In this lesson, you will learn about “distinguishing ru and raru,” one of the especially important topics in Classical Japanese Grammar ①. Rather than memorizing words alone, you will aim to explain the system and the reasons behind it in your own words.
Key Point
Look for clues such as potential meaning accompanied by negation and spontaneous meaning accompanied by verbs of emotion, among the meanings of passive, potential, spontaneous, and honorific.
Look for clues such as potential meaning accompanied by negation and spontaneous meaning accompanied by verbs of emotion, among the meanings of passive, potential, spontaneous, and honorific.
Points to Remember
- Check not only the conclusion but also the reason behind it
- Distinguish them from similar words and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misconception and explain how it differs.
- Check your understanding by applying it to a familiar or specific example.