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October, 2008 
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. You’re about to master an important phrase. You’re ready to talk about what used to be. You might want to say, “I used to work there,” or “She used to be my girlfriend.” Statements like these are just as common in Japanese as they are in English. Imagine trying to have a conversation without being able to talk about the past. It would be pretty awkward.
Use this upper intermediate Japanese lesson to learn to talk about the past. Mono da is the Japanese phrase that allows you to be nostalgic. You need to know its two uses and the subtle differences between them. It’s time for you to confidently incorporate this phrase into your Japanese.
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Learn Japanese With JapanesePod101.com! One of the most common sentences we use talks about being “without.” Here are some examples: “I stayed up all night without going to bed,” and “She said she would marry him without even meeting him in person!” If you want to speak Japanese fluently, you must use sentences that include the word “without.”
This important lower intermediate lesson introduces you to –zu ni (without doing something). You’ll learn to use this phrase in a number of ways to form sentences that are part of almost all Japanese conversations. As an added bonus, find a number of Japanese vocabulary words and example sentences that you can weave into your own Japanese. This JapanesePod101.com lesson makes learning an especially important Japanese phrase easy and fun!
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In this episode of Miki’s blog, learn about the autumn tradition in Japan called Tsukimi, or “moon viewing.” Discover the Japanese version of “the man in the moon” and some ways that the tradition has influenced Japanese dishes.
If you’re ever in Japan during autumn, you’ll be glad you listened to this blog!
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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. “I’ll bring the drinks.” “I’ll bring my computer.” Simple phrases, right? We talk about things we’ll bring or take all the time. What about, “I’m going to take my mom to the doctor”? Another example of a simple phrase we use all the time. One thing’s for sure, if you get invited to a party, you’ll want to say “I’ll bring the…”
Use this beginner Japanese lesson to master another critical element of Japanese sentence construction. Learn to use Mottekite (to bring) and Motteiku (to take). In addition, discover a number of important vocabulary words and phrases. Don’t miss this JapanesePod101.com lesson!
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“That is outrageous!” I’ll bet you’ve said this phrase more than a few times in your life. And, there will be plenty of times when you want to say this phrase in Japanese. There are more phrases you’ll want to pick up. What about success that came after a whole lot of trial and error? There is a Japanese phrase you can use to describe that, too.
This Yojijukugo Japanese lesson introduces you to two popular Japanese phrases along with their numerous uses and fascinating history. Learn all about the phrase — wa gongodōdan da (you’ll need this when someone does something outrageous). You’ll also master the phrase shikōsakugo suru (to learn by mistake). Picking up Japanese phrases is the best way to perfect your Japanese. Don’t miss this lesson; it will help you do just that!
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