Japanese for Beginners

Minna Grammar #10: How to Say “There is Something in a Place” in Japanese

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to say “There is something in a place” in Japanese using arimasu and imasu, with helpful examples and usage notes.

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Review of Tobira I: Beginning Japanese – A Smart Textbook for Real Communication

A detailed and easy-to-understand review of Tobira I: Beginning Japanese, highlighting its strengths in vocabulary, grammar, real communication practice, and digital support for learners.

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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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