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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.
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Genki Grammar #25: Mastering と (to)

Discover the two main functions of the Japanese particle と (to) for connecting nouns and describing actions done together. Clear examples and explanations included!
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Genki Grammar #3: Mastering N1のN2

Blurred image of a woman's face and hands together, representing the concept of connecting two nouns in the N1のN2 structure.
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Learn Rōmaji Quickly: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Rōmaji

Unlock the gateway to the Japanese language with Rōmaji, the Roman alphabet-based writing system that makes learning Japanese pronunciation and typing straightforward and accessible. Discover the Hepburn system's intuitive rules that connect global learners to the intricacies of Japanese with ease.
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