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JLPT N5 Grammar - じゃありません (How to say "is not" in Japanese)
In this video, we will be introducing you to the grammar point じゃありません (ja arimasen) JLPT Level N5 Grammar Point. じゃありません (ja arimasen) meaning: to not be (am not; is not; are not)
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JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜しよう (Volitional form - How to say "Let's do..." in Japanese)
In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point 〜しよう (shiyou) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. 〜しよう (shiyou) meaning: ~let's do (volitional form)
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JLPT Level N3 Grammar - っぱなし
In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you the usage of "っぱなし”, JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point. っぱなし meaning: leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
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Japanese School in Tokyo - Beginner Japanese - Fun and Easy Unit 3 - Section 1
In this unit we will look at how to ask shopkeepers if they have an item that we are looking for.
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Japanese Conversational Interjections - 相槌 (Aizuchi - How to Use Aizuchi)
In this video, Akiko-sensei will introduce you to Japanese 相槌 (aizuchi) - which are basically Japanese conversational interjections. These include: すごい!(sugoi) そうなんだ!(sou nan da) 最高! (saiko)
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Life in Japan - When is the next available train?
You find yourself at the station, and you want to buy a train ticket for the next (and earliest) train. How do you ask for this and if there's any seats available? Watch this video, and Akiko-sensei will give you a demonstration of how...
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Life in Japan - Losing your wallet
What should you do if you lose your bag (or any item) at the train or train station? Watch this video, and Akiko-sensei will tell you all about how to handle this situation!
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JLPT N3 Grammar - ついでに
In this video, Kanbara-sensei will introduce you the usage of ついでに, JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point. ついでに (tsuide ni) meaning: used to describe taking the opportunity to do something while doing something else.
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JLPT N3 Grammar - おかげで (How to express graditude towards someone in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point おかげで (okagede) JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point. おかげで (okagede) meaning: thanks to; owing to; because of~
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JLPT N1 Grammar: きらいがある (How to talk about a bad habit or negative trend in Japanese)
In this video, Nami-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point: きらいがある - JLPT Level N1 Grammar Point. きらいがある (kirai ga aru) meaning: "to have a tendency to~" (negative connotation)
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JLPT N1 Grammar - かぎり (How to say "As long as..." in Japanese!)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point かぎり (kagiri) JLPT Level N1 Grammar Point. かぎり (kagiri) meaning: as long as; while… is the case; as far as; while~
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JLPT Level N3 - 20 Must-Know Grammar Points!
Preparing for the JLPT N3? In this video, we will be covering 20 essential grammar points for the JLPT N3 test! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.代わりに 2.きり 3.っけ 4.くらい / ぐらい 5.くせに 6.ばかり 7.べき 8.だらけ 9.ふりをする 10.がたい 11.まま 12.んだって 13.もらいたい...
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Japanese School in Tokyo - Nihongo Fun and Easy Unit 1 - Phrase 1
Japanese School in Tokyo - Flashcards and companion to Nihongo fun and Easy Unit 1 - Phrase 1 Learn how to introduce yourself in this video! Vocabularies used in this video: 1. 学生 Gakusei - student 2. 先生 Sensei - teacher 3. 会社員 Kaishain...
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Calligraphy Class - Coto Japanese Academy monthly event
If you are interested in learning how to draw each stroke in the Japanese Kanji character, this event is for you! You can choose your favorite word and will be practicing on its Kanji characters. The instructor, Wakana Shingae, a...
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JLPT N4 Grammar - つもりです
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point つもりです (tsumori) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. つもり (tsumori), meaning: used to express that you are planning / intending to do something.
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The Costly Battle Against Gum Pollution: Cleaning Up Our Streets
This video highlights the enormous problem of gum waste and the costly cleanup operations that are required worldwide. It reveals that millions of pieces of gum are discarded on the streets, costing millions of pounds to clean up. The...
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JLPT N4 Grammar: かもしれない (How to say "I might..." in Japanese)
In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point かもしれない (ka mo shirenai) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. かもしれない (ka mo shirenai) meaning: might; indicates possibility
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JLPT N4 Grammar - ないで (How to say "doing [B] without doing [A]" in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point ないで (naide) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. ないで (naide) meaning: without doing~ ; To do [B] without doing [A]
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JLPT N2 Grammar - ところだった
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you the usage of ところだった, JLPT Level N2 Grammar Point. ところだった (tokoro datta) means: "was just about to do something", "something almost happened".
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JLPT N4 Grammar - そうだ (How to say "it looks like it's going to rain" in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point そうだ (sou da) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. そうだ (sou da) meaning: looks like; appears like; seeming~
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JLPT N2 Grammar Points Part 2
Preparing for the JLPT N2? In this video, we will be covering 20 essential grammar points for the JLPT N2 test! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. からすると 2. といえば 3. にもかかわらず 4. もしない 5. をめずって 6. っこない 7. というものは 8. はさておき 9. はもとより 10. 以上 11....
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JLPT N4 Grammar: ことにする (How to say "I have decided~" in Japanese)
In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point ことにする (koto ni suru) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. ことにする (koto ni suru) meaning: to decide on; to decide
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JLPT N4 Grammar - やすいです (How to express "I have a tendency to..." in Japanese!)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point やすいです (yasui desu) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. やすいです (yasui desu) meaning: easy to; likely to; prone to; have a tendency to~
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JLPT N4 Grammar - ことがある (How to say "Sometimes I..." in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point ことがある (koto ga aru) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. ことがある (koto ga aru) meaning: there are times when ~, sometimes do ~