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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Sometimes, people say things better than we ever could. So, we quote them. Or, maybe you’re spreading a bit of juicy gossip and want to say, “She said she has a crush on him!” The Japanese language is much more fun and precise if you know how to properly quote others.

This beginner Japanese lesson shows you the right way to quote and paraphrase what others have said. Learn how itte imashita is the basis of forming direct quotes and a number of other ways to report on what people talk about. This lesson is fun, but it also ensures that you give credit where it’s due!

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