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Get ready to learn all about the compound verb “to do” in this newbie Japanese lesson. You’ll learn that the Japanese word shimasu is your key to talking about things that you do. “To speak,” “to watch,” “to learn;” you’ll find it all here, plus much, much more. This Japanese lesson also contains numerous sample sentences that you can start using today!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Imagine trying to speak English without being able to express actions. As you know, saying phrases like “to study” and “to talk” is critical. You’re about to learn that these compound verbs are just as critical in Japanese.
Get ready to learn all about the compound verb “to do” in this newbie Japanese lesson. You’ll learn that the Japanese word shimasu is your key to talking about things that you do. “To speak,” “to watch,” “to learn;” you’ll find it all here, plus much, much more. This Japanese lesson also contains numerous sample sentences that you can start using today!

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Learn Japanese at JapanesePod101.com! Takao and Yumi are planning a summer trip in Asia but they can’t decide where to go. They visit a ryokō gyōsha ‘(travel agency) to get some recommendations and plan a fantastic journey to Shanghai, the so-called gourmet heaven of Asia! Our grammar part is irassharu which is used in keigo (honorific language). After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!