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Navigating the World of Japanese Time: Essential Tips on How to Tell Time in Japanese for Success
Hi, I am Shingo SATO, a native speaker with more than 10 years of experience teaching Japanese. Learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the intricacies of telling time. When studying Japanese, mastering the art of telling time is not only essential for daily communication but…
How to Say “I Live” in Japanese with Audio Files
Hi, I am Shingo SATO, a native speaker with more than 10 years of experience teaching Japanese. Learning how to say “I live” in the Japanese language can be an essential skill for those who are planning to reside in Japan or are simply interested in learning the language. In this comprehensive guide, we will…
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Japanese learning resources
A Comprehensive Review of Marugoto Japanese Language and Culture
In this post, I share my thoughts on using a textbook called Marugoto for over 5 years as a Japanese language teacher. This textbook is perfect if you…
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An Insight into Irodori Practice App by the Japan Foundation
Hi, I am Shingo SATO, a native speaker with more than 10 years of experience teaching Japanese. The Japan Foundation has released their Irodori Practice app to help…
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Japanese grammar
V-に行（い）きませんか?
V-に行いきませんか? is used to invite someone to go do something. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, V-に行いきませんか? is used to invite your friends to dinner, shopping, events,…
V-たことがあります
V-たことがあります is used to tell about a person’s experience. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, V-たことがあります is used to ask your friends if they have experienced something…
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V-に行（い）きませんか?
V-に行いきませんか? is used to invite someone to go do something. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, V-に行いきませんか? is used to invite your friends to dinner, shopping, events,…
V-たことがあります
V-たことがあります is used to tell about a person’s experience. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, V-たことがあります is used to ask your friends if they have experienced something…
もうV-ました
もうV-ました is used to tell that an action has been completed. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, もうV-ました is used to ask if the listener has been…
Nで、〜/ V-て、〜
Nで、〜/ V-て、〜 is used to tell the cause/reason. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, Nで、〜/ V-て、〜 is used in a message telling your friends you will be…
Nでもいいですか?
Nでもいいですか? is used to offer alternatives and ask if it is convenient. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, Nでもいいですか? is used when one person suggests time to…