The final five lessons prepare you for the real Japanese world, introducing formal speech, strict timelines, and business communication. Lesson 46: Precise Time Aspects (~ところ / ~ばかり) Pinpoints the exact phase of an action. Dict. Form + ところ: Just about to do it.
Describing the continuous state of an object or something done for a specific purpose. Volitional Form / Intentions Expressing "I think I will..." ( 〜ようと思っています ) and giving commands or prohibitions. Sequential Actions / Conditional 〜とおりに (as/following) and conditional forms like 〜ければ Passive Voice (~れる / ~られる) Minna No Nihongo 2 Lesson 26 To 50 Pdf Grammar
Passive form (～られる) Not just for "being eaten by a dog" — but also for expressing annoyance (suffering passive). The final five lessons prepare you for the
日本に来たばかりです。 (I have just arrived in Japan). Form + ところ: Just about to do it
: Indicates excess or going too far with an action or state (e.g., 食べすぎました - I ate too much).
based on whether the second part of the sentence involves a person's will or request. Available PDF Resources