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How to use ~それで (~sore de): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
because of that,” “so,” or “that’s why. Read More
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How to use ~それでも (~Sore demo): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“but still,” or “even so,” Read More
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How to use ~それに (~sore ni): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s like sayin’ “on top of that,” “what’s more,” or “plus.” Read More
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How to use ~し~し (~shi ~shi): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s your way of saying, “not only this, but also that, and on top of it all…” Read More
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How to use ~だけでなく (~dake de naku): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“not only… but also.” Read More
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How to use ~んだけど (~n dakedo): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s more like a polite way of leading into a request, an apology, or just dropping a hint about something… Read More
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Understanding ~なくて (~nakute): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“I ain’t got the dough, and I can’t get that new ride.” That’s the vibe. Read More
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Understanding ~だが (~da ga): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
This ain’t your average “but,” fam. It’s got that old-school, formal vibe, like a mob boss layin’ down the law. Read More
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Understanding ~たとえば (~tatoeba): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
For example…” or “For instance…” Read More


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