Christmas in Japan is no such thing. The closest thing the Japanese have to X-mas is their tradition of eating X-mas cake. Do they believe also in a Sandy Claus? Just about as much as people in the US believe in him.
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Quick Japanese language essons with affiliates behind
Learn Japanese Now! by Makurasuki Sensei
#17 in a 25 part series aimed at overcoming second language acquisition
obstacles and barriers by using effective memorization. Click Here!
Memory techniques applying tried and true techniques that are
effective in mastering an SL and in particular improving Our Ural Altaic progeny ~
Learn Japanese Now!A useful Grammar, Vocabulary, and Conversation e-course
With emphasis on long term retention through effective memorization.
The best language acquisition e-course on the net!
Japanese Edition. http://jappermon.com 2007
Lesson #17 – Putting verbs into the TA –form た-form
The abilitiy to put Japanese verbs into the various bases quickly without pause is a pre-requisite for speaking fluently and being perceived as being a capable conversationalist. Of all the verbs Bases (I, II, III, IV , V, TA, and TE) the TA form ranks high in usage as one of the top three most used bases for verbs only after TE-てand Base-III or root form. I am focusing on it now in order to prepare you for the quick powerful grammar secrets that employ Base TA verbs which will catapult your Japanese speaking ability through the roof. I’ll be discussing many grammar rules that use the verb in Base TA. One of the main things you should know about the TA form of a verb is that it is used to put verbs into past tense plain form. A verb in base TA form is equivalent to English’s have done or past tense perfect. The TA form of a verb has evolved from the classical form tari and it still has many uses (see lesson #23 and #19)
Tip #17 How to put a verb in Base TA
Vowel Stemmed verbs (i.e. those ending in either eru or iru)
to put a verb into the TA form when the verb has a vowel stem simply add ta
Base III
Dictionary form
Stem
Base Ta
Meaning
kanjiru
oboeru
kangaeru
deru
iru
kanji
oboe
kangae
de
i
kanjita
oboeta
kangaeta
deta
ita
To feel becomes to have felt.
To remember becomes to have remembered.
To think becomes to have thought.
To leave becomes to have left.
To be becomes to have been. (was, were)
Try putting your favorite verb ending in iru or eru into the TA form today and get your Nihongo more Jozu!
And remember…
MORE WORDS MEMORIZED = HIGHER RATE of FLUENCY.
Want more information on how you can use your memory and the laws of attraction to master any language you so choose!
Click Here!
Until next time. Ganbatte ne! Do your best!
Makurasuki Sensei
Looking for more ways to be successful in all that you do including mastering a language?
Click Here!
#17 in a 25 part series aimed at overcoming second language acquisition
obstacles and barriers by using effective memorization. Click Here!
Memory techniques applying tried and true techniques that are
effective in mastering an SL and in particular improving Our Ural Altaic progeny ~
Learn Japanese Now!A useful Grammar, Vocabulary, and Conversation e-course
With emphasis on long term retention through effective memorization.
The best language acquisition e-course on the net!
Japanese Edition. http://jappermon.com 2007
Lesson #17 – Putting verbs into the TA –form た-form
The abilitiy to put Japanese verbs into the various bases quickly without pause is a pre-requisite for speaking fluently and being perceived as being a capable conversationalist. Of all the verbs Bases (I, II, III, IV , V, TA, and TE) the TA form ranks high in usage as one of the top three most used bases for verbs only after TE-てand Base-III or root form. I am focusing on it now in order to prepare you for the quick powerful grammar secrets that employ Base TA verbs which will catapult your Japanese speaking ability through the roof. I’ll be discussing many grammar rules that use the verb in Base TA. One of the main things you should know about the TA form of a verb is that it is used to put verbs into past tense plain form. A verb in base TA form is equivalent to English’s have done or past tense perfect. The TA form of a verb has evolved from the classical form tari and it still has many uses (see lesson #23 and #19)
Tip #17 How to put a verb in Base TA
Vowel Stemmed verbs (i.e. those ending in either eru or iru)
to put a verb into the TA form when the verb has a vowel stem simply add ta
Base III
Dictionary form
Stem
Base Ta
Meaning
kanjiru
oboeru
kangaeru
deru
iru
kanji
oboe
kangae
de
i
kanjita
oboeta
kangaeta
deta
ita
To feel becomes to have felt.
To remember becomes to have remembered.
To think becomes to have thought.
To leave becomes to have left.
To be becomes to have been. (was, were)
Try putting your favorite verb ending in iru or eru into the TA form today and get your Nihongo more Jozu!
And remember…
MORE WORDS MEMORIZED = HIGHER RATE of FLUENCY.
Want more information on how you can use your memory and the laws of attraction to master any language you so choose!
Click Here!
Until next time. Ganbatte ne! Do your best!
Makurasuki Sensei
Looking for more ways to be successful in all that you do including mastering a language?
Click Here!
May 18, 2008
I used to do it alot in Japanese
Japanese Grammar Plug and Play
JPPGG #87
Japanese Language Learning
Methods For the Acquisition and Mastery of the Japanese Language.
By Makurasuki Sensei,
Brett McCluskey
Towards better Japanese: Japanese Grammar Practice
To say in Japanese that you used to ~ verb, (at fairly regular intervals and at some point in the past) use the following construction:
used to ~ (~ is any verb)
Yoku verb(base TA)+ mono desu.
The following examples will help you grasp today's JPPGG construction. After you get a feel for how this grammar is made, continue plugging new verbs into the verb area in Base TA and then continue playing by making your own unique and interesting sentences. Don't forget to practice by saying all your newly created sentences out-loud.
Drill and kill equals plugging and playing your way to building a solid base from which to improve your Japanese conversation skills will surely improve. Each new grammar principle you learn is like adding another weapon to your formidable Japanese language arsenal, which you will be able to use whenever the need arises.
Keep plugging and playing until your friends tell you they can't stand how much you practice your Japanese or until they say stop. But even if you start bugging people because you practice too much, just keep telling yourself its all for my own good. Just keep practicing the grammar constructions and saying to yourself new sentences of your own creation.
If you want to improve your Japanese, don’t fret too much on annoying the slackers that don’t want to master another language as badly as you do. The following are example sentences to show you how the construction is typically used so you too can take it and make it your own. Once again the construction for #87 Japanese Grammar Plug and Play is as follows:
English - Used to ~ (where "~" is any verb)
Japanese - Yoku verb(base TA)+ mono desu.
1. When I was younger, I used to go to school by bicycle.
Watakushi ga motto wakai koro, jitensha de yoku gakkou ni itta mono desu.
私がもっと若い頃自転車でよく学校に行ったものです {As for I, in the more young time, by bike often school went thing is.}[1]
a. The main verb in 1. is iku 行 - v. to go.
b. Putting the verb into its past tense -TA form ending gives you itta.
c. Insert iku 行, verb(base TA) or in this case itta 行った into the construction and
d. You have your new sentence.
Yoku itta mono da よく行ったものだ or I used to go.
2. He used to cheat, but the teacher busted him, and now he is a good boy.
Kare wa mae yoku kanningu[2] shita mono desu keredomo sensei ni barete shimatte ima orikosan desu. かれは前よくカンニング したものですけれども 先生にばれてしまって今おりこさんです
3. I used to play there a lot.
Watakushi wa soko de yoku asonda mono da.[3] 私はそこでよく遊んだものだ
G.A.B. or the Ghetto After Blast - One point advice -
The Japanese verb nareru means, "To get used to" which is similar to the used to that you have been getting used to in this bunpo (文法). Nareru (慣れ)るis a really cool Japanese verb, and you will hear it a lot in typical Japanese conversations.
Ex.1 He is used to that job.
Kare wa sono shigoto ni narete imasu.[4] 彼はその仕事に慣れています
As Always,
Do your Best!
Ganbatte Ne!
Makurasuki Sensei.
[1] Given here in its' literal translation; its easy to see why not to translate literally as can be seen from the corruption madness of its form and sound.
[2] From the English adjective cunning.
[3] Non-polite plain form of the copula desu = da.
[4] See JPPGG Japanese Grammar Plug and Play #88: 'Verbing' - verb (base TE) + iru or the Japanese Gerund.
JPPGG #87
Japanese Language Learning
Methods For the Acquisition and Mastery of the Japanese Language.
By Makurasuki Sensei,
Brett McCluskey
Towards better Japanese: Japanese Grammar Practice
To say in Japanese that you used to ~ verb, (at fairly regular intervals and at some point in the past) use the following construction:
used to ~ (~ is any verb)
Yoku verb(base TA)+ mono desu.
The following examples will help you grasp today's JPPGG construction. After you get a feel for how this grammar is made, continue plugging new verbs into the verb area in Base TA and then continue playing by making your own unique and interesting sentences. Don't forget to practice by saying all your newly created sentences out-loud.
Drill and kill equals plugging and playing your way to building a solid base from which to improve your Japanese conversation skills will surely improve. Each new grammar principle you learn is like adding another weapon to your formidable Japanese language arsenal, which you will be able to use whenever the need arises.
Keep plugging and playing until your friends tell you they can't stand how much you practice your Japanese or until they say stop. But even if you start bugging people because you practice too much, just keep telling yourself its all for my own good. Just keep practicing the grammar constructions and saying to yourself new sentences of your own creation.
If you want to improve your Japanese, don’t fret too much on annoying the slackers that don’t want to master another language as badly as you do. The following are example sentences to show you how the construction is typically used so you too can take it and make it your own. Once again the construction for #87 Japanese Grammar Plug and Play is as follows:
English - Used to ~ (where "~" is any verb)
Japanese - Yoku verb(base TA)+ mono desu.
1. When I was younger, I used to go to school by bicycle.
Watakushi ga motto wakai koro, jitensha de yoku gakkou ni itta mono desu.
私がもっと若い頃自転車でよく学校に行ったものです {As for I, in the more young time, by bike often school went thing is.}[1]
a. The main verb in 1. is iku 行 - v. to go.
b. Putting the verb into its past tense -TA form ending gives you itta.
c. Insert iku 行, verb(base TA) or in this case itta 行った into the construction and
d. You have your new sentence.
Yoku itta mono da よく行ったものだ or I used to go.
2. He used to cheat, but the teacher busted him, and now he is a good boy.
Kare wa mae yoku kanningu[2] shita mono desu keredomo sensei ni barete shimatte ima orikosan desu. かれは前よくカンニング したものですけれども 先生にばれてしまって今おりこさんです
3. I used to play there a lot.
Watakushi wa soko de yoku asonda mono da.[3] 私はそこでよく遊んだものだ
G.A.B. or the Ghetto After Blast - One point advice -
The Japanese verb nareru means, "To get used to" which is similar to the used to that you have been getting used to in this bunpo (文法). Nareru (慣れ)るis a really cool Japanese verb, and you will hear it a lot in typical Japanese conversations.
Ex.1 He is used to that job.
Kare wa sono shigoto ni narete imasu.[4] 彼はその仕事に慣れています
As Always,
Do your Best!
Ganbatte Ne!
Makurasuki Sensei.
[1] Given here in its' literal translation; its easy to see why not to translate literally as can be seen from the corruption madness of its form and sound.
[2] From the English adjective cunning.
[3] Non-polite plain form of the copula desu = da.
[4] See JPPGG Japanese Grammar Plug and Play #88: 'Verbing' - verb (base TE) + iru or the Japanese Gerund.
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