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Learn Japanese with Masa sensei!

NewEpisode 227 - "ppanashi" (Leave ~ as it is / Keep ~ / Leave something undone)November 7, 2026 · 10 min
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This is the Japanese Grammar Complete Beginner Course that will teach you Japanese Grammar from the scratch. If you would liket to be abe to construct your own sentence by yourself, use Japanese for daily conversation, be independent and able to communicate with the Japanese people, this is the best course for you! I will also be talking about the topics that my Patreon supporters requested, as well as some topics about Japanese culture. Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/MasaSensei/videos Wanna support me? https://www.patreon.com/maasasensei

Episodes 236

  1. Episode 227 - "ppanashi" (Leave ~ as it is / Keep ~ / Leave something undone)

    10 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zr6YY-awuw===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  2. Episode 225 - "ni taishite" (Towards ~ / Against ~ / In contrast to ~ / Whereas ~)

    14 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFPmeft2hzw&t=39s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  3. Episode 224 - "kuse ni" (Even though ~ / And yet ~ / In spite of the fact that ~)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qa7EIeIUN4===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  4. Episode 223 - "wari ni" (Considering ~ / For ~ / Despite ~ / Although ~ / In comparison to ~)

    10 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GehlHvOj_HA===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  5. Episode 222 - "ni totte" (For ~ / To ~ / From the standpoint of ~ / Concerning ~)

    8 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7iExscekPE===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  6. Episode 221 - How to use "ppoi" (-ish / -like / somewhat ~ / tends to ~)

    7 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtgl-luwrsQ⁠===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  7. Episode 220 - How to use "darake" (Full of ~ / Covered with ~ / Filled with ~)

    7 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8JcHIYt9O0&t=19s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  8. Episode 219 - How to use "ni tsurete" (As ~ / As ~ progresses / In proportion as ~)

    8 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dosgODe72U===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  9. Episode 218 - How to use "muke da" (Intended for ~ / Aimed at ~ / Designed for ~ / Suitable for ~)

    8 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx1CSlumDNo===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  10. Episode 217 - How to use "beki dewa nai" (Should not do ~ / Ought not to do ~ / Not supposed to do ~)

    8 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuhNvnioyZA===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  11. Episode 216 - How to use "beki da" (Should do ~ / Ought to do ~ / Supposed to do ~)

    7 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PY7gFtBI3w===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  12. Episode 215 - How to use "ni kurabete" (Compared to ~ / In comparison to)

    8 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db2DoeKTq3c===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  13. Episode 214 - How to use "koto ni" (To my surprise, joy, regret, etc.)/ It is (adjective) that)

    10 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln3WuAuMhMY&t=462s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  14. Episode 213 - How to use "ta totan" (The moment ~ / As soon as ~ / Right after ~)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjavz6RU_is&t=117s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  15. Episode 212 - How to use "chuushin ni, chuushin ni shite, chuushin toshite" (Mainly / Centered on / Focused on / With ~ as the core)

    11 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fbbh40drL8===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  16. Episode 211 - How to use "nanka" (Like ~ / Something like ~ / Someone like ~ / Anything / Kind of ~ (Expressing contempt, modesty, denial, suggestion, vagueness, or casual tone))

    13 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loI9KjNaf-E===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  17. Episode 210 - How to use "nante" (What a ~ / I can’t believe ~ / Such a ~ / Even ~ (Expressing surprise, emotion, evaluation, contempt, or humility))

    13 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrmhQcKJYUI===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  18. Episode 209 - How to use "wake da" (That’s why ~ / No wonder ~ / Of course ~ / In other words ~)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jTQ3KAoXi4===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  19. Episode 208 - How to use "ni yotte" (by / depending on / due to / according to)

    11 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUIr0iPNRWM&t=425s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  20. Episode 207 - How to use "tabi ni" (Every time ~ / Whenever ~ / Each time ~)

    7 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgB9nqoAK54===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  21. Episode 206 - How to use "kana" Part 2 (I wonder if ~ / I think maybe ~ / Perhaps)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFI0P0EiAdc⁠===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  22. How I Improved My Speaking Skills with Native Speakers

    9 min

    Learning a new language isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary — it’s about speaking.In this fully sponsored episode, I talk about why having the right speaking environment is essential for real progress, and …

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  23. Episode 205 - How to use "kana" Part 1 (I wonder if ~ / I think maybe ~ / Perhaps)

    10 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFI0P0EiAdc===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  24. Episode 204 - How to use "o tsuujite / o tooshite" (Through ~ / Throughout ~ / By means of ~)

    8 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSnByiF_wQI===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  25. Episode 203 - How to use "gachi" (Tend to ~ / Often ~ / Prone to ~)

    6 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKgAevNFCAE&t=377s⁠===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  26. Episode 202 - How to use "koso" (Emphasis marker)

    13 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIoLInFwV-Y&t=186s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  27. Episode 201 - How to use "mono da" (It is natural that ~ ; Of course ~ ; That’s the way it is)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LppYfDn8tPM===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  28. Episode 200 - How to use "ue ni" (Not only ~, but also ~; On top of ~; Moreover ~)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZhRvL7O1pg===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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  29. Episode 199 - How to use "te mo shouganai / te mo shikata ga nai" (It can’t be helped (even if ~); There’s no use (even if ~); Naturally ~)

    9 min

    - Check my video for more details! -⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMykV8pWBQ&t=142s===============================================The full script is available from my Patreon page!Please check it our …

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