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Lesson LibraryJapanese Particles Explained
Beginner
Japanese Particles Explained
These tiny sounds (ga, ni, o, na, de, and so on) can make a huge difference!
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Contents
26 Audio Lessons
1

Coincidence Times Two, Japanese Particles Wa, No, and Mo

Learn about introducing oneself

Audio
 • 10 Minutes
2

You Can Speak More Languages with Japanese Particles O and Ga!

Learn about talking about one's ability

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
3

Japanese Particle No: There's a New Teacher in the Room!

Learn about introducing someone formally

Audio
 • 10 Minutes
4

Take Your Japanese Questions to New Heights with Particles Ka and No!

Learn about talking about one's child

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
5

Need Directions? Japanese Particles E, Ni, Kara, and Made Will Show You the Way!

Learn about asking direction at a train station

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 • 10 Minutes
6

Learn Japanese Time Particles Kara, Made, and Ni in a Particle of Time!

Learn about asking about the consultation hours of the dental clinic

Audio
 • 10 Minutes
7

You'll Know the Location of the Action with Japanese Particles Ni, De, and O

Learn about giving directions

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
8

Every List of Japanese Particles HAS to Include Japanese Particles To, Ya, or Mo!

Learn about offering something to someone

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
9

What's the Subject? Look for the Japanese Particles Wa and Ga

Learn about asking various questions

Audio
 • 12 Minutes
10

The Object of Your Desire, and More, Japanese Particle Ga!

Learn about telling what you want

Audio
 • 13 Minutes
11

What Do Football, Baseball, and the Japanese Particle Wa Have in Common?

Learn about talking about what you're good at and what you're not so good at

Audio
 • 13 Minutes
12

Other Particles Are Useful, but Japanese Particles Wa and Mo Are Crucial!

Learn about telling someone has disappeared

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 • 12 Minutes
13

We Agree...We Have Strong Feelings About Japanese Particles Ne, Yo, Wa, Ze, and Zo!

Learn about apologizing

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 • 12 Minutes
14

Casually Speaking, Have Some Fun with Japanese Particles, No, Na, Kana, and Jan!

Learn about feeling sympathy

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
15

Japanese Particles De and Kara Are the Right Tools to Get the Job Done!

Learn about talking about an injury

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 • 10 Minutes
16

Japanese Particles Yori, No hou, Ga, Wa, To, and De Make Comparisons a No-brainer!

Learn about comparing things

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 • 13 Minutes
17

Find Everything You're Looking for with Japanese Particles O and Ni!

Learn about asking for directions

Audio
 • 12 Minutes
18

What's Your Excuse?! And it Had Better Begin with Japanese Particles De, Kara, and Node!

Learn about giving reasons

Audio
 • 10 Minutes
19

Tell Them How You Really Feel with Japanese Particles Wa and Ga!

Learn about talking about physical appearance or condition

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
20

The Japanese Particles Ga and No Are a Dream Come True!

Learn about describing an item

Audio
 • 10 Minutes
21

A Golden Anniversary: Looking Back Over Japanese Particles No, Wa, Ga, and O

Learn about giving a present

Audio
 • 13 Minutes
22

Your Japanese-Speaking Goals Will Be Met in No Time with Particles E, Ni, and De!

Learn about giving advice

Audio
 • 13 Minutes
23

Reviewing Your Choices Is Impossible without First Reviewing Japanese Particles No and To!

Learn about telling one's opinion

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 • 13 Minutes
24

As Much as You Study Japanese, Shouldn't You Know Japanese Particles Ka and Mo?

Learn about talking about one's problems

Audio
 • 12 Minutes
25

After this Lesson, Even You Will Understand Japanese Particles Kara and Made

Learn about inviting someone to a party

Audio
 • 12 Minutes
26

JLPT Level 4 Last Minute Prep Course 2

Learn about the top five particles you'll need for the test

Audio
 • 11 Minutes