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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

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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Mastering ものの (monono): Expressing Contrast and Concession at JLPT N2 Level

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Although”, “Despite”, “Even though” 🎯 Primary Function Used to express a statement that contradicts or goes against the expectation from the preceding clause. It indicates a contrast or concession, similar to “although” or “even though” in English, but often carries a nuance of unexpectedness or slight

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Mastering ものなら: Expressing Difficult Hypotheticals

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Expresses a strong hypothetical condition, often implying that the condition is difficult, unlikely, or even impossible to fulfill. 🎯 Primary Function Used to express a strong desire, wish, or a significant consequence *if* a difficult or impossible action were possible or a highly unlikely event were

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Mastering ものか / もんか: Expressing Strong Refusal and Denial (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Expresses strong negative volition, refusal, or denial. 🎯 Primary Function To convey the speaker’s strong determination *not* to do something, or a powerful assertion that something is *not* true (often functioning as a rhetorical question). 📋 Grammar Structure [Verb (plain form)] + ものか / もんか [い-adjective

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Mastering ものだから: Expressing Strong Reasons in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Expresses a strong reason or cause for something. It implies “because [reason] is the case…” or “seeing as [reason]…” 🎯 Primary Function To provide a justification or explanation, often for an action, inaction, or state. It can sometimes carry a slight nuance of apology or self-justification,

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