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Basic Japanese Phrases & Pronunciation

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    1. How to Say Hello in Japanese
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    Konnichiwa! Learn how to greet people in Japanese, including how to say hello, how to ask if someone is well, and how to answer the phone. Matane!

    How to Say Hello in Japanese
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    Konnichiwa! Learn how to greet people in Japanese, including how to say hello, how to ask if someone is well, and how to answer the phone. Matane!

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    2. How to Pronounce Japanese Sounds
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    Are you a beginner Japanese learner looking to improve your foreign language skills? This lesson will help you understand the sounds of Japanese letters.

    How to Pronounce Japanese Sounds
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    Are you a beginner Japanese learner looking to improve your foreign language skills? This lesson will help you understand the sounds of Japanese letters.

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    3. How to Pronounce Numbers in Japanese
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    This introductory language lesson will teach you how to count in Japanese. You’ll begin by learning single digits and work your way up to complex numbers!

    How to Pronounce Numbers in Japanese
    with Yuu Asakura

    This introductory language lesson will teach you how to count in Japanese. You’ll begin by learning single digits and work your way up to complex numbers!

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    4. How to Use Japanese Counter Words
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    Did you know that there are words specifically used to count classes of objects in Japanese? This lesson shows you several common counter words, or counters.

    How to Use Japanese Counter Words
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    Did you know that there are words specifically used to count classes of objects in Japanese? This lesson shows you several common counter words, or counters.

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    5. How to Speak Politely in Japanese
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    Preparing to visit a Japanese friend or colleague? This lesson shows you how to politely enter a home, express gratitude, and ask for things in Japanese.

    How to Speak Politely in Japanese
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    Preparing to visit a Japanese friend or colleague? This lesson shows you how to politely enter a home, express gratitude, and ask for things in Japanese.

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    Denis L
    Hi Yuu. I love your lessons. I have done all 6. Will you be posting more soon?
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    Yuu Asakura
    Yes, Denis, I will post a new one soon. Thank you for watching all of my 6 videos!! Which one did you like the most?
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    Denis L
    I liked the one about how to pronounce numbers. You helped me realize I wasn't pronouncing them all correctly. It is very helpful to hear a native speaker; books aren't nearly as good.
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    John R
    Great video.
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    howard s
    I have a question. do you only use the counter words when you're actually counting something or would you also use it when saying something like, "there are 4 dogs."? thanks.
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    Yuu Asakura
    Hi Howard, thank you for the question. Yes, your guess is right - you need to use the counter whenever you're using numbers with a specific noun. "There are 4 dogs." is "Yonhiki inu ga imasu." Side note - you don't have to specify the number unless it's necessary. Since we don't have singlular/plural forms for noun, we can say "there are dog." when you don't need to mention how many of them.
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