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Japanese Grammar TipsI introduce myself in JapaneseIn this lesson, I will introduce myself just using Japanese. I want you to listen carefully and try to understand the meaning. こんにちは、わたし　の　なまえ　は　さとうゆうや　です。とうきょう　に　すんでいます。３４さい　です。ほん　を　よむの　が　すきです。 ITきぎょう　で　はたらいています。よろしくおねがいします。 References: Noun A "no" Noun B https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Noun-A-no-Noun-B-emo577 The Particle "wa" https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Particle-wa-en50i0 X is Y https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/X-is-Y-emkiua All 9 Case Particles https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/All-9-Case-Particles-eprp9v Numbers in Japanese https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Numbers-in-Jap...2021-07-2404 min

Japanese Grammar TipsCausative FormIn this lesson, I will introduce you the verb form called "causative form". ちち　は　わたし　に　トマト　を　たべさせました。 My father made me eat tomato. はは　は　わたし　に　くすり　　を　のませました。 My mother made me take a medicine. せんせい　は　がくせい　に　きょうかしょ　を　よませました。 The teacher made the students read a text book. おかあさん　は　こども　に　マンガ　を　よませました。 The mother let the child read a comic book. References: Verb Conjugation https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Verb-Conjugation-emv716 Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj Progressive Form https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Progressive-Form-enjvbc Volitional Form https://ancho...2021-06-1708 min

Japanese Grammar TipsI want someone to do somethingIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe "I want someone to do something" using the te-form of a verb plus the adjective ほしい. たなかさん　に　これ　を　たべてほしいです。(affirmative sentence) I want Ms. Tanaka to eat this. たなかさん　に　これ　を　たべてほしくないです。(negative sentence) たなかさん　に　これ　を　たべないでほしいです。(negative sentence) すずきさん　に　きてほしいです。(affirmative sentence) I want Mr. Suzuki to come. すずきさん　に　きてほしくないです。(negative sentence) すずきさん　に　こないでほしいです。(negative sentence) かとうさん　に　しずかにしてほしいです。(affirmative sentence) I want Mr. Kato to be quiet. References: I want to do something https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/I-want-to-do-something-eod5r2 I want something https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/I-want-something-epa75c All 9 Case Particles https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/All-9-C 2021-06-1306 min

Japanese Grammar TipsAdjective + するIn this lesson, I will introduce you the expression using the adjective plus the irregular verb する to describe making something in a certain state. With い-Adjective: この　とけい　は　たかすぎる　ので、やすくしてください。 Because this watch is too expensive, please make it cheaper. でんき　を　あかるくしてください。 Please brighten the light. With な-Adjective: しずかにしてください。 Please be quiet. へや　を　きれいにしました。 I cleaned up the room.(I made the room clean.) References: Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Adjectives-en9o8v How to describe the status change of adjectives https://anchor.fm...2021-06-0204 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPassive Sentence #3In this lesson, I will introduce you owner's passive sentence. だれか　が　あし　を　ふみました。(active sentence) Someone stepped on my shoe. あし　が　だれか　に　ふまれました。(direct passive sentence) My shoe was stepped on by someone. だれか　に　あし　を　ふまれました。(owner's passive sentence) My shoe was stepped on by someone. だれか　が　さいふ　を　ぬすみました。(active sentence) Someone stole my wallet. さいふ　が　だれか　に　ぬすまれました。(direct passive sentence) My wallet was stolen by someone. だれか　に　さいふ　を　ぬすまれました。(owner's passive sentence) My wallet was stolen by someone. References: Passive Sentence #1 https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Passive-Sentence-1-e10ffo6 Passive Sentence #2 https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Passive-Sentence-2-e10hcve 2021-05-1206 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPassive Sentence #2 おとうと　が　チョコレート　を　たべました。（active sentence with transitive verb) My younger brother ate a chocolate. チョコレート　が　おとうと　に　たべられました。(direct passive sentence) A chocolate was eaten by my younger brother. おとうと　に　チョコレート　を　たべられました。(indirect passive sentence) A chocolate was eaten by my younger brother. (I was annoyed by my younger brother) あめ　が　ふりました。(active sentence with intransitive verb) It rained. あめ　に　ふられました。(indirect passive sentence) I was annoyed by rain. ( if I would translate) Reference: Passive Sentence #1 https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Passive-Sentence-1-e10ffo6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2021-05-0909 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPassive Sentence #1In this lesson, I will introduce you how to make passive sentences. In Japanese, passive sentences are divided into two kinds, which is direct passive sentence and indirect passive sentence. I am explaining about direct passive sentence in this lesson. ライオン　が　シマウマ　を　たべました。(active sentence) シマウマ　が　ライオン　に　たべられました。(passive sentence) おかあさん　が　こども　を　おこりました。(active sentence) こども　が　おかあさん　に　おこられました。(passive sentence) References: All 9 Case Particles https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/All-9-Case-Particles-eprp9v Verb Conjugation https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Verb-Conjugation-emv716 Transitive Verbs and Intransitive Verbs https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Transitive-Ver 2021-05-0808 min

Japanese Grammar TipsExpressions for vaguenessIn this lesson, I will introduce you basic phrases we often use to describe vagueness. きょう　あめ　ふる　かな? Do you think it will rain today? たぶん　ね。 Maybe. きょう　なに　する　の？ What are you going to do today? たぶん　にほんご　の　べんきょう　する。 Maybe, I will study Japanese. あの　ひと　は　たぶん　すずきさん　だ。 That person may be Mr. Suzuki. すずきさん　は　パーティ　に　きます　か？ Is Mr. Suzuki coming to the party? おそらく。 Maybe. おそらく　きょう　は　あめ　が　ふる　だろう。 Maybe, it will rain today. きょう　は　あめ　が　ふる　きがする。 I feel that it will rain today. これ　は　たかい　きがする。 I feel that this is expensive. すずきさん　は　きょう　げんき　が　ない　きがする。 I feel that Mr...2021-04-2304 min

Japanese Grammar Tips～てあるIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe the situation which has been brought about by someone on purpose. きょうしつ　の　でんき　が　つけてあります。 The light is on in the classroom. きょうしつ　の　でんき　を　つけておきます。 I will turn the light on in the classroom. テーブル　に　ごはん　が　のこしてあります。 There is the meal left on the table. テーブル　に　ごはん　を　のこしておきます。 I will leave the meal on the table. References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj There is X https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/There-is-X-en68s2 ～ておく https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/ep-eps867 Transi...2021-04-1804 min

Japanese Grammar Tipssomething is easy todo/hard to doIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe something is easy to do or hard to do by using やすい and にくい. When やすい follows the verb stem, you can describe something is easy to do. When にくい follows the verb stem, you can describe something is hard to do. この　ぎゅうにく　は　やわらかいので、たべやすいです。 Because this beef is tender, it is easy to eat. この　ぎゅうにく　は　かたいので、たべにくいです。 Because this beef is tough, it is hard to eat. この　スマホ　は　つかいやすいです。 This smartphone is easy to use. この　スマホ　は　つかいにくいです。 This smartphone is hard to use. とうきょう　は　すみやすいです。 Tokyo is livable. とうきょう　は　すみにくいです。 Tokyo is not 2021-04-0404 min

Japanese Grammar Tipswithout doing somethingIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe that you do something without doing something by using ないで. きょう　は　あそび　に　いかないで、いえ　で　べんきょうします。 I will study at home without going to play today. きょう　は　あさごはん　を　たべないで、がっこう　に　いきました。 I went to school without eating a breakfast today. きのう　の　よる　は　テレビ　を　みないで、ねました。 I went to bed without watching TV last night. Rerefence: The Purpose of Movement + go https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Purpose-of-Movement--go-eno23j Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2021-03-2803 min

Japanese Grammar Tips～はずですIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to say something is supposed to be the case by using はずです. きょう　は　てんき　が　いいので　すずきさん　は　こうえん　に　いくはずです。 Because it's sunny today, Mr. Suzuki must be going to the park. きょう　は　やすみなので　すずきさん　は　まだ　ねているはずです。 Because today is a holiday, Mr. Suzuki must be still sleeping. この　えいが　は　とても　にんきなので　おもしろいはずです。 Because this movie is very popular, it should be fun. どうろ　の　むこう　なら　しずかなはずです。 Here is noisy, but it should be quiet across the street. きょう　は　たいふうなので　たいかい　は　ちゅうしのはずです。 Because today is a typhoon, the convention should be cancelled. References: How to explain the reason using ので https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-to-explain-the-reason-using-eons27 Result of a Change https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Result-of-a-Ch 2021-03-2304 min

Japanese Grammar TipsOnline Talk ServiceDetail for the online talk service: https://butters1986.com/online-talk/2021-03-2101 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe te-form of a verb + くれてありがとうIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to express your gratitude for a specific action by using the te-form of a verb + くれてありがとう. すずきさん　が　チョコレート　を　くれました。 Mr. Suzuki gave me a chocolate. すずきさん　が　にほんご　を　おしえて　くれました。 Mr. Suzuki taught me Japanese. にほんご　を　おしえて　くれてありがとう。(Casual) にほんご　を　おしえて　くださってありがとうございました。(Honorific, for a completed action) にほんご　を　おしえて　くださってありがとうございます。(Honorific, for an ongoing action) Thank you for teaching me Japanese. パーティ　に　きて　くれてありがとう。(Casual) パーティ　に　きて　くださってありがとうございました。(Honorific, for a completed action) Thank you for coming to the party. References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj Expression of "give"（あげる、くれる）and "receive"（もらう） https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Expression-of-giveand-receive-epj2es Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2021-03-2005 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe te-form of a verb + よかったですThe te-form of a verb + よかったです means "I'm glad that I did something" or "I'm glad that it was the case". きょう　はやく　おきて　よかったです。 I'm glad that I got up early today. *おきる→おきて(te-form) きょう　すずきさん　に　あえて　よかったです。 I'm glad that I could meet you(Suzuki-san) today. *あう→あえる(potential verb)→あえて(te-form of the potential verb) *あう→あって(te-form) パーティ　に　いかなくて　よかったです。 I'm glad that I didn't go to the party. *いく→いかなくて(negative te-form) きょう　じゅぎょう　を　やすまなくて　よかったです。 I'm glad that I didn't skip the class today. *やすむ→やすまなくて(negative te-form) References: ば-form https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/-form-er8f82 Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-e...2021-03-0605 min

Japanese Grammar Tipsば-formThe ば-forms of a verb represents hypothetical situation or activity. For ば-forms of the affirmative, drop the final vowel "u" and add "eba". ex) たべる(taberu)→たべれば(tabereba) いく(iku)→いけば(ikeba) くる(kuru)→くれば(kureba) For ば-forms of the negative, drop the final い and add ければ. ex) たべない→たべなければいかない→いかなければこない→こなければばよかったです means "I wish I had done something" or "I should have done something". なければよかったです means "I wish I had not done something" or "I should not have done something". あさごはん　を　たべればよかったです。 I should have eaten breakfast. きのう　パーティ　に　いけばよかったです。...2021-03-0106 min

Japanese Grammar Tips～ながらわたし　は　よく　おんがく　を　ききながら　さんぽ　を　します。 I often take a walk while listening to music. あるきながら　スマホ　を　いじってはいけません。 You must not play with the smart phone while you are walking. ごはん　を　たべながら　スマホ　を　いじるのは　よくないです。 It is bad to play with a smart phone while you are eating a meal. References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj The Expressions of Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Expressions-of-Te-forms-engt2g Changing a verb into a noun describing an action https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Changing-a-verb-into-a-noun-describing-an-action-env5hs Instagram: https://www 2021-02-2802 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe te-form of a verb + しまうしゅくだい　を　やってしまいました。 I finished doing homework. さいふ　を　いえ　に　わすれてしまいました。 I inadvertently left my wallet at home. がっこう　に　おくれてしまいました。 I was late for school. ひるごはん　を　たべてしまいました。 I have finished eating lunch. てしまう：わすれてしまいました→わすれちゃいましたわすれてしまった→わすれちゃったでしまう：のんでしまいました→のんじゃいましたのんでしまった→のんじゃった References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj The Expressions of Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Expressions-of-Te-forms-engt2g Te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-for-adjectives-and-nouns-with-enmm5n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2021-02-2605 min

Japanese Grammar TipsUseful expressions used when you talk to Japanese＜そうですね＞そうですね is used in basically two ways. First, show your agreement or understanding on someone's remark. Second, make time to think when we are asked some questions. You can also use そうだね instead of そうですね in the casual speech. ＜なるほど＞なるほど is used to show that you understand someone's remark or explanation. ＜ええ＞ええ is used to show that you are actively listening to what the speaker talks. ええ is used in the formal speech. You can say うん in the casual speech. References: Basic Japanese Daily Phrases ...2021-02-2305 min

Japanese Grammar TipsTransitive Verbs and Intransitive Verbs さとうさん　が　ドア　を　あけました。 Mr. Sato opened the door. ドア　が　あきました。 The door opened. ＊あける(transitive)-あく(intransitive) すずきさん　が　でんき　を　つけました。 Mr. Suzuki turned the light on. でんき　が　つきました。 The light went on. ＊つける(transitive)-つく(intransitive) References: Japanese Verbs-Transitive and Intransitive http://nihongo.monash.edu/ti_list.html All 9 Case Particles https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/All-9-Case-Particles-eprp9v Particles "wo", "de", "ni", and "he" https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Particles-wo--de--ni--and-he-en1dme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2021-02-2106 min

Japanese Grammar Tips～みたいですみたいです follows a noun and express that something or someone has the similar characteristics to the thing or the person described by the noun. この　あじ　は　とりにく　みたいです。 This tastes like chiken. あの　ひと　は　めがみ　みたいです。 That person is like Goddess. からだ　が　なまり　みたいです。 My body is like a lead. あの　ひと　は　さいふ　を　わすれた　みたいです。 It looks like, that person forgot to bring the wallet. この　とけい　は　こわれている　みたいです。 It looks like, this watch is broken. すずきさん　が　いない　みたいです。 It looks like, Mr. Suzuki is not around here. References: Introduction to Plain Forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Introduction-to-Plain-Forms-enp0g3 Actual Conversations Using Plain For...2021-02-1503 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to describe "does not need to do something"In this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe "does not need to do something" using なくてもいいです. なくて in なくてもいいです is the negative te-form. あやまらなくてもいいです　よ。あやまらなくていいです　よ。(slightly more casual) You don't need to apologize. *あやまらなくて is the negative te-form of a verb あやまる, which means "apologize". あした　は　やすみなので　はやく　おきなくてもいいです。あした　は　やすみなので　はやく　おきなくていいです。(slightly more casual) Because tomorrow is a holiday, I don't need to get up early. *おきなくて is the negative te-form of a verb おきる, which means "get up". いそがなくてもいいです　よ。いそがなくていいです　よ。(slightly more casual) You don't need to hurry. *いそがなくて is the negative te-form of a verb いそぐ, which means "hurry". References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj How to apologize for the things you have do...2021-02-1303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsA たら BA たら B means if the condition A is met, the situation B will be realized accordingly. いえ　に　かえったら　テレビ　を　みます。 When I go home, I will watch the TV. おおさか　に　いったら　たこやき　を　たべます。 When I go to Osaka, I will eat takoyaki. A describes a possible condition: あした　あめ　が　ふったら　おまつり　は　ちゅうしです。 If it rains tomorrow, the festival will be canceled. その　みせ　の　りょうり　が　おいしかったら　また　いくかもしれません。 If the food at the restaurant is good, I may be going there again. あした　おまつり　が　ちゅうしだったら　いえ　で　テレビ　を　みます。 If the festival is canceled tomorrow, I will watch the TV at home. A describes a condition which is unreal or hypothetical: わたし　が　あなただったら　その　さそい　は　ことわります。 If I were you, I would turn down the invitation. おかね　が　たくさん　あったら　いえ　を　かいたいです。 If I had much money, I would want to buy a house.2021-02-1105 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to apologize for the things you have doneYou need to use the te-form of a verb plus すみませんでした to show your apology. We often say すいませんでした instead of すみませんでした for the easy pronunciation. おくれて　すみませんでした。(formal) おくれて　ごめん。(casual) I'm sorry for being late. まちがえて　すみませんでした。(formal) まちがえて　ごめん。(casual) I'm sorry for making a mistake. パーティ　に　まにあわなくて　すみませんでした。(formal) パーティ　に　まにあわなくて　ごめん。(casual) I'm sorry for not coming to the party by the time. パーティ　に　こなくて　すみませんでした。(formal) パーティ　に　こなくて　ごめん。(casual) I'm sorry for not coming to the party. References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj The Expressions of Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Expressions-of-Te-forms-engt2g Te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です 2021-02-0903 min

Japanese Grammar TipsWould you do something?In this lesson, I will introduce you three ways of making a request using the te-form of a verb. They have different degrees of politeness, so you need to differentiate them depending on who you are talking to. First one, the te-form of a verb plus いただけませんか. (polite expression) Second one, the te-form of a verb plus くれませんか.(less polite, but still somewhat polite) Third one, the te-form of a verb plus くれない？(casual expression) にほんご　を　おしえて　いただけませんか。 Would you teach me Japanese? *おしえて is the te-form of a verb, おしえる, which means "teach" or "tell". とうきょうえ...2021-02-0605 min

Japanese Grammar TipsRandom Japanese Slangs #2＜うまい＞サッカー　うまい　です　ね。サッカー　じょうず　です　ね。 You are good at soccer. うまい！ Tasty! ＜いじる＞きかい　を　いじる。 I play with the machine. あんまり　いじらないで　ください　よー。 Please don't make fun of me like that. ＜うざい＞あの　ひと　うざい。 That person is disgusting. ＜へこむ＞じこ　で　くるま　が　へこんだ。 Because of the car accident, the car got the dent. きのう　さいふ　なくした。　まじ　へこむ　わ。 I lost my wallet yesterday. I really feel down. たかい→たかこの　とけい　は　たかい　です。この　とけい　たか！ This watch is expensive. うまい→うまうま！ Tasty! やすい→やすこの　とけい　は　やすい　です。この　とけい　やす！ This watch is cheap. Ref...2021-02-0405 min

Japanese Grammar Tips～ておくIn this lesson, I will introduce you the new expression ておく. ておく is made up of the te-form of a verb plus the helping verb おく and describes an action performed in preparation for something. きょう　は　さむく　なる　ので　エアコン　を　つけておきます。きょう　は　さむく　なる　から　エアコン　を　つけとく　ね。(in casual speech) Because it will be cold today, I will turn on the air conditioner. しりょう　を　ここ　に　おいておきます。しりょう　を　ここ　に　おいとく　ね。(in casual speech) I put the document here. References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj How to describe the status change of adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-to-describe-the-status-change-of-adjectives-eo7rv9 How to explain the reason using ので https...2021-02-0303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsAll 9 Case Particles が is mainly used to express the subject, but also can be used to express the objecct. Subject: さとうさん　が　いきます。 Mr.Sato will go. Object: ハンバーガー　が　たべたいです。 I want to eat a hamburger. を is used to express the object of action, the starting point and the passing point of movement, and so on. Object: ハンバーガー　を　たべます。 I will eat a hamburger The starting point: きょう　は　6:00　に　いえ　を　でます。 I will leave home at 6:00 today, The pa...2021-02-0314 min

Japanese Grammar TipsJapanese Predicate Sentence わたし　は　ハンバーガー　を　たべます。 I eat a hamburger. * This is the verb sentence and たべます is the predicate. この　えいが　は　おもしろいです。 This movie is interesting. * This is the adjective sentence and おもしろいです is the predicate. さとうさん　は　にほんじんです。 Mr. Sato is Japanese. * This is the noun sentence and にほんじんです is the predicate. さとうさん　すずきさん　たなかさん　しょうかいしました。 *しょうかいしました is past affirmative of しょうかいする, introduce. * This sentence does not make sense since it is missing the case particles. If you use the case particles, the sentence will be, さとうさん　が　すずきさん　に　たなかさん　を　しょうかいしました。 Mr. Sato introduced Mr. Tanaka to Mr. Suzuki. References: All 9 Case Particles https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/epi...2021-02-0104 min

Japanese Grammar TipsVolitional Form + とおもっていますIn this lesson, I will show you the use of volitional form in conjunction with とおもっています. When you use the volitional form plus とおもっています, you can express your willingness or decision. きょう　なに　を　たべます　か。 What are you going to eat today? ハンバーガー　を　たべよう　とおもっています。 I'm going to eat a hamburger. ハンバーガー　を　たべよう　とおもいます。 I'm going to eat a hamburger. *When you use おもっています, it tend to imply that the decision has been already made. *When you use おもいます, it implies the decision has been just made at the time of speaking. ハンバーガー　を　たべる　とおもいます。 I think I will eat a hamburger. よるごはん　は　なに　を　つくります　か。 What are you going to cook for dinner? カレ...2021-01-3106 min

Japanese Grammar TipsVolitional FormIn this lesson, I will introduce you a new form, which is called volitional form. You can use the volitional form of a verb when you suggest a plan in a casual speech. It is like casual expression of ましょう. る-Verbs:You need to drop the final る and add よう. ex) たべる,eat→たべよう, みる,see, watch, look at→みようう-Verbs: You need to drop the final vowel "u" an add "oo". ex) いく(iku),go→いこう(ikoo) はなす(hanasu),speak→はなそう(hanasoo) Irregular Verbs: く...2021-01-3005 min

Japanese Grammar TipsWhy don't you do something?In this lesson, I will introduce you how to say, "why don't you do something" in Japanese. You need to use past affirmative of a verb in plain forms followed by らどうですか。もうすこし　はやく　おきたらどうですか。もうすこし　はやく　おきたらどう。もうすこし　はやく　おきたら。 Why don't you get up a little bit earlier? あした　びょういん　に　いったらどうですか。あした　びょういん　に　いったらどう。あした　びょういん　に　いったら。 Why don't you go to a hospital tomorrow? もっと　べんきょうしたらどうですか。もっと　べんきょうしたらどう。もっと　べんきょうしたら。 Why don't you study more? なんか　いったら。 Why don't you say something? References: Plain Forms in Past Tense https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Plain-Forms-in-Past-Tense-eoe8fp You have to do something https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/You-have-to-do-something-eootdo You had better do something https://an 2021-01-2904 min

Japanese Grammar TipsExpression of "give"（あげる、くれる）and "receive"（もらう）In this lesson, I will introduce you the expression of "give" and "receive" in Japanese. For the first use, giving and receiving something. あげる：せんせい　が　がくせい　に　ほん　を　あげる。 A teacher gives a book to a student. わたし　が　おとうと　に　ほん　を　あげる。 I give a book to my younger brother. くれる：せんせい　が　わたし　に　ほん　を　くれる。 A teacher gives me a book. せんせい　が　おとうと　に　ほん　を　くれる。 A teacher gives a book to my younger brother. もらう：わたし　が　せんせい　に　ほん　を　もらう。 I receive a book from a teacher. For the second use, giving and receiving of thanks, appreciation, or benefit. あげる：せんせい　が　がくせい　に　にほんご　を　おしえてあげる。 A teacher teaches Japanese to a student. くれる：せんせい　が　わたし　に　に...2021-01-2809 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow I distinguish verb conjugation groupsIn this lesson, I will introduce you the typical way how we Japanese native speakers distinguish verb conjugation groups. You can tell whether a verb is a う-verb or a る-verb by conjugating the verb into negative plain forms, which is ない forms. If you can hear the vowel あ(a) before ない(nai), it is a う verb. If you can hear the vowel either え(e) or い(i) before ない(nai), it is a る verb. Dictionary Form: かく(kaku) Negative Plain Forms: かかない(kakanai) Dictionary Form: はしる(hashiru)...2021-01-2705 min

Japanese Grammar TipsRandom Japanese Slangs きのう　さいふ　なくした！　まじ　ありえない！ I lost my wallet yesterday! I can't believe it! きのう　かのじょ　と　わかれた。 I broke up with my girlfriend yesterday. まじ。 Really? まじで。 Really? If you joked which was supposed to be funny, but actually wasn't funny and nobody laughed, you can say, すべった！あした　テスト　か。べんきょう　しないと　やばい。 There will be a test tomorrow. I gotta study or screw up tomorrow. When you eat something delicious, you can say, これ　やばい！ References: Basic Japanese Daily Phrases https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Basic-Japanese-Daily-Phrases-emg8q3 Rando...2021-01-2505 min

Japanese Grammar TipsMaybe～In this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe "something may be the case", using かもしれません. かもしれません follows the plain form of predicates. かもしれません can be replaced with かもしれない or even かも in casual conversation. あした　は　あめ　が　ふるかもしれません。あした　は　あめ　が　ふるかもしれない。あした　は　あめ　が　ふるかも。 It may rain tomorrow. さとうさん　は　かぜをひいているので　きょう　がっこう　に　こないかもしれません。さとうさん　は　かぜをひいているので　きょう　がっこう　に　こないかもしれない。さとうさん　は　かぜをひいているので　きょう　がっこう　に　こないかも。 Because Mr. Sato has a cold, he may not be coming to school today. あそこ　に　いくのは　あぶないかもしれません。あそこ　に　いくのは　あぶないかもしれない。あそこ　に　いくのは　あぶないかも。 It may be dangerous to go there. あそこ　で　あるいている　ひと　は　さとうさんかもしれません。あそこ　で　あるいている　ひと　は　さとうさんかもしれない。あそこ　で　あるいている　ひと　は　さとうさんかも。 The person walking over there may be Mr. Sato. あれ　たなかさん　じゃない。 She is Ms. Tanaka, isn't she? あー　そうかも。 Hmm... maybe so. あした　あめ　かー　かいもの　いかないかも。 Too bad, it will rain tomorrow, I may not be going shopping then. References: Introduction to Plain Forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Introduction-to-Plain-Forms-enp0g3 2021-01-2405 min

Japanese Grammar TipsI want somethingIn this lesson, I will introduce how to describe "I want something" in Japanese, and you need to use ほしい. この　とけい　が　ほしいです。 I want this watch. この　とけい　は　ほしくないです。 I don't want this watch. くるま　が　ほしいです。 I want a car. くるま　は　ほしくないです。 I don't want a car. いま　なに　が　ほしいです　か。 What do you want now? あたらしい　じてんしゃ　が　ほしいです。 I want a new bike. さとうさん　は　とけい　を　ほしがっています。 It seems like Mr. Sato wants a watch. すずきさん　は　くるま　を　ほしがっています。 It seems like Mr. Suzuki wants a car. References: I want to do something https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/I-want-to-do-something-eod5r2 Verb C...2021-01-2205 min

Japanese Grammar TipsDuration and Frequency きのう　いちじかん　べんきょう　を　しました。 I studied for an hour yesterday. * You simply put "じかん" after each number to describe "for ～ hours". いっしゅうかん　ずっと　あめ　が　ふっています。 It has been raining for a week. いっかげつ　しごと　を　やすみました。 I took leave from work for a month. いちねん　とうきょう　で　はたらきました。 I worked in Tokyo for a year. いちにち　に　さんかい　は　を　みがきます。 I brush my teeth three times a day. *Period に Frequency いっしゅうかん　に　いつか　がっこう　に　いきます。 I go to school five days a week. いちにち　に　なんじかん　はたらきますか。 How many hours do you work a day? はちじかん　ぐらい　はたらきます。 I work for about eight hours. Reference: Numbers in Japanese https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Numbers-in-Japanese-emj500 2021-01-2005 min

Japanese Grammar TipsならThe functions of なら are "contrast" and "limitation". さしみ　を　たべたことが　あります　か。 Have you ever eaten sashimi before? すし　なら　たべたことが　あります。 I have never eaten sashimi, but I have eaten sushi. にく　は　たべられます　か。 Can you eat meats? とりにく　なら　たべられます。 I can eat chickens, but I can not eat other kind of meats. おさけ　は　すきです　か。 Do you like alcohol? ビール　なら　すきです。 I like beer, but I don't like the other kind of alcohol so much. References: How to describe your experience https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-to-describe-your-experience-eog5ti Potential Verbs #1 https://anchor.fm/yuya...2021-01-1903 min

Japanese Grammar TipsTry doing somethingIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to express the idea of "trying something" in Japanese. You use the te-form of a verb plus the helping verb みる. きのう　はじめて　すし　を　たべてみました。 I tried eating Sushi for the first time yesterday. *たべて is a te-form of たべる, eat *みました is past affirmative of the helping verb みるわたし　も　この　えいが　を　みてみます。 I will also try watching this movie. *みて is a te-form of みる, watch, look at, see *みますis present affirmative of the helping verb みるにほんじん　の　ともだち　に　にほんご　で　はなしてみました。 I tried talking to one of my Japanese friends in Japanese. *はなして is a te-fo...2021-01-1703 min

Japanese Grammar TipsIt looks likeIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe "it looks like" in Japanese. You use そうです following adjective bases to guess what something is like based on your impression. With い-adjectives, you drop the final い and add そうです. ex) おいしい→おいしそうです　たのしい→たのしそうです　たかい→たかそうです With な-adjectives, you drop な and add そうです ex) げんき（な）→げんきそうです　じょうぶ（な）→じょうぶそうです　がんこ（な）→がんこそうです The exception is an adjective いい, which means good. いい changes to よさそうです. この　たべもの　は　おいしいです。 This food is tasty. この　たべもの　は　おいしそうです。 This food looks tasty. この　たべもの　は　おいしくなさそうです。 This food does not look tasty. この　とけい　は　たかくないです。 This watch is not expensive. この　とけい　は　たかそうです。 This watch looks expensive. この　とけい　は　たかくなさそうです。 This watch does not look expensive. 2021-01-1607 min

Japanese Grammar Tips～しWhen you want to mention not only one reason but also two or more reasons, you can use the word し. マクドナルド　の　ハンバーガー　は　やすいし　おいしいし　さいこうです。 Hamburgers at McDonald's are so good because they are cheap and tasty. マクドナルド　の　ハンバーガー　は　やすいですし　おいしいですし　とても　すきです。 I like hamburgers at McDonald's so much because they are cheap and tasty. この　まち　は　きれいだし　しずかだし　だいすきです。 I really like this town because it's beautiful and quiet. この　まち　は　きれいですし　しずかですし　だいすきです。 I really like this town because it's beautiful and quiet. あの　みせ　は　もう　いかない　な。 I wouldn't go to that restaurant again. たかいし　まずいし　さいあくだった　から　ね。 Because it was expensive and bad taste, totally bad. References: Introduction to Plain Forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Introduction-to-Plain-Forms-enp0g3 Adjectives https...2021-01-1405 min

Japanese Grammar TipsVerb dictionary form + ことができるIn this lesson, I will introduce you the way of describing ability or possibility using verb dictionary form + ことができる. わたし　は　にほんご　を　はなす　ことができます。 I can speak Japanese. この　バナナ　は　くさっているので　たべる　ことができません。 Because this banana is rotten, it is not edible. きのう　は　ねつ　が　あったので　がっこう　に　いく　ことができませんでした。 Because I had a fever yesterday, I wasn't able to go to school. References: Potential Verbs #1 https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Potential-Verbs-1-eoqaoi Potential Verbs #2 https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Potential-Verbs-2-eorp21 How to explain the reason using ので https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-to-explain-the-reason-using-eons27 Result of a C 2021-01-1303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPotential Verbs #2In this lesson, I will explain more about potential verbs. Potential verbs themselves conjugate as regular Ru-verbs. Ex) よめる(Potential verb of よむ, read) Polite Forms: -Present affirmative: よめます -Present negative: よめません -Past affirmative: よめました -Past negative: よめませんでした Plain Forms: -Present affirmative: よめる -Present negative: よめない -Past affirmative: よめた -Past negative: よめなかった Te-forms:よめて Ex) たべられる(Potential verb of たべる, eat) Polite Forms: -Present affirmative: たべられます -Present negative: たべられません -Past affirmative: たべられました -Past negative: たべられませんでした Plai...2021-01-1206 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPotential Verbs #1In this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe the ability of someone or possibility of something. You need to know the potential verbs to describe the ability or possibility. Conjugation patters of potential verbs are categorized by 3 groups of verbs, which are Ru-verbs, U-verbs, and irregular verbs. Ru-Verbs: You need to drop the final る and add られる. ex) たべる-たべられる/ みる-みられる * In the spoken language, we often remove ら from られる. This is called ra-less forms and considered grammatically incorrect. However, it is getting more acceptable in reality. 2021-01-1105 min

Japanese Grammar TipsYou have to do somethingIn this lesson, I will introduce you the expression for "You have to do something" or "You must do something" in Japanese. You use なければいけません or なきゃいけません. あした　は　はやく　おきなければいけません。あした　は　はやく　おきなきゃいけません。 I have to get up early tomorrow. きのう　は　はやく　おきなければいけませんでした。きのう　は　はやく　おきなきゃいけませんでした。 I had to get up early yesterday. きょう　は　ねつ　が　あるので　がっこう　を　やすまなければいけません。きょう　は　ねつ　が　あるので　がっこう　を　やすまなきゃいけません。 Because I have a fever today, I have to be absent from school. きのう　は　ねつ　が　あったので　がっこう　を　やすまなければいけませんでした。きのう　は　ねつ　が　あったので　がっこう　を　やすまなきゃいけませんでした。 Because I had a fever yesterday, I had to be absent from school. らいしゅう　は　かれし　と　デートなので　やせなければいけません。らいしゅう　は　かれし　と　デートなので　やせなきゃいけません。 Because I have a date with my boyfriend next week, I have to lose some weight. きょう　べんきょうしなきゃいけない。きょう　べんきょうしなきゃ。 I have to study today. きょう　カラオケ　いかない。 How about going to Karaoke today? ごめん　きょう　は　べんきょうしなきゃ。 Sorry, I have to study today. References: Introduction to Plain Forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/2021-01-1009 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to explain the reason using のでIn this lesson, I will introduce you the expression ので, which is quite similar to から. ので is also used to give the reason for the situation. きのう　のみすぎたので　あたま　が　いたいです。 Because I drank too much yesterday, I have a headache. きのう　おそく　ねたので　ねむいです。 I went to bed late last night, I am sleepy. きょう　は　クリスマスなので　にぎやかです。 Because today is Christmas, it's crowded. きのう　は　クリスマスだったので　にぎやかでした。 Because yesterday was Christmas, it was crowded. きょうと　は　きれいなので　また　いきたいです。 Because Kyoto is beautiful, I want to go there again. きょうと　は　きれいだったので　また　いきたいです。 Because Kyoto was beautiful, I want to go there again. この　ゲーム　は　たのしいので　また　やりましょう。 Because this video game is fun, let's play it again. この　ゲーム　は　たのし...2021-01-0906 min

Japanese Grammar TipsYou had better do somethingIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe "You had better do something" or "It's better for you to do something". In a way, the expression for giving some advice. You usually use past affirmative in plain forms followed by ほうがいいです to describe the affirmative statement. If you want to advise someone not to do something, negative statement, you use present negative in plain forms. きょう　は　はやく　ねたほうがいいです　よ。 You had better sleep early today. * はやく is an adverb, which means early. * ねた is past affirmative in plain forms of ねる, which means sle...2021-01-0805 min

Japanese Grammar TipsExpression for "too much" using すぎるIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe something is beyond normal degree by using a verb stem or adjective stem plus すぎる. ハンバーガー　を　たべすぎました。 I ate too much hamburgers. * たべ is a verb stem of たべる, eat きのう　おさけ　を　のみすぎました。 I drank too much last night. * きのう means "yesterday" but in this context, I translated into "last night" *のみ is a verb stem of のむ, drink おさけ　を　のみすぎてはいけません。 You must not drink too much. *おさけ means alcohol この　へや　は　きたなすぎます。 This room is too dirty. * きたな is the stem of an い-adjective きたない, which means dirty. ...2021-01-0705 min

Japanese Grammar TipsExplanation of things using んですIn this lesson, I will introduce you the expression using んです, which is used to explain things. んです follows plain form of verbs, adjectives, and nouns. In response to the utterance, "You look tanned!" ハワイ　に　いったんです。 I went to Hawaii. *いった is past tense plain forms of いく, go *んです explains the reason why you look tanned. どうして　きのう　パーティ　に　こなかったんです　か。 Why didn't you come to the party yesterday? きのう　は　おきゃくさん　と　うちあわせ　が　あったんです。 I had a meeting with a customer yesterday. If you were Chinese, and someone talk to you in Japanese, you can say, ちゅうごくじんなんです。 I am Chinese. In response to your neighbor's uttera...2021-01-0606 min

Japanese Grammar TipsA and B, for exampleIn this lesson, I will introduce you the particle や. や also connects noun A and noun B just like the particle と. や suggests that the things referred to are proposed as examples. にほんしょく　のなかで　すし　や　てんぷら　が　すきです。 Among Japanese food, I like Sushi and Tempura, for example. * や implies you have some other foods you like, but you raise Sushi and Tempura as examples. アメリカ　や　ドイツ　に　いったことがあります。 I have been to the US and Germany, for example. * This sentence also implies that I have been to the other countries as well. References: The Particle "to" https://anc...2021-01-0503 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to describe your experienceYou need to use the past tense plain form of a verb plus ことがある to describe your experience. This expression is like "I have done this before". ハンバーガー　を　たべたことがあります。 I have eaten a hamburger before. *たべた is past tense plain forms of たべる, eat *ことがあります is polite forms of ことがあるきょうと　に　いったことがあります。 I have been to Kyoto before. *いった is past tense plain forms of いく, go *ことがあります is polite forms of ことがあるハンバーガー　を　たべたことがありません。 I have never eaten a hamburger before. きょうと　に　いったことがありません。 I have never been to Kyoto before. * In negative statement, ことがあります has been changed to ことがありません. ハンバーガー　を　たべたことがあります　...2021-01-0303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsActual Conversation Using Past Tense Plain FormsIn this lesson, I will introduce you how past tense plain forms are used in the actual conversation. Verbs: きょう　べんきょう　した。 Did you study today? ううん、してない。 No, I didn't. うん、した。 Yes, I did. きのう　おさけ　のんだ。 Did you drink alcohol yesterday? ううん、のんでない。 No, I didn't. うん、のんだ。 Yes, I did. い-adjective: りょこう　は　たのしかった。 Was your travel fun? ううん、たのしくなかった。 No, it was not fun. うん、たのしかった。 Yes, it was fun. な-adjective: きょうと　は　きれいだった。 Was Kyoto beautiful? う...2021-01-0204 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPlain Forms in Past Tense Verb: たべる (eat) -Polite forms: たべました -Plain forms:たべた Verb: のむ (drink) -Polite forms: のみました -Plain forms:のんだ *For verbs, you need to replace the te-form endings て and で with た and だ. い-adjective: うつくしい (beautiful) -Polite forms: うつくしかったです -Plain forms:うつくしかった * For い-adjective, you need to replace the last い with かった. な-adjective: きれい (clean, beautiful) -Polite forms: きれいでした -Plain forms:きれいだった *For な-adjective, you need to add the word だった. Noun + です: がくせいです (is/am a student) -Polite forms: がくせいでした -Plain forms:がくせいだった(Replace です with だ) *For Noun + です, you need to add the word だった. 2021-01-0100 min

Japanese Grammar TipsI want to do somethingYou need to use a verb stem together with たいです to describe what you want to do. You can get a verb stem by removing ます from a verb in present affirmative form. きょう　ハンバーガー　を　たべたいです。 I want to eat a hamburger today. *たべ is a verb stem of たべる, eat. You can get たべ by removing ます from たべます, which is present affirmative of たべる. *You can also say　きょう　ハンバーガー　が　たべたいです。なつやすみ　は　きょうと　に　いきたいです。 I want to go to Kyoto on summer vacation. きょう　は　はやく　ねたいです。 I want to go to bed early today. きょう　は　ハンバーガー　を　たべたくないです。 I do not want to eat a hamburger today. きのう　は　はやく　ねたかった　から、はやく　いえ　に　かえりました。 Because I wanted to go...2020-12-3105 min

Japanese Grammar TipsDescribing the method using the particle "de"I will introduce you the particle で(de), which is used to describe the method of transportation, tools you use , and so on. で follows nouns to indicate the method. まいにち　でんしゃ　で　がっこう　に　いきます。 I go to school by train everyday. タクシー　で　かえります。 I will go home by taxi. iPhone 　で　しゃしん　を　とりました。 I took a picture with iPhone. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-2801 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to say "someone" and "somewhere"In this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe "someone", "not anyone", "somewhere", and "not anywhere" in Japanese. さとうさん　が　だれか　と　はなしています。 Mr. Sato is talking to someone. あそこ　に　だれか　いますか。 Is there anyone over there? いいえ、だれも　いません。 No, there is not anyone. きょう　だれか　と　あいました　か。 Did you see anyone today? いいえ、だれにも　あいませんでした。 No, I did not see anyone. なつやすみ　は　どこか　へ　いく　つもり　です。 I am planning to go somewhere on summer vacation. きのう　どこか　へ　いきました　か。 Did you go anywhere yesterday? いいえ、どこへも　いきませんでした。 No, I did not go anywhere. *These expressions are made up of the question words だれ and どこ plus か and も. References: How to say "something" and "a...2020-12-2703 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to describe the status change of adjectivesIn Japanese, you use the word なる to indicate the change of adjective status. In this sense, なる means "become" or "get" さいきん　さむく　なりました。 It has become cold recently. *さいきん means "recently" *さむい→さむくビッグマック　が　たかく　なりました。 Bigmac got expensive. *たかい→たかくわたし　の　ちち　は　げんきに　なりました。 My father became healthy. *げんき→げんきににほんご　の　べんきょう　が　すきに　なりました。 I have become to like studying Japanese. *すき→すきに *For い-adjectives, the final い is replaced with く to connect with なる *For な-adjectives, you need to add に to connect with なる *Please be careful not to apply a な-adjective conjugation rule to an い-adjective. Reference: Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Adjec 2020-12-2604 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to Describe the Future Intention or PlanYou need to use verbs in the present forms followed by the word つもり to describe your future intention or plan. きょう　マクドナルド　に　いく　つもり　です。 I am planning to go to MacDonald's today. * いく is a verb in plain forms, which means "go". つもり follows a verb in plain forms, いく. * You cannot use polite forms with つもり. Thus, きょう　マクドナルド　に　いきます　つもり　です。is grammatically incorrect. きょう　としょかん　で　にほんご　の　べんきょう　を　する　つもり　です。 I am planning to study Japanese at the library today. きょう　は　おさけ　を　のまない　つもり　です。 I am not planning to drink alcohol today. *のまない is a negative plain form of のむ, which means "drink" References: Introduction to Plain Forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Introduction-to-Plain-Forms-enp0g3 Actual Conversations 2020-12-2603 min

Japanese Grammar TipsReplacing a noun with the particle "no"When a noun is modified by an adjective, and when it is clear what you are referring to, you can use the particle の(no) to replace the thing to avoid repetition. In this case, の is used like "one" in English. わたし　は　しろい　iPhone　を　もっています。すずきさん　は　くろい　の　を　もっています。 I have a white iPhone. Mr. Suzuki has a black one. * In the second sentence, iPhone is replaced with の since it is clear that I am talking about iPhone. この　ラーメン　おいしい　です　ね。 This ramen noodle is tasty, isn't it? はい、でも　わたし　は　もうすこし　からい　の　が　すき　です。 Yes, but I like a bit more spicy one better. * ラーメン is replaced with のおかし　が　たくさん　あります。すきな　の　を　もって　いって　ください。 There are lots of snacks. Please take the on...2020-12-2403 min

Japanese Grammar TipsComparison More than Two ItemsIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe the comparison more than two items in Japanese. You need to use the word "いちばん", which means "the best" in English to compare more than two items. クラス　のなかで　だれ　が　いちばん　せがたかい　です　か。 Who is the tallest in the class? さとうさん　が　いちばん　せがたかい　です。 Mr. Sato is the tallest. *せがたかい means "tall" *のなかで means "among" or "in" マクドナルド　のなかで　なに　が　いちばん　すき　です　か。 What do you like the best among McDonald's menu? ビッグマック　が　いちばん　すき　です。 I like a Bigmac the best. ビッグマック　と　チーズバーガー　と　てりやきバーガー　のなかで　なに　が　いちばん　すき　です　か。 Among a Bigmac, a Cheeseburger, and a Teriyakiburger, what do you like the best? ビッグマック　が　いちばん　すき　です。 I like a Bigmac the...2020-12-2303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsComparison between Two ItemsIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to compare A and B using adjectives in Japanese. A　のほうが　B　より　adjective　です。or B　より　A　のほうが　adjective　です。 A is more adjective than B. If you want to ask a question comparing two items, you can say, A　と　B、どちらのほうが　adjective　です　か。 Which is more adjective, A or B? アメリカ　のほうが　にほん　より　おおきい　です。or にほん　より　アメリカ　のほうが　おおきい　です。 The United States is bigger than Japan. * "big" has been changed to "bigger" in English, but in Japanese おおきい(big) remains おおきい(big) when it is used to compare. ビッグマック　のほうが　チーズバーガー　より　たかい　です。or チーズバーガー　より　ビッグマック　のほうが　たかい　です。 A Bi...2020-12-2205 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPresent Perfect TesnseIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to describe a present perfect tense in Japanese. Affirmative: きのう　ハンバーガー　を　たべました。 I ate a hamburger yesterday. もう、ハンバーガー　を　たべました。 I have already eaten a hamburger. *もう means "already" Negative: きのう　ハンバーガー　を　たべませんでした。 I did not eat a hamburger yesterday. まだ、ハンバーガー　を　たべていません。 I have not eaten a hamburger yet. *ていません is a negative expression of ています References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj The Expressions of Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Expressions-of-Te-forms-engt2g Progressive Form https://ancho...2020-12-2203 min

Japanese Grammar TipsNoun Modification Using a Progressive FormIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to modify nouns using a progressive form of verbs. あそこ　で　ハンバーガー　を　たべている　ひと　は　さとうさん　です。 The person who are eating a hamburger over there is Mr. Sato. * ひと means a person *たべている is a plain form of progressive forms, which means "eating" *You cannot use polite form of たべている, which is たべています to modify nouns. あそこ　に　すわっている　ひと　は　さとうさん　です。 The person who are sitting over there is Mr. Sato. あそこ　で　すずきさん　と　はなしている　ひと　は　だれ　です　か。 Who is that person talking to Mr. Suzuki over there? Noun Modification Using Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Noun-Modification-Using-Adjectives-enb76j Progressive Form https://anchor.fm...2020-12-2103 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to say "something" and "anything"In this lesson, I will introduce you how to say "something" and "anything" in Japanese. なにか is used for positive statements and questions, which means "something" and "anything". なにも + negative expression is used for negative statements, which means "not...anything". なにか　が　ゆか　に　おちています。 Something is on the floor. さとうさん　は　なにか　たべています。 Mr. Sato is eating something. あそこ　に　なにか　が　あります。 There is something over there. きょう　なにか　たべましたか。 Did you eat anything today? いいえ、なにも　たべませんでした。 No, I did not eat anything. Reference: Result of a Change https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Result-of-a-Change-enlf3o How to say...2020-12-2002 min

Japanese Grammar TipsDifference between the particle "wa" and "ga"In this lesson, I introduce the difference between the particle は(wa)and が(ga). つき　は　きれいだ。つき　が　きれいだ。 *つき means a moon *きれい means beautiful For つき　は　きれいだ。it explains a moon in generalities. For つき　が　きれいだ。the situation would be I am looking at a moon with my wife. *は is used for an old information. *が is used for a new information. むかしむかし、あるむら　に　おじいさん　と　おばあさん　が　すんで　いました。あるひ、おじいさん　は　やま　へ　しばかり　に、おばあさん　は　かわ　へ　せんたく　に　いきました。 Once upon a time, an old man and an old woman lived in a small village. One day the old man went to the mountain to gather firewood and the old woman went to the river to wash clothes. *が for a new information is translated into "a" or "an" in English *は for an ol...2020-12-1904 min

Japanese Grammar TipsChanging a verb into a noun describing an actionIn this lesson, I will introduce how to change a verb into a noun describing an action. You need to use a verb plain form plus の or こと to change a verb into a noun describing an action. For example, たべる(eat)→たべるの(eating), たべること(eating) あるく(walk)→あるくの(walking), あるくこと(walking) はなす(speak)→はなすの(speaking), はなすこと(speaking) わたし　は　たべるの　が　すき　です。わたし　は　たべること　が　すき　です。 I like eating. わたし　は　あるくの　が　すき　です。わたし　は　あるくこと　が　すき　です。 I like walking. わたし　は　はなすの　が　すき　です。わたし　は　はなすこと　が　すき　です。 I like speaking. さとうさん　は　えをかくの　が　とくい　です。さとうさん　は　えをかくこと　が　とくい　です。 Mr. Sato is good at drawing a picture. * えをかく means "draw a picture" * が　とくいです means "be good at something" さとうさん　は　えをかくの　が　にがて　です。さとうさん　は　えをかくこと　が　にがて　です。 Mr. Sato is not good at drawing a 2020-12-1803 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to say "Please don't do something" in JapaneseIn this lesson, I will introduce how to say "Please don't do something" in Japanese. In order to ask someone not to do something, you need to use a negative plain form together with でください. ここ　で　たべない　でください。 Please do not eat here. ここ　で　はしらない　でください。 Please do not run here. おおきなこえ　で　はなさない　でください。 Please do not speak loudly. きょう　は　おさけ　を　のまない　でください。 Please do not drink alcohol today. Please refrain from using the expression using a te-form together with はいけません, which means "You must not do something" unless you are in a position of authority or the action is prohibited by regulation. It is s 2020-12-1704 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to say "He/She said that" in JapaneseIn this lesson, I introduce how to say "He/She said that" in Japanese. You need the plain form together with といっていました to say "He/She said that". さとうさん　は　あした　きょうと　に　いく　といっていました。 Mr. Sato said that he would go to Kyoto tomorrow. さとうさん　は　ハンバーガー　が　すきだ　といっていました。 Mr. Sato said that he liked a hamburger. メアリーさん　は　アメリカじん　ではない　といっていました。 Mary said that she was not an American. * Progressive expression "といっていました" indicates that you were actually listening to someone's utterance at the site. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-1702 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to say "I think that" in JapaneseIn this lesson, I will introduce how to say "I think that" in Japanese. When you want to say what you think, you use the plain form together with とおもいます. と is a quotation particle which works just like "that". Affirmative: さとうさん　は　きょう　パーティー　に　くる　とおもいます。 I think Mr. Sato will come to the party today. Negative: さとうさん　は　きょう　パーティー　に　こない　とおもいます。 I don't think Mr. Sato will come to the party today. * Do not change とおもいます to とおもいません to negate the sentence just like English changes "think" to " don't think" Normally, we negate the quoted part to negate the sentence. Affirmative: きょうと　は　きれいだ　とおもいます。 I...2020-12-1604 min

Japanese Grammar TipsActual Conversations Using Plain FormsIn this lesson, I will introduce how plain forms are used in the actual conversation. For Verbs Plain Forms: きょう　べんきょうする。(with rising intonation) Are you going to study today? ううん、やらない。 No, I'm not. Polite Forms: きょう　べんきょうしますか。 Are you going to study today? いいえ、しません。 No, I'm not. For な-Adjectives Plain Forms: げんき。(with rising intonation) Are you good? うん、げんき。 Yes, I'm good. Polite Forms: げんきですか。 Are you good? はい、げんきです。 Yes, I'm good. For n...2020-12-1505 min

Japanese Grammar TipsIntroduction to Plain FormsSince I started this radio, I followed polite forms, which are used for a teacher, boss, stranger, shop worker, and so on. In this lesson, I will introduce plain forms, which are used for such as family members, friends, and someone who are close to us. Simply, polite forms are used for formal occasion. Plain forms are used for casual occasion. Please refer to some examples for both polite forms and plain forms. Verbs: たべる (eat) -Polite forms...2020-12-1401 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe Purpose of Movement + goIn this lesson, I will introduce how to describe the purpose of movement and the verb "go" at the same time. Example sentences: あした　ほんや　に　ほん　を　かい　に　いきます。 I will go to a book store to buy some books tomorrow. きょう　としょかん　に　べんきょうし　に　いきます。 I will go to a library to study today. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-1303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsDescribing a Person's FeatureIn this lesson, I will introduce how to describe a person's feature. Example sentences: かのじょ　は　め　が　おおきい　です。 As far as her, she has big eyes. さとうさん　は　はな　が　おおきい　です。 As far as Mr. Sato, he has a big nose. さとうさん　は　せ　が　たかい　です。 As far as Mr. Sato, he is tall. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-1302 min

Japanese Grammar TipsTe-forms for adjectives and nouns with ですIn this lesson, I will introduce how to use te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です. When you use te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です, you can connect one sentence with another sentence. Examples of te-forms for adjectives and nouns with ですい-adjectives: うつくしい→うつくしくてたのしい→たのしくておもい→おもくてな-adjectives: きれい→きれいですき→すきでがんこ→がんこで nouns with ですがくせいです→がくせいでにほんじんです→にほんじんできょうしです→きょうしで References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj The Expressions of Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Expressions-of-Te-forms-engt2g Te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です https 2020-12-1205 min

Japanese Grammar TipsResult of a ChangeIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to make a sentence describing the result of a change. As well as the progressive form, you use te-forms of verbs together with the helping verb, いる. For progressive form, you need to use action verbs, but for result of a change, you need to you change verbs. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-1103 min

Japanese Grammar TipsProgressive FormIn this lesson, I will introduce how to make progressive form by using te-forms of verb together with the helping verb "いる". Not only for action in progress but also, it can be used for what a person does by occupation or by habit. The helping verb "いる" is changed into: -います for present affirmative -いません for present negative -いました for past affirmative -いませんでした for past negative Reference: Noun Modification Using a Progressive Form https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Noun-Modification-Using-a...2020-12-1006 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow to Explain the Reason by Using the Word "から"In this lesson, I will introduce how to explain the reason by using the word "から". から works just like "because". You can use から for verbs, adjectives, and nouns. Reference: How to explain the reason using ので https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-to-explain-the-reason-using-eons27 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-0904 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe Expressions of Te-formsIn this lesson, I will introduce 4 example expressions how actually te-forms are used. 1. てください (Please do something) 2. Describing two activities 3. てもいいです (Giving and asking for permission) 4. てはいけません (You must not do something) References: Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-enfaqj Te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-for-adjectives-and-nouns-with-enmm5n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-0806 min

Japanese Grammar TipsTe-formsIn this lesson, I will introduce one of the verb conjugation patterns called "Te-forms" Te-forms are used for a variety of expressions, such as making requests, giving and asking for permissions, and so on. References: https://www.fluentin3months.com/te-form-japanese/ The Expressions of Te-forms https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/The-Expressions-of-Te-forms-engt2g Te-forms for adjectives and nouns with です https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Te-forms-for-adjectives-and-nouns-with-enmm5n The te-form of a verb + しまう https...2020-12-0703 min

Japanese Grammar TipsRandom Useful Expressions 2In this lesson, I will introduce random useful expressions. ・ちょっと・ええと、んー・ええ、そうですね References: Basic Japanese Daily Phrases https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Basic-Japanese-Daily-Phrases-emg8q3 Random Useful Expressions https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Random-Useful-Expressions-en3j7l Random Japanese Slangs https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Random-Japanese-Slangs-epeboc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-0404 min

Japanese Grammar TipsNoun Modification Using AdjectivesIn this lesson, I will introduce how to modify nouns by using adjectives. References: https://www.japanistry.com/modifying-nouns-with-verbs-adjectives/ Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Adjectives-en9o8v Past Tense of Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Past-Tense-of-Adjectives-en9trh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-0403 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPast Tense of AdjectivesIn this lesson, I will introduce how to make the past tense for adjectives. References: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese-grammar/i-adjective-past-form-katta/ https://www.tofugu.com/japanese-grammar/na-adjective/ Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Adjectives-en9o8v Noun Modification Using Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Noun-Modification-Using-Adjectives-enb76j Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-12-0302 min

Japanese Grammar TipsAdjectivesIn this lesson, I will introduce adjectives. Adjectives in Japanese are divided into "い-Adjectives" and "な-Adjectives". References: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese-grammar/i-adjective/ https://www.tofugu.com/japanese-grammar/na-adjective/ Past Tense of Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Past-Tense-of-Adjectives-en9trh Noun Modification Using Adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Noun-Modification-Using-Adjectives-enb76j How to describe the status change of adjectives https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-to-describe-the-status-change-of-adjectives-eo7rv9 2020-12-0306 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe Particle "to"In this lesson, I will introduce how to use the particle "to". と(to) works to connect two nouns. きのう　ハンバーガー　と　ピザ　を　たべました。 I ate a hamburger and a pizza yesterday. きょう　りんご　と　みかん　を　かいました。 I bought an apple and an orange today. と(to) also has the meaning of "together with" きょう　すずきさん　と　ひるごはん　を　たべます。 I will eat a lunch with Mr. Suzuki today. きのう　すずきさん　と　こうえん　に　いきました。 I went to a park with Mr. Suzuki yesterday. References: https://www.japanistry.com/the-connecting-particle/ All 9 Case Particles https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/All-9-Case-Particles-eprp9v A and B, for example 2020-12-0201 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPast Tense of "X is Y" and VerbsIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to make past tense of "X is Y" and verbs. Present affirmative: わたし　は　きょうし　です。 I am a teacher. Past affirmative: わたし　は　きょうし　でした。 I was a teacher. Present negative: わたし　は　きょうし　ではありません。（ではないです） I am not a teacher. Past negative: わたし　は　きょうし　ではありませんでした。（ではなかったです） I was not a teacher. わたし　は　きょう　マクドナルド　に　いきます。 I will go to McDonald's today. わたし　は　きょう　マクドナルド　に　いきました。 I went to McDonald's today. References: Negative Statement of X is Y https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Negative-Statement-of-X-is-Y-emtkg3 X is Y https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/X-is-Y-emkiua Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1 2020-12-0204 min

Japanese Grammar TipsThe Particle "wa"I will narrow down about the particle "wa" in this lesson. If you have no idea about the particle "wa", please listen to the episode titled "X is Y". は(wa) gives the topic of someone's statement. Reference: Difference between the particle "wa" and "ga" https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Difference-between-the-particle-wa-and-ga-eo0cgc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-11-3003 min

Japanese Grammar TipsRandom Useful ExpressionsIn this lesson, I will introduce you 4 random useful expressions. 1. ください（Please give me X）これ　ください。 Please give me this. ハンバーガー　ください。 Please give me a hamburger. 2. よろしくおねがいします。 This is commonly used for the situation when we meet at the first time. わたし　は　さとう　です。よろしくおねがいします。 I am Sato. Nice to meet you. よろしくおねがいします can be used when you ask something to someone. For example, when you ask your boss to check your document, you say, よろしくおねがいします。 3. いくらですか。(How much) これ　いくらですか。 How much is this? このくつ　いくらですか。 How much are these shoes? 4. ませんか。(The way of invit...2020-11-2905 min

Japanese Grammar TipsParticles "wo", "de", "ni", and "he"In this lesson, I will introduce 4 particles, "wo", "de", "ni", and "he". を(wo) indicates something directly affected by the event. ハンバーガー　を　たべます。 I eat a hamburger. くるま　を　うんてんします。 I drive a car. えいが　を　みます。 I watch a movie. で(de) indicates the place where the action is taken. マクドナルド　で　ハンバーガー　を　たべます。 I will eat a hamburger at McDonald's. えいがかん　で　えいが　を　みます。 I will watch a movie at a theater. に(ni) has two meanings. Direction: きょう　マクドナルド　に　いきます。 I will go to McDonald's. today. ことし　アメリカ　に　かえります。 I will go back to the US this year. Time: ...2020-11-2706 min

Japanese Grammar TipsPresent Tense ConjugationIn this lesson, I will introduce how to make present tense by using verbs according to conjugation group. Reference: Verb Conjugation https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Verb-Conjugation-emv716 How I distinguish verb conjugation groups https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-I-distinguish-verb-conjugation-groups-eph843 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-11-2603 min

Japanese Grammar TipsVerb ConjugationIn this lesson, I will introduce you verb conjugation. A verb changes depending on whether is is present tense, past tense, affirmative, negative and so on. Verb Conjugation Reference: https://www.wasabi-jpn.com/japanese-grammar/japanese-verbs-u-verbs-and-ru-verbs-and-conjugation/ Reference: Present Tense Conjugation https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Present-Tense-Conjugation-en0a2r How I distinguish verb conjugation groups https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/How-I-distinguish-verb-conjugation-groups-eph843 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-11-2506 min

Japanese Grammar TipsSentence-ending particle "ne" and "yo"In this lesson, I will introduce two sentence-ending particles called "ne" and "yo". Sentence-ending particles are used to show or imply your feeling or mood. あのひと　は　さとうさん　です　ね。 That is Mr. Sato, right? *ね is used to seek the listener's confirmation or agreement to what you are saying. メアリーさん　は　アメリカ人　です　よ。 Mary is an American. *よ indicates that you are confident of what you are saying and want a listener believe it. In this case you are confident that Mary is an American. Reference: https://www.japaneseprofessor.com/lessons/beg...2020-11-2503 min

Japanese Grammar TipsNegative Statement of X is YIn this lesson, I will introduce you how to make negative statement of X is Y. Affirmative: さとうさん　は　がくせい　です。 Negative: さとうさん　は　がくせい　ではありません。 Affirmative: わたし　の　はは　は　きょうし　です。 Negative: わたし　の　はは　は　きょうし　ではありません。 *ではありません can be じゃありません as well. じゃ is contraction of では. じゃ cannot be used for formal writing but for conversation. *ありません can be replaced with ないです Reference: X is Y https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/X-is-Y-emkiua Past Tense of "X is Y" and Verbs https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Past-Tense-of-X-is-Y-and-Verbs-en85s2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-11-2403 min

Japanese Grammar TipsNoun + "mo"In this lesson, I will introduce you how to use one of the particle called "mo". "mo" is used as "also" or " too" in English. X は Y です。 Z も Y です。も indicate the similarity between X and Z. さとうさん　は　がくせい　です。 Mr. Sato is a student. すずきさん　も　がくせい　です。 Mr. Suzuki is a student, too. わたし　は　にほんじん　です。 I am a Japanese. すずきさん　も　にほんじん　です。 Mr. Suzuki is a Japanese, too. わたし　の　はは　は　きょうし　です。 My mother is a teacher. わたし　の　ちち　も　きょうし　です。 My father is a teacher, too. Instagram: 2020-11-2303 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow do you say "here" , "there", "over there", "where", "who", and "whose"?In this lesson, I introduce how to say "here" , "there", "over there", "where", "who", and "whose". ここ=here そこ=there あそこ=over there どこ=where だれ=who だれの=whose ここ　は　とうきょうえき　です。 Here is Tokyo station. とうきょうえき　は　どこですか。 Where is Tokyo station? とうきょうえき　は　あそこです。 Tokyo station is over there. わたし　の　とけい　は　どこですか。 Where is my watch. そこです。or そこにあります。 There. だれ　が　あなた　の　せんせい　ですか。 Who is your teacher? だれ　が　さとうさん　ですか。 Who is Mr. Sato? これ　は　だれ　の　とけい　ですか。 Whose watch is this? それ　は　さとうさん　の　とけい　です。 That is Mr. Sato's watch. Refere 2020-11-2203 min

Japanese Grammar TipsHow do you say "this thing" and "that one"In this lesson, I will introduce how to say "this thing" and "that one" in Japanese. これ: the thing you are referring to is close to you それ the thing you are referring to is close to the person you are talking to あれ the thing you are referring to is neither close to you nor the person you are talking to これ　は　わたし　の　とけい　です。 This is my watch. それ　は　さとうさん　の　とけい　です。 That is Mr. Sato's watch. どれ　が　あなた　の　とけい　ですか。 Which one is your watch? *どれ means "Which one" and used for question sentence. References: h...2020-11-2104 min

Japanese Grammar TipsNoun A "no" Noun BIn this lesson, I will introduce one of the particle called "no", which connects nouns. For "noun A の noun B", noun B, the second noun always shows the main idea. Noun A, the first noun add more information on noun B, the main idea. これ　は　とよた　の　くるま　です。 This is Toyota's car. にほん　の　たべもの Japanese food だいがく　の　がくせい University student アメリカ　の　だいがく University in the US さとうさん　の　ともだち　は　だいがく　の　がくせい　です。 Mr. Sato's friend is an university student. References: https://www.punipunijapan.com/grammar-lesson-3-particle-%E3%81%AE-no/ Replacing a...2020-11-2003 min

Japanese Grammar TipsX is YIn this lesson, basic syntax" X is Y" is explained. 【X is Y】=【X は Y です。】* は is pronounced "wa" not "ha" for the particle わたし　は　ゆうや　です。 I am Yuya. わたし　は　がくせい　です。 I am a student. わたし　は　にほんじん　です。 I am a Japanese. References: Negative Statement of X is Y https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Negative-Statement-of-X-is-Y-emtkg3 Past Tense of "X is Y" and Verbs https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Past-Tense-of-X-is-Y-and-Verbs-en85s2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-11-1802 min

Japanese Grammar TipsNumbers in JapaneseI introduce how to say numbers in Japanese in this radio. Reference: https://www.mondly.com/blog/2019/11/22/count-in-japanese-a-complete-guide-to-japanese-numbers/ https://www.punipunijapan.com/tell-time-japanese/ Japanese Counter Words https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Japanese-Counter-Words-endvqm Duration and Frequency https://anchor.fm/yuya-sato/episodes/Duration-and-Frequency-ep77hh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986 2020-11-1704 min

Japanese Grammar TipsBasic Japanese Daily PhrasesThis lesson introduce some basic Japanese daily phrases. おはよう(casual) Good morning おはようございます (formal) Good morning こんにちは (formal) Hello さようなら(formal) Goodbye じゃあね or ばいばい(casual) Goodbye ありがとう (casual) Thank you ありがとうございます(formal) Thank you すいません(formal) Excuse me, Sorry はい(formal) Yes うん(casual) Yes いいえ(formal) No いや or ううん(casual) No おつかれさまです(formal) This is kind of common greetin...2020-11-1504 min