Japanese Plug and Play Ghetto Grammar #99
JPPGG #99
Three Ways of Saying "After Verb'ing" in Japanese. There are 3 easy ways to say to "after verb'ing" in Japanese 1. verb (base TE) KARA
2. verb (base TA) ATO DE
3. verb (base TA) NOCHI NI By themselves KARA, ATO DE, NOCHI NI all mean, after similar equivalent expressions for the English terms following or later. To say that you will do something after doing something else in Japanese, use the following grammar constructions: 1. Verb (Base TE... Read Full Story
Japanese Grammar Plug and Play #107 JPPGG by Makurasuki Sensei & Japanetics Let's say that one day, while visiting Japan , you find yourself wanting to get someone to do you a favor. We must tell them that we need them to do us a favor and the more specific we are, the better . . . I mean . . . you're probably not going to want just any old thing, I mean... watcha wa... what do you really want?! What in the world could YOU possibly want? If the sushi is not up to your liking and you find... Read Full Story
Catch the next 50 basic Japanese Vocabulary Japanese word lists in the form of Japanese Vocabulary Blasters. Study, memorize, get quizzed, retain...repeat.
To go to the previous set of 15 words at Blaster 50 go here Japanese Vocabulary Blaster 50
to see the next set of 15 words go here Japanese Vocabulary Blaster 52
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If you are studying Japanese right now, and are desirous to improve your speaking ability, then this article is for you. In this article, I am going to share with you my Japanese learning method called, JPPGG or Japanese Plug and Play Ghetto Grammar. The benefit of using this system is that while you are building up your vocabulary you will be given the power to create exciting sentences which serve to reinforce the retention of your vocabulary and significantly increase your Japanese... Read Full Story
Verb Base I + n(ん) Something I often heard in Fukuoka which was never a part of my classical Japanese language training. I put it forth here for your curious perusal. I will try to break the Japanese grammar of these constructions into parts that are decipherable. This type of talk is confined mainly to northern kyushu but specifically, Fukuoka. a . start with a Japanese verb in Plain Form like noru - v . to ride. b. put noru 乗る into its base I + nai equivalent noru in base I is nora 乗ら. Add... Read Full Story
Japanese Vocabulary Blaster # 37
15 Words Every 2 Days.
Learn, Memorize, Drill
Study, Ponder, Get Quizzed,
Rinse and Repeat! 1. kasu - to lend
2. kariru - to borrow
3. wasureru - to forget
4. kiroku - records, written documents
5. baito - part time job
6. henshin suru - to transform, change looks, reappear
7. wake - reason, excuse
8. jishin - one's self
9. jibun - one's own
10. shu^kyo^ - religion
11. anata jishin - yourself
12. renshu^ suru - to practice
13. hiraku - to open ( a meeting etc... Read Full Story
Here are your next 15 Japanese words to add to your inventory. 1. terekusai - bashful;shy
2. nezumi iro - gray; mouse color
3. hai iro - grey; ash color
4. kigen zen 100 nen - B.C. 100
5. kigen go 1 nen - 1 A.D.
6. hyakunenbashi - 100 years bridge
7. kanzei - custom; tariff
8. jizen - in advance; beforehand
9. taisei - an organization; a system
10. shu^kan - a custom; a habit; a practice
11. iuta to^ri - like I said, didn't I say so?
12. nakanaka - quite;rather;pretty;quite
13. naisho - a... Read Full Story
Japanese Wish Making How to make wishes in Japanese Japanese Grammar Lesson #98 How to Make Wishes in Japanese or How to say , "If I could only. . . " in Japanese. Base IV + ba ii no ni or A Japanese verb in its conditional state + ii no ni To wish (something), (I wish I could verb, despite not being able to although it is so cool.) To make sentences that will express your wishes or longing for something put a Japanese verb into its conditional state and add ii noni. I always took noni as... Read Full Story
Here are 15 more words to add to your Japanese language arsenal. 15 words every 2 days. 1. kanpai - cheers
2. kawase - a money order; a bill of exchange
3. shu^shoku - find employment;find work
4. tamashii - a soul; a spirit
5. nami no - ordinary; common quality; average
6. no^zei suru - pay taxes
7. hansei - reflection
8. haruka - far;far away(off)
9. fukin - the neighborhood
10. koshi - waist
11. jugyo^ - a class; school work; a lesson
12. jo^ho^ - information
13. shinrui - a relative
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