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is a blog about Japanese particles, vocabulary and widely used expressions
Japanese particles are very important for us to say what we really want to say in Japanese.
They contribute considerably to forming a proper context. They are similar to prepositions in English. But, there is a subtle difference. While English prepositions are necessarily used at where they are supposed to be used, Japanese particles are not always used. Through the blog posts, how and how not to use them are explained.
We can focus on each particle as an individual grammatical part. But, this is not a good way to master Japanese particles. We should learn how they work in a sentence and also how they affect other words.
On this blog, we can learn Japanese particles through example sentences and idiomatic phrases. They would help us to deepen understanding of Japanese grammar.
What does "anata wa" mean in Japanese? Japanese learners often say "anata wa" in order to mean 'and you?' This phrase is understandable, but honestly it can sound weird to Japanese native speakers. In this blog post, therefore, I will explain …
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How to say "weekend" in Japanese Japanese native speakers would say "shuumatsu". It is the Japanese word for 'weekend'. In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its kanji expression. And also, I will explain how to use it through …
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How to say "hospitality" in Japanese Honestly speaking, Japanese people often use the word, "hosupitarithi", which originally came from the English word, "hospitality". In this blog post, however, I will focus on the Japanese word, "Omotenashi", …
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By Masaki Mori
What does "kokoro" mean in Japanese? Japanese people often use the word, "kokoro", to mean 'mind', 'heart', or 'spirit' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain this word in detail. And also, I will explain how to use it through example sentences. Let's get started! Contents Definition and …
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By Masaki Mori
How to say "sleepy" in Japanese Japanese people would say "nemui". It is the Japanese word for 'sleepy'. In this blog post, I will explain this word with its conjugations. And also, I will explain how to use them through example sentences. Let's get started! Contents Definition and meaning of …
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By Masaki Mori
What does "ohayou gozaimasu" mean in Japanese? Japanese people say "ohayou gozaimasu" to mean 'good morning' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain this greeting in detail based on its components. Let's get started! Contents Definition and meaning of "ohayou gozaimasu" Components of "ohayou …
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By Masaki Mori
How to say "water" in Japanese Japanese native speakers say "mizu". It is the Japanese word for 'water'. In this blog post, I will explain this word in detail and how to use it through an example sentence. And also, I will explain how to say "hot water" in Japanese. Let's get …
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By Masaki Mori
How to say "fruit" in Japanese Japanese native speakers often say, "furūtsu", which originally came from the English word, "fruit". In this blog post, however, I will focus on the Japanese words: "kudamono" and "kajitsu". I will explain these two words in detail based on their kanji expressions. And also, I will …
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