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Contents 1 Grammar 2 Natural usage 2.1 Definitions/Terminologies 2.2 Pronunciation and Readings 3 Resources

Grammar

Extra notes on grammar, that have not been tackled (or tackled only briefly) in the main guide.

1. Passives vs actives
2. Similar conjugation for potential and passive verbs
3. によれば instead of によると
4. した and していた

Natural usage

Expressions, idioms, commonly used phrases; all of which help to make your Japanese sound more natural.

1. Added politeness
2. くる and いく as auxiliary verbs
3. もととなる
4. 生きてみてください
5. The difference between しかし and でも (and ただし)
6. Using かもしれない/かもしれません, but not as the final word

Definitions/Terminologies

Terms and definitions for common words, symbols, pronunciation, etc.

1. The little つ

Pronunciation and Readings

Colloquial contractions, special readings for certain kanji, or correct readings for words which seem to have multiple readings, etc.

1. Manga spellings and colloquial conversations

Resources

Wordlists, grammar lists, vocabulary acquisition, audiobooks, videos, etc.

1. Wordlists and vocabulary