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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 8 MIN

EP96 : Nai Form | Japanese Grammar: How to Say “Don’t” in Japanese

from YAHHO! First Japanese with Kimi · host Kimi

Learn the Japanese nai form, one of the most useful ways to make verbs negative.In this episode, we practice useful everyday verbs like:taberu → tabenaiiku → ikanainomu → nomanaimiru → minaiYou’ll also learn how the nai form is used in casual conversation, with yo, desu, and future expressions like 〜tsumori desu and 〜yotei desu.The goal is not to memorize complicated grammar rules. Instead, get familiar with useful verb pairs and start using them naturally.If you’d like to study Japanese with me privately, I also teach one-on-one lessons on italki.⁠Study Japanese with Kimi on italkihttps://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1#Japanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #NaiForm #JapaneseForBeginners #StudyJapanese #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanesePodcast #JapaneseListening

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