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Genki Grammar #56: Mastering Past Tense Short Forms in Quoted Speech: -to itteimashita

Discover how to report past statements accurately in Japanese using past tense short forms with -to itteimashita. Enhance your conversation skills with this easy-to-follow guide. 

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Genki Grammar #54: Mastering Past Tense Short Forms in Informal Speech

Discover how to use past tense short forms in informal Japanese conversations. This post covers essential grammar points and examples to help you sound natural in casual settings.
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Genki Grammar #53: Mastering Past Tense Short Forms

Discover the essentials of past tense short forms in Japanese. Understand how to use them for verbs, adjectives, and nouns, and their application in informal speech.
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Genki Grammar #27: Mastering Adjectives (Past Tense)

Discover how to use Japanese adjectives in the past tense with Genki Grammar #27. Simplified rules and examples make learning easy for all levels.
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Genki Grammar #21: Mastering Past Tense of Desu

Understanding the past tense of "desu" is essential for Japanese learners. This guide explains how to use "deshita" and "janakattadesu" with simple examples to help you master this important grammar point.