Wide Face! Fun Japanese Idioms 顔が広い

かおがひろい顔(かお)が広(ひろ)い What does this idiom mean?  First, let's break it down literally: かお顔(かお)  face (pitch accent stays high

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Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #160: ～ようとおもう thinking of doing; planning to…

～ようとおもう thinking of doing; planning to… 今年(ことし)は日本(にほん)に帰国(きこく)しようと思(おも)います。 Click for and English this year | as for | Japan

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I’m Absolutely Certain! Maybe – Degrees of Certainty in Japanese

Certainty in Japanese This lesson offers a quick guide to mastering expressions of certainty and speculation, enhancing your

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Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #159: くれる to give

あげる to give おかあさんは、おとうさんにプレゼントをあげた。 Click for and English Mom | as for | Dad | to | present

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Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #158: あげる to give

あげる to give おかあさんは、おとうさんにプレゼントをあげた。 Click for and English Mom | as for | Dad | to | present

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Nihongo no Tane 151: 能登半島地震The Noto Peninsula Earthquake | Japanese Immersion Podcast

For upper beginners to intermediates. Listen to the short podcast and then answer the comprehension questions below. 睡眠時間

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