special honorific verbs (sonkeigo): quick guide for beginners
Introduction In Japanese, actions done by people of higher social status than you (such as your superiors, teachers or customers) have to be described with politeness... Read more.
kamoshiremasen (かもしれません): Essential Japanese “Maybe” Grammar
Introduction Wondering how to say “maybe,” “might,” or “may have” in Japanese? The expression you need is (short form) + かもしれません. It lets... Read more.
How to Use 〜みたいです and ようです in Japanese | It Looks Like / It Seems That
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “It looks like…” or “It seems that…” in Japanese? The expression you need is: 👉 (short form) + みたいです... Read more.
How to Say “Don’t Have to” in Japanese | ～なくてもいいです
Introduction Want to say “You don’t have to ~” in Japanese?This is useful when talking about rules, flexibility, or being polite and considerate. The... Read more.
How to Use the Japanese Conditional たら | “If” and “When” Grammar
Introduction Want to say “If…” or “When…” in Japanese?Then it’s time to learn the たら-form: 👉 V / adj / noun (short past) + ら This grammar... Read more.
How to Use ～って in Japanese | Casual “I Heard That” Grammar
Introduction In casual Japanese, when you want to say “I heard that…”, you don’t always need to use ～そうです.Instead, you can use a more relaxed and... Read more.
How to Use “~sou desu” to Say “I Heard That…” in Japanese
Introduction Want to say “I heard that…” or “They say that…” in Japanese?You can use the grammar pattern: 👉 Short (plain) form + そうです This... Read more.
How to Say “Sorry for Doing” in Japanese | V-te + Sumimasen Deshita
Introduction Need to say “I’m sorry for doing something” in Japanese?Then it’s time to learn the grammar pattern: 👉 V-て + すみませんでした... Read more.
How to Say “Thank You for Doing” in Japanese | V-te + Kurete Arigatou
Introduction Want to say “Thank you for doing something” in Japanese?When someone helps you, teaches you, or shows kindness through an action, you can... Read more.
How to Use V-te Kureru (V-て くれる) in Japanese | Expressing Kind Actions Toward You
Introduction Want to express when someone kindly does something for you in Japanese? In that case, the verb you need is: V-て + くれる This form tells us that... Read more.