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Archive for November 21st, 2008

Upper Intermediate Lesson S2 #19 - Japanese Superstitions 2: One Japanese Expression You Must Use!

Level: Upper Intermediate Lessons (S2)

Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Using popular expressions makes you a true Japanese pro! Read this lesson to discover one that you will use all the time. Think about how often you say, “I have no choice but to….” It is an expression that is used all the time in all sorts of situations. You might say, “My car broke down, so I had no choice but to walk” or “It rained all day, so we had no choice but to cancel the picnic.” There are countless other situations that call for this expression.

This upper intermediate Japanese lesson shows you how to use this dynamic expression. You’ll master shika nai (have no choice but to…) and the situations in which it is proper to use. You’ll also find numerous examples to ensure that you feel comfortable using this important Japanese expression. This is one JapanesePod101.com lesson you can’t miss!

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Grammar: shika nai | Function: have no choice | Topic: superstitions | Politeness Level: casual

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