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 […]
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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
Kondo isshoni yakiniku o tabeni ikimashou! The conjugation you are learning here is used to invite someone to do something together or to encourage them to take action. There are both short and long forms for this conjugation. Typically, it is employed when inviting others to join in an activity, such as suggesting a plan
Kare no yasashisa wa honmono desu n this section, you will learn how to transform adjectives into nouns, often called nominalization. In English, the suffix ‘…ness’ is frequently used to achieve this, as in the words ‘happiness’ or ‘sadness.’ …sa An i-adjective is a type of adjective in Japanese, while a noun-adjective functions both as
Gohan o tsukutte okimasu …te oku, …te okimasu The grammar structure “…te oku” in Japanese is used to express that someone does something in advance or as a preparatory action. It is formed by attaching “oku” (put) to the te-form of a verb. The key nuance of “…te oku” is that the action is done
Toukyou de hataraku koto ni narimashita “…koto ni shimasu” The phrase “…koto ni shimasu” is used to express a conscious decision or determination to perform an action. This structure emphasizes that the action is a result of one’s will or choice. It is a way to convey that the speaker has decided on a specific
Kotoshi yonjussai ni narimasu suru benkyou o suru = study (do study)karaku suru = make it spicyseiketsuni suru = make it cleanyoku suru = make it better The verb “suru” is a versatile and commonly used verb in Japanese, often paired with objects and adverbs to create a more active or dynamic meaning in a
Yoru ni nankaimo okite shimaimashita “…te shimau” “…te shimaimasu” This auxiliary verb can be used to express feelings of shame, regret, or disappointment related to actions. When used in the present form, it often conveys that an action is unintended but will inevitably happen. The verb “shimau” by itself means “to terminate” or “to finish.”
Uma mitaina ushi “…mitai desu” and “…mitaina” When something resembles or appears like another thing, you can use the phrase “…mitaidesu” to express this similarity. The word “…mitai” functions as a noun-adjective, despite its ending with an “i” sound, which is typically associated with i-adjectives in Japanese. This construction is commonly used to indicate that