には and a compound of particles that indicate the purpose for which something will/was done. This combination of に and は are interesting because に indicated the direction of action or purpose. While は marks the topic.
This episode is about the particle compound of と and は which is used to describe something, or indicate that a description or explanation is being given.
Part 2 of Noni, using Noni with verbs. remember to follow us on all the socials at Themangasensei
Audio from our new weekly Facebook Live-Stream. We drop the big news about the Verb Conjugator, Online Grammar Dictionary, Teaming us with Bahasalanguages and Discover Nihongo. This week we break down how and when it will be happening. Stay tuned next week when we do live Japanese Q & A.
Today we interviewed one of the funniest Japanese speakers on the interwebz. Gizmo is a Rapper, Creative, Youtuber, and was once a podcaster and has agreed to come on the Manga Sensei podcast to give you info on how to get to Japan, his story and even speaks like a Yanki. Gizmo does it all and we loved having him on the show. Make sure to check out this exclusive interview with Gizmo. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwFTgM6JZewOUxghiTLh2YA Twitter: @heyitsgimo Instagram: itsmegizmo Sit...
Noni or na (the particle) Noni is used to indicate that in spite or regardless of whatever is happening there is a result. This result can be positive or negative. The な is used after な Adjectives and Noun (also sometimes in colloquial speak as well).
Base て + the particle も implies an 'even though' modification to the verb that it modifies. John Sensei breaks it down for ya.
Using but in Japanese is very interesting. Today I break down different words for the word 'but' and what they mean. Most informal to Most Formal (Commonly used) だって でも けど けれでも Lightest ＆ Strongest でも しかし
The difference between しか, ばかり and & だけ.
しか, written in hiragana is not Deer (鹿) and is similar to the だけ and ばかり, しか is a limiter. Like the previous grammar patterns is used right after the noun that it is showing the exception of, but しか can only be used in a negative sentence.
Today John Sensei Took the JLPT. What did he think? Make sure to follow us for the new weekly live stream on Facebook at 7pm Sunday US Mountain Time. https://www.facebook.com/themangasensei/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Today I interview a guy who had done it all. Studied abroad, worked in Japan, Married a Japanese woman, been on Japanese television, and more. Enjoy my interview with the Aussie, Sven Brdznski! Instragram: @brdznski Twitter: @cscdgnpry
One thing to remember is to make sure that you are not confusing the English meaning of 'doing nothing but -verb-' which implied that you are free. While you can imply that meaning, it doesn't necessarily denote such a meaning in the Japanese. manga-sensei.com
Bakari goes right after nouns without any particles attached and meaning 'nothing but' and can be used in positive and negative situations. Make sure to check out all our kanji goodness on the new Instagram feed: @Themangasensei
Dake dewa naku is a combination of a few different grammar points stacked on top of each other. The first is Dake, which we talked about yesterday. The second is De the particle & Wa the topic marker. Last is the negative 'Nai' turned into an adverb. These three grammar points stacked together have quite a specific meaning but let's break it down in this podcast.
Dake is one of the few words that can be translated almost directly into English; meaning 'only.' used directly after a noun this grammar point can be used for positive and negative sentences. Also, make sure to follow us on our new Instagram with daily Kanji and other Japanese language hacks at TheMangaSensei we are also on twitter, and Facebook!
While not your mama nor my mama, Bta まま indicates a state of action that have already occurred. It is important to remember that まま cannot happen of your own volition. Also, make sure to check us out on Instagram and Facebook at TheMangaSensei for Kanji and other daily tips and tricks.
Every Sunday I get to say whatever I want on the topic of Japanese language study. This week I give some advice that might be contrary to what you have been told your traditional Japanese classes. Specific Measured Attainable Relevant Time-bound Evaluated Recorded
Ai Nakamura is a professional simultaneous interpreter and expert in Japanese teaching as well as marriage and relationships. (We will talk to her about his in more detail in our next podcast with her.) She gives us some great tips and advice for people trying to break into the interpreting space. Also, make sure to check out her blogs: https://konkatsukyoushitsu.com/ http://kokekojapan.jp/...
This episode is part two of learning how to use Made. Make sure you understand exactly when and where something is supposed to end. manga-sensei.com
まで is a simple grammar point that we seem to have neglected when talking about measurement and limits these past couple of weeks. まで is essentially the most simple limit meaning 'until' both spatially and chronologically.
The Kanji 全 means all, and depending on if it is a noun (全て subete) or the adverb mattaku can be somewhat confusing in how it is used. In this episode, we break it down a little bit and distinguish how it is used in a sentence. Both Negative and Positive. Manga Sensei
Nami (ni) is somewhat tricky and has two distinct meanings. An easy way to differentiate between the two by seeing if 並み is connected to a noun by a particle or not. If not: That it means to match, or be equal/equivalent to whatever it is connected to. If so: (meaning it is being connected with a particle etc.) Than is indicates something in general or normally.
Tan-i de is an underused way to show measurement, particularly the smallest measurement that can be used. Remember this word can only be used after a counter word. if you have any questions please make sure to send them to us at: manga-sensei.com/info
Filler words are words that you use in between words, that don't hold any intrinsic meaning. Words like: 'like', 'umm', and 'well...' are good examples. Today John-Sensei talks about how to make your Japanese sound more fluent that you really are in using these type of words.
Today's interview ran a little long. But trust me it is well worth it. Dr. Van Gessel is a professional Japanese Translator. He has translated novels, taught around the world (including at Columbia, California Berkeley, and Brigham Young Univerisity), been honored by the Foreign Minister of Japan, and even been the main consultant on the Academy Award winning film Silence by Martin Scorsese Here are a couple of his translated books: When I Whistle (1974) by Endo Shusaku https://www.amazon.com/Wh...
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One more episode from 100! Atari is a grammar point that is used following a counter to indicate rate. This is often translated to mean 'per' or 'each'. This is used very often to measure things and you will use it a lot if you have even a minor sushi addiction. Make sure that you use あたり/当たり only after a counter like: 日, 札, and 枚. manga-sensei.com
Zutsu is used to evenly distribute 'somethings'. Remember Zutsu has to be used after a quantifier, like a counter or time.
Oki ni and Goto ni are often confused, this episode is to clear up some of that confusion. Remember: Oki Ni when compared to Goto Ni indicate period is complete. So if it is: 三日おきに = Every forth day. 三日ごとに = Every three days.
