Beginning Japanese Phrases #213: 〜たいです (want to do something)
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This episode discusses the Japanese grammar pattern 〜たいです, which expresses a desire to do something.
Today's podcast covers: 〜たいです — want to do something This grammar pattern is attached to the stem of a verb to express the speaker's desire to do something. It is polite in form and translates roughly to 'I want to' in English. Example: 日本語を上手に話したいです。I want to speak Japanese well. Vocabulary: 日本語を — Japanese, object marker 上手に — skillfully, well 話したいです — want to speak Become a Makoto+ member for bonus content: www.MakotoPlus.com
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