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Feb 17, 2013

In learning the japanese language, what does "negative form" mean?

For example, when conjugating verbs, I somewhat get confused & I'm often corrected by others that I use the rude form of a verb. Right now I'm learning

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Feb 01, 2013

Shinjuku, Tokyo - Japan Tokyo International School

Japan Tokyo International school (日本東京国際学院) is approved by Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education and accredited by the Immigration

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Jan 19, 2013

Kobe, Hyogo, Japan - COMMUNICA INSTITUTE

COMMUNICA INSTITUTE has more than 25 years of experience in teaching Japanese at Sannomiya, center of Kobe, since 1988. It is also a Japanese language

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Dec 09, 2012

te-form (て-form) for Cause or Reason - Learn Japanese Online

Learn how to use te-form of Verbs or Adjectives as the cause or reason that produces a consequence. The consequence can be an emotional feeling or a state.

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Nov 23, 2012

Japanese Learning Software Review - Rocket Japanese

A review of Japanese learning software - how Rocket Japanese makes it easy to learn to speak perfect Japanese, anytime, anywhere.

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Nov 17, 2012

What is the meaning of tondemonai?

It seems like tondemonai has several meanings as I always heard Japanese said that in different situations in the drama. I am quite confused when to use

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Nov 17, 2012

Is there any trick to know new Japanese words I have never heard before?

Hello again, I just wanted to say you all rock because I finally overcame learning Japanese in about 4 months O_o. I rushed it but it was worth it. I got

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Nov 17, 2012

Do you have any mnemonics for hiragana?

I've been trying to get hiragana down as the basics for learning Japanese, but I can't for the life of me remember what half the symbols are unless I sneak

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Nov 05, 2012

Japanese Particle de (で) for Cause or Reason - Learn Japanese Online

Japanese particle de (で) is sometimes used to indicate the cause or reason of an uncontrollable event.

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Oct 24, 2012

たら tara Sentence for Discovery - Learn Japanese Online

Another function of たら tara sentence is the discovery of surprised or unexpected events after actions done in the past.

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Oct 16, 2012

Japanese Demonstrative Expression そ and あ - Learn Japanese Online

Learn Japanese demonstrative expression using そ (so) and あ (a) to refer to something that was mentioned in previous sentences.

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Oct 14, 2012

Japanese Grammar Make Action using くします and にします- Learn Japanese Online

Learn to use Japanese grammar くします (ku shimasu) and にします (ni shimasu) to 'make' something into a certain condition or state.

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Oct 14, 2012

What is the difference between nai-form and masu-form?

I have a question about Basic Lesson 19. What is the difference between nai-form and masu-form? And I also don't understand the grouping of Japanese verbs?

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Sep 02, 2012

Japanese Expression for Suggestion and Advice - Learn Japanese Online

Learn how to give suggestions or advice using the Japanese expression ~ほうがいいです (~hou ga ii desu).

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Aug 26, 2012

How to determine onyomi and kunyomi of each kanji character?

Dear sir, I have great difficulty in determining onyomi and kunyomi of each and every kanji. The only thing was to memorize them but it takes too long

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Aug 19, 2012

How do I use negative imperative in plain form?

The polite imperative-form is te-form + kudasai and the negative is te-form + dekudasai. But when I want to say Do that! or Don't do that! I would prefer

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Aug 12, 2012

すぎる sugiru: Too Much in Japanese - Learn Japanese Online

Learn how to construct sentences using すぎる sugiru to indicate that the degree of an action or a state is excessive.

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Aug 02, 2012

たら tara Sentence Special Case - Learn Japanese Online

There are 2 special cases where たら tara sentence has to be used even though grammatically you can also use ば ba / なら nara sentence.

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Jul 23, 2012

Japanese Conditional Form たら (tara) Sentence - Learn Japanese Online

Japanese conditional form たら (tara) sentence has no regulation. Look at conversational aspect when all conditional sentences are grammatically correct.

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Jul 15, 2012

Japanese Conditional Form ば (ba) / なら (nara) Sentence - Learn Japanese Online

Japanese conditional form ば (ba) / なら (nara) sentence is less strict than と (to) sentence, but it still need to fulfill one regulation.

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