“How to Use ‘すぐ’ [sugu] and ‘もうすぐ’ [mou sugu] Correctly in Japanese”
[Japanese Learning] What’s the difference between “すぐ” (sugu) and “もうすぐ” (mou sugu)? “I thought ‘もうすぐだね~’ (It’s almost time) and ‘すぐだね~’…
Correct Usage of ‘多い’ [ooi] in Japanese: Avoid Common Mistakes
[Japanese Learning] Why can’t you say “多い人” (a lot of people) or “多い雨” (a lot of rain)? “When I said…
Difference Between “jōzu” and “tokui”: How to Explain Them
How are “上手” (jōzu) and “得意” (tokui) different? How should I explain it? “上手” (jōzu) and “得意” (tokui) sound similar,…
Distinguishing ‘Yatto,’ ‘Tsui ni,’ and ‘Tōtō’: Nuance Explained
[Japanese Language Learning] The Difference Between “やっと,” “ついに,” and “とうとう” “Isn’t ‘yatto,’ ‘tsuini,’ and ‘tōtō’ all the same?””What’s the difference…
Distinguishing ‘Sameru’ vs ‘Hieru’: Differences Explained
[Japanese Language Learning] The Difference Between “冷める” [Sameru] and “冷える” [Hieru] “Isn’t ‘hieru’ and ‘sameru’ the same?””I was told that…
Kunai vs Naide: Key Differences in Japanese Expressions
[Japanese Language Learning] What is the Nuance Difference Between “入ってほしくない” [Haitte Hoshikunai] and “入らないでほしい”? [Hairanaide Hoshii] “I don’t want you…