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Genki Grammar #102: Mastering -mae ni / -te kara

Learn how to use -前に (mae ni) to express actions that happen before another and -てから (te kara) to describe actions that occur after another. Simple examples included!

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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 #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 #96: Mastering -te sumimasen deshita

Master the polite form "-te sumimasen deshita" to express apologies in Japanese. Learn when to use present or past tense and how to use casual forms like "gomen."

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Genki Grammar #94: Mastering to ii

Discover how to use "to ii" to express wishes and hopes in Japanese. Learn the differences between casual and polite forms with practical examples.

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Understanding the Different Meanings of “dekiru” in Japanese

Discover the multiple meanings of "できる" (dekiru) in Japanese, from expressing abilities to talking about completed tasks and new creations. Improve your Japanese with this easy-to-follow guide.

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Using “naa” in Japanese for Strong Emotions

Understand how to use "なあ" (naa) in Japanese to express strong emotions like admiration and frustration. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples to improve your conversational skills.

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Turning Adjectives into Adverbs in Japanese

Understand how to turn い-adjectives and な-adjectives into adverbs in Japanese. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples and explanations to improve your Japanese skills.

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Playing Musical Instruments in Japanese

Understand how to use specific verbs in Japanese to talk about playing musical instruments. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples and explanations to improve your Japanese skills.

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