Japanese Language

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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Understanding Sorede, Soshite, and Sorekara in Japanese

Discover how to use "それで" (sorede) for consequences, "そして" (soshite) for adding information, and "それから" (sorekara) for sequencing events. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples for mastering these expressions.

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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 #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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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 #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 #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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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 #91: Mastering – Using Sentences to Qualify Nouns

Master the technique of using sentences to qualify nouns in Japanese with Genki Grammar #91. Learn how to add specific details to nouns using short-form verbs in this simple, easy-to-understand guide.

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