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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Your significant other tells you in Japanese, “Are you ready for dinner with my parents?” You respond in Japanese, “Of course, dear. When am I not respectful?” Your significant other replies in Japanese, “You usually are. I like to remind you just in case you forget. It’s very important. I want them to like you.” You say in Japanese, “That’s fine. I just hope your father doesn’t tell one of his boring stories again.” Your significant other tells you in Japanese, “I hope not, but if he does, just smile and nod politely.” You inquire in Japanese, “And what do I do if we are watching the game on television and he is rooting against my team? Am I supposed to stay quiet then?” Your significant other says in Japanese, “No, but just watch what you say. Be polite and treat him respectfully. I taught you how to ask questions in extra-formal Japanese. This would be a good time to try those questions out. He is your future father-in-law, you know.” You spin around and ask in Japanese, “He is?”

Learning Japanese with JapanesePod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Japanese! This Japanese Beginner lesson will teach you the honorific form of the Japanese language. We’ll also show you an extra formal way to ask someone for something in Japanese. 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! The Postcards series continues with part five! Today, Ishihara sends a follow-up letter to Sasaki regarding his last. Did the two meet at the place they first met as he requested? Tune in to find out! Today’s grammar point is sonkeigo using the passive form of verbs. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

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