Feels like a useful phrase, but I probably don’t know how to make this sentence from scratch, so I might as well write it down 😅
なかったことにしてくれない？
なかった – did not exist, did not happen
こと – thing
にする/にして – A を B にする means to treat A as B, to make A into B
くれない – くれる means to do for me, くれない is would you not do it for me? which is more like “could you please do it for me”
In this sentence, there is a hidden item, like spilling the juice or an “oopsie” is the thing that we want to treat as なかったこと (the thing that didn’t happen).
The literal translation would be: Treat it (the oopsie) assomething that didn’t happen, could you please do it for me?
The context I heard this in was A and B almost had a one-night stand.
In my last week’s diary, I wanted to express that the “old web” was more interesting to me.
So here’s the sentence
昔のウェブはもっと面白い思う。 昔のウェブはもっと面白い思っている。
思う is meant to be more for the moment. 思っている has a longer duration for the thought, or it has been a belief.
In my case, both make sense but with a slight nuance. If I wanted to say I always thought the old web is more interesting, then 思っている would be better than 思う.
This is like me trying to do potential, causative, causative-passive, and passive forms. I find myself doing the conjugation step by step which is way too slow for speaking.
This is by far the best interface that I’ve used! It doesn’t have causative-passive, though. That’s okay because I can practice that when I get the others down.
The village cherry blossoms, blooming magnificently as if to cover everything, block the sunlight.
文法 – ように (adverb)
Meaning: as if/like
Usage:
verb (casual)/noun + の + ように + verb/adjective
Examples
覆い被さるように咲き誇る – blooming magnificently as if to cover (everything)
風のように走る – running like the wind
Related – ような (na-adjective)
Meaning: as if/like
Usage:
verb (casual)/noun + の + ような + noun
Examples
雲のような白いドレス – white dress like cloud
世界が終わるような大事件 – an event as if the world is ending
Reference
I actually like this reference more than treating ように and ような as different cases like most articles on the internet.
I think it is best if you just treat 様 (よう) as a normal noun. With other nouns, you should be using のよう because that is how nouns modify each other. With na-adjs, you should be using なよう because that is how they modify nouns.
While talking about てもらう, my teacher asked me what’s the difference between てほしい 🤔
I was mentioning that てほしい sounds demanding if you’re asking someone to do something for you. If it’s asking someone for a favor and I’d use てもらう. This feels more like てほしい vs. てもらいたい instead.
We talked more on the aspect of “timeline of events happening”.
Basics
てほしい – Expresses my wish/desire
てもらう – Focuses on me “receiving” the favor
Timeline of events
Nothing has happened yet, it’s only me hoping in my head お母さんに今日の夕ご飯を作ってほしい。
Asking mom for the favor お母さん、今日の夕ご飯を作ってもらえますか？
After mom agrees, I tell my brother that mom will be making dinner お母さんに今日の夕ご飯を作ってもらいます。
Notes
If still would like someone to do something with てほしい, usually people will add んですが to make it softer
When I started learning Japanese, I quickly discovered that “only” translates to だけ(dake). Soon after, I learned about しか (shika) and then ばかり(bakari). This led me to wonder how many ways there are to express the idea of “only” or “just” in the Japanese language. I began exploring the fascinating world of adverbs that convey limitation or exclusivity, each with its own specific nuance.
Here are some of the terms I’ve discovered (which I may continue to expand upon):
だけ (dake): Strongly emphasizes exclusivity, meaning that nothing else is included or considered. Example: 水だけください。 (Please give me only water.)
しか (shika) (used with a negative verb): Often conveys a sense of disappointment or limitation, implying that there’s nothing but the mentioned item, often with a sense of restriction. Example: 私は日本語しか話せません。 (I can only speak Japanese.)
ばかり (bakari): Suggests the dominance or prevalence of something, often with a sense of excess or monotony and a negative nuance. It does not imply strict exclusivity. Example: お菓子ばかり食べている。 (I’m only eating snacks.)
ばかし (bakashi): A casual variant of ばかり, used mostly in spoken language. It conveys a similar meaning but carries a more informal tone. Example: 遊んでばっかしいる。 (He’s only playing.)
のみ (nomi): Used in formal or written contexts, conveying exclusivity. It can sound elegant and refined. Example: 本日のみ有効です。 (Valid only today.)
ばかりか (bakari ka): This expression expands the meaning by introducing additional information, indicating more than just “only.” Example: 彼は優しいばかりか、面白いです。 (He is not only kind but also funny.)
だけしか (dake shika) (used with a negative verb): This term combines だけ and しか, emphasizing strong exclusivity when used with negative constructions. Example: これだけしかない。 (There is only this.)
こそ (koso): Indicates that the highlighted item is particularly special or the best choice, often implying that nothing else can compare. Example: 今日こそ勉強する。 (Today, of all days, I will study.)
たった (tatta): Implies that an amount is minimal and often inadequate, highlighting a sense of limitation. Example: たった一人で旅行した。 (I traveled with just one person.)
わずか (wazuka): Emphasizes a minimal quantity or degree, often with a sense of surprise. Example: わずか10分で終わった。 (It only took 10 minutes.)
ほんの (honno): Indicates a small or trivial amount, often used to downplay something. Example: ほんの少しだけ食べた。 (I ate just a little bit.)
に限る (ni kagiru): This expression is used to convey that something is the best or only suitable choice for a situation. Example: 夏はアイスクリームに限る。 (Ice cream is the best for summer.)
だけでなく (dake de naku): Similar to ばかりか , this phrase is used to express that there’s more than just one thing happening. Example: 彼女は賢いだけでなく、優しいです。 (She is not only smart but also kind.)
単に (tan ni): Indicates simplicity; often used to clarify or explain something in a straightforward manner. Example: 単に冗談だよ。 (It’s just a joke.)
あくまで (akumade): Suggests that something is true only to a certain extent or in a specific context. Example: あくまで私の意見です。 (This is just my opinion.)
たかが (takaga): Often carries a dismissive connotation, suggesting that something is not very important. Example: たかが試験一回でどうなるものか。 (It’s just one exam; it won’t change much.)
I love discovering all these subtle differences and nuances, even if it can be frustrating at times. If you know of any more, please share!
I remembered this one from Frieren, and decided to look for more anime examples.
たった１０年の冒険だよ (00:18)
From: Frieren – 🥰
The second た sounds like だ to me, so I always get it wrong, now is the time to correct this!
While writing this, I recalled only the one from Frieren. Super happy to have learned about https://www.immersionkit.com!!!! Fantastic for searching Japanese phrases that return anime clips. MUST HAVE!
