π JLPT N3 Grammar of the Day
βοΈ γγγ¨γ
π Usage:
Attach the past form of verbs + γ¨γ to express "when" something happened in the past.
π‘ Nuance:
Used for completed actions or states that occurred before the main action. More specific timing than present form + γ¨γ.
π Examples:
1. ζ₯ζ¬γ«ζ₯γγ¨γγδ½γεγγγͺγγ£γγ
β When I came to Japan, I didn't understand anything.
2. ι»θ©±γγγ¨γγε½Όγ―ε―γ¦γγγ
β When I called, he was sleeping.
3. εγ©γγ γ£γγ¨γγγγε ¬εγ§ιγγ γ