“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) Particles 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
全然おいしい: Meaning of Zenzen in Positive Sentences 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