level2 (N4)How to Use ～って in Japanese | Casual “I Heard That” Grammar
Learn how to use って in Japanese to say “I heard that ~” in casual conversations. Master this short-form hearsay grammar with examples, comparisons, and tips.
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level2 (N4)How to Use “~sou desu” to Say “I Heard That…” in Japanese
Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern short form + そうです to say “I hear that ~” or “they say that ~.” Includes examples, sources like 〜によると, and common mistakes.
level2 (N4)How to Say “Sorry for Doing” in Japanese | V-te + Sumimasen Deshita
Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern V-て + すみませんでした to apologize for your actions. Includes casual and polite versions, example sentences, and how to say “sorry for not doing.”
level2 (N4)How to Say “Thank You for Doing” in Japanese | V-te + Kurete Arigatou
Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern V-て + くれてありがとう to thank someone for their actions. Includes formal version くださってありがとうございます and example sentences.
level2 (N4)How to Use V-te Kureru (V-て くれる) in Japanese | Expressing Kind Actions Toward You
Learn how to use the Japanese grammar V-て + くれる to describe when someone does something for you. Includes examples, common mistakes, and the difference from ageru and morau.
level2 (N4)How to Use V-てあげる and V-てもらう in Japanese | Giving and Receiving Actions
Learn how to use the Japanese grammar patterns V-てあげる (te ageru) and V-てもらう (te morau) to describe helping others and receiving favors. Includes examples, practice, and common mistakes.
level2 (N4)How to Use Kureru (くれる) in Japanese | When Someone Gives You Something
Learn how to use the Japanese verb くれる to express when someone gives you something. Understand the structure, usage, and difference from ageru and morau.
CultureHaha no Hi (母の日) – Mother’s Day in Japan, Second Sunday of May
Haha no Hi celebrates mothers across Japan on the second Sunday of May. Discover the post-WWII origins of this American-inspired event, why red carnations are the go-to gift, and how families show appreciation through sweets, handmade cards, and helping with household chores.
level2 (N4)How to Use Ageru and Morau in Japanese | Express Giving and Receiving
Learn how to use the Japanese verbs あげる and もらう to talk about giving and receiving. Understand sentence structure, perspective, and cultural context with practical examples.
level2 (N4)Offering Friendly Advice in Japanese: Mastering V-た + らどうですか
How to Use 〜たらどうですか in Japanese | Giving Friendly Suggestions and Advice