Weeks, months and years
(next week) and (next year) sound close and are easy to mix up. This lesson sorts out last, this and next for weeks, months and years, plus "ago", "later" and "every". Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 time words
Each card shows a time word, how it's said, and a sentence about plans or the past. Eight reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1.
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Last, this, next, every
The pattern is regular: last, this, next, every. Years are the exception.
| When | Week | Month · Year |
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- Years break the pattern. Last year is and this year is .
- After next. + week or year: , . For days: and .
- Ago and later. Length + = ago: . Length + = later: .
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Four patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.