"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
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) in Japanese
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)
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...]
Slang Meaning of 全然 (Zenzen) Without ない (Nai)
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...]
