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Breakdown of kousaten
mingle
交
Better put a lid on your father if you want to mingle with your friends.
distinction
差
The sheep takes a bend at work, making a clear distinction.
spot
点
The spot was occupied by a warm fire.
Usages of kousaten
先 の 交差点 を 左 に 曲がって ください。saki no kousaten o hidari ni magatte kudasai.
Please turn left at the intersection ahead.
鶏 は 交差点 を 渡った。niwatori wa kousaten o watatta.
The chicken crossed the intersection.
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Japanese verbs conjugate based on tense, politeness, and mood. For example, the polite present form adds ‑ます to the verb stem, while the past tense uses ‑ました. Unlike English, Japanese verbs don't change based on the subject — the same form works for "I", "you", and "they".
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