Opinions and Ability
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Understanding 〜だろう (~darou): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
あいつ は たぶん おれたち の こと を うった ん だろう。Aitsu wa tabun oretachi no koto o utta n darou.That guy… Read More
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Understanding んです (ndesu): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
The nuance of んです (n desu) is all about providing an explanation or giving a reason. Read More
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Understanding 〜より~のほうが (~yori ~nohouga): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
It’s how you tell people which one you like better, which one’s the top dog in your book. Read More
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Understanding 〜ほうがいい (hou ga ii): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
This right here is how you tell someone they better do something, or you’re giving them some serious advice. Read More
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Understanding 〜と おもう (toomou): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
This is how you state your opinion, how you let people know what’s on your mind. You feel me? Read More
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Understanding 〜でしょう (deshou): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
It’s when you got a strong feeling about somethin’, but you ain’t 100% sure, so you’re askin’ for a nod. Read More
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Understanding かた (kata): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
It’s about the way you do things, the method, the technique. Read More
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Understanding ~のがすき (nogasuki): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
This ain’t some complicated hustle; it’s just how you tell people what you like to do. Read More
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Understanding ~のがじょうず (no ga jouzu): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
You use this grammar pattern to say, “This cat is good at doin’ somethin’,” or “This homie is trash at… Read More
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Understanding ~好き (suki): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
It’s a simple, direct way to express your love for an object, person, or activity. Read More
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Understanding 〜がほしいです (ga hoshii desu): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
This phrase is like tellin’ your homie, “Yo, I’m fiendin’ for that. Read More
