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Mark Hosang

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Nagoya, Japan

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全然 {ぜんぜん} with positive adjective / na-adjective

Jun 8, 2011

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The differences between ～がたい、〜にくい、〜づらい

Sep 26, 2011

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In modern usage how do Japanese natives regard the differences between 外人, 外国人 and 外人さん?

Jun 7, 2011

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外来語 (gairaigo) replaced by Japanese word?

Jun 1, 2011

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アニメと漫画で日本語を勉強することについて (On learning Japanese from anime/manga)

Jun 1, 2011

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When do you use 下さい　as opposed to ください

May 31, 2011

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Is it ok for non-japanese to refer to themselves as 僕{ぼく} and if not why?

Jun 4, 2011

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不 and 非 and 無 and 未 usage difference/rule

Jul 13, 2011

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When to use 欲しがる instead of 欲しい

Aug 8, 2011

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What is the difference between 完了 and 終了?

Jun 16, 2011

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The differences between ～がたい、〜にくい、〜づらい

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What is the difference between 予想、期待、予期、思惑 for the meaning of "expectation"?

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わ usage at the end of sentences

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When do you use 下さい　as opposed to ください

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