Dare to take action in Japanese with 'isso' and 'omoikitte'
The terms "isso" and "omoikitte" both convey the nuance of doing something daring, or even "taking the plunge." Learn when it's best to use them.
We won't force you to learn 'yogi naku,' but you can't help doing so anyway
Ano suigai de ōku no katagata ga hinan-seikatsu o yogi naku saremashita. ...
The possibilities only 'naradewa' can offer
The structures 'naradewa' and 'ni kagiru' point out the singularity of something that's usually rather good.
You ought to know how 'beki' can help your Japanese
The negative "bekarazu" structure may be old, but you can still find it in written Japanese with a strong prohibitive nuance attached to it.
When it comes to Japanese, 'mamire' and 'darake' have you covered
While "darake" and "mamire" both have different nuances, the one thing they have in common is that they always refer to something bad.
Since you're studying, why not study 'gatera' while you're at it?
The "gatera" structure is often used in formal situations and points out that you will do one action because you're already doing another.
Pointing out things that run counter to a situation with 'X-ta tokoro de'
The "X-ta tokoro de" structure can help you out even if you don't have too much time on your hands.
Tell people your hopes and wishes using 'kana'
Stating your desires in Japanese can be done using a number of different structures.
'Nashi ni' and 'nuki de' will help you do without
The "nashi ni" structure can sound somewhat formal, so you wouldn't necessarily use it when you want to hold the bacon on a pasta dish. That's where "nuki de" comes in.
What to do when a Japanese word shows signs of needing 'meku' attached to it
Attaching the verb "meku" to certain Japanese words can emphasize the idea of showing signs of something or appearing to look like something.
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.
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.
