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Why do we use the word ‘lent’ (貸す kasu) when we want to borrow something in Japanese?

CrunchyNihongo — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:05:01 +0000

The word ‘lent (貸す kasu)’ or ‘borrow (借りる kariru)’ in Japanese are quite clear. But it’s start getting confusing when

CrunchyNihongo — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:30:38 +0000

At a glance, they both have the same or similar meaning. But the concept of knowing vs understanding is actually

CrunchyNihongo — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:18:38 +0000

Today’s topic is quite challenging since the differences are subtle. To help you memorize these two words meaning, read and

CrunchyNihongo — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:16:28 +0000

Did you know there are 2 type of sleep in Japanese words? For sleeping as in “go to bed/lying down

CrunchyNihongo — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:05:09 +0000

Additional Notes ICHIDAN/GODAN and RU/U verbs are just terms. You can use anything you feel more comfortable with. Here’s the

CrunchyNihongo — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 10:53:25 +0000

Additional Notes Today’s card will help you to differentiate 切る KIRU (to cut) and 着る KIRU (to wear). Once you

CrunchyNihongo — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 10:25:41 +0000

Additional Notes 出る is intransitive verb, it’s something that can occurred by itself. For example “The man leaves” (he decided