうだ (souda)" in Japanese. Understand how to use each expression to accurately say that something "looks like" or "seems" based on observation or reasoning.

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Genki Grammar #101: Mastering -mitaidesu

Learn how to use -みたいです (mitaidesu) to express resemblance or that something seems to be true in Japanese. Easy-to-understand explanations and examples.

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Genki Grammar #100: Mastering -nakutemoiidesu

Learn how to use -なくてもいいです (nakutemoiidesu) to express that something is not necessary in Japanese, with easy-to-understand examples and explanations.

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Genki Grammar #99: Mastering -tara

Learn how to use -たら (tara) to create conditional "if" statements in Japanese with easy explanations and examples in Genki Grammar #99: Mastering -tara.

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Genki Grammar #98: Mastering -tte

In Genki Grammar #98: Mastering -tte, learn how to use -tte to casually report what someone has said in Japanese. Easy-to-follow guide with examples.

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Genki Grammar #97: Mastering -soudesu (I hear)

Learn how to use -そうです (soudesu) to report information you've heard from others with this simple guide in Genki Grammar #97: Mastering -soudesu (I hear).

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Understanding Gift-Giving in Japan

Delve into the rich traditions of Japanese gift-giving, where each gift carries deep significance, from expressing gratitude to honoring social ties.

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