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Japanese Particle も (Mo) Explained (Also/Too) | Genki Lesson 5 EP 13

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Nihongo to English, hosts Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki break down Japanese particle も (mo) from Genki I (Lesson 5)—how to use も to mean “also/too,” and how it can imply “among other things.” We also practice じゃないです (janai desu) vs ではないです (dewa nai desu) for saying “not” in Japanese, plus common beginner pitfalls (like stacking “also” and “too”).Then we do what we do best: a comedian detour into pennies, “paying to do the work,” and the Flying Spaghetti Monster (Amen… Ramen).If you’re studying Japanese with Genki—or you’re English-curious and like your learning with chaos—come hang out.Theme Jingle by Michelle MaliZaki今回の Nihongo to English は、ホストの Michael Allen CPA と Michelle MaliZaki が Genki I(第5課) を使って 助詞「も」 を解説します。「も」= “also / too(〜も)” の基本用法に加えて、「ほかにも色々ある」という 含み(暗示) が出る使い方も練習。さらに、否定表現の 「じゃないです」 と 「ではないです」(カジュアル/ややフォーマル)の違いも整理しながら、初心者がつまずきやすいポイントを一緒に確認します。…そして当然、話は脱線します。ペニーの話から「お金を払って自分で作業するのがアメリカンドリーム?」、さらには フライング・スパゲッティ・モンスター まで(Amen… Ramen)。Support the show🎙️ Nihongo to English — a bilingual comedy podcast by Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (GoatVsFish).No homework. Just bilingual chaos—and somehow you learn.💌 Got a language or culture question? Email us at [email protected]📱 Follow us on Instagram @NihongoToEnglishPodcast for new episodes on the 2nd, 12th, and 22nd of each month.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Nihongo to English, hosts Michael Allen CPA and Michelle MaliZaki break down Japanese particle も (mo) from Genki I (Lesson 5)—how to use も to mean “also/too,” and how it can imply “among other things.” We also practice じゃないです (janai desu) vs ではないです (dewa nai desu) for saying “not” in Japanese, plus common beginner pitfalls (like stacking “also” and “too”). Then we do what we do best: a comedian detour into pennies, “paying to do the work,” and the Flying Sp...

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