たとえば: "For example..."

Introduction

Welcome to this (very) quick bite lesson all about examples! I hope you're enjoying all these short and sweet articles. I for one, am enjoying writing them. For example, I like writing the phrase "quick bite". It reminds me of snacks, and then I go get a snack, which makes me happy. 😁

There are many reasons why you're my favorite student,

For example...

Structure

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  例たとえば(phrase with example/s)
  Example:
  → 果物くだものが大好だいすきです。例たとえば、りんごとか。
  "I love fruit. For example, apples and whatnot.”

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例たとえば is a fairly easy grammar point because it's used in nearly the exact same way as the English "For example...". English grammar doesn't often overlap with Japanese grammar, but when it does, it's like a fresh breath of air. So breathe it in while you can!