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I’m a software engineer based in Japan, with experience in developing web and mobile applications. I’m passionate about technology, especially in DevOps, AI, and app development using platforms like AWS, Flutter, and Node.js. My goal is to build a website that shares knowledge about the Japanese language and IT, helping everyone learn and grow more easily in the digital era.

N2 Grammar

JLPT N2 Grammar: に応えて (ni kotaete) – Fulfilling Expectations and Responding to Demands

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “In response to,” “in answer to,” “to meet (expectations, requests, demands).” It signifies an action taken as a direct consequence of or fulfillment of something. 🎯 Primary Function To express that one’s actions are performed to satisfy a request, expectation, hope, or demand from someone or

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Mastering に決まっている (Ni Kimatte Iru): Expressing Certainty in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning The basic meaning of に決まっている (ni kimatte iru) is ‘it’s certain,’ ‘it’s definite,’ ‘it’s undoubtedly,’ or ‘it’s for sure.’ It expresses the speaker’s strong conviction. 🎯 Primary Function This grammar pattern is used to express the speaker’s strong conviction or certainty about a situation, event, or

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JLPT N2 Grammar: Mastering 「〜に関わる」 (Ni Kakawaru) Deep Connections in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「〜に関わる」 (ni kakawaru) means “to be involved in,” “to be related to,” “to concern,” or “to affect.” It signifies a direct and often significant connection, influence, or involvement. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to emphasize that something is directly and deeply connected to, involved

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JLPT N2 Grammar: 「〜にかかわらず」– Expressing Decisions Regardless of Conditions

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Regardless of,” “irrespective of,” “without regard to.” It means that a certain condition, factor, or situation does not influence or change the outcome, decision, or state. 🎯 Primary Function To emphasize that an action, rule, or decision applies universally or remains constant, irrespective of varying conditions

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Mastering 「に限って (ni kagitte)」: When Irony Strikes in Japanese! JLPT N2 Grammar

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「に限って」 fundamentally means “only when,” “precisely on,” “of all ~,” or “especially ~.” It singles out a specific time, person, or situation, often implying an unexpected, ironic, or unfortunate outcome related to that specific element. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to highlight an ironic

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Mastering ~に限らず (~ni kagirazu): Beyond the Limits for JLPT N2

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning The basic meaning of ~に限らず (~ni kagirazu) is “not limited to…”, “not only…”, or “not restricted to…”. It indicates that something applies to a broader range or group than what is explicitly stated. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to expand the scope or range

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Mastering 「〜にほかならない」: Expressing “Nothing Other Than” in Japanese (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning This expression conveys a strong assertion, emphasizing that something is undeniably or precisely a certain way, meaning “it is nothing other than…”, “it is precisely…”, or “it is simply…”. It presents a definitive conclusion or identifies the true nature of something. 🎯 Primary Function To state

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Mastering なお: Adding Essential Information Like a Pro (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning なお (nao) is an adverb or conjunction primarily used to introduce supplementary information, corrections, or further details related to the preceding statement. 🎯 Primary Function To add significant, often important, related information after a main point has been conveyed, frequently in formal or written communication. 📋

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Nothing At All: Mastering 何も~ない (nani mo ~ nai) in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Expresses a complete lack of something; “nothing at all,” “not… anything,” “absolutely nothing.” 🎯 Primary Function To strongly emphasize the absence of something or the complete negation of an action, state, or quality. 📋 Grammar Structure 何も + Negative form of Verb / い-adjective / な-adjective

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Mastering なくはない / なくもない: The Art of Hesitant Affirmation (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Expresses a weak negation that results in a hesitant affirmation. It means “it’s not that there isn’t…”, “it’s not impossible…”, or “there is a possibility…”. 🎯 Primary Function To express a reluctant agreement, acknowledge a possibility, or soften a negative statement by admitting the existence of

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Mastering 「ないではいられない」: Expressing Unavoidable Actions and Feelings (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Cannot help but do/feel something; cannot refrain from doing/feeling something. 🎯 Primary Function To express a strong, unavoidable urge, feeling, or reaction that the subject cannot control, often driven by emotion, circumstances, or a strong sense of duty/habit. 📋 Grammar Structure Verb (ない form) + ではいられない

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Almost! Mastering もう少しで (Mou Sukoshi de) in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Indicates that something was very close to happening or is very close to being completed/occurring. 🎯 Primary Function To express the state of being “almost” or “nearly” at a certain point, often highlighting a narrow margin or imminence. 📋 Grammar Structure もう少しで + [Predicate (Verb, Adjective,

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Mastering もっとも (mottomo): Adding Conditions and Exceptions in Japanese (N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Having said that,” “but,” “however,” “although,” “mind you.” 🎯 Primary Function To introduce a condition, exception, or a modifying statement that somewhat mitigates or adds a nuance to the preceding statement. It provides a caveat or a counterpoint. 📋 Grammar Structure [Sentence A]. もっとも, [Sentence B].

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