Discuss the Article : Why Katakana May Be More Important Than You Think
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The Japanese language uses three different writing systems: hiragana, kanji and katakana. Each is used for a different purpose. While many students focus on learning the first two, this article will explain the importance of learning katakana as well.
Discuss the Article : The Significance Of The Japanese Word Mottainai
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Have you ever heard the common Japanese phrase もったいない mottainai? I find myself using it almost every day. It is very important and if you haven’t yet heard this expression, we will learn about it in this article...
Discuss the Article : Hacking Japanese Onomatopoeias
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Many onomatopoeias are rooted in concepts and logic unique to the Japanese people themselves, and therefore pose a special challenge for foreign students of the language. With that said, let’s examine some common Japanese onomatopoeia...
Discuss the Article : Commonly Heard Honorific Expressions In Japanese
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If you have ever traveled to Japan, you may have noticed that the Japanese spoken by store employees is quite different from that which you learned as a beginner. For example: ...いただけませんか？ ...よろしいでしょうか？ ...になります Let’s take a look at some honorific expressions commonly heard in shops.
Discuss the Article : りAdverbs In Japanese
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The Japanese language has a number of adverbs that all end with 「り」 ( ri ). To be honest, I didn’t notice how many there actually are until one of my students pointed it out. When I think of adverbs, only a few basic adverbs come to mind – words such as 「とても」, 「よく」, and 「すこし」. However, as he pointed out, we do have quite a few adverbs ending in 「り」. Here are some りadverbs. Can you connect each one to its meaning? ...
