Learn Real Japanese at JapanesePod101.com! Today is the final installment of our series about the two raibaru-gaisha (rival companies) fighting over who gets the good hanami spot. Last week Mr. Tajima’s secretary suggested a drinking contest to resolve the issue. So today we’ll find out who will get to keep the spot. Our grammar is using osore ga aru which similar to the English “I fear something is going to happen.” We’ll also see how the suffix ~kkonai is used. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

Learn Japanese at JapanesePod101.com! In today’s lesson two college guys are taking a walk through the park, minding their own business when they come across 180 massive barrels of sake. sugee! But it doesn’t just stop there… oh no. We’re bringing you the volitional as your all-star grammar point, so don’t miss out on the PDF. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons | 12 Comments »
Grammar: osore ga aru, ~kkonai | Function: discussing probablity, talking about fears | Topic: cherry blossom, flower viewing, hanami, sake, traditions | Politeness Level: casual, formal, Informal, Polite
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