Japanese Grammar – Book 3 Lesson 12 Taglish ■ V-るまで、～ Meaning: Until [verb], [action/result] Hanggang [verb/pandiwa] Formation: verb (dictionary-form) + まで Key Point: Ginagamit ang ekspresyong ito upang ilarawan ang isang kilos o pangyayari na…
Japanese Grammar – Book 3 Lesson 4 Taglish ■ N なら、～ Meaning: “If it’s N, then…” / “Kung N, saka…” “Speaking of N…” / “Tungkol sa N…” Formation: Noun(Ang bagay) + なら、～ Key Point: Ginagamit…
Japanese Grammar – Book 3 Lesson 3 Taglish ■ S1 ので、S2 Meaning: “Dahil S1, S2.” / “Nangyayari ang S2 dahil sa S1.” Formation: Verb (plain form) + ので イ-adjective い + ので ナ-adjective な +…
Japanese Grammar – Likes, Verbs & Frequency ■ Nが 好[す]きです Meaning: “[Someone] likes N.” Formation: Noun ＋ が ＋ 好[す]きです Key Point: 好[す]き is a na-adjective. The particle が marks the object of preference. Use 何[なに]が…
Japanese Grammar – Family & Location ■ N1とN2 Meaning: “N1 and N2” Formation: Noun1 ＋ と ＋ Noun2 Key Point: と is a particle used to connect two or more nouns. Used when listing people…
Japanese Grammar – Introductions ■ Nです Meaning: “It is N.” / “I am N.” Formation: Noun ＋ です Key Point: Used to state identity or give simple information politely. ■ N1は N2です Meaning: “N1 is…
Japanese Communication Expressions Expressions When You Don’t Understand Japanese When learning Japanese or living in Japan, it’s common to face situations where you don’t understand what someone is saying. Here are polite and useful expressions…
Japanese Communication Expressions Basic Japanese Greetings In Japanese, greetings change depending on the time of day and the level of formality. Here are the basic ones: 1. おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu) – “Good morning” Used in…