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Mastering Uncertainty: "かどうかわかりません" vs. "かわかりません" | NIHONGO CANDY #144

from NIHONGO CANDY - Master Natural Japanese for Work & Life (JLPT N5-N3) · host Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY

Do you overuse "〜どうか" (douka) when saying "I don't know" in embedded Japanese sentences?The rule for expressing uncertainty is actually simple:Yes/No questions: Use "〜かどうか" (e.g., かれが それを すきかどうか わかりません)Wh-questions (who, what, when, etc.): Just attach "か" (e.g., いつ くにに かえるか わかりません). Using "どうか" here is a common mistake!In this episode, I’ll train your reflexes with 10 practical sentences so you can instantly distinguish these two patterns and instantly upgrade your speaking accuracy.💡 Note: This reflex training series will be compiled into a "Master Phrase List (PDF)" after 10 episodes. Stay tuned for the release!🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESESystematic Learning (Self-Study)Elevate your Japanese with my structured N3 video curriculum.🎁 Podcast Listener Reward:Claim your exclusive discount through the link below:⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=MAR26_NIHONGOCANDY⁠Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect and lead in a Japanese professional environment.👇 Apply for coaching:⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠⁠Stay Connected📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠☕ Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠#NihongoCandy #LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #LifeInJapan #ExpatJapan #SpeakJapanese

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