Japanese verbs

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Genki Grammar #134: Mastering -koto ni shiteiru

Master Genki Grammar #134: -koto ni shiteiru to express personal habits and resolutions in Japanese. Learn its meaning, usage, and see real-life examples!
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Genki Grammar #133: Mastering -koto ni suru

Genki Grammar #133: Mastering ことにする (koto ni suru) – Learn how to express decisions in Japanese with easy explanations and 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 #116: Mastering -naide

In Genki Grammar #116, learn how to express actions without another using the -naide form. This guide provides simple examples to help you master this useful grammar point.
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Genki Grammar #115: Mastering Humble Expressions

Genki Grammar #115 explains how to use humble expressions in Japanese to show respect. Learn when and how to use humble language to speak politely and respectfully.
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Genki Grammar #112: Mastering -te yokatta desu

In Genki Grammar #112, learn to use -te yokatta desu to express gratitude and relief. This guide covers both positive and negative forms to help you speak more naturally in Japanese.
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Genki Grammar #111: Mastering -te kurete arigatou

In Genki Grammar #111, learn how to express gratitude using the te-form + kurete arigatou. This guide explains how to use both casual and polite forms of this structure.
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Genki Grammar #110: Mastering Giving Respectful Advice

In Genki Grammar #110, learn how to give polite advice using "お + verb stem + ください," a key structure for respectful communication in Japanese.
Grammar

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.
Vocabulary

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.