Japanese grammar

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 #105: Mastering -te shimau

Learn to use -てしまう (-te shimau) to express regret or show that an action was completed unintentionally. Genki Grammar #105: Mastering -te shimau covers both meanings with simple examples.

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Genki Grammar #104: Mastering Paired Intransitive Verbs + ている

Learn how to use ている (te iru) with paired intransitive verbs to express actions in progress and resulting states. Genki Grammar #104: Mastering Paired Intransitive Verbs + ている explains this with simple 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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Understanding “Yo,” “Ne,” and “Yone” in Japanese

Discover how to use the Japanese particles "よ" (yo), "ね" (ne), and "よね" (yone) to make your conversations sound more natural. Learn the key differences with examples.

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Genki Grammar #102: Mastering -mae ni / -te kara

Learn how to use -前に (mae ni) to express actions that happen before another and -てから (te kara) to describe actions that occur after another. Simple examples included!

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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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