Tanoshimi vs Tanoshisa: Understanding their Differences
The Difference Between “楽しみ” (tanoshimi) and “楽しさ” (tanoshisa) “Which should I use, ‘楽しみ’ (tanoshimi) or ‘楽しさ’ (tanoshisa)?” “What’s the difference…
Understanding the Difference Between “ii desu” and “daijōbu desu
Understanding the Difference Between “いいです” (ii desu) and “大丈夫です” (daijōbu desu) in Japanese Are you confused about when to use…
Understanding the Subtle Differences Between ‘Iku nara’ and ‘Iku no nara’
The Difference Between “行くなら” (Iku nara) and “行くのなら” (Iku no nara) “Should I use ‘行くなら’ (Iku nara) or ‘行くのなら’…
Learning Japanese Requests: When to Use ‘Onegaishimasu’ vs. ‘Kudasai’
Which is Correct: ’Ocha, Onegaishimasu’ vs ‘Ocha, Kudasai’ “I can’t really tell the difference between ‘お茶お願いします’ (Ocha, onegaishimasu) and ‘お茶ください’…
The Difference Between “１年おき” and “１年ごと”
The Difference Between “１年おき” and “１年ごと” “Should I use ‘１年おき’ or ‘１年ごと’? Aren’t they the same in meaning?” “What’s the…
he Difference Between “大人向け” and “大人向き”
The Difference Between “大人向け” and “大人向き” “Should I use ‘大人向け’ or ‘大人向き’? Aren’t they the same in meaning?” “Is ‘子供向けのゲームも大人向きなものがある’…