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For our grammar point, we’ll teach you 2 of the most useful Japanese conversation tools ever, tte and toka. These will make your spoken Japanese sound very natural!

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Grammar: toka, tte | Function: talking about shrine maidens | Topic: describing people, jobs, shrines, traditions | Politeness Level: casual
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