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Self Introduction in Japanese
DM with โStudentโ and I will send full hiragana script and English translation!๐ฅ Slow Japanese Listening!๐ง Can you catch what this Japanese audio says? Try to listen carefully without looking at the text first!๐ If you have request, please feel free to comment too!๐
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Did you know the word ใใใใ (Zenzen) is actually one of the easiest Japanese words to use incorrectly? Traditionally, zenzen is paired with a negative ending: ใใใใ ใใใใ ใชใ (Zenzen oishiku nai) = Completely not delicious. (This is the โcorrectโ textbook rule!) But in everyday modern conversation, native speakers totally mix it with positive words: ใใฎใฑใผใญใใใใใ ใใใใ๏ผ (Kono keiki, zenzen oishii!) = This cake is totally delicious! Languages evolve, so this modern usage isnโt โwrongโ Itโs just casual! However, if youโre in a business setting or talking to someone of higher status, stick with ใจใฆใ (totemo) to play it safe: ใจใฆใ ใใใใ ใงใ (Totemo oishii desu) = It is very delicious. What about you? Do you catch yourself using the positive zenzen? Let me know in the comments! ๐ Save this for your next Japanese study session! ใพใใญ๏ผ
DM with โWeekendโ and I will send full hiragana script and English translation!๐ฅ Slow Japanese Listening!๐ง Can you catch what this Japanese audio says? Try to listen carefully without looking at the text first!๐ If you have request, please feel free to comment too!๐