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I'm a former insurance professional & software developer from Montréal, Canada. I'm currently living in Tokyo. I have previously learned French to business fluency as an adult and hope to reach the same level in Japanese. I passed the JLPT N2 a few years ago and I am actively studying for the JLPT N1. I'm interested in studying Japanese for business/formal settings. I have traveled in a few different countries, but compared to traveling, I've become much more interested in other societies' histories and cultures. I'm always trying (and failing) to read more books. I enjoy studying difficult topics and I am currently self-studying university subjects by myself in preparation for a Master's Degree.
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FURUYA
Japanese
Mar 13, 2026
依頼する場面の会話パターンで見られた例についてです。依頼されたことに OK と答えると、難しい条件を出される場合がおります。また、その難しい条件に OK と答えると、さらに難しい条件を付けられる場合があります。このように依頼されることは、実際によくあります。ご注意ください。
FURUYA
Japanese
Mar 3, 2026
日本の会社では、上司が部下を注意するときに、間接的・婉曲的に言うことが主流です。これはパワハラ (パワー・ハラスメント) を避けるための方策です。間接的・婉曲的な表現を覚えておきましょう。
FURUYA
Japanese
Feb 17, 2026
テキストの注意・苦情の言い方は、とても婉曲的で優しい表現です。このテキストのように、近年では①注意をするときや②苦情を言うときには、婉曲表現が使われます。①は命令する人と言う印象を与えることを避けるためです。命令する人だと思われると、社内での評価・処遇に影響することがあるからです。そのために、提案するという形式を取って、間接的に注意しています。②については、強く言い過ぎるとカスタマーハラスメントになる懸念があります。テキストの例のように、感情的にならずに事実を伝えましょう。
FURUYA
Japanese
Feb 6, 2026
日本語は、"ウチ (内)" と "ソト (外)" で言葉遣いが変わります。ウチは話し手の所属する家族・会社・学校等の集団で、ソトはそれら以外の集団です。ソトの相手には、敬語を含む丁寧な言葉を使います。また、ソトの相手に対してウチの人について話すときに、ウチの人を高める言葉は使いません。ウチの人の名前に敬称をつけないことは、それに当たることです。ウチとソトにご注意ください。
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  • Corrected

    It's summer

    This morning, I woke up early and I saw the sunshine through the window. I was happy (Alternatively: It made me happy). Finally, after those terrible days, I could go to the swimming pool and then having have a barbecue with my friends.

    1. The 'I' is not necessary a second time and without it the sentence flows better.

    2. having - This is the infinitive. What you would like to say is - and then 'have' a barbecue - in the future.

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    May 15, 2013
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  • Corrected

    My future plan

    I am an a university student, and i will graduate next year which makes me feel very nervous. Actually   I don't know what kind of job I can do after graduation. But, I will probably go to Canada for learning to learn English and working there for about one year. And Then I may go to Antigua for learning to learn spanish. I have always looked forward to live living in Latin America, because the people are friendly and gentle there. Also, if I can improve my spanish, I would(could) probably find a better job in the future. Those are That is my short-term future plan for the future. How about you??

     

    1. a vs. an: Although it is explained commonly that 'an' is used before a word starting with a vowel, you must understand that it depends on the actual pronounciation. Like, an apple (AAH-PLL) vs. a university (YOO-niversity). It is a little complex, and you will understand better with experience.

     

    2. Actually doesn't make sense over there.

    3. Although you can make sense saying 'for learning', it makes better sense to say, 'to learn' because 'to learn' is something you will do in the future.

     

    4. have always looked: This is because you seem to want to say that from a long time ago, you have wanted (something)

    5. to living: As before, you 'have' always (from a long time/past) wanted 'to live' (in the future!) in Latin America.

    6. plan = single. plans = plural/multiple. When single, 'That is', not 'Those are'.

    7. When you describe an object with a hypenated(using '-') adjective, you should put the noun right after. E.g. Short-term memory, maxed-out credit and so on. That's why it seems better to write "short-term plan for the future" rather than "short-term future plan"

    Cheers
    Ash

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    May 15, 2013
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  • Corrected

    Travelling

    I will travel to another city in China from this weekend. It's These are the last 5 days. I am really looking forward to the days coming coming days becuase. I want to get more rest and relax from the for travelling the journey. I hope it I can be get more nice a better impression about this city.

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    May 14, 2013
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