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How to use と考えられている (~to kangaerareteiru): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“It is considered that…” or “It is believed to be…” Read More
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How to use ～てすみません (~te sumimasen): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
I apologize for doing [this specific thing]. Read More
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How to use ～といわれている (to iwareteiru): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
Sharing hearsay or a rumor Read More
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How to use ～んじゃないか (~njanaika): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
it’s about puttin’ your opinion out there, makin’ a suggestion, or askin’ your crew what they think Read More
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How to use ～よう (~you): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
making a suggestion or declaring an intention Read More
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How to use ～てくる (~te kuru): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
a change or action that started in the past and is rollin’ up into the present Read More
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How to use 〜化する (~ka suru): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
Think of it like the “-ify,” “-ize,” or “-ification” Read More
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How to use ～ば (~ba): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
if A happens, then B will definitely happen Read More
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How to use そんな (sonna): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s that “for real?” or “like that? Read More
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How to use ほとんど (hotondo): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
Think of it like the word “almost” or “most” in English. It’s for when somethin’ is near completion, or when… Read More
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How to use ぜんぜん (zenzen): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“not at all” or “completely not.” Read More
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How to use ごとに (goto ni): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
Yo, so check it. 「ごとに」 is all about sayin’ “each” or “every.” It’s like when you’re countin’ your stacks of… Read More
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How to use ～だんだん (~dan dan): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It ain’t sudden. It’s that “little by little,” “step-by-step” action. Read More
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How to use ～くなかった / ～じゃなかった (ku nakatta) /ja nakatta): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
how to say “wasn’t hot” etc. Read More
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How to use ～かった / でした (~katta / deshita): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
how to say “was not hot” etc. Read More
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How to use くない / じゃない (~ku nai / ja nai): A Streetwise JLPT N5 Grammar Guide
how to say “not big” etc. Read More
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ヤギと暗殺者 – The Goat and the Assassin (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
A goat herder with prosopagnosia lives a double life. Read More
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電車とノート – The Train and the Notebook (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
A trainspotter might be watching more than just the trains. Read More
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蜂と捜査官 – The Bees and the Detective (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
An undercover cop has an interesting way to use bees. Read More
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コインランドリーの告白 – Laundromat Confessions (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
A deaf laundromat owner secretly gives simple advice to mobsters who believe he is a wise, trusted confidant. Read More
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How to use ～てもらう (~te morau): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“to have someone do something for you.” Read More
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How to use ～てあげる (~te ageru): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s like “Here, fam, I got you,” Read More
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How to use ～がする (~ga suru): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
Used for explaining information from your senses, kinda like “give off” Read More
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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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Understanding ～しか～ない (~shika ~nai): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
You’re sayin’ that the amount is disappointin’ly small. It’s like you got short-changed. Read More
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Understanding ～以上 (~ijou): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
You’re sayin’ “more than, and this number is the bottom line, the minimum, the whole enchilada. Read More
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Understanding ～うちに (~uchi ni): A Streetwise JLPT N3 Grammar Guide
“while you still can,” or “before it’s too late.” Read More
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オペラ座の掃除人 – Opera House Cleaner (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
A large and intimidating cleaner at an opera house secretly watches a beautiful ballerina. Read More
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ニワトリと少年 – The bird and the boy (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
Leo’s got a special touch with the syndicate’s prize fighting roosters, and the Boss sees him as the ticket to… Read More
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パン屋の男 – The bakery Man (JLPT N4 Graded Reader)
That old timer might be going to the bakery for sweets, or he might be going there for something else. Read More
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Understanding ～ばいい (~ba ii): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s all about hope or a simple suggestion for the future Read More
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Straight Outta Textbooks: 10 Real Ways to Beat the JLPT
A’ight, listen up, fam. You wanna pass this JLPT thing? Read More
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Understanding ~のように (~no you ni): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It’s like you’re sayin’ somethin’ is “like” or “just like” some other thing. Read More
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Understanding ~みたいに (mitaini): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
It means ‘like’ or ‘similar to.’ But it’s not just a simple comparison. It’s about a simile, a likeness. Read More
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Understanding souiu (そういう): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
These point out the kind of thing we’re on about. Read More
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Understanding mitai (みたい): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
Basically, ‘mitai’ is how you say something ‘looks like’ or ‘seems like’ something else. Read More
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Understanding など (nado): A Streetwise JLPT N4 Grammar Guide
“など” is like sayin’ “and so on,” “etc.,” or “things like.” Read More
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