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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.
Japanese learners often say "anata wa" in order to mean 'and you?' This expression is still understandable but, honestly, it can sound weird to Japanese native speakers. So, in this blog post, I will explain "anata wa" in detail based on its …
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How to say "the future" in Japanese Japanese people often use the word, "mirai", meaning 'the future' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its kanji characters. Then, I will also explain the similar word, …
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How to say "hospitality" in Japanese Japanese native speakers would say "omotenashi". It is the Japanese word for 'hospitality' or perhaps 'Japanese hospitality'. In this blog post, I will explain omotenashi meaning in detail in the two different …
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By Masaki Mori
How to say "what?" in Japanese Japanese learners would perhaps say "nani desu ka". It can be understood as a polite way to say "what?" in Japanese. But, in reality, it sounds weird to Japanese native speakers. In this blog post, I will explain the expression, "nani desu ka", in detail based on its components. And …
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By Masaki Mori
How to say "what is this?" in Japanese Japanese people would say "kore wa nan desu ka". It is the Japanese expression for 'what is this?' In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to say it in a casual way. Let's get …
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How to say "weak point" in Japanese Japanese people would say "nigate". It is the Japanese word for "weak point". But, its usage isn't limited to this particular purpose. In this blog post, I will explain "nigate" in detail based on its kanji expression. And also, I will explain how to use it through example …
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By Masaki Mori
How to say "I'm hungry" in Japanese Japanese people would say "onaka ga suita". It is the Japanese expression for "I'm hungry". In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to use it and how to say it in a polite way. Let's get …
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How to say "tired" in Japanese Japanese native speakers would say "tsukareta". It is the Japanese phrase for "tired" or perhaps "I'm tired". In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to use it and how to say it in a polite way. Let's get …
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