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index.md

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 ## Sources
 
-Of course, since I'm _learning_ the language, I need to borrow what I write from different sources. So this website uses data from the websites listed here. I don't want any recognition of what is here! It's mostly a compilation of what people who are way better in this language have made before.
+Of course, since I'm _learning_ the language, I need to get inspired from different sources. So this website partly uses information from the websites listed here. I don't want any recognition of what is here! It's mostly a compilation of what people who are way better in this language have made before.
 
 * [Bunpro](https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points)
 * [JLPT Sensei](https://jlptsensei.com/#jlpt-grammar-lists)
@@ -46,8 +46,7 @@ In addition to those I cited, here are other resources I find useful.
 
 * [Jisho](https://jisho.org/), an online dictionary
 * [Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org), for its sentences database
-* [Tangorin](https://tangorin.com/sentences), for its sentences database
 
 ## Any errors?
 
-If you find any error, please do contact me! You can find my website in the footer of any page of this website. Thanks!
+If you find any error, please do contact me! I wrote the examples by myself, so they might not be accurate. You can find my website in the footer of any page of this website. Thanks!

🔰 Grammar/Adverbs.md

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 > え、{中古|ちゅうこ}ですね。==まるで=={新規|しんき}の==よう==です。
 > Eh, it's second-hand? It looks like new.
 
-## むしろ
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-> [!info] Example
-> ==むしろ=={自転車|じてんしゃ}で行こうと思います。
-> I think I'd rather go by bike.
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 ## もう
 
 Means "already".

🔰 Grammar/Can't help - doesn't matter.md

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-# Can't help - Doesn't matter
+# Can't help; doesn't matter
 
 ## Can't help
 

🔰 Grammar/Connectors - in order to.md

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-# In order to
+# Connectors: in order to
 
 ## のに
 

🔰 Grammar/Considering - for - as.md

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+🛠 Todo: nuance.
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 Means "as", "in the role of". The と particle implies a result.
+More used for objective judgments.
 Used with nouns.
 
 > [!info] Example
-> 田中さんは{父|ちち}==として==は{最低|さいてい}です。
-> As a father, Tanaka-san is the worst.
+> {厳|きび}しいのに{先生|せんせい}==としては==あまり{良|よ}くない。
+> Because he is strict, he's not a very good teacher.
 
 ## にしては
 
+🛠 Todo: nuance.
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 Means "considering", "for". The に particle implies a simultaneous existence.
+More used to give personal opinions.
 Used with verbs and nouns.
 
 > [!info] Example
-> 
+> 田中さんは{父|ちち}==にしては=={最低|さいてい}です。
+> As a father, Tanaka-san is the worst.
 
 ## としても
 
-https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%82%82-toshitemo-meaning/
-https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%82%82
+🛠 Todo: nuance.
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+Means "assuming", "even if".
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+> [!info] Example
+> 私==としても==出来ます。
+> I can do it as well.
 
 ## にしても
 
+🛠 Todo: nuance.
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 Means "even if", "even though".
 
 > [!info] Example
 > それ==にしても==、{気|き}を{付|つ}けてくください。
 > Still, please be careful.
 
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-https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/42387/what-is-the-difference-between-%E3%81%AB%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%AF-and-%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%AF
-https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/762/%ef%bd%9e%e3%81%ab%e3%81%97%e3%81%a6%e3%81%af-vs-%ef%bd%9e%e3%81%a8%e3%81%97%e3%81%a6%e3%81%af
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-https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/29113/difference-between-%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A8%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6-and-%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6
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+## "As": Gradual change
 
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-	<p><span class="box">V (る)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">V + (の)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
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-	<p class="right">+ にしたがって・にしたがい</p>
+	<p class="right">+ につれて・にしたがって・と共に・に伴って</p>
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-### In accordance
+The four following forms have the same meaning of a gradual change:
+* につれて
+* にしたがって
+* と{共|とも}に
+* に{伴|とも}って
 
-Another difference is,
+It means that when when the first part of the sentence changes, the second part changes gradually as well.
 
-**(A)** にしたがい ( = ni shitagai) **(B)** also means “following”/ “ in accordance with” which has nothing to do with change.
+> [!info] Example
+> {年|とし}をとる==につれて=={髪|かみ}を{抜|ぬ}けます。
+> As we get older, we lose hair.
 
-In this usage, you can express your will / intention with the following verb. 
+This example works with all forms.
 
-noun + にしたがって ( = ni shitagatte) / にしたがい ( = ni shitagai) + what is going to happen/ what you are going to do
+## につれて and にしたがって
 
-Ex. ルールに従ってください。
+In both forms, the change is natural, and is not an intentional change. When the verb expresses gradual change, both can be used.
+につれて is more common and more used for personal actions.
 
-= Ruuru ni shitagatte kudasai.
+> [!info] Example
+> {冬|ふゆ}が{地|ちか}づく==にしたがって・につれて=={気温|きおん}が{下|さ}がってきた。
+> As winter approaches, the temperatures have lowered.
 
-= Please follow the rules.
+## にしたがって
 
+This form also has the meaning of "in accordance to". It doesn't express change. It is possible to talk about intention.
 
-### Gradual change
+> [!info] Example
+> {歯医者|はいしゃ}==にしたがって=={毎日|まいにち}２{回|かい}{歯|は}を{磨|みが}く。
+> I brush my teeth twice a day as recommended by my dentist.
 
-(A) (noun / verb) + につれて/つれ ( = ni tsurete /tsure) / にしたがって/したがい ( = ni shitagatte / shitagai) /にともなって/ともない ( = ni tomonatte / tomonai)  / とともに ( = to tomoni) + (B)
-→As (A) changes,  (B) changes gradually as well.
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-Ex. 夏が近づくにつれて / したがって日が長くなってきた。
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-= Natsu ga chikazuku ni tsurete/shitagatte hi ga nagaku nattekita.
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-= As summer approaches, the days are getting longer.
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-A: Summer is approaching. (change)
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-B: The days are getting longer. (gradual change)
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-(A) causes (B) / (A) influences (B)
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-As you can see ～につれて / つれ ( = ~ ni tsurete / tsure) and にしたがって / したがい ( = ~ ni shitagatte / shitagai) are interchangeable when the main verb expresses the gradual change.
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-They are both literal expressions so you often use them to describe natural phenomena or social situations but I would say ～につれて/つれ ( = ni tsurete/tsure) are slightly more common thus you use them for your personal stuff more.
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-You can use にしたがい ( = ni shitagai)・したがって ( = shitagatte) but ～につれて/～につれ ( = ~ ni  tsurete/tsure) are more natural in conversation.
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-https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%ab%e3%81%97%e3%81%9f%e3%81%8c%e3%81%a3%e3%81%a6-ni-shitagatte-meaning/
-https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%AB%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6
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-https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8c%e3%81%a6-ni-tsurete-%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8c-ni-tsure-meaning/
-https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8C%E3%81%A6
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->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
-https://maggiesensei.com/2021/02/28/how-to-use-%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%88%E3%81%A6%EF%BC%89-%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%EF%BC%88%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8C%E3%81%84%EF%BC%89-%E3%81%A8%E3%82%82%E3%81%AA/
+## に伴って
 
+に{伴|ともな}って also has the meaning of a an instantaneous change: when the first part changes, the second part also changes instantly. The first part is the reason of it changing.
 
+> [!info] Example
+> オリンピックがある==に伴って=={交通費|こうつうひ}がねあが{値上|ねあ}がりしてしまった。
+> As the Olympics are held, transportations cost have increased.
 
 ## と共に
 
-と{共|とも}に means...
+と{共|とも}に has 3 other meanings.
 
-together with; at the same time as; as well as ~
+### Almost at the same time
 
-https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%a8%e5%85%b1%e3%81%ab-to-tomo-ni-meaning/
-https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%A8%E5%85%B1%E3%81%AB
+It is also used for two actions that happens at approximately the same time. The two actions do not have to be related. They also don't have to be specifically about change.
 
+> [!info] Example
+> {鳥|とり}は{鳴|な}き{声|ごえ}をする==と共に=={風|かぜ}が{吹|ふ}く。
+> The bird sings and the wind blows.
 
+### Together with
 
+It can also mean "together with". It is much more formal than {一緒|いっしょ}に.
 
+> [!info] Example
+> {妻|つま}==と共に=={新|あたら}しい{人生|じんせい}を{始|はじ}めります。
+> I am starting a new life with my wife.
 
-https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/84584/difference-between-%EF%BD%9E%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8C%E3%81%A6-and-%EF%BD%9E%E3%81%AB%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6
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-https://nihongonosato.com/jlpt/n2-grammar/n2-totomoni/
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+### As well as, also
 
+It can also mean "as well as", "also".
 
+> [!info] Example
+> パンはチーズ==と共に==フランスに{人気|にんき}{食料|しょくりょう}です。
+> Bread, along with cheese, is a popular food in France.

🔰 Grammar/Description.md

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Means "you could say".
 
 > [!info] Examples
 > サッカーは{彼|かれ}の{得意|とくい}です。ほとんどサッカーのプロ==と言ってもいい==。
+> Soccer is his strong point. You could almost say he's a pro.
 
 ## がする
 

🔰 Grammar/Instead.md

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 # Instead
 
+## むしろ
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+Means "instead" or "rather".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==むしろ=={自転車|じてんしゃ}で行こうと思います。
+> I think I'd rather go by bike.
+
 ## 代わりに
 
 <div class="usage">

🔰 Grammar/Listing.md

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Means "also", "as well". Means that both N1 and N2 are true (and should share a
 ⚠ Despite using conditional form, it is not conditional in meaning.
 
 > [!info] Examples
-> {母|はは}はポルトガル{語|ご}もできればスペイン{語|ご}も{話|はな}せる。
+> {母|はは}はポルトガル{語|ご}==も==できれ==ば==スペイン{語|ご}==も=={話|はな}せる。
 > My mother can speak Portuguese as well as Spanish.
 
 ### 上に

🔰 Grammar/Obligation - なければ・ないと.md

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-# Obligation - なければ・ないと
+# Obligation: なければ・ないと
 
 ## Must
 

🔰 Grammar/Observation - hearsay.md

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-# Observation - Hearsay
+# Observation: hearsay
 
 ## んだって
 

🔰 Grammar/Observation - looking like.md

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-# Observation - Looking like
+# Observation: looking like
 
 ## よう
 

🔰 Grammar/Observation - tendency - feelings.md

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-# Observation - Tendency & feelings
+# Observation: tendency & feelings
 
 ## がる・がっている
 

🔰 Grammar/Opposition - although.md

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-# Opposition - although
+# Opposition: although
 
 ## に反して
 

🔰 Grammar/Opposition - but - however.md

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-## Opposition : but, however
+# Opposition: but, however
 
 ## が
 
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ It can also be used to soften your assertion.
 > {明日|あした}に行きたい==けど==。
 > I'd like to go tomorrow... (but I don't want to cause any inconvenience).
 
-## (ん・の)(だけど・ですけど)
+## 「ん・の」「だけど・ですけど」
 
 Means "but", "however". 
 の is more formal than ん, and ですけど is more formal than だけど.

🔰 Grammar/Opposition - even if.md

@@ -108,37 +108,11 @@ See also [[Time#ながら]].
 > {病気|びょうき}==ながらも==、パーティーに行くつもりです。
 > Although I am sick, I'm planning to go to party.
 
+## 「と・に」しても
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+See [[Considering - for - as#としても]].
+See [[Considering - for - as#にしても]].
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 ## Summing up
 
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-## さえ (nouns)
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-Means "even".
-Can be emphasized by used でさえ, and reemphasized with でさえも.
-Used with a noun.
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-## さえ (verbs)
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-https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%95%e3%81%88-sae-%e3%81%a7%e3%81%95%e3%81%88%e3%82%82-meaning/
-https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%95%E3%81%88

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - expectation.md

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-# Possibility - expectation
+# Possibility: expectation
 
 ## きっと
 

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - impossibility.md

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-# Possibility - Impossibility
+# Possibility: impossibility
 
 ### とても～ない
 

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - no choice.md

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-# Possibility - No choice
+# Possibility: no choice
 
 ## しかない
 

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - wish.md

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-# Possibility - Wish
+# Possibility: wish
 
 ## ぜひ
 

🔰 Grammar/Question.md

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 > [!info] Example
 > この{帽子|ぼうし}を{被|かぶ}ろう==かな==。
+> Should I wear this hat?
 
 ## かい
 

🔰 Grammar/Request.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Means "is it alright if?", "may I?".
 > ここに{座|すわ}==てもいい==ですか。
 > May I sit here?
 
-A more polite way is ても構いません　(🛠 put link later).
+A more polite way is [[Can't help - doesn't matter#ても構わない]].
 
 ## ないでください
 

🔰 Grammar/Talking about.md

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 > [!info] Example
 > {冬|ふゆ}==において=={雪|ゆき}が{降|ふ}る。
 > Snow falls in winter.
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+> 荒川==において=={花火|はなび}。
+> Fireworks held on Arakawa River.
 
 ## について
 

🔰 Grammar/Time - during.md

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-# Time - During
+# Time: during
 
 ## 間
 

🔰 Grammar/Time - finally.md

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-# Time - finally
+# Time: finally
 
 ## やっと
 

🔰 Grammar/Time - recently.md

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-# Time - recently
+# Time: recently
 
 ## さっき
 

🔰 Grammar/Time - regularity.md

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-# Time - Regularity
+# Time: regularity
 
 ## たびに
 

🔰 Grammar/Time - surprise.md

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-# Time - Surprise
+# Time: surprise
 
 ## 急に
 

🔰 Grammar/Towards.md

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 > Pokémon is a game centered around on Pokémon battles.
 > 
 > この{授業|じゅぎょう}は{漢字|かんじ}==を中心に=={習|なら}います。
+> This class focuses on learning kanjis.
 
 ## に対して
 

🔰 Grammar/Transformation.md

@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ Also means "the reason for A is B", "doing A is B".
 > このレストランで{一番|いち|ばん}{人気|にん|き}がある==のは=={寿司|すし}です。
 > The most popular dish in the restaurant is sushi.
 
-## くする: い-adjectives as adverbs
+## くする: い-adjective as adverb
 
 Replacing the い in a い-Adj by くする transforms it into an adverb.
 大きい (big) => 大きくする (make big).
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 > エアコンを{点|つ}けると{空気|くう|き}が{寒|さむ}==くなる==。
 > When turning on the AC, the air becomes cold.
 
-## にする: な-adjectives as adverbs
+## にする: な-adjective as adverb
 
 Appending にする to a な-Adj transforms it into an adverb.
 {静|しず}かな (quiet) => 静かにする (make quiet).
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 > {部屋|へや}をきれい==にして==ください。
 > Please clean the room (make the room cleaner).
 
-## がる・がっている: adjectives as verbs
+## がる・がっている: adjective as verb
 
 See [[Observation - tendency - feelings#がる・がっている]].
 

🔰 Grammar/🔰 Particles (2).md

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 > {会議|かいぎ}は今日だった==っけ==。
 > Was the meeting today?
 
-### こそ
+## こそ
 
 Means "for sure". Used to emphasize words.
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 > {今年|ことし}==こそ=={日本|にほん}を{住|す}む。
 > This year, for sure I'll live in Japan.
 
+## さえ
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+	<p><span class="box">V (て)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ます</strike></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + で</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + </span></p>
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+	<p class="right">+ さえ</p>
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+Means "even", "not even" (with negative verbs).
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+> [!info] Example
+> {先生|せんせい}で==さえ==、この{曲|きょく}を{弾|ひ}くことは{難|むずか}しいです。
+> Even for my teacher, this composition is difficult to play.
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+⚠ With conditional verbs, it means "only". See [[State#さえ～ば]].
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 ## Sentence ending
 
 At the end of a sentence, some particles can be added to put emphasis on a meaning.