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たかが (takaga) … されど (saredo) … | Meaning and Usage

June 8, 2021

“たかが X, されど X (X is a noun)” is an advanced Japanese expression that means “It’s just X, but it’s still X”.Read More

Ageru, Kureru, and Morau: Meaning, Grammar and Difference

April 4, 2021

Many Japanese learners are confused by あげる (ageru) くれる (kureru) and もらう (morau). This article explains the differences of their grammar rules and meanings!Read More

Grammar and Differences Between に (ni) and で (de) Particles in Japanese

June 21, 2020

Why 日本 “に” 住む (live in Japan) but 日本 “で” 働く (work in Japan)? This post explains when and how to use Japanese particles に (ni) and で (de) correctly.Read More

Essential Grammar in Kansai Dialect (関西弁, Kansai ben)

June 14, 2020

This article explains basic grammar rules in the Kansai dialect (関西弁, Kansai-ben), including the usages and meanings of “やん”, “はる”, “さかい” and “ちゃう”.Read More

Meaning of 全然 (Zenzen) Without a Negative Form ない (Nai)

September 18, 2018

While “全然 (zenzen)” is usually used in negative sentences and means “not ~ at all”, young people use 全然 affirmatively, e.g. “全然おいしい” meaning “really tasty”Read More

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