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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You tell your friend in Japanese, “You’re good at predicting things, right?” Your friend responds in Japanese, “What do you mean?” You explain in Japanese, “You appear to always give smart advice because you can see in advance what might happen.” Your friend replies in Japanese, “Well, I suppose I am pretty practical, but I don’t have a crystal ball that allows me to see the future, if that’s what you mean.” You say to your friend in Japanese, “Well, I have a situation that I could use your advice about. I have a job offer, but I’m not happy with the money the employer offered, and I want to know whether to ask for a bigger salary.” Your friend asks in Japanese, “How am I supposed to know the answer to that question?” You respond in Japanese, “Because it’s the job you used to have with your old company!”

Learning Japanese with JapanesePod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Japanese! This Japanese Lower Intermediate lesson will explain how to use yō da to express the likelihood of something happening in Japanese. We’ll also explain the subtle differences between this Japanese phrase and sō da. Visit us at JapanesePod101.com where you will find many more fantastic Japanese lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

 

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! In Japan, there are 5 seasons: Spring, Rainy Season, Summer, Fall and Winter. On rainy days during the Rainy Season, Miki practices her new hobby, playing gitā! Does your country have a rainy season too? What do you do on rainy days? After listening to this food for thought, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave Miki a post!

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