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Why is できました translated as ‘was created’ even though it isn’t the passive form?
A concise guide to why “dekimashita” is rendered as “was created” without passive voice, explaining resultative meaning, contrast with “tsukuru,” and natural translation choices in English.
Why is できました translated as ‘was created’ even though it isn’t the passive form?
A concise guide to why “dekimashita” is rendered as “was created” without passive voice, explaining resultative meaning, contrast with “tsukuru,” and natural translation choices in English.
The different notion of stop between kanji 止 (shi/tei) and 停 (tei)
Confused about when to use 止 versus 停 in Japanese? These two kanji both relate to stopping, but they have distinct meanings that can change your message completely. While 止...
The different notion of stop between kanji 止 (shi/tei) and 停 (tei)
Confused about when to use 止 versus 停 in Japanese? These two kanji both relate to stopping, but they have distinct meanings that can change your message completely. While 止...
Understanding ほど: 5 Key Uses with Clear Alternatives
Explore the 5 main uses of the Japanese particle “ほど” for expressing comparison, intensity, proportional relationships, approximation, and reference level, each with clear and natural alternatives in everyday Japanese.
Understanding ほど: 5 Key Uses with Clear Alternatives
Explore the 5 main uses of the Japanese particle “ほど” for expressing comparison, intensity, proportional relationships, approximation, and reference level, each with clear and natural alternatives in everyday Japanese.