Casual Japanese

Japanese Grammar

V-masu or V-n desu? When and Why Japanese Uses “んです” (n desu)

2026/1/29
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Japanese Grammar

The Japanese Verb “悩む” (Nayamu): Meaning, Usage, and Why It’s Hard to Translate

2026/1/29
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Japanese Grammar

Why Japanese Says ‘Taxi ga iru’ (And Why ‘Aru’ Feels Wrong)

2026/1/28
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Japanese Grammar

Japanese Casual Expression: 〜っちゃ〜する (…ccha …suru)

2026/1/27
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Japanese Grammar

Japanese Casual Expression: 〜さ (…sa) – Use with caution! (Friendly, but risky)

2026/1/27
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Japanese Grammar

Japanese Casual Expression: 〜じゃん (…jan)

2026/1/27
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Japanese Grammar

Japanese Casual Expression: 「っていうか (tte iu ka)」 (The Native Fix-It Phrase: “I mean / or rather / actually / like…”)

2026/1/26
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Japanese Grammar

Japanese Casual Expression: 「〜っぽい (ppoi)」 (The Native Shortcut for “-ish / seems like / has the vibe of”)

2026/1/25
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Japanese Grammar

Japanese Casual Expression: 「とか (toka)」 (A Super Common Colloquial “and stuff / like”)

2026/1/25
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