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.
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.
