Kamoshiremasen: How to Say Maybe in Japanese
How do you say “maybe” in Japanese? One expression that you will use hear and often use is …
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What Does Chotto Matte Mean?
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 …
Using べき (Beki) in Japanese: A Complete Guide
Beki (べき) means “should” and “to be supposed to do” and enforces the meaning that something has to …
How to Use と思います(To Omoimasu) in Japanese
と思います (to omoimasu) means “I think” in Japanese. It is widely used in both casual and formal situations …
ていく (Te Iku) & てくる (Te Kuru) in Japanese: More Than Just Coming and Going
Te iku and te kuru can express: A physical movement in space; Consistency within an ongoing process; A …
The Tsumori Form in Japanese
Tsumori is a “must-know” grammar point when we want to talk about our plans and intentions. Let’s see …
How To Say I’m Hungry in Japanese
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 …
The ばかり (Bakari) Form in Japanese: A Complete Guide
Bakari (ばかり) is a word that Japanese learners usually stumble upon early in their studies. We use the …
