Japanese grammar
Indirect Commands in Japanese: ～ように言う
Learn how to use ～ように言う to express indirect commands in Japanese, including how to say “I told someone to…” and when to use ～ように頼む for polite requests.
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Japanese grammar
Japanese grammar points and confusing word pairs explained simply, with natural example sentences you can use in conversation.
Japanese grammar
Master “〜による” in Japanese Grammar
Learn how to use “〜による” in Japanese to express cause, method, or dependence with clear examples and tips. Perfect for JLPT N3–N2 learners!
Japanese grammar
Expressing Attempts and Intentions in Japanese
Learn how to express attempts and intentions in Japanese with ～ようとする. Understand its usage, examples, and how to say “try to” or “about to.”
Japanese grammar
How to Use 何か and 何も in Everyday Japanese
Learn how to use 何か and 何も correctly in Japanese! Master the difference between “something” and “nothing” for natural everyday conversations.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “I Like…” and “I Don’t Like…”
Learn how to say “I like” and “I don’t like” in Japanese using 好き, 大好き, and きらい. Perfect for beginners to express likes and dislikes naturally! 🇯🇵
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Thanks to” or “Because of”
Learn how to say “thanks to” and “because of” in Japanese using ～おかげで and ～せいで! Understand the difference between positive and negative reasons easily.
Japanese grammar
How to Use 〜にとって to Say “For (Someone)”
Learn how to use 「〜にとって」 to say “for someone” in Japanese! Understand its meaning, grammar, examples, and how it differs from 「〜のために」
Japanese grammar
Mastering っぽい to Express “-ish / Like”
Learn how to use っぽい in Japanese to express “-ish,” “like,” or “seeming,” with tips on nouns, verbs, adjectives, and common pitfalls.
Japanese grammar
Here are The 2 Ways to Use 〜らしい in Japanese
Learn how to use 〜らしい in Japanese! Understand the difference between hearsay (“I heard that…”) and appearance (“typical of…”) with clear examples and practice.