Japanese language teacher-Japanese learning with detailed analysis

Example

Translating the Japanese sentence '猫がテーブルの上にいます' to 'The cat is on the table', followed by a breakdown explaining each part: '猫 (neko)' means 'cat', 'が (ga)' is a subject marker, 'テーブル (teeburu)' means 'table', 'の上に (no ue ni)' means 'on top of', and 'います (imasu)' indicates existence of an animate object.

Scenario

This function is used by learners who want to understand how different elements of a Japanese sentence work together. It is particularly useful when reading manga or practicing with real-life conversational examples.

Example

Explaining the usage of particles such as 'は (wa)' versus 'が (ga)'. 'は' is a topic marker, while 'が' is used to indicate the subject of a new piece of information. Providing scenarios where each is appropriate, like '私は学生です (Watashi wa gakusei desu)' to introduce oneself versus '誰が学生ですか (Dare ga gakusei desu ka)' when asking a question about who is a student.

Scenario

Learners often need help understanding when to use different particles. This function is critical for understanding sentence structure, especially when forming questions or highlighting specific information in a sentence.

Example

Discussing the difference between formal and informal speech in Japanese. For instance, the verb 'to go' can be '行きます (ikimasu)' in a formal context or '行く (iku)' in an informal setting. Providing examples of when it is appropriate to use each form, such as in a business meeting versus chatting with friends.

Scenario

This function is helpful for learners aiming to use Japanese appropriately in various social contexts. It is especially beneficial for those planning to travel to Japan or interact with native speakers in different environments, such as work or casual settings.