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Genki Grammar #130: Mastering -noyouni / -noyouna

Genki Grammar #130 explains how to use のように (noyouni) and のような (noyouna) to make comparisons in Japanese. Includes simple explanations and examples for learners.
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Genki Grammar #129: Mastering -noni

Genki Grammar #129 explains how to use のに (noni) to express contrast and unexpected results in Japanese. Includes simple examples for easy understanding.
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Genki Grammar #128: Mastering -ba

Discover how to master the Japanese -ba form in Genki Grammar #128. Learn to express conditional sentences with easy-to-understand examples and tips.
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Genki Grammar #127: Mastering Verb Stem + nasai

Learn how to use Genki Grammar #127: Mastering Verb Stem + nasai, a command form in Japanese, with clear examples, when to use it, and helpful notes.
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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 #108: Mastering -bayokattadesu

Learn how to use -ばよかったです (-bayokattadesu) to express regret or missed opportunities in Japanese with Genki Grammar #108: Mastering -bayokattadesu. Understand the structure and practice with examples.
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Genki Grammar #107: Mastering -nagara

Learn how to use -ながら (-nagara) to express two actions performed at the same time with Genki Grammar #107: Mastering -nagara. Understand the rules and common mistakes with easy-to-follow examples.
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Genki Grammar #106: Mastering -to (conjunction)

Learn how to use -と (to) to express “whenever” or “if” in Japanese with Genki Grammar #106: Mastering -to. Discover how to show cause-and-effect relationships in different contexts using simple sentences and examples.
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Genki Grammar #103: Mastering Transitivity Pairs

Learn the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs in Japanese with Genki Grammar #103: Mastering Transitivity Pairs. Discover how to use these verb pairs to describe actions accurately.