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."
Divining fortunes and reading blood types in the Year of the Rat
It's the Year of the Rat and writer Haruka Murayama dips into the language of the zodiac.
Despite the fact 'noni' is difficult for some, it's still a particle you should learn early
Whether it's used to connect sentences or simply to add emphasis, "noni" is important to convey the idea of "even though."
You've got nothing to lose if you start studying the meanings of 'motomoto'
The word "motomoto" conveys a sense of "originally," but it can also be used to express that you have nothing to lose in a given situation.
The structure 'to itta' is a great example of the ways Japanese give examples
Not to be confused with "to iu," the structure that uses "to itta" can help when you're providing examples for things in a designated category.
