Japanese sentence structure

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Genki Grammar #130: Mastering -noyouni / -noyouna

Genki Grammar #130 explains how to use のように (noyouni) and のような (noyouna) to make comparisons in Japanese. Includes simple explanations and examples for learners.
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Genki Grammar #129: Mastering -noni

Genki Grammar #129 explains how to use のに (noni) to express contrast and unexpected results in Japanese. Includes simple examples for easy understanding.
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Genki Grammar #126: Mastering Causative + te ageru / te kureru / te morau

Genki Grammar #126 explains how to combine causative verbs with te ageru, te kureru, and te morau. Learn to express permission, favors, and appreciation with simple examples.
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Genki Grammar #125: Mastering Causative Sentences

Genki Grammar #125 teaches you how to use causative sentences in Japanese. Learn to express making or letting someone act, with step-by-step explanations and examples.
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Genki Grammar #124: Mastering -te hoshii

Genki Grammar #124 teaches you how to use -te hoshii to express your desires for someone else to perform an action. Discover the nuances and examples to use it naturally in Japanese.
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Genki Grammar #123: Mastering Adjective + suru

Genki Grammar #123 teaches you how to use Adjective + suru to describe intentional actions that change something’s state. Perfect for talking about making things better, cleaner, or simpler.
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Genki Grammar #122: Mastering -aida ni

Genki Grammar #122 covers the -aida ni structure, which lets you describe an event happening "while" another action is in progress. Perfect for talking about simultaneous events in Japanese.
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Genki Grammar #121: Mastering -tearu

Genki Grammar #121 teaches you how to use -tearu to describe actions done on purpose, with the effects still visible. Perfect for talking about intentional preparations in Japanese.
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Genki Grammar #120: Mastering Passive Sentences

Genki Grammar #120 covers the Japanese passive sentence structure, allowing you to express when you are affected by someone else's actions. Learn how to use this form to convey inconvenience or neutral events.
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Genki Grammar #118: Mastering Name to iu Item

Genki Grammar #118 covers the NameというItem structure, allowing you to introduce names for people, animals, places, and more in Japanese. Learn this essential pattern to enhance your conversations.