This invitation was sent to me and other members of our section some time ago, but I feel it provides a nice example of the sort of messages that are sent over the office intranet. See how much you can understand by reading through it first without using plugins like Rikaichan to help you! Naturally, [...]
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The Course of Events / 成り行き
Nariyuki (成り行き) generally means something like ‘the natural scheme of things’, but it can be a bit of a surprise the first time you come across it in a given situation. This post looks at a few examples of its usage.

A quick note about…
Polite Japanese doesn’t always have to mean long sentences full of complicated vocabulary. Sometimes the shortest messages are also most enlightening. Take a look at this little email message.
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Haikyo Hiragana Reading Practice
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All Kinds Of Thing – ピンキリ
March 23, 2012
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Get What You Deserve – 自業自得
March 16, 2012
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Japanese Job Hunting Test
March 6, 2012
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Office Intranet Party Invitation
February 1, 2012
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Blue Ocean Dating Strategy
January 20, 2012
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The Te Form Song
June 14, 2011
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Gakuu. Studying with Real Japanese
September 16, 2010
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My Mean Senpai!
July 14, 2011
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Into the New Year
January 14, 2011
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