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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Using popular expressions makes you a true Japanese pro! Read this lesson to discover one that you will use all the time. Think about how often you say, “I have no choice but to….” It is an expression that is used all the time in all sorts of situations. You might say, “My car broke down, so I had no choice but to walk” or “It rained all day, so we had no choice but to cancel the picnic.” There are countless other situations that call for this expression.
This upper intermediate Japanese lesson shows you how to use this dynamic expression. You’ll master shika nai (have no choice but to…) and the situations in which it is proper to use. You’ll also find numerous examples to ensure that you feel comfortable using this important Japanese expression. This is one JapanesePod101.com lesson you can’t miss!
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Upper Intermediate Lesson S2 #18 – Japanese Superstitions: Fact or Fiction? Every culture has interesting superstitions. For example, what do you do when you spill salt? What about if you accidentally break a mirror? People do an array of interesting things to keep bad luck from coming their way. Have you ever heard of Feng Shui? If not, you might want to read this lesson before you redecorate your home!
This upper intermediate Japanese lesson introduces you to some fascinating Japanese superstitions, and more are to come in this three-part series. In this lesson, learn to use kanenai to talk about the possibility of something bad happening. Discuss the consequences of people’s poor decisions using the Japanese vocabulary words and sentence structures you will master in this JapanesePod101.com lesson.
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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Isn’t it always the same? When the girls get together, the talk always comes around to guys. “Who do you like?” “Why do you like him?” It’s hard enough to keep up with the conversation when just two of you are talking, but with three and more girls talking in Japanese, you better make sure you can keep up. What was that? No, she couldn’t have said that. Your Japanese must be faulty or your ears are going bad. You thought for sure you heard her say in Japanese, “I like dull Japanese guys who mumble.” Doesn’t anybody else think that’s really odd? Well, the next girl isn’t any better. She claims in Japanese, “I like American guys who are loud and obnoxious!” Are they serious? You chime in quietly in Japanese, “I just like guys who are tall, quiet, and very patient better.” They both look at you as if you are crazy. Maybe your Japanese is just very very bad, but you have to know. “Excuse me,” you ask in Japanese, “What kind of guys did you say you liked?”
Learning Japanese with JapanesePod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Japanese! This Japanese Newbie lesson is all about describing the characteristics you like in a person and your preferences for personal characteristics in Japanese. You’ll be able to chat with your friends in Japanese to tell them those qualities you like in the opposite sex. 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 and Japanese Culture with JapanesePod101.com. Today is part one of animals and their meanings. As is customary in many cultures throughout the world, certain animals hold special significance. In Japan, this is no different, and today we introduce you to some of those animals and what they signify. Don’t miss today’s episode!
Learn about Japanese culture with JapanesePod101.com. Today we introduce you to and look into an interesting and popular belief that blood type and personality are related. So what’s your blood type? Don’t miss today’s episode of Japanese Culture Class.
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