Expressing Appreciation and Gratitude Via the passive and gratitude forms.

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Scouring the internet for other valuable sources of Japanese learning is part of what we do here at Japanese Complete. We came across this video and wanted to share it because it really does a great job of explaining how even in basic circumstances the feeling of appreciation or sense of gratitude is embedded in the language of Japanese.

てくれる　｜　てもらう　｜　される

Showing gratefulness or annoyance or appreciation/gratitude.

桜咲く・さくらさく
心から礼・こころかられい
春の風・はるのかぜ。

Cherry blossoms bloom
From the heart, gratitude
Spring breeze.

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