Paatii ni sanka saseraremashita Here, you will learn the causative-passive form in Japanese. Before diving into this form, let’s first review the causative form. The causative form is used to express making or allowing someone to do something. It is used when someone is causing another person to take action, either by giving permission or […]
Asu sochira ni ukagaimasu “Kenjou-form” is one of the honorific forms in Japanese that expresses the speaker’s own actions. This form is important because it reflects humility, which is essential when speaking to someone in a higher position, such as a superior or elder. The use of “Kenjou-form” demonstrates that you are lowering yourself while
Yamadasan ga okoshi ni narimashita “Sonkei-form” is one of the three main types of honorific language in Japanese. It is specifically used to show respect when describing the actions of those in higher positions, such as superiors, elders, or people outside of your close group (soto). This form is never used for your own actions,
Goryoushin wa ogenki desuka? Honorific expressions in Japanese are mainly divided into three categories: “Teinei-form,” “Sonkei-form,” and “Kenjou-form.” In this lesson, you will learn about the “Teinei-form.”“Teinei” is a more polite and refined version of basic speech. It is a neutral and courteous way of speaking, often used in everyday conversations where politeness is required,
Kukkii o moraimashita We previously learned “ageru” and “yaru,” which describe the transfer of objects from “uchi” (inside one’s own group or territory) to “soto” (outside of it). In this lesson, we will focus on the verbs that describe the transfer in the opposite direction—from “soto” (outside) to “uchi” (inside). The verbs “morau” and “kureru”
Kodomo ni kukkii o agemashita “ageru” and “yaru” In this lesson, you will learn how to describe the transfer of objects between two people. In Japanese, the flow of objects is often tied to the relationship between the giver and the receiver. Two common verbs for giving are “ageru” and “yaru.” While both verbs express
Kochira kara renraku shimasu You have learned how to point out objects using ‘KO…,’ ‘SO…,’ ‘A…,’ and ‘DO…’ to indicate location and distance. Now, let’s move on to a new topic: ‘Uchi’ and ‘Soto’, which mean ‘inside’ and ‘outside,’ respectively. These terms are used to describe whether something is within or outside a specific boundary
Kuruma no unten houhou You have learned the expression ‘…kata,’ which means ‘how to…’ and is commonly used in everyday speech to describe how to do something. Another way to express ‘how to’ is by using ‘houhou’, which conveys a more formal, large-scale meaning. This expression is typically used in written language and refers to
Asu shigoto ni ikanai to ikemasen Several variations in Japanese express ‘should,’ ‘must,’ and ‘need to,’ all of which convey the obligation or necessity to do something. These forms are often used with the short negative form (nai-form) of verbs. For example, expressions like ‘…nakereba naranai’ or ‘…nakutewa ikenai’ both mean ‘must’ or ‘have to,’
Kare ni tsuite shitteimasuka? What’s the difference between the two sentences below? No.1 is the sentence asking if you know him or not.No.2 is asking you the details about him including himself. Here we will learn No.2, using “…ni tsuite” and “…ni taishite”. …ni tsuite “…ni tsuite” is just for asking general things; the equivalent