The 'ni ataranai' structure is actually a grammar point that's worth learning
The terms "ni(wa) ataranai" and "made mo nai/naku" point out things that aren't worth doing, but they have slightly different nuances.
Pointing out the family with 'ni ataru'
Mari-chan wa Nana no obasan ni ataru. (Mari is Nana’s aunt.) ...
Celebrating special occasions with 'ni atatte' and 'ni saishite'
A more formal construction, "ni atatte" is used when you are marking the occasion. "Ni saishite" has a similar nuance, think of both as a fancy way to say "when."
Talking about other people in Japanese using the 'garu' structure
You can tack "tai" on the end of a verb to express what you want to do, but if you're going to speak for someone else then it's best to get a handle on the "garu" ending.
Endowed with the talent for understanding the Japanese structures using 'nagara ni'
The structures "nagara ni" and "nagara no" are used in very specific ways in Japanese, which makes their comprehension slightly easier.
People won't throw you under the bus if you're able to use 'kuse ni' correctly
Using the grammatical structure "X kuse ni Y" has the same effect as "despite X, Y" and can be used to convey a feeling of ill will.
As long as you learn 'sae ... areba,' communication in Japanese will get easier
The "sae ... areba" pattern is used to express ideas like "if only" and can be used in several simple situations as well as more complex ones.
You should know how to use 'hazu'
The particle "hazu" basically translates as "should" in English, but can sometimes be rendered as "no wonder."
Filled to the brim with tips on how to use 'zukume' and 'zukushi'
The suffixes "zukume" and "zukushi" express the idea of "entirety" and "variety," and are sure to give you an edge in more formal situations.
At least 'semete' can help you describe the bare minimum in Japanese
The adverb "semete" can mean "at least" in English, but there's a nuance that goes with it that further specifies how it can be used.
If you study just one thing this week, make it 'bakari'
The word "bakari" can be used in many situations in Japanese and can be seen in some of these cases as a replacement for the two different meanings of the English word "just."
