Q: How to use 上げる?

You can attach 上げる ageru to the stem of a verb (ます masu form of a verb with the ます masu taken off) to mean to finish doing verb . Using this construct gives an air of accomplishment or finality. Verb + 上げる NOTE || The intransitive 上がる agaru can be used to mean was finished rather than I finished doing . 宿題をやり 上げた 。Shukudai o yariageta. Finished doing homework.

Q: What is a transitive verb in Japanese?

Transitive verbs require a direct object. In English one of the most common transitive verbs is need . Sentences become incomplete if there isn’t a direct object after a transitive verb , as below: I need money. → Complete as a direct object is included I need . → Incomplete as no direct object In Japanese, there are also transitive verbs . In fact, many common verbs like 読 む yomu to read, 飲む nomu to drink, and 食べる taberu to eat are transitive. -- Learn more about transitive and intransitive verbs in this lesson.

Q: How to use 込み in Japanese?

The usage of 込み komi is commonly seen in the context of pricing, fees, or bundled services to indicate that certain items or services are included in the overall cost. An example is 税金込み zeikinkomi Tax included . You might see it directly added to nouns or with a が ga in-between. Noun (+が) + 込み Example: このプランには朝食が 込み です。 Kono puran ni wa chōshoku ga komi desu. Breakfast is included in this plan. -- Learn more about including and excluding in this lesson.

Q: Can I learn Japanese in Japan with LTL?

Yes you can! We offer group and individual classes in Tokyo , for the duration of your choice. You can even stay with a homestay family to really immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and discover a Japanese’s family lifestyle.

Question 1

How to use 上げる?

Accepted Answer

You can attach 上げる ageru to the stem of a verb (ます masu form of a verb with the ます masu taken off) to mean to finish doing verb.

Using this construct gives an air of accomplishment or finality.

Verb + 上げる

NOTE || The intransitive 上がる agaru can be used to mean was finished rather than I finished doing.

宿題をやり上げた。Shukudai o yariageta.

Finished doing homework.

Question 2

What is a transitive verb in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Transitive verbs require a direct object. In English one of the most common transitive verbs is need.

Sentences become incomplete if there isn’t a direct object after a transitive verb, as below:

I need money.

→ Complete as a direct object is included

I need.

→ Incomplete as no direct object

In Japanese, there are also transitive verbs.

In fact, many common verbs like 読む yomu to read, 飲む nomu to drink, and 食べる taberu to eat are transitive.

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Learn more about transitive and intransitive verbs in this lesson.

Question 3

How to use 込み in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

The usage of 込み komi is commonly seen in the context of pricing, fees, or bundled services to indicate that certain items or services are included in the overall cost.

An example is 税金込み zeikinkomi Tax included. You might see it directly added to nouns or with a が ga in-between.

Noun (+が) + 込み

Example:

このプランには朝食が込みです。

Kono puran ni wa chōshoku ga komi desu.

Breakfast is included in this plan.

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Learn more about including and excluding in this lesson.

Question 4

How to express to want in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

When expressing desire for a thing, or a noun in other words, we can use the word 欲しい（ほしい).

欲しい is an ii adjective. Even though “want” is a verb in English, it is an adjective in Japanese, so we have to adjust our thinking about “wanting” appropriately.

Examples:

あの本が欲しい, ano hon ga hoshii | I want that book

らーメンが欲しい, ramen ga hoshii | I want ramen

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Learn more about expressing desire in Japanese here.

Question 5

Where to learn more Japanese grammar?

Accepted Answer

You can learn more grammar like this in our Japanese Grammar Bank.

If you’d like to study with a teacher, you should have a look at our online lessons on Flexi Classes (we even have a 7 day free trial!)

Would you rather study Japanese in Japan? We offer group and individual classes in Tokyo.

Question 6

Can I learn Japanese in Japan with LTL?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can!

We offer group and individual classes in Tokyo, for the duration of your choice.

You can even stay with a homestay family to really immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and discover a Japanese’s family lifestyle.

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
How to use 上げる	Verb + 上げる	宿題をやり上げた。
Using と and とも for conditions	Verb (Plain form) + と	イケメンだと会社や学校ですごくモテます。
Expressing doubt with かな, かしら, and だろうか	Verb / い or な Adjective / Noun + かな / かしら / だろうか	今日は暑くなるかな。
Expressing reason & justification with わけ	Verb + (という) + わけだ	電車が遅延しているんだって。だから彼は遅刻してきたというわけだ。
Expressing means & methods with によって	Noun + によって	この結論は膨大なデータによって裏付けられています。
Expressing conjecture and speculation with ~だろう, ~と思う	Noun / な-adjective / い-adjective / Verb + だろう	あの人はアメリカ人だろう。
Expressing contrast in Japanese	Clause 1 + 。しかし、Clause 2	天気は良かったです。しかし、寒かったです。
Expressing although & despite in Japanese	Verb / Adjective + けれども	雨が降っていたけれども、散歩に行きました。
Expressing almost in Japanese	ほとんど + Sentence	ほとんどの人が同意しました。
Expressing even though in Japanese	Noun + な + のに	年配なのに、テクノロジーに詳しい。
Expressing hope in Japanese	Verb + といい	いい天気になるといいね。
Expressing uncertainty in Japanese	なんだか or なんか + Sentence	なん(だ)か雨が降りそうな気がする

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