Take the time to study 'narubeku' and 'dekiru dake' if possible
"Narubeku" conveys the idea of "as … as possible," while "deikru dake" conveys the same idea with stronger intent.
Have you heard? 'Rashii' can help you with your office gossip
The term "rashii" is used when you've heard about something and want to talk about it without using assertions.
It looks like your Japanese is improving with 'sō da'
The "sō da" structure can help convey hearsay and conjecture in Japanese.
Talking politics in Japanese as the U.S. election heats up
A lot of people are talking about the upcoming U.S. election, so it's time to brush up on your campaign vocabulary.
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.
And before you know it, you'll be using 'itsu no ma ni ka'
A good way to express surprise is to use the common Japanese term, "itsu no ma ni ka."
Use 'tame' in order to show intent in Japanese
You'll hear the word "tame" pop up a lot in Japanese conversation. Pay attention to the verb that comes before it.
Try using the 'miru' verb stem when attempting something improbable
Adding "miru" to the te-form of a verb will suggest to others that you're willing to give whatever your doing a try.
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.
Whether it's 'ni shite mo' or 'ni shiro,' this structure has you covered
Two structures handle the idea of "whether this or that" in both casual and formal situations.
Look on with awe at the versatility of the 'mono da' structure
The structure "mono da" can be shortened to "mon da" in conversation, though women tend to use "mono ne."
Totally express yourself in Japanese with 'shimau'
The verb ending "shimau" and "chau" patterns help to express things that have been done totally and completely.
