とき versus 〜たら The critical difference is that ～たら assumes that the prior action has been completed before the subsequent action begins.…
ばかり vs だらけ So what’s the difference? Both phrases have a negative connotation and both can be used to say there…
Despite: のに JLPT N4. Core grammar used in both writing and conversation. The particle のに is used to express “despite”.…
To Desu or Not to Desu As you may already be aware, the Japanese language includes honorifics and there are a number of different…