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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 #48: Mastering Short Forms in Quoted Speech: -to itteimashita

Discover how to use short forms in quoted speech with -to itteimashita. This Genki Grammar guide provides simple explanations and examples to help you quote someone's words accurately in Japanese.
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Genki Grammar #47: Mastering Short Forms in Quoted Speech: -to omoimasu

Discover how to use short forms in quoted speech with "-to omoimasu" in Japanese. This guide provides clear explanations and examples to help you master this essential grammar point.
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Genki Grammar #46: Mastering Short Forms in Informal Speech

Learn the basics of using short forms in informal Japanese speech. This guide covers when and how to use casual speech with friends and family.
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Genki Grammar #45: Mastering Short Forms

In Genki Grammar #45, we explore the use of short forms in Japanese, perfect for informal conversations. Learn the difference between long and short forms, and how to conjugate verbs, adjectives, and nouns.