Japanese grammar

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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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Genki Grammar #101: Mastering -mitaidesu

Learn how to use -みたいです (mitaidesu) to express resemblance or that something seems to be true in Japanese. Easy-to-understand explanations and examples.
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Genki Grammar #100: Mastering -nakutemoiidesu

Learn how to use -なくてもいいです (nakutemoiidesu) to express that something is not necessary in Japanese, with easy-to-understand examples and explanations.
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Genki Grammar #99: Mastering -tara

Learn how to use -たら (tara) to create conditional "if" statements in Japanese with easy explanations and examples in Genki Grammar #99: Mastering -tara.
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Genki Grammar #98: Mastering -tte

In Genki Grammar #98: Mastering -tte, learn how to use -tte to casually report what someone has said in Japanese. Easy-to-follow guide with examples.
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Genki Grammar #97: Mastering -soudesu (I hear)

Learn how to use -そうです (soudesu) to report information you've heard from others with this simple guide in Genki Grammar #97: Mastering -soudesu (I hear).
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Vocabulary

Understanding “ogoru” and “gochisousuru” in Japanese

Discover the difference between "おごる" for casual settings and "ごちそうする" for formal situations in Japanese. Learn how to use these verbs properly when treating someone to a meal.
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Genki Grammar #96: Mastering -te sumimasen deshita

Master the polite form "-te sumimasen deshita" to express apologies in Japanese. Learn when to use present or past tense and how to use casual forms like "gomen."
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Genki Grammar #95: Mastering -toki

Master the use of 時 (toki) in Japanese! Learn when to use present or past tense in sentences and how to describe actions happening over time.
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Genki Grammar #94: Mastering to ii

Discover how to use "to ii" to express wishes and hopes in Japanese. Learn the differences between casual and polite forms with practical examples.
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