ば "Ba" Form Explained: Must, Should, Should've in Japanese

Описание: 📘 Confused about how to say "must," "should," or "I wish I had..." in Japanese? This lesson dives deep into the ば-form — one of the most versatile conditional forms — and shows you how to use it to express obligation, advice, and regret. Perfect for JLPT prep and mastering real Japanese grammar.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:
・How to conjugate the ば-form for verbs, adjectives, and nouns
・What makes ば different from other conditionals like たら or と
・How to say “must” using ～なければならない
・How to give advice with ～ばいい
・How to express regret with ～ばよかった
・Key nuance differences between formal and casual expressions
・Real-life examples and translation practice to reinforce your learning

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👇 Timestamps
0:31 — What is the ば-form?
1:09 — Expressing obligation: なければならない / いけない / だめ
3:08 — Giving advice or permission: ～ばいい
4:14— Expressing regret: ～ばよかった
5:26 — Summary + comparison review

🎓 Perfect for:
・JLPT N5–N3 learners
・Genki / Minna no Nihongo students
・Anyone struggling with conditional grammar
・Learners who want to speak with nuance and confidence

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Hey! I’m Kensei — a Japanese-Canadian teaching Japanese from Japan. My goal is to help you understand grammar deeply so you can use it naturally. I post weekly grammar lessons, cultural insights, and learning tips to help you study smarter.

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