Understanding “そう思います” [Sou Omoimasu] vs. “そうだと思います”[Sou Da to Omoimasu]
What is the difference between “そう思います” (sou omoimasu) and “そうだと思います” (sou da to omoimasu)? “Isn’t ‘そう思います’ (I think so) and…
Present vs. Past “Thank You”: When to Use Each Form
What is the difference between “ありがとうございます” (arigatou gozaimasu) and “ありがとうございました” (arigatou gozaimashita)? “When I say ‘ありがとうございます’ (Thank you) and ‘ありがとうございました’…
Learning Japanese Particles: ‘は’ vs. ‘が’ Explained
[Japanese Learning] I don’t understand how to use “は” (wa) and “が” (ga). “When I say, ‘彼は先生です。’ (He is a…
“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,…