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  • Ep. 49: Sensations — がする

    Ep. 49: Sensations — がする
    Apr 24 2026
    English says 'I smell something.' Japanese says 'a smell is doing its thing.' The little phrase がする flips the subject — the sensation itself takes center stage, and you become the observer. This episode is a sensory tour: sounds, smells, dizziness, and strange tastes — all expressed through this elegant pattern.
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    9 min
  • Ep. 48: Too Much — ～すぎる

    Ep. 48: Too Much — ～すぎる
    Apr 24 2026
    One suffix. Infinite complaints — and compliments. Attach すぎる to an adjective stem or verb stem and suddenly 'too sweet,' 'too bitter,' 'ate too much,' 'drank too much' are all in reach. This is one of the most satisfying patterns in Japanese.
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    8 min
  • Ep. 47: Review 9 — Te-form Extensions & Purpose

    Ep. 47: Review 9 — Te-form Extensions & Purpose
    Apr 24 2026
    Four grammar points. Eight drills. This review closes the Te-form Extensions arc — permission, the 'not doing / coming' patterns, going somewhere to do something, and purpose. Walk back through every room of the te-form house.
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    7 min
  • Ep. 46: Purpose — ～ために

    Ep. 46: Purpose — ～ために
    Apr 24 2026
    You already know how to go somewhere to do something. Today you learn how to say WHY. The word ために — for the purpose of — gives you the grammar of goals. Use it with a noun or a verb and you can explain the reason behind any action.
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    9 min
  • Ep. 45: Going To Do — ～に行く

    Ep. 45: Going To Do — ～に行く
    Apr 24 2026
    Combine going somewhere with doing something when you get there. The pattern activity-noun plus に plus 行く says exactly what you're headed out to do — and it maps beautifully onto English 'go for a walk' or 'go shopping'.
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    10 min
  • Ep. 44: Not Doing & Coming — ～ていない/～てくる

    Ep. 44: Not Doing & Coming — ～ていない/～てくる
    Apr 24 2026
    Two te-form extensions in one episode. ていない flips the progressive into 'not doing' — and てくる adds direction and change to any verb. Plus: the phrase every Japanese household says at the door every morning.
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    10 min
  • Ep. 43: Permission — ～てもいい

    Ep. 43: Permission — ～てもいい
    Apr 24 2026
    The te-form gets another job today — asking for permission. Add もいい after the te-form of any verb and you're asking 'is it okay if I do this?' A wonderfully indirect, very Japanese way to request.
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    9 min
  • Ep. 42: Review 8 — Te-form & Actions

    Ep. 42: Review 8 — Te-form & Actions
    Apr 15 2026
    Six grammar points. Six drills. From 'can you do it' through 'let's do it together' all the way to what you're doing right now — this review closes the Te-form Unlock Arc.
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    8 min