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Kamoshiremasen: How to Say Maybe in Japanese

October 6, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
How do you say “maybe” in Japanese? One expression that you will use hear and often use is …
A close-up of a blackboard with someone's hand holding a piece of white chalk in the right-hand corner of the image. The text on the backboard reads, "Wait a moment"

What Does Chotto Matte Mean?

August 10, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
ちょっとまって (chotto matte) means “wait a moment,” and it’s used in a wide variety of situations, from everyday …
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Using べき (Beki) in Japanese: A Complete Guide

July 14, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Beki (べき) means “should” and “to be supposed to do” and enforces the meaning that something has to …
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How to Use と思います(To Omoimasu) in Japanese

June 25, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
と思います (to omoimasu) means “I think” in Japanese. It is widely used in both casual and formal situations …
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ていく (Te Iku) & てくる (Te Kuru) in Japanese: More Than Just Coming and Going

June 12, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Te iku and te kuru can express: A physical movement in space; Consistency within an ongoing process; A …
A bunch of Post-It sticky notes of different colors on a board. Each has resolutions written on it like lose weight, find love, quit smoking, save money, etc. This is to illustration the meaning of the Tsumori form in Japanese.

The Tsumori Form in Japanese

May 23, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Tsumori is a “must-know” grammar point when we want to talk about our plans and intentions. Let’s see …
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How To Say I’m Hungry in Japanese

April 24, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Let’s have a look at the three common ways to say “I’m hungry” in Japanese: お腹が空いた。 (Onaka ga …
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The ばかり (Bakari) Form in Japanese: A Complete Guide

April 11, 2021 • Margherita Pitorri • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Bakari (ばかり) is a word that Japanese learners usually stumble upon early in their studies. We use the …
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