けど: Why Are Japanese Speakers Always Ending Their Sentences with “But”?
It Sometimes Sounds More Polite, But… That’s Not All
Author: Kanae Nakamine | Source: “Tofugu” | Subjects: Language Study, Vocabulary / Phrases
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ばかり (Bakari) vs ところ (Tokoro): Two Ways to Say You “Just” Did Something
How do you describe what you just did in Japanese? Maybe you just brushed your teeth, or you just bought a car. How can you describe those past activities that have just happened? Well, you’ve got two great options: ばかり and ところ.
Authors: Emily Suvannasankha, Kanae Nakamine, Sarah Bush | Source: “Tofugu” | Subject: Vocabulary / Phrases
Is あなた Polite or Rude?
My Sensei Said I Should Never Use あなた, So Why Did I Learn It in the First Place?
Author: Kanae Nakamine | Source: “Tofugu” | Subjects: Language Study, Vocabulary / Phrases
さすが Is Not Always a Compliment
A Word That Is Not “As You Expect.”
Author: Kanae Nakamine | Source: “Tofugu” | Subjects: Grammar, Language Study, Vocabulary / Phrases
What Should I Call “You”?
How To Address and Refer to “Others” in Japanese
Author: Kanae Nakamine | Source: “Tofugu” | Subjects: General, Language Study, Vocabulary / Phrases