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Archive for March, 2009  

Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You say things like, “This is too expensive,” and, “I think he’s nice” all the time. That’s why it’s important to review the key concepts used to form these sentences. You’ll also need to review when and how to use the formal and informal versions of sentences so you come across the way you want.

This beginner Japanese lesson reviews the important concepts you learned in Beginner Lessons 34 through 37. You’ll master sugiru to discuss things that are “too much” as well as how to talk about things that are too expensive or too cheap. The charts and sample sentences in this Japanese lesson really drive the point home. Don’t miss it!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! We use adjectives all the time to describe people, places and things. Just think about how boring life would be if we couldn’t make our language colorful with adjectives. You could only say, “These are flowers,” instead of, “These beautiful red roses smell like fragrant perfume.” As you can see, adjectives make language more interesting.

In this newbie Japanese lesson, make your Japanese more colorful by combining two or more adjectives. You’ll learn to use the te-form of i-adjectives in order to combine Japanese adjectives the right way. This Japanese lesson also includes a chart of commonly used adjectives that you can start using now!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You’ve learned the kanji for “sun” and “moon.” Now, you need to know how to describe their brightness. It’s time for you to learn the kanji meaning “bright.”

This Japanese video lesson does just that! You’ll find super simple instructions for drawing this kanji and tips to make sure you’ll remember it. As always, there are plenty of helpful sample words and phrases.




Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Have you ever heard of a kyabakura? If you haven’t, don’t miss this episode of Yuri’s audio blog. Get ready to discover a whole new side of Japan, one that sounds a little racy!

In this audio blog, you’ll discover the secrets of Japanese kyabakura, nightclubs that tailor to men with their attractive, well dressed female staff members known as kyaba-jo. At these establishments, men can pay extra yen to have drinks and conversation with his favorite kyaba-jo. These fairly new types of nightclubs are quite pricy, but they are sure to give you an interesting perspective of Japan!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! We talk to close friends very casually, even when asking for a favor. I’ll bet you’ve asked a friend, “Hand me that, will you?” Being comfortable with someone means that formal language isn’t necessary. Japanese is no different.

In this lower intermediate Japanese lesson, discover how to casually ask a close friend for a favor. You’ll find the correct way to use and pronounce the Japanese word kurenai to add “will you?” to a casual request. This Japanese lesson is packed with example sentences that you’ll use all the time!

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