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Archive for December 4th, 2008

Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! There are all kinds of ways to tell people how you are feeling. Japanese is full of nuances that you must be aware of to get your point across. Here’s an interesting example: you can say, “She chased me,” in Japanese. But, if you want to tell someone that you were chased and found it annoying, you must say, “I was chased by her.” This one example demonstrates just how crucial it is that you structure your sentences correctly. Otherwise, your true meaning might get left behind.

This lower intermediate Japanese lesson shows you a variety of nuanced words that you’ll use to convey emotions. Learn when to use the passive voice to say what you really mean. Master words like niramareru (to watch and beware of) and a number of passive forms of phrases that allow you to express your feelings. This is truly one of the most important JapanesePod101.com lessons yet!

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