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形容動詞「へん（変）」の中心的な意味と副詞的な使い方
This time, I'm bringing you some Japanese-language information aimed at intermediate to advanced learners. I'll also include the English translation at the end, so beginners, please give it a read too:) へんな形容動詞「へん（変, hen）」 最初は形容動詞の「へん」についてです。「へん（変）」は、weird, awkward, oddというような意味です。 でも、
Writing
📝Writing practice - July 2026
Once every month (changed the frequency!), I will share writing prompts by level. You can submit your writing separately from lessons, and I will give feedback. Writing is very helpful for building a foundation for speaking and listening, and it also helps expand vocabulary and deepen your understanding of grammar.
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Learning plans and tips💡
Hello everyone. Thank you for letting me take time off for my trip the other day! One of my students suggested that we think through a one-week study plan together. So I'd like to take this opportunity to share some recommended study models suited to each learner&
Reading
📚️Reading Material - JULY 2026 ①七夕（たなばた, tanabata）= Star festival
Listening
👂️Listening Material vol.4
Hello everyone! I will be sending out listening materials twice a month. This time, it is about "health". In this material, I tried to use a lot of ongoing form （〜している）. I’ve also made a vocabulary list, so please take a look if there are any words
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📚️Reading Material - JUNE 2026 ①
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Tips for clear Japanese pronunciation
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Particle は vs が: What if you choose non-standard particle
In the previous video, I talked about how the standard choice between the particles が and は changes depending on the type of sentence. This time, I'll explain the nuance that gets added when you go with the non-standard choice. This nuance is essentially the core function
Writing
📝Writing practice - June 2026
Once every month (changed the frequency!), I will share writing prompts by level. You can submit your writing separately from lessons, and I will give feedback. Writing is very helpful for building a foundation for speaking and listening, and it also helps expand vocabulary and deepen your understanding of grammar.
Reading
📚️Reading Material - May 2026 ②
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