Synonyms and Antonyms

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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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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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Choosing the Right Word #7: -To vs. -Tara vs. -Ba vs. -Nara

Confused about when to use "-To," "-Tara," "-Ba," and "-Nara" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
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Choosing the Right Word #6: -Tekuru vs. -Teiku

Confused about when to use "-Tekuru" and "-Teiku" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
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Choosing the Right Word #5: -Tearu vs. -Teoku

Confused about when to use "-Tearu" and "-Teoku" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
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Choosing the Right Word #4: Ni vs. De

Confused about when to use "Ni" and "De" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
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Choosing the Right Word #3: Shiru vs. Wakaru

Confused about when to use "Shiru" and "Wakaru" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
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Choosing the Right Word #2: Iku vs. Kuru

Confused about when to use "Iku" and "Kuru" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
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Choosing the Right Word #1: Sensei vs. Kyoushi

Need help deciding between 'Sensei' and 'Kyoushi'? Our guide breaks down the differences to help you use each word correctly in various social and professional contexts.