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Using “naa” in Japanese for Strong Emotions

Understand how to use "なあ" (naa) in Japanese to express strong emotions like admiration and frustration. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples to improve your conversational skills.

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Genki Grammar #87: Mastering Number + mo / Number + shika + Negative

Learn how to express quantities in Japanese with Number + も (mo) and Number + しか + Negative. Genki Grammar #87: Mastering Number + mo / Number + shika + Negative explains how to use these structures to say "as many as" or "only."

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Genki Grammar #86: Mastering -taradoudesuka

Learn how to use たらどうですか (-taradoudesuka) to offer advice in Japanese. Genki Grammar #86: Mastering -taradoudesuka provides simple explanations and practical examples.

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Genki Grammar #85: Mastering ageru / kureru / morau

Learn how to use あげる, くれる, and もらう to express giving and receiving in Japanese. Genki Grammar #85: Mastering ageru / kureru / morau offers simple explanations and practical examples.

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Genki Grammar #84: Mastering -kamoshimasen

Discover how to express possibility and uncertainty in Japanese using かもしれません (-kamoshimasen). Genki Grammar #84: Mastering -kamoshimasen offers clear examples and easy-to-follow explanations.

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Genki Grammar #83: Mastering hoshii

Learn how to express your desires in Japanese using ほしい (hoshii). Genki Grammar #83: Mastering hoshii offers easy-to-follow examples and tips for using this essential grammar point.

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Understanding the Japanese Zodiac System

Explore the intriguing Japanese Zodiac system, from its ancient Chinese roots to the meaningful animal symbols that influence Japanese cultural traditions and personal identities.

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Undertanding the Japanese Imperial Era System

Discover the fascinating world of Japan’s imperial era system, 元号 (Gengou), which reflects the nation's history and cultural identity through era names tied to each emperor's reign.

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Turning Adjectives into Adverbs in Japanese

Understand how to turn い-adjectives and な-adjectives into adverbs in Japanese. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples and explanations to improve your Japanese skills.

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Playing Musical Instruments in Japanese

Understand how to use specific verbs in Japanese to talk about playing musical instruments. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples and explanations to improve your Japanese skills.

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