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Demonstrative Pronouns: こ, そ, あ and ど
Demonstrative pronouns are indispensable in both Japanese and English. Mastering these pronouns in Japanese, referred to as “Ko So A Do,” is crucial for beginners. They play a pivotal role in indicating places, directions, people, and various other contexts. Throughout your studies, you’ll come across them frequently. But why “Ko So A Do”? It’s a […]
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Ta Form: Colloquial Past Tense
The Ta or Da forms of Japanese verbs primarily serve as the colloquial past tense. These forms are essential for everyday conversation and storytelling. They follow the same inflection logic as the Te form. So, if you know how to conjugate a verb into the Te form, you can easily apply the same rules to […]
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Te Form: Verb Connection and Continuation
The Te form is a crucial part of Japanese grammar due to its versatility. Besides its role in connecting verbs, listing actions, giving explanations, and making requests, it also plays a significant part in forming progressive tenses, expressing reasons, and making polite requests. Understanding and mastering the Te form is essential for fluency in Japanese. […]
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Hours of the Day: じ, ぶん, ぷん
Learning to tell time is a fundamental skill in any language, and in Japanese, it’s no different. If you’re preparing for the JLPT N5 exam, knowing how to read and say the hours of the day will be crucial. Let’s break down how to tell time in Japanese, using vocabulary and kanji appropriate for the […]
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Days, Weeks and Months
In this article, we will learn the vocabulary for the days of the week, the days of the month, and the months of the year. Learning about them is important for our communication when we need to ask or even tell someone what day or month it is. In our daily lives, it’s common to […]
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Start and End Points: から and まで
When learning Japanese, understanding the nuances of particles is essential. Among the many particles in the language, から (kara) and まで (made) are particularly important for indicating the starting and ending points of actions, events, and locations. Mastering these particles will significantly enhance your ability to describe durations, distances, and timeframes in Japanese. This post […]
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Connecting Particle: とand や
When learning Japanese, one of the essential aspects is understanding how to connect words and phrases. Two of the most common connecting particles in Japanese are と (to) and や (ya). Both are used to list items or connect nouns, but they have different nuances and usage rules. In this post, we will explore these […]
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Possessive Particle: の
The possessive particle の (no) is one of the most fundamental and versatile particles in the Japanese language. Its primary function is to indicate possession or belonging, similar to the English apostrophe-s (‘s) or the preposition “of.” However, its usage extends beyond mere possession, playing a crucial role in connecting nouns and forming compound phrases. […]
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Adjectives
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the world of Japanese adjectives and their inflections. Understanding adjectives is crucial for constructing meaningful and accurate sentences in Japanese. There are two main types of adjectives: い-adjectives (Ikeiyoushi) and な-adjectives (Nakeiyoushi), each with its own set of rules for inflection. い Adjectives (Ikeiyoushi) They are named this […]
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Method or Cause: で
The particle で is one of the fundamental particles in Japanese, especially at the JLPT N5 level. It is versatile and can be used in various contexts to indicate location, means, method, or cause. Understanding its usage is crucial for forming accurate and meaningful sentences in Japanese. Basic Meanings and Uses of で The particle […]
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