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Dare to take action in Japanese with '<i>isso</i>' and '<i>omoikitte</i>'

Language | WELL SAID Dec 22, 2020

Dare to take action in Japanese with 'isso' and 'omoikitte'

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

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

Language | WELL SAID Nov 24, 2020

We won't force you to learn 'yogi naku,' but you can't help doing so anyway

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

Ano suigai de ōku no katagata ga hinan-seikatsu o yogi naku saremashita. ...

The possibilities only <em>'naradewa'</em> can offer

Language | WELL SAID Oct 27, 2020

The possibilities only 'naradewa' can offer

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

The structures 'naradewa' and 'ni kagiru' point out the singularity of something that's usually rather good.

You ought to know how '<i>beki</i>' can help your Japanese

Language | WELL SAID Sep 22, 2020

You ought to know how 'beki' can help your Japanese

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

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, '<em>mamire</em>' and '<em>darake</em>' have you covered

Language | WELL SAID Aug 25, 2020

When it comes to Japanese, 'mamire' and 'darake' have you covered

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

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 '<em>gatera</em>' while you're at it?

Language | WELL SAID Jul 28, 2020

Since you're studying, why not study 'gatera' while you're at it?

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

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 '<em>X-ta tokoro de</em>'

Language | WELL SAID Jun 23, 2020

Pointing out things that run counter to a situation with 'X-ta tokoro de'

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

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 '<em>kana</em>'

Language | WELL SAID May 26, 2020

Tell people your hopes and wishes using 'kana'

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

Stating your desires in Japanese can be done using a number of different structures.

<em>'Nashi ni'</em> and <em>'nuki de'</em> will help you do without

Language | WELL SAID Apr 28, 2020

'Nashi ni' and 'nuki de' will help you do without

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

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 '<em>meku</em>' attached to it

Language | WELL SAID Apr 7, 2020

What to do when a Japanese word shows signs of needing 'meku' attached to it

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Toshiro

Attaching the verb "meku" to certain Japanese words can emphasize the idea of showing signs of something or appearing to look like something.

The '<em>ni ataranai</em>' structure is actually a grammar point that's worth learning

Language | WELL SAID Mar 31, 2020

The 'ni ataranai' structure is actually a grammar point that's worth learning

by Amemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Toshiro

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 '<em>nagara ni</em>'

Language | WELL SAID Feb 25, 2020

Endowed with the talent for understanding the Japanese structures using 'nagara ni'

by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro

The structures "nagara ni" and "nagara no" are used in very specific ways in Japanese, which makes their comprehension slightly easier.

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