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Mastering “~でしょう”: Your Definitive Guide to Expressing Conjecture and Seeking Confirmation in Japanese

Many Japanese learners, especially those aiming for the JLPT N4 or N3 levels and beyond, struggle with the versatile yet tricky grammar point: ~でしょう (~deshou). It’s one of those expressions that seems simple on the surface but carries a surprising amount of depth and flexibility, reflecting the speaker's confidence, politeness, and intention.

2026.01.25

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Unlocking the Nuances of “〜てしまう”: A Deep Dive for JLPT Success

We'll unravel the mysteries of "〜てしまう," exploring its fundamental meanings, examining its usage in everyday scenarios, and highlighting common mistakes to help you avoid them.

2026.01.25

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The Ultimate JLPT N4 Complete Guide: Your Gateway to Working and Living in Japan

This guide explores not only the strategies to pass the exam with high scores but also how this qualification connects to the current demand for foreign human resources in Japan, the Specified Skilled Worker visa, and your long-term career path and retention in the country.

2026.01.24

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Stop Sounding Like a Textbook Robot: The Secret to Natural Japanese Conversation

Common frustration soon arises: when you actually speak to a native, you often sound like a pre-programmed machine. This "robotic" quality usually stems from a rigid adherence to classroom rules that native speakers frequently ignore in daily life.

2026.01.11

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JLPT N4 Tips: Your Guide to Conquering the Next Level of Japanese Language Proficiency

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 is the second level of the JLPT and serves as a bridge between beginner and intermediate Japanese language skills.

2023.06.08

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JLPT N3 Tips: Unlocking Intermediate Japanese Language Proficiency

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 marks the transition from beginner to intermediate Japanese language skills. As you prepare for the N3 exam, you’ll need to build on the foundations established at the N4 level while further developing your grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and reading comprehension skills.

2023.06.08

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JLPT N2 Tips: Navigating Advanced Japanese Language Proficiency

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 is the fourth level of the JLPT and signifies advanced Japanese language proficiency.

2023.06.08

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STUDY TIPS: How to improve your listening abilities in Japanese [聴解 / N3-N2]

In order to effectively practice your listening skills, first, you must select content suited to your level.

2022.01.24

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【JLPT N3】Study Tips of “Letters and Vocabulary/言語知識（文字・語彙）”

We will be writing about how to study for each section of JLPT N3.

2022.01.11

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✏️【Complete Ver.】Study Tips to Pass JLPT N2✏️

We show you tips to analyze the test and know the most efficient way to achieve your goal.

2021.11.25

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