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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You probably don’t realize how often you say sentences that use the phrases “in terms of” or “in that.” You might say, “In terms of ease, JapanesePod101.com is the best!”
This upper intermediate Japanese lesson is here to help you master the phrase ~という点で, which means “in terms of” or “in that.” Once you become familiar with the numerous sample sentences, you’ll realize just how many ways this versatile Japanese phrase can be used. Best of all, it’s fun!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! We hope you’re enjoying Japanese onomatopoeia. If you’re not, you might be complaining. But, believe it or not, there’s onomatopoeia to describe that too! From complaining loudly to murmuring in annoyance, you’ll find an inventive way to describe it in Japanese.
In this Japanese onomatopoeia lesson, you’ll learn a variety of ways to use the Japanese onomatopoeia for “complain.” You’ll master gamigami, butsubutsu and nechinechi, the Japanese onomatopoeia that describes a variety of ways that a person might complain. This lesson is packed with example sentences in Japanese that you’ll add to your vocabulary right away.

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Think about how often you talk or ask questions about ability. A few examples are, “Can I make a reservation for next week?” and “Can I come see you tomorrow?” Talking about whether or not things are possible is a critical part of making plans and keeping them.
This beginner Japanese lesson focuses on ability. Specifically, you’ll learn to talk and ask questions about whether things are possible. Master the phrase ~koto ga dekimasu to refer to possibilities or ability. In addition, you’ll learn the Japanese you need to convey that something is not possible. This in one invaluable Japanese lesson!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! When you’d like to invite someone of a higher status to do something with you, it’s crucial that you ask in the right way. This is especially true in Japanese. If you’ve ever asked, “Shall we go?” this lesson is one you can’t miss.
This newbie Japanese lesson is all about asking very politely if someone would like to do something with you. You’ll master -mashō ka, which is used to politely suggest, invite or propose. As you can imagine, this Japanese lesson is sure to come in handy one day.

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Here at JapanesePod101.com, we’ve discovered the easiest way for you to learn Japanese vocabulary words. Put us to the test with this video tutorial designed to teach you about something that you can’t live without.
In this Japanese video tutorial, you’ll learn the words for items you can find at a bookstore. They’re presented so that you’re sure to learn and retain them: hear a native speaker repeat the word three times, fast, slow, then fast. The video also shows the Japanese characters for each item, and there’s a fun self-test at the end so you can see just how much you learned.











