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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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Understanding Honorific Forms of Nouns and Adjectives in Japanese

Discover how to use honorific forms in Japanese with prefixes お (o) and ご (go) to show respect in conversations. Learn the rules and see examples to improve your understanding.
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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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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.