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’…
The Difference Between “ほど” and “くらい/ぐらい”
The Difference Between “ほど” and “くらい/ぐらい” “Should I use ‘ほど’ or ‘くらい/ぐらい’? Aren’t they all the same in meaning?” “What’s…
「友達」と「友人」の違い [日本語学習]
どちらも「friend」だけど、使う場面に違いがあるの? 「友達」はカジュアルで、「友人」はフォーマルな感じなのかな? どっちを使うかで、相手に与える印象が変わるの?