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mitaina-vs-youna
みたいな (mitaina) and ような (youna) are two Japanese expressions that both mean "like" or "similar to" — but they are not equally interchangeable. One belongs to everyday conversation, while the other fits formal writing and literary c... -
#767 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N2-N3)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N2-N3】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“栄” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"栄" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 栄: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 栄養 / eiyou (JLPT-3) nutrition, nourishment, ... -
#766 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N4-N5)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N4-N5】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“査” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"査" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 査: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 検査 / kensa (JLPT-3) inspection (e.g. customs... -
#765 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N1-N2)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N1-N2】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“柱” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"柱" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 柱: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 電柱 / denchuu (JLPT-2) utility pole, power po... -
だんだん: How to Say “Gradually” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningだんだんdandanGradually / little by little / more and moreだんだん〜になるdandan ~ ni naruTo gradually become ~だんだんとdandan toGradually (slightly more formal/emphatic form) だんだん is one of the first Japanes... -
みおろす vs. みくだす：They Are Completely Different.
見下ろす (miorosu) and 見下す (mikudasu) share the same kanji 見下 — but they mean completely different things. One describes a physical action (looking down from a high place), while the other describes an emotional attitude (looking do... -
#764 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N2-N3)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N2-N3】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ...
