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Japanese not enough? Try another one of our 8 languages and get 50% off the subscription! Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Did you ever think of meeting your neighbors before you signed the lease? Kind of an interview in disguise. You know, just walking over and introducing yourself. In Japan, this custom takes place after you have already moved in. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to introduce yourself to the neighbors and carry out the customs we’ve discussed in the previous lessons.
The focus of this lesson is the grammar point totemo –nai, which is used in a negative construction clause to strengthen the negative meaning. It is equivalent to “not — possibly.”

Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Do you know the customs associated with moving into a new place in Japan? In this lesson we’ll look at Japanese customs associated with moving. Moving in Japan can be quite challenging due to language and cultural challenges, but with the series on moving in Japan, we’ll help make this potentially challenging experience extremely easy.
The focal point for this lesson is the grammar point to iu koto da. It’s a common expression to report hearsay or rumors. But, today we introduce another usage.

Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons (S2) | 10 Comments »
Grammar: totemo~nai | Function: greeting the neighbors | Topic: Meeting a neighbor, moving | Politeness Level: Polite
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