Genki Lesson 12

～んです

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Pattern: Short form (verbs/adjectives/nouns) + んです / のです

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Meaning: “You see, …” “It’s that...” “(That's) why...” “Because...”

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Usage: Expressing explanation, reasoning, or context in Japanese

Example

ちょっと急いそいでいるんです。

I'm in a bit of a hurry (that's why I'm rushing).

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Genki Lesson 12

～すぎる

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Pattern: Verb/adjective stem + すぎる

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Meaning: Too much / Overly

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Usage: To express that something is done too much, or to an excessive degree

Example

パーティーで食たべすぎて苦くるしくなった。

I ate too much at the party and felt sick.

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Genki Lesson 12

〜ほうがいいです

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Pattern: [verb (short past or negative)] + ほうがいいです

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Meaning:

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Usage:

Example

早はやく寝ねたほうがいいですよ。

You’d better go to bed early.

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Genki Lesson 12

～ので

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Pattern: (reason) + ので + (result/situation)

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Meaning: Because / since — for giving reasons

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Usage:

Example

電車でんしゃが止とまったので、歩あるきました。

I walked because the train stopped.

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Genki Lesson 12

〜なければいけません / 〜なきゃいけません

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Pattern: V (〜ない, drop the い) + なければいけません / なきゃいけません

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Meaning: Must / Have to do something

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Usage:

Example

明日あしたまでにレポートを書かかなければいけません。

I have to write the report by tomorrow. (formal)

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Genki Lesson 12

～でしょうか

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Pattern: (Short form) + でしょうか？

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Meaning: “Would it…?” / “Do you suppose…?” / “Probably…”

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Usage:

Example

先生せんせいは今日きょう来くるでしょうか。

Do you think the teacher will come today?

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