Teach: Okurigana

Okurigana

In this lesson, you will learn the especially important concept of “okurigana” among the basics of kundoku. Rather than memorizing words alone, the goal is to explain the system and reasons in your own words.

Key Point
Okurigana supplements inflectional endings and particles, clarifying the function of kanji in Japanese sentences.
Important Points
  • Check not only the conclusion but also its reasons
  • Distinguish them from similar words and exceptions
  • Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples

Practice

  1. Explain the key point in two sentences.
  2. Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different.
  3. Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.

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