We are planning to do a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) preparation culture class on the 18th of June. The JLPT is the official Japanese government test for Japanese language skill and test results are recognised throughout Japan. For more details please see the JLPT homepage http://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/index.html . This culture class is for all levels and we […]
I hope you have clearly understood and have no difficulty to use “ほしい” from the series lessons in last few weeks. We will learn a new phrase to expression the permission. Today I will show you the basic construction about it. Give permission: verb”て形”+”もいいです” e.g. 今日はもう帰ってもいいですよ。(You could leave.) Ask for permission: verb”て形”+”もいいですか” e.g. 今日はもう帰ってもいいですか。(Can […]
Last week we have learned the words which cannot be used together with “ほしい・たい”. However, if you use wrongly them to superiors such as your boss, professor, etc., it could be horribly impoliteness. Thus, today we will have a deeper insight about how to use them by going through some examples. Annaさん(a friend)、明日どこへ行きたいですか？(Where do […]
Last week we have learned the basic knowledge of “ほしい”. This week we will focus on words that cannot be used with it. Let’s have a look at some examples first. True: 自由な時間が欲しいです。(I want some time for myself.) False: 私は旅行が欲しいです。(I want to travel.) As “時間(time)” is a noun, there is no problem to […]
Last week we have learned “のようだ”. I hope you can use it smoothly already. Today, I will introduce “…がほしい” to express your wish. Let’s have a look at the following example. 私は日本人の友達がほしいです。(I want to have a Japanese friend.) As shown above, “ほしい” means “I want to do something.” “I hope…”. However, it is […]
Last week we have seen the basic meaning of “のようだ” and the method of its usage. However, it is rare quite difficult for Japanese learners at the beginner level to come up with this phrase when necessary. Today, I will give you some hint to get your journey of using “のようだ” started. Scenario 1: […]
We are planning to do a KARUTA culture class on the 29th of April. This culture class is for all levels. We will learn how to play KARUTA (Japanese card game). It is going to be fun, please join! We will need to charge $7 for Awesome Japanese students to cover materials and other costs. […]
Have you ever been thinking about how to give your opinion while not hurting people’s feeling? Today’s one point class is one of the solutions. “のようだ” can be used when you want to express “I guess/suppose… …”, especially when the situation cannot be concluded clearly. On the other hand, though you are sure about the […]
Last week we have learned the difference between “~から” and “~ので”. This week I will show you advanced usage of these phrases especially “~ので”. First of all, let’s review the lesson of last week. 1. 聞こえないから、マイクを使っていただけませんか? 2. 聞こえないので、マイクを使っていただけませんか? Both of them means “Could you use the microphone because I can’t hear you?”. We should use […]
From the textbooks of Japanese such as みんなの日本語, you will see the meaning of “~から” and “~ので” (because, because of, due to, etc.) are indicated as same with each other. However, there is subtle difference between them if you don’t pay close attention on them. Let’s look at the following example. A: どうしたんですか？ ずっと待ってたんだけど。(What […]