thejapantimes, 8 days ago to Life A transitive verb and an intransitive one differ in that one doesn't require a subject. This lets you point out the fact that the scary doll in the corner of the room has moved on its own. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/31/language/intransitive-japanese-grammar-ghosts/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #transitiveverbs #intransitiveverbs #jlptn4
A transitive verb and an intransitive one differ in that one doesn't require a subject. This lets you point out the fact that the scary doll in the corner of the room has moved on its own. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/31/language/intransitive-japanese-grammar-ghosts/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #transitiveverbs #intransitiveverbs #jlptn4
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Life "Before it's too late," "while you remember" — Mother's Day offers us a chance to learn ways to express a range of time in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/03/language/mothers-day-japan-grammar/ #life #language #mother039sday #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn2 #jlptn4
"Before it's too late," "while you remember" — Mother's Day offers us a chance to learn ways to express a range of time in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/03/language/mothers-day-japan-grammar/ #life #language #mother039sday #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn2 #jlptn4
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Life As the weather changes it doesn't hurt to give your home a good clean. In Japan, that may also mean dusting off a few words and phrases for tidying. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/11/language/spring-cleaning-vocabulary-japanese/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #grammar #jlptn4
As the weather changes it doesn't hurt to give your home a good clean. In Japan, that may also mean dusting off a few words and phrases for tidying. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/11/language/spring-cleaning-vocabulary-japanese/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #grammar #jlptn4
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Life In addition to "maruhara," or "period harassment," younger employees want to cut down on the unnecessary emails that are a part of work culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/02/language/period-harassment-maruhara-japanese-work-culture/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #kanji
In addition to "maruhara," or "period harassment," younger employees want to cut down on the unnecessary emails that are a part of work culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/02/language/period-harassment-maruhara-japanese-work-culture/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #kanji
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life It's a sad fact that more than a few international relationships don't work out in Japan. Be armed with the proper vocabulary just in case. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/26/language/japanese-international-divorce-vocabulary-terms/?utm_content=buffer936e1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3
It's a sad fact that more than a few international relationships don't work out in Japan. Be armed with the proper vocabulary just in case. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/26/language/japanese-international-divorce-vocabulary-terms/?utm_content=buffer936e1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life By mixing and matching certain verbs, your vocabulary will expand immensely. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/19/language/perseverence-japanese-compound-verbs/?utm_content=buffer37565&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #jlptn2
By mixing and matching certain verbs, your vocabulary will expand immensely. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/19/language/perseverence-japanese-compound-verbs/?utm_content=buffer37565&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #jlptn2
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to Life Whether it’s a trendy top from a chain store in Shibuya or a vintage piece from the backstreets of Kichijoji, know how to shop with a mind to sustainability in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/07/21/language/fashion-fast-slow-discussing-shopping-ethics-japanese/?utm_content=buffer5e8b2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #sustainability #vocabulary #grammar #fastfashion #jlptn3 #jlptn4 #jlptn2
Whether it’s a trendy top from a chain store in Shibuya or a vintage piece from the backstreets of Kichijoji, know how to shop with a mind to sustainability in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/07/21/language/fashion-fast-slow-discussing-shopping-ethics-japanese/?utm_content=buffer5e8b2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #sustainability #vocabulary #grammar #fastfashion #jlptn3 #jlptn4 #jlptn2