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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Let’s face it. Some things just can’t be done. “I can’t make it to the meeting.” Some things will never happen. “I would never do that!” You need to express these types of things in Japanese. And, it’s critical that you’re clear when you assert yourself. Talk about what can’t and won’t be done with authority and style.

This upper intermediate Japanese lesson is designed to help you express things that can’t be done and that will never happen. It sounds negative, but it’s all part of truly mastering the Japanese language. Learn to use kko nai to say there is no way something will happen. Learn to set limits with this important JapanesePod101.com lesson.

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