【Difference】出る (deru) vs 出す (dasu)
Look at these two sentences: 私（わたし）は、部屋（へや）を 出る。(Watashi wa, heya o deru.) – I leave the room. 私（わたし）は、ゴミを 出す。(Watashi wa, gomi o dasu.) – I take out the trash. They both use the...
The Difference Between 入る (hairu) vs 入れる (ireru)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
Do you want “to enter” a room? Or do you want “to put” sugar in your coffee? In Japanese, these actions use a similar but very important verb pair: 入る (hairu) and...
The Difference Between 付ける (tsukeru) vs 付く (tsuku)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
“The light is on.” “I turn on the light.” In Japanese, these two common phrases use a very similar verb pair: 付く (tsuku) and 付ける (tsukeru). But they are not the same!This...
The Difference Between 開く (aku) vs 開ける (akeru) ｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
“The door opens.” “I open the door.” These two sentences are very similar, but in Japanese, they use completely different verbs and particles. This is one of the most important grammar points...
The Difference Between 乗る (noru) vs 乗せる (noseru)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
Do you know the difference between 乗る (noru) and 乗せる (noseru)? They look similar and are about riding in a vehicle, but they are very different. This is a common point of...
The Difference Between 見る (miru) vs 観る (miru) vs 見える (mieru) vs 見られる (mirareru)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
Do you know how to say “see” or “look” in Japanese? You might know 見る (miru). But what about 観る (miru)? And what is the difference between 見える (mieru) and 見られる (mirareru)?...
Hear, Listen, or Ask? The Difference Between 聞く, 聴く, and 訊く (N3-N5)
Hear, Listen, or Ask? Understanding the Three Ways to Say “Kiku” in Japanese: 聞く, 聴く, and 訊く (N3-N5) You might know the Japanese verb きく (kiku), but did you know it can...
What’s the Difference? 貸す (kasu) vs. 借りる (kariru) – A Simple Guide to “Lend” and “Borrow”
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The Difference Between “ようだ” (you da) and “みたいだ” (mitai da)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
Both “ようだ” and “みたいだ” mean “seems / looks like,” but they differ slightly in tone and usage. This article explains the difference simply for N5–N3 learners with easy examples and exercises. ...
How to Get the Best Out of Your Unlimited Access to Japanese Learning in JPLT Online School
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What is the difference between “落ちそうだった” (ochisou datta) and “落ちるところだった” (ochiru tokoro datta)?
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Learn Japanese Through Gourmet! Master Japanese While Enjoying Delicious Food!
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“Nenjiru” vs “Inoru” – What’s the Difference?
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The Difference Between “アンケートに回答する” and “アンケートを回答する”(Ankēto ni kaitō suru vs. Ankēto o kaitō suru)
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The Difference Between “道” (Michi), “通り” (Toori), and “道路” (Douro)
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The Difference Between “計画する” (Keikaku Suru) and “予定する” (Yotei Suru)
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The Difference Between “値引き” (nebiki) and “割引” (waribiki)
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