Need to get a new apartment in Japan? Do you know where to start? In this series, we’re going to show you step by step how to rent an apartment in Japan. We’ll give you all the tools you need to make the whole process as painless as possible.
We’ll look at some important polite Japanese expressions using the grammatical constructions -sasete moraitai n desu ga, and -sasete itadaku. The first phrase combines the -te form of a causative verb with morau to express “getting someone to let you do something.” The second Japanese phrase combines the -te form of a causative verb with itadaku, which is the humble form of morau. We’ll try to make it easy to learn this difficult Japanese grammar!
If you’re planning on moving to or in Japan, you don’t want to miss this practical Japanese lesson!

Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! One month ago it was Valentine’s Day, and the King was happy. He made a new personal record in chocolates received. But one month later, the fateful day has arrived. Today is White Day in Japan - the day when the deed must be repaid! Tune in to find out how the King is doing, and then stop by JapanesePod101.com to leave us a post!
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Happy Valentine’s Day to all! As many of you already know, Valentine’s Day here in Japan is a bit different than in western countries. Today’s conversation takes place between a buchou, or manager, and a shain, or employee. The manager, who happens to be a man, has hit the jackpot - tune in to find out why, as well as more info about different kind of chocolate given on this day, and more! Today’s grammar point is morau, to receive - one we hope you can all use today!
Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons (S2) | 9 Comments »
Grammar: itadaku, morau, saseru, ~sasete itadaku, ~sasete moraitai n desu ga | Function: renting an apartment | Topic: moving, real estate | Politeness Level: casual, Polite
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