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People love to tell stories, whether they are completely true or completely made up! Think about how you casually tell someone the events of your day. You might say something as simple as, "I woke up early then I went to work, but I forgot my coffee." As you can see, talking about events is generally pretty casual, but it does take skill to do it correctly and keep your listeners interested. In this upper intermediate Japanese lesson, learn even more uses of the Japanese phrase wake da. You'll master how to put it at the end of a sentence to explain events. In addition, you'll find out how to use it correctly no matter the circumstance. 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Learning all the ways to use Japanese onomatopoeia makes speaking the language more fun and more meaningful. If you've been keeping ... Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Learning all the ways to use Japanese onomatopoeia makes speaking the language more fun and more meaningful. If you've been keeping up with this onomatopoeia series, you know this is true. It's time to delve into the exciting world of Japanese onomatopoeia once again with this easy and fun lesson.  This Japanese Onomatopoeia lesson focuses on the words that you can use to describe a range of emotions from fear to relief. As you know, the gasp of an English-speaking person can say a lot. Japanese onomatopoeia is the same. 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You've learned so much Japanese lately, you might be wishing for a review. Well, here it is! It's time for a ... Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You've learned so much Japanese lately, you might be wishing for a review. Well, here it is! It's time for a comprehensive, concise review that will make sure everything sinks in! This beginner Japanese lesson is your chance to review the most important elements covered in the last few lessons. From apologizing to describing how something looks, this is the Japanese lesson that'll make sure the most important elements are clear. 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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! As you know, saying goodbye can be really hard. You may have to say your goodbyes to someone you'll probably never see again, and that's tough. Or, you may just have to say bye for a few days or weeks. The way that you speak to someone depends on how long it will be before you see them again, but in most goodbye scenarios, you'll want to say, "Take care." In this newbie Japanese lesson, learn how to say goodbye to someone properly based on how long it will be before you see him or her again. And, learn to tell that person to take care, let's meet again, and just about anything else you might have the urge to say. 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Yuri's back for another installment of her audio blog. Today, she tells us all about the world of Japanese comedy. Are ... Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Yuri's back for another installment of her audio blog. Today, she tells us all about the world of Japanese comedy. Are you a fan of comedians? If so, this audio blog is a must hear! Yuri dedicates this audio blog to ‘manzai,' or Japanese comedy. If you're interested in what types of comedy are available in Japan or the popular comedians, this is the audio blog for you. Just like in the United States, Japanese comedians are often good looking, and they like to branch out into the world of television and movies. 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If so, you're expressing your expectations. I'm sure you do ... Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Have you ever said, "This is the way things should be"? If so, you're expressing your expectations. I'm sure you do that all the time in English. If you want to express your expectations clearly and concisely in Japanese, you need this lesson. This lower intermediate Japanese lesson is here to help you talk about your expectations. You'll learn the correct way to use hazu to talk about what you expect in Japanese, and there are plenty of sample sentences that you'll want to use right away. 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We love to talk about other people, whether it's saying something nice or gossiping. In English, it's very easy to say, ... Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! We love to talk about other people, whether it's saying something nice or gossiping. In English, it's very easy to say, "Look at that person over there. I can't believe what she's wearing!" Would you know how to effectively say the same thing in Japanese? In this beginner Japanese lesson, learn how to use modifiers to talk about people and things in a complex, sophisticated way. You'll be a master of Japanese modifiers and how they differ from their English counterparts. Specifically, discover how some Japanese may seem "backwards" to you. Want your Japanese to make sense? 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You've probably heard the expression, "It's better to give than to receive." Well, whether you're giving or receiving a gift, every ... Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You've probably heard the expression, "It's better to give than to receive." Well, whether you're giving or receiving a gift, every language has some set phrases that most people use. When you give or receive a gift in Japan, will you know what to say? The focus of this newbie Japanese lesson is phrases you can use when giving or receiving a gift. Starting with Kore, dōzo ("please accept this"), you'll learn the many phrases you're likely to hear in a gift-giving situation. 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