1. Today's Japanese words
Here's a breakdown of common Japanese verbs with Kanji, Hiragana, and Romaji:
**Basic Verbs**
* 行く (いく) - iku: To go
* 来る (くる) - kuru: To come
* 見る (みる) - miru: To see
* 食べる (たべる) - taberu: To eat
* 話す (はなす) - hanasu: To talk
**-u Verbs (most common)**
* 書く (かく) - kaku: To write
* 読む (よむ) - yomu: To read
* 言う (いう) - iu: To say
**-ru Verbs (also common)**
* 思う (おもう) - omou: To think
* 待つ (まつ) - matsu: To wait
* 始める (はじめる) - hajimeru: To begin
Here are more common Japanese verbs:
**Weather-Related Verbs**
* 降る (ふる) - furu: To rain
* 曇る (くもる) - kumoru: To be cloudy
* 晴れ る (はれる) - hareru: To be sunny
* 暑い (あつい) - atsui: To be hot
* 寒い (さむい) - samui: To be cold
**Other Verbs**
* する (する) - suru: To do
* 忘れる (わすれる) - wasureru: To forget
* 持つ (もつ) - motsu: To have
* 勉強する (べんきょうする) - benkyō suru: To study
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**Important Notes**
* Kanji (漢字): Chinese characters used in Japanese writing.
* Hiragana (ひらがな): Phonetic Japanese script for basic words.
* Romaji: Roman alphabet representation of Japanese pronunciation.
2. Today's topic
Japanese verb conjugation
Japanese verb conjugation, also known as 活用 (katsuyou), is the process of changing the form of a verb to indicate different tenses, aspects, moods, and politeness levels. It is an essential part of Japanese grammar and can be quite complex for learners.
**Verb Groups**
Japanese verbs are typically divided into three groups based on their dictionary form endings:
* **-u verbs (五段動詞 godan dōshi)**: These verbs end in the hiragana character る (ru) in their dictionary form. They are the most common type of verb and are relatively easy to conjugate.
* **-ru verbs (一段動詞 ichidan dōshi)**: These verbs also end in る (ru) in their dictionary form, but they have a different conjugation pattern than -u verbs. They are also relatively common.
* **-iru/eru verbs (二段動詞 nidan dōshi)**: These verbs end in either る (iru) or える (eru) in their dictionary form. They have the most complex conjugation pattern and are less common than -u and -ru verbs.
**Conjugation Patterns**
Each verb group has its own set of conjugation patterns, which determine how the verb is changed to express different meanings. The most common conjugation patterns include:
* **Present tense (現在形 genzai-kei)**: This form is used to express actions that are happening now or habitually.
* **Past tense (過去形 kako-kei)**: This form is used to express actions that happened in the past.
* **Negative (否定形 hintei-kei)**: This form is used to express negative statements.
* **Polite form (丁寧形 teinei-kei)**: This form is used to express politeness or respect.
* **Imperative form (命令形 meirei-kei)**: This form is used to give orders or commands.
**Irregular Verbs**
In addition to the regular conjugation patterns, there are also a number of irregular verbs that do not follow the standard patterns. These verbs need to be memorized individually.
**Learning Japanese Verb Conjugation**
Learning Japanese verb conjugation can be a daunting task, but it is essential for mastering the language. There are a number of resources available to help learners, including textbooks, online conjugators, and language learning apps. With practice, you will be able to conjugate verbs confidently and accurately.
Here are some additional tips for learning Japanese verb conjugation:
* **Start with the most common verb groups:** Focus on learning the conjugation patterns for -u verbs and -ru verbs first, as these are the most common types of verbs.
* **Practice regularly:** The more you practice, the better you will become at conjugating verbs. There are many online resources and apps that can help you with this.
* **Don't be afraid to make mistakes:** Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning a new language. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep practicing.
3- Today’s news
INTERVIEW/ ‘African Kansai-jin’ Rene Hoshino explores ‘who are the Japanese?’
https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/15230345
My comic “Manga: Afurika shonen ga nihon de sodatta kekka” (Manga: The result of an African boy growing up in Japan), which depicts my experiences, is a testament to how I overcame those difficulties.
Ashes of death': Book on 1954 Bikini Atoll H-bomb blast with Japanese victim released
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240503/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
One crewman from Shizuoka Prefecture aboard the Daigo Fukuryu Maru tuna fishing boat died, and many crew on vessels from Kochi Prefecture were exposed to radiation from the blast in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
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