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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 #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 #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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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 #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 #59: Mastering Explanation kara, Situation

Discover how to use から (kara) to connect explanations and situations in Japanese. This guide provides simple explanations and examples to help you master this essential grammar point.
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Genki Grammar #57: Mastering Qualifying Nouns with Verbs and Adjectives

Discover how to use verbs and adjectives to qualify nouns in Japanese. Enhance your sentences with detailed descriptions. Examples and tips included.
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Genki Grammar #55: Mastering Past Tense Short Forms in Quoted Speech: -to omoimasu

Discover how to use past tense short forms with -to omoimasu in Japanese to share your thoughts about past events. This blog post includes simple explanations and examples to enhance your understanding.
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Genki Grammar #26: Mastering Adjectives (Present Tense)

Discover how to use Japanese adjectives in the present tense with Genki Grammar #26. This guide provides simple and clear explanations with examples for both い-adjectives and な-adjectives.