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1. Why is Mushroom written with Katakana and not Hiragana in some cases?

   
   I was on the internet looking for the meaning of Kinoko and it turns out it means mushroom and so I've been using 「きのこ」. On the Wikipedia page, however,

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2. Japanese Stationery Words and Vocabulary

   
   Learn why Japanese stationery is so popular around the world

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3. Japanese Transport Words and Vocabulary

   
   What are the various modes of Japanese transport (norimono) you can find in Japan

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4. Can you explain more about the several uses of the verb shimau?

   
   Reply: Hi Pinillos Elka, I have previously answered a similar question on how to use Verb te-form shimaimashita. Over here, I will answer it in more

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5. What are sokuon and long vowels?

   
   Can you explain sokuon and long vowels (chouon) in a kind of different way? They confused me and I don't know what they mean. Reply: Hi Briam, 促音 (sokuon)

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6. what are the particles in japanese and how to use the particles?

   
   Reply: Hi Shiela, This is a question which I don't think can be replied completely and clearly in a single page. However, I will try to give you a general

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7. Japanese Drink Words and Vocabulary

   
   Over here you can see all those words used for Japanese drink. Check out what are the common drinks in Japan.

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8. Japanese Trains & Stations Words and Vocabulary

   
   Japanese trains and stations are quite different from other countries. Study this vocabulary list to see what words are used to describe them.

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9. Japanese Vegetables Words and Vocabulary

   
   Study the commonly used Japanese vegetables words and vocabulary and learn how to pronounce them correctly.

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10. Japanese Learning Software Review - Rocket Japanese 2021 Edition

    
    A review of Japanese learning software - how Rocket Japanese makes it easy to learn to speak perfect Japanese, anytime, anywhere.

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11. How to determine onyomi and kunyomi of each kanji character?

    
    Dear sir, I have great difficulty in determining onyomi and kunyomi of each and every kanji. The only thing was to memorize them but it takes too long

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12. Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan - Genki Japanese and Culture School

    
    Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) is a revolutionary Japanese language school that teaches communicational Japanese for everyday life and work,

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13. Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan - Coto Japanese Academy

    
    At Coto Japanese Academy, it is our mission to help international residents in Japan learn the Japanese that they need for everyday life. We take pride

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14. Los Angeles, California, USA - Strommen

    
    Meet Your Japanese Teacher and Start Speaking! Strommen offers private 1-on-1 language classes for the cost of a group class. Our amazing Japanese teachers

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15. What is the difference between kimochi, kibun and choushi?

    
    I saw you use 調子 in the sentence 体の調子が悪いとき、医者へ行きます to mean When I am not feeling well, I visit the doctor. By that I'm guessing that 調子 means feeling,

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16. Is there a test i can take just to see what level i am at?

    
    I don't really know where I'm at right now, but I'm guessing it's between advanced beginner or beginner intermediate. But I would like to know for sure.

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17. Is there a difference in politeness and meaning between kekkou and ii?

    
    I was at a Japanese book store and the store clerk was helping me look for the book for a while. I felt bad and told her けっこう, as in she didn't have to

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18. Japanese Study Time Table

    
    Hi, How to plan a good study time table ? How many hour of study per day or week ? Thank you. Reply: Hi JE, while it's good to have a study time table

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19. Differences between verb te form kara and verb tara sentence

    
    V1 て-form から、V2 (After) vs V1 た-form ら、 V2 (After) A. 家へ帰ったら、すぐシャワーを浴びる。 I will take a shower soon after I return home. B. 国へ帰ってから、父の会社で働く。 I will work

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20. How do I use negative imperative in plain form?

    
    The polite imperative-form is te-form + kudasai and the negative is te-form + dekudasai. But when I want to say Do that! or Don't do that! I would prefer

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