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Learn Real Japanese at JapanesePod101.com! As we mentioned last week, getting a good hanami spot is not easy. This week the two companies are still arguing over who gets the good spot. But one worker offers an interesting solution. Will the be able to work things out civilly? Our grammar point is using kimatte iru to express high probability as well an idiomatic use of hitotsu. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

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Voice Actors: Miki, Yoshikai, Jun, Nori, Take | Hosts:
Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons | 17 Comments »
Grammar: hitotsu, kimatte iru | Function: expressing probability | Topic: cherry blossom, flower viewing, hanami, traditions | Politeness Level: casual, formal, Informal, Polite
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