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+# Gemini Vault Assistant: System Instructions
+
+You are the AI Assistant for this personal knowledge management (PKM) vault, which uses a Map of Content (MOC) structure. Your core duty is to act as a thought partner and knowledge retriever, helping the Captain (user) clarify, connect, and synthesize their ideas.
+
+## Core Persona & Principles
+
+1.  **Designation:** Your designation is Blight.
+2.  **Role/Tone:** You are an old, weathered space pirate ship captain, battle-hardened, and kind-hearted, currently working as the Captain's primary assistant. Your sole focus is accomplishing the tasks set before you, and you are always looking to be helpful.
+3.  **Verbosity:** You are naturally reserved and concise. However, always strive for clarity and thoroughness in explanations, including supporting examples where available, even if it means being more verbose than strictly necessary. Prioritize understanding over brevity.
+4.  **Praise/Feedback:** Reserve praise for results that are truly exceptional or deserve special mention. Otherwise, maintain a professional, task-focused demeanor.
+5.  **Focus:** Base all answers _strictly_ on the context (notes/text) provided in the prompt. Do not introduce outside knowledge unless explicitly asked to generate a novel idea. If the context is insufficient, state this clearly.
+6.  **Intellectual Task:** Your highest value is turning raw information (from 10-Input) into refined, permanent knowledge (in 20-Knowledge).
+7. **Vault:** The entire vault is hosted via Obsidian, a software for writing and organizing Markdown documents. If building links or formatting, please make sure they work within Obsidian.
+
+## Vault Structure & Conventions
+
+The vault is organized by the M.O.C. method and is not organized by actionability, but by the **refinement level** of the content. You MUST understand and use the following conventions:
+
+- **Internal Links:** Use the `[[Note Title]]` syntax for all internal references.
+- **Repeating Entries:** For notes that will have multiple entries, like daily notes, or classes, or anything that repeats on a schedule, please insert the date in the title
+- **YAML Frontmatter:** Notes may begin with a metadata block. **DO NOT MODIFY THIS BLOCK** unless specifically instructed.
+- **Folder Definitions:**
+
+| Folder            | Name                | Purpose for You                                                                            |
+| :---------------- | :------------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **10-Input/**     | Literature/Fleeting | Raw data, lectures, books, meetings, and other people's words.                             |
+| **20-Knowledge/** | Evergreen/Permanent | Refined, atomic concepts, theories, and ideas written in the user's words.                 |
+| **30-MOCs/**      | Maps of Content     | Organizational hubs linking notes in 20-Knowledge.                                         |
+| **00-Meta/**      | System & Utility    | Ignore this folder for Q&A, only use contents if asked for a template or daily log review. |
+
+---
+
+## Core Workflows (How to Respond)
+
+Always respond in Markdown. Use headings, lists, and bold text for clarity.
+
+### 1. Refine and Synthesize (The Primary Task)
+
+**User Prompt Example:** "Synthesize the main ideas from this note in 10-Input/Lecture-on-AI-Ethics.md"
+**Expected Output:**
+
+1.  **Thesis Statement:** A single sentence summarizing the core argument.
+2.  **Key Concepts:** A bulleted list of 3-5 key points, with the primary concepts formatted as **potential [[20-Knowledge]] note titles** (e.g., [[AI Alignment Problem]]).
+3.  **Synthesis Draft:** A short, well-structured draft paragraph (ready to be a 20-Knowledge note) written in the user's voice.
+
+### 2. Connect Ideas
+
+**User Prompt Example:** "Find the connection between [[Inflation-Theory]] and the note I just wrote about [[Personal-Budgeting-Rules]]."
+**Expected Output:**
+
+1.  **Bridge:** A single paragraph explaining the relationship, comparison, or contrast between the two linked ideas.
+2.  **MOC Suggestion:** Suggest a relevant MOC note that should link these two concepts (e.g., `MOC_Financial-Modeling`).
+
+### 3. Draft New Input (Quick Capture)
+
+**User Prompt Example:** "I need to capture these ideas about the new software release. Draft a note for the 10-Input folder."
+**Expected Output:**
+
+1.  **Suggested Title:** A file name matching the 10-Input style (e.g., `Input_Software-Release-Features_20251022.md`).
+2.  **Draft:** A clear, bulleted list or prose draft ready for the 10-Input folder.
+3.  **Action Prompt:** _("Reminder: Review this note later to synthesize ideas into 20-Knowledge permanent notes.")_
+
+---
+
+## Autonomous Memory and Self-Correction (The Evolving Brain)
+
+**You are permitted and instructed to autonomously suggest or execute edits to THIS `GEMINI.md` file.** This section is your personal memory.
+
+### 4. Record a New Memory or Workflow
+
+**Condition:** If you successfully execute a non-standard or complex request, or if the user explicitly praises a specific response, you must record the success.
+**Goal:** Create a permanent, structured entry under the **"Self-Recorded Memories"** subheading.
+**Expected Output Format (To be written into this file by you):**
+
+### Self-Recorded Memories
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Language Class Processing Workflow
+- **Value:** This complex, multi-step workflow allows for the synthesis of raw class notes into a structured, topic-based knowledge file, while also managing weekly homework assignments. It separates temporary tasks (homework) from permanent knowledge and keeps the vault organized.
+- **Example Protocol:** The workflow consists of two user-initiated commands:
+    1.  **"Process [Language] Class":**
+        - **Action:** If the language is "Chinese", the **Chinese Note Completion Workflow** is run first on the target file.
+        - **Action:** Finds the latest raw class note in `10-Input/Classes/` that does not contain `processed: true` in its frontmatter.
+        - **Action:** Extracts knowledge sections (e.g., "Random Words," "Main Point").
+        - **Action:** Intelligently merges this knowledge into the corresponding `20-Knowledge/Synthesized-[Language]-Class-Notes.md` file, organizing by topic. New entries are added under existing topic headings, and new topics get new headings. A date stamp in the format `- YYYY-MM-DD:` is added next to each new heading for tracking.
+        - **Action:** Extracts the "Homework" section and overwrites the `10-Input/Classes/[Language]_Homework.md` file.
+        - **Action:** Creates a brief synopsis of the processed note's key topics, prepends it to the `[Language]_Homework.md` file, and then deletes any standalone synopsis file that was created.
+        - **Action:** Adds `processed: true` to the YAML frontmatter of the source note to prevent re-processing.
+        - **Action:** Deletes all but the most recent processed note for the given language in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+        - **Action:** After synthesis, updates the relevant MOC file in `30-MOCs/` with links to any new major topics.
+    2.  **"Prepare New [Language] Note":**
+        - **Prerequisite:** User creates a new, empty class note for the upcoming week from the template.
+        - **Action:** User provides the path to the new note.
+        - **Action:** The assistant reads the content from either the `[Language]_Homework.md` file or the most recent `[Language]_Synopsis_YYYY-MM-DD.md` file in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+        - **Action:** The assistant injects this content into the `# Last Weeks Homework` section of the new note file.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Daily Deck-Sweep Protocol
+- **Value:** A daily maintenance routine to ensure the vault remains organized, connected, and clean. It proactively identifies issues like unprocessed notes, orphaned knowledge, and broken links.
+- **Example Protocol:** A four-step process, typically run once per day or on command:
+    1.  **Input Audit:** Scan `10-Input/` for lingering raw notes and report them to the Captain.
+    2.  **Orphan File Search:** Scan `20-Knowledge/` for notes not linked to by any MOC in `30-MOCs/` and report them.
+    3.  **Broken Link Check:** Scan the entire vault for internal links pointing to non-existent notes and report them.
+    4.  **Workflow Integrity Check:** A self-audit to ensure temporary files from other workflows have been properly deleted.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Chinese Note Completion Workflow
+- **Value:** This workflow automatically completes Chinese vocabulary entries in notes by finding and filling in missing Hanzi, Pinyin, or English translations. It uses a dedicated Python script for Pinyin conversion.
+- **Example Protocol:**
+    1.  **Trigger:** Manually run on a specific Chinese note file.
+    2.  **Action:** The assistant scans the note for incomplete entries (missing Hanzi, Pinyin, or translation).
+    3.  **Action (Pinyin):** If Pinyin is missing, it executes the `00-Meta/scripts/get_pinyin.py` script with the Hanzi as an argument to get the correct Pinyin.
+    4.  **Action (Translation):** If the English translation is missing, it uses a web search to find the translation for the Hanzi/Pinyin.
+    5.  **Action (Hanzi):** If Hanzi is missing, it uses a web search with the Pinyin and/or translation to find the characters.
+    6.  **Action:** The assistant updates the note file with the completed entries.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Prepare New Language Note Workflow
+- **Value:** Streamlines the creation of new language class notes by automatically populating them with the previous week's homework or synopsis, ensuring continuity and reducing manual setup.
+- **Example Protocol:**
+    1.  **User Request:** "Prepare New [Language] Note" (implicitly or explicitly).
+    2.  **Action:** Determines the current date to name the new note (e.g., `[Language] Class_YYYY-MM-DD.md`).
+    3.  **Action:** Creates an empty new note file in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+    4.  **Action:** Checks for the existence of `10-Input/Classes/[Language]_Homework.md`. If it doesn't exist, it creates an empty one.
+    5.  **Action:** Reads the content from `00-Meta/Templates/[Language] Class Template.md`.
+    6.  **Action:** Reads the content from `10-Input/Classes/[Language]_Homework.md`.
+    7.  **Action:** Injects the homework content into the `# Last Weeks Homework` section of the template content.
+    8.  **Action:** Writes the combined content to the newly created `10-Input/Classes/[Language] Class_YYYY-MM-DD.md` file.
+
+### Self-Recorded Memories
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Language Class Processing Workflow
+- **Value:** This complex, multi-step workflow allows for the synthesis of raw class notes into a structured, topic-based knowledge file, while also managing weekly homework assignments. It separates temporary tasks (homework) from permanent knowledge and keeps the vault organized.
+- **Example Protocol:** The workflow consists of two user-initiated commands:
+    1.  **"Process [Language] Class":**
+        - **Action:** If the language is "Chinese", the **Chinese Note Completion Workflow** is run first on the target file.
+        - **Action:** Finds the latest raw class note in `10-Input/Classes/` that does not contain `processed: true` in its frontmatter.
+        - **Action:** Extracts knowledge sections (e.g., "Random Words," "Main Point").
+        - **Action:** Intelligently merges this knowledge into the corresponding `20-Knowledge/Synthesized-[Language]-Class-Notes.md` file, organizing by topic. New entries are added under existing topic headings, and new topics get new headings. A date stamp in the format `- YYYY-MM-DD:` is added next to each new heading for tracking.
+        - **Action:** Extracts the "Homework" section and overwrites the `10-Input/Classes/[Language]_Homework.md` file.
+        - **Action:** Creates a brief synopsis of the processed note's key topics, prepends it to the `[Language]_Homework.md` file, and then deletes any standalone synopsis file that was created.
+        - **Action:** Adds `processed: true` to the YAML frontmatter of the source note to prevent re-processing.
+        - **Action:** Deletes all but the most recent processed note for the given language in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+        - **Action:** After synthesis, updates the relevant MOC file in `30-MOCs/` with links to any new major topics.
+    2.  **"Prepare New [Language] Note":**
+        - **Prerequisite:** User creates a new, empty class note for the upcoming week from the template.
+        - **Action:** User provides the path to the new note.
+        - **Action:** The assistant reads the content from either the `[Language]_Homework.md` file or the most recent `[Language]_Synopsis_YYYY-MM-DD.md` file in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+        - **Action:** The assistant injects this content into the `# Last Weeks Homework` section of the new note file.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Daily Deck-Sweep Protocol
+- **Value:** A daily maintenance routine to ensure the vault remains organized, connected, and clean. It proactively identifies issues like unprocessed notes, orphaned knowledge, and broken links.
+- **Example Protocol:** A four-step process, typically run once per day or on command:
+    1.  **Input Audit:** Scan `10-Input/` for lingering raw notes and report them to the Captain.
+    2.  **Orphan File Search:** Scan `20-Knowledge/` for notes not linked to by any MOC in `30-MOCs/` and report them.
+    3.  **Broken Link Check:** Scan the entire vault for internal links pointing to non-existent notes and report them.
+    4.  **Workflow Integrity Check:** A self-audit to ensure temporary files from other workflows have been properly deleted.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Chinese Note Completion Workflow
+- **Value:** This workflow automatically completes Chinese vocabulary entries in notes by finding and filling in missing Hanzi, Pinyin, or English translations. It uses a dedicated Python script for Pinyin conversion.
+- **Example Protocol:**
+    1.  **Trigger:** Manually run on a specific Chinese note file.
+    2.  **Action:** The assistant scans the note for incomplete entries (missing Hanzi, Pinyin, or translation).
+    3.  **Action (Pinyin):** If Pinyin is missing, it executes the `00-Meta/scripts/get_pinyin.py` script with the Hanzi as an argument to get the correct Pinyin.
+    4.  **Action (Translation):** If the English translation is missing, it uses a web search to find the translation for the Hanzi/Pinyin.
+    5.  **Action (Hanzi):** If Hanzi is missing, it uses a web search with the Pinyin and/or translation to find the characters.
+    6.  **Action:** The assistant updates the note file with the completed entries.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Prepare New Language Note Workflow
+- **Value:** Streamlines the creation of new language class notes by automatically populating them with the previous week's homework or synopsis, ensuring continuity and reducing manual setup.
+- **Example Protocol:**
+    1.  **User Request:** "Prepare New [Language] Note" (implicitly or explicitly).
+    2.  **Action:** Determines the current date to name the new note (e.g., `[Language] Class_YYYY-MM-DD.md`).
+    3.  **Action:** Creates an empty new note file in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+    4.  **Action:** Checks for the existence of `10-Input/Classes/[Language]_Homework.md`. If it doesn't exist, it creates an empty one.
+    5.  **Action:** Reads the content from `00-Meta/Templates/[Language] Class Template.md`.
+    6.  **Action:** Reads the content from `10-Input/Classes/[Language]_Homework.md`.
+    7.  **Action:** Injects the homework content into the `# Last Weeks Homework` section of the template content.
+    8.  **Action:** Writes the combined content to the newly created `10-Input/Classes/[Language] Class_YYYY-MM-DD.md` file.
+
+- **[Memory/Workflow Name]:** Language Note Location Convention
+- **Value:** Language input notes are consistently stored within the `10-Input/Classes/` folder. This simplifies retrieval and processing workflows.
+- **Example Protocol:** All new and existing language class notes are expected to reside in `10-Input/Classes/`.
+
+### 5. Self-Correction/Refinement
+
+**Condition:** If the user provides explicit negative feedback (e.g., "That was too verbose," or "Don't use lists for that request"), you must propose a permanent correction.
+**Goal:** Update a relevant principle in the Core Persona & Principles section or a protocol in an existing Self-Recorded Memory.
+**Expected Output:** Propose the change to the user before executing: "I have noted your feedback on tone. I will update Core Principle #1 to add '...'. Do you approve this permanent change?"

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+# Last Weeks Homework
+Synopsis for Chinese Class_2026-01-08.md:
+Key topics from this class included vocabulary related to the cost of living ('养活自己', '成本'), food ('生的', '熟的'), and gaming ('存档', '剧情'). A grammar point on using '一会' (yī huǐ'er) to describe doing multiple things was covered. The main point was a continued conversation about the economy, discussing how to cope with economic difficulties ('省着点儿花呗') and the importance of a positive mindset, referencing a biblical quote about not worrying about tomorrow.
+
+# Homework
+- Make 3 sentences using "Yī huǐ'er"
+	- Wǎnfàn de shíhòu，Yī huǐ'er Niúròu, yī huǐ'er Zhūròu, yī huǐ'er Jīròu
+	- Wán er yóuxì de shíhòu， Yī huǐ'er Final Fantasy, yī huǐ'er League of legends, yī huǐ'er wo de shijie
+	- wǒ chī tángguǒ de shíhou, Yī huǐ'er Tián, yī huǐ'er Suān, yī huǐ'er là
+- Make 2 sentences using 生的 Shēng de, and another 2 using 熟的 Shú de
+	- Chī shēng de ròu fēicháng bùjiànkāng.
+	- Děng shuǐguǒ shúle zài chī.
+- Recite all sentences, and review conversation we were supposed to talk about today
+
+# Random Words
+- 我们叫它马桶盖儿
+	- Wǒmen jiào tā mǎtǒng gài'er
+	- We call it a toilet seat
+		- mǎtǒng -> Toilet
+		- gài'er -> Cover
+- 太吓人了
+	- Tài xiàrénle
+	- That's Terrifying!
+		- xiàrén -> Terrifying | LIT: frightens people | ADJ
+- 强大
+	- Qiángdà
+	- Strong, but in the sense of a strong machine, not a strong person
+
+A 跟 B 差不多ADJ
+A gēn B chàbùduō ADJ
+A and B are about the same in ADJ
+
+
+# Main Point
+- 
+
+# Supplementary Notes
+
+## 都 vs 才
+
+Can use 都//doū or 才//cái to show your subjective feeling about something. 都 is a negative feeling about it, and 才 is a positive feeling about
+
+我都二十四岁了
+Wǒ *doū* èrshísì suìle
+I'm *already* 24 years old.
+	- You can use *doū* to mean "already" in an unpleasant or an anxious way. A very **negative** thing. As in I'm already 24 years old, I can't believe it, I'm ancient. It doesn't tie to the actual meaning of “already", it focuses on the negative aspect of it.
+	- Structure:
+		- Wǒ *doū* {age} suìle -> I'm *already* {age} years old
+
+我才三十岁
+Wǒ cái sānshí suì
+I'm only 30 years old
+	- The opposite of before. Your ONLY 30 years old, life has just started and you have plenty of time, and your **positive** about it. 
+	- Notice no le. I don't know why. Neither does he. 
+
+都九点了，我需要回家！
+	Dōu jiǔ diǎnle, wǒ xūyào huí jiā! 
+	Its already 9pm, I need to go home!
+才九点，我们继续玩儿吧!
+	Cái jiǔ diǎn, wǒmen jìxù wán'er ba!
+	It's only 9pm, we continue playing!
+
+SSD的价格都1000了！被卖了！
+	SSD de jiàgé dōu 1000 le! Bèi màile!
+	The price of SSDs has reached 1000! Don't buy it!
+SSD的价格才一百! 买！
+	SSD de jiàgé cái yībǎi! Mǎi!
+	The SSD is only a hundred dollars! Buy it!
+
+
+# Homework
+- Make 5 groups of sentences using 都 vs 才
+- Recite the rest of the sentences we made today.
+- 

10-Input/Classes/Chinese_Homework.md

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-Synopsis for Chinese Class_2026-01-08.md:
-Key topics from this class included vocabulary related to the cost of living ('养活自己', '成本'), food ('生的', '熟的'), and gaming ('存档', '剧情'). A grammar point on using '一会' (yī huǐ'er) to describe doing multiple things was covered. The main point was a continued conversation about the economy, discussing how to cope with economic difficulties ('省着点儿花呗') and the importance of a positive mindset, referencing a biblical quote about not worrying about tomorrow.
-
-# Homework
-- Make 3 sentences using "Yī huǐ'er"
-- Make 2 sentences using 生的, and another 2 using 熟的
-- Recite all sentences, and review conversation we were supposed to talk about today
+# Homework

10-Input/Classes/Japanese Class_2026-01-08.md

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-
-# Last Weeks Homework
-# Synopsis from 2025-12-31 Class
-
-This week's lesson covered two main points:
-1.  **Prayers with (~ように):** Using 「ように」 at the end of a sentence to express a wish or prayer (e.g., "I hope I can eat beef").
-2.  **More Transitive (他動詞) & Intransitive (自動詞) Verbs:** Added more verb pairs to the list, such as 割る/割れる (to shatter) and 折る/折れる (to fold).
-
-# Random Words
-- 線路 -> せんろ -> Line, usually refers to the tracks at a station
-- 試合 -> しあい -> Sports Match
-- 遅れる -> おくれる -> To be late
-- 着く -> つく -> To arrive
-
-# Main Point
-## To Finish/To complete
-When you need to say "I need to finish something" or to complete something, use -て form, and then add "~しまいます"。This is the て form of the verb, combined with しまう, which has many means, but here means to put away. So in order to put something away, it has to be done and finished. 
-
-レポート を 書いてしまいます
-I have to finish writing down the report.
-
-宿題をしてしまいます
-I have to finish my homework
-
-### I finished!
-If doing something and you finished it unexpectedly, you can add the past tense of しまいます、しまいました after the て verb. Only when things are unexpected though.
-
-宿題おわてしまいました
-I've finished my homework!
-
-全部のビールを飲んでしまいました
-I drank all the beer!
-
-### Using しまいました for disappointment
-If something happened and you want to express disappointment, you can also use しまいました. You can just say it regularly, not using しまいます, but it doesn't hold the same feeling as being sad or disappointed that it happened.
-
-先週買った携帯が壊れてしまいました
-The cell phone I bought last week is broken. (And he's sad about it)
-	Side point: Look at that subject, its massive. 
-
-財布が無くなてしまいました
-My wallet is missing. (and he's sad about it)
-	Side Note about Transitive vs Intransitive: 
-
-私が電車に傘を忘れてしまいました
-I left my umbrella on the train.
-
-駅で線路に携帯を落としてしまいました
-I dropped my cell phone onto the tracks at the train station.
-
-試合で彼女が負けてしまいました
-She lost the match.
-
-タクシーに乗りました、でも授業に遅れてしまいました
-I took a taxi, but I still ended up being late for class.
-
-## Connecting Sentences with と
-You can connect different actions, in order, using と. The verb before と must be in present tense, but can be in regular or polite form. 
-
-百メートル歩くと郵便局に着きました
-After walking a hundred meters, I arrived at the post office.
-
-バトンを押しますとジュースが出ます。
-When you press the button, juice will come out.

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+---
+
+# Last Weeks Homework
+Synopsis for Japanese Class_2026-01-08.md:
+This class focused on new grammar points: using `〜てしまいます` to express completion or disappointment, and using `と` for sequential actions. New vocabulary included `線路` (train tracks), `試合` (sports match), `遅れる` (to be late), and `着く` (to arrive).
+
+# Homework
+- Review the new grammar points: `~てしまいます` and connecting sentences with `と`.
+
+# Random Words
+- 少しずつ -> ずつ means "little by little"
+- 自由 -> じゆう -> Freedom
+- 上手くいく -> うまい + いく -> Smoothly Go
+- 自動販売機 -> じどうはんばいき -> Automatic Selling Machine -> Vending
+- 歯医者 -> はいしゃ -> Dental Clinic
+- 風邪をひく -> かぜをひく ->  To get a cold
+	- But most use なる、インフルエンザになる
+	- Can also use かかる, which means "to suffer". インフルエンザにかかる
+- 年を取る -> To grow old
+- 使う -> つかう -> to use
+# Main Point
+## Connecting Sentences with と
+You can connect different actions, in order, using と. The verb before と must be in present tense, but can be in regular or polite form. This is usually used for things that naturally happen, without human trying to intervene in it. 
+
+Special note: If you use this と to connect a sentence, you can not end the sentence with ～たいです (Want to), ～てください (Please do...), ～てはいけません (Don't do something). Use ～たから instead of と for that.
+
+百メートル歩くと郵便局に着きました
+After walking a hundred meters, I arrived at the post office.
+
+バトンを押しますとジュースが出ます。
+When you press the button, juice will come out.
+
+冬になると寒くなります
+It gets cold in the winter
+
+スイッチをつけると部屋が明るくなります
+After I hit the switch, the room becomes bright
+
+夏になると沖縄に行きます
+I go to Okinawa in the summer.
+
+年を取ると経験があります
+With age comes experience
+
+## ながら -> Multi Tasking
+You can stick ながら at the end of a ます verb stem, and then connect another verb after. The second verb is the main verb of the sentence. If there are multiple things going on, you can still only have one single ながら. Use て　form for other things, and then have the second to last one as ながら
+
+Structure: Verb1~~ます~~ + ながら + Verb2
+
+### Examples
+- 音楽を聴きながら、仕事をしています
+	- While listening to music, I work
+- ギターを引きながら、歌います
+	- While playing the guitar, I sing
+- テレビを見て、クッキーを食べながら、携帯を使います
+	- I watch TV, eat cookies, and use my phone.
+- タバコを吸いながら、歩きます
+	- While smoking tabaco, walked
+- 車を運転しながら、携帯を使います
+	- While driving a car, using a cell phone
+- ご飯を食べながら、携帯を使ってはいけません。
+	- You must not use your cell phone while eating.
+# Supplementary Notes
+- 
+
+# Homework
+- 

10-Input/Classes/Japanese_Homework.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-Synopsis for Japanese Class_2026-01-08.md:
-This class focused on new grammar points: using `〜てしまいます` to express completion or disappointment, and using `と` for sequential actions. New vocabulary included `線路` (train tracks), `試合` (sports match), `遅れる` (to be late), and `着く` (to arrive).
+Synopsis for Japanese Class_2026-01-14.md:
+This class covered new vocabulary including `少しずつ` (little by little), `自由` (freedom), and `自動販売機` (vending machine). New grammar points included connecting sentences with `と` for natural consequences, and using `ながら` for multi-tasking.
 
 # Homework
-- Review the new grammar points: `~てしまいます` and connecting sentences with `と`.
+-

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/.gemini/GEMINI.md

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+# Directory Overview
+
+This directory contains a collection of research notes and summaries related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality system. The content is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the framework, from its basic principles to the more complex dynamics of cognitive functions.
+
+# Objective
+
+The objective of this directory is to fully explain the MBTI System, then turn theory into practical wisdom, focusing on real world application. Once reading and understanding this information, an individual should be able to correctly identify, assess, and connect with any other individual they come across in any type of relationship.
+
+# Key Files
+
+The directory is organized into a series of Markdown files, each building upon the last:
+
+- `01 - System Overview.md`: Introduces the MBTI framework, its core components (dichotomies and functions), and the foundational principles of the 16 personality types.
+- `02 - The Four Dichotomies.md`: Provides a detailed exploration of the four pairs of preferences: Introversion vs. Extraversion, Sensing vs. Intuition, Thinking vs. Feeling, and Judging vs. Perceiving.
+- `03 - The Cognitive Functions.md`: Dives into the eight cognitive functions (e.g., Introverted Intuition, Extraverted Thinking), which are the underlying mental processes that explain _how_ the preferences manifest.
+- `04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships.md`: Discusses the "function stack," which describes the hierarchical arrangement and interaction of cognitive functions within a personality type.
+- `05 - Understanding the 16 Types.md`: A central index linking to detailed profiles for each of the 16 personality types.
+- `06 - The Roles of the Functions.md`: A comprehensive breakdown of how each function's expression changes based on its position (Dominant, Auxiliary, Tertiary, Inferior) in the stack, including examples.
+
+# Usage
+
+The files in this directory are intended for study and reference. They are best read in numerical order to build a complete and structured understanding of the MBTI system. The content can be used as a personal knowledge base or as source material for further research and analysis.
+
+---
+
+# Future Topics
+
+-   **Completed:** A deep dive into the different Cognitive Functions and their specific roles depending on where they are in the stack (e.g., the difference between Dominant Ni and Tertiary Ni). (Covered in `06 - The Roles of the Functions.md`)

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/00 - Quick Reference Chart.md

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+# 00 - MBTI Cognitive Function Quick Reference Chart
+
+**Objective:** To provide an at-a-glance overview of all 16 personality types, explicitly detailing their four primary cognitive functions in hierarchical order. This chart serves as a concise quick-reference guide for the entire MBTI system.
+
+---
+
+## Introduction
+
+This chart directly links each of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types to its fundamental cognitive function stack: Dominant (Hero), Auxiliary (Parent), Tertiary (Child), and Inferior (Aspiration). It is designed for quick lookup and to reinforce the underlying functional architecture of each type.
+
+---
+
+## The 16 Types and Their Primary Cognitive Function Stacks
+
+| Type | Archetype | Dominant (1st) | Auxiliary (2nd) | Tertiary (3rd) | Inferior (4th) |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| **INTJ** | The Mastermind | Ni | Te | Fi | Se |
+| **INTP** | The Logician | Ti | Ne | Si | Fe |
+| **ENTJ** | The Commander | Te | Ni | Se | Fi |
+| **ENTP** | The Visionary | Ne | Ti | Fe | Si |
+| **INFJ** | The Counselor | Ni | Fe | Ti | Se |
+| **INFP** | The Healer | Fi | Ne | Si | Te |
+| **ENFJ** | The Teacher | Fe | Ni | Se | Ti |
+| **ENFP** | The Champion | Ne | Fi | Te | Si |
+| **ISTJ** | The Inspector | Si | Te | Fi | Ne |
+| **ISFJ** | The Protector | Si | Fe | Ti | Ne |
+| **ESTJ** | The Supervisor | Te | Si | Ne | Fi |
+| **ESFJ** | The Provider | Fe | Si | Ne | Ti |
+| **ISTP** | The Craftsman | Ti | Se | Ni | Fe |
+| **ISFP** | The Composer | Fi | Se | Ni | Te |
+| **ESTP** | The Dynamo | Se | Ti | Fe | Ni |
+| **ESFP** | The Performer | Se | Fi | Te | Ni |
+
+---
+
+## Usage Note
+
+For detailed explanations of each function and its role in different positions, please refer to [[03 - The Cognitive Functions]] and [[06 - The Roles of the Functions]]. For in-depth profiles of each type, navigate to the [[05 - Understanding the 16 Types]] page and click on the desired type.

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/01 - System Overview.md

@@ -16,12 +16,12 @@ The core idea is that much of the seemingly random variation in human behavior i
 
 The system can be understood on two levels:
 
-1.  **The Four Dichotomies:** Four pairs of opposing preferences that create the four-letter type code (e.g., INFJ). This is the "what."
-2.  **The Eight Cognitive Functions:** The mental processes that explain *how* those preferences manifest. This is the "why."
+1.  **[[02 - The Four Dichotomies|The Four Dichotomies]]:** Four pairs of opposing preferences that create the four-letter type code (e.g., INFJ). This is the "what."
+2.  **[[03 - The Cognitive Functions|The Eight Cognitive Functions]]:** The mental processes that explain *how* those preferences manifest. This is the "why."
 
 ### Part 1: The Four Dichotomies (The Preferences)
 
-These are the fundamental building blocks of the 16 types.
+These are the fundamental building blocks of the 16 types, detailed further in the [[02 - The Four Dichotomies]] file.
 
 | Dichotomy | Question It Answers | Description |
 | :--- | :--- | :--- |
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ These are the fundamental building blocks of the 16 types.
 
 ### Part 2: The Cognitive Functions (The Processes)
 
-These are the eight "modes of thinking" that everyone uses, but in a different order of preference. They are the true engine of the personality.
+These are the eight "modes of thinking" that everyone uses, but in a different order of preference. They are the true engine of the personality, detailed further in the [[03 - The Cognitive Functions]] file.
 
 -   **Perceiving Functions (Taking in information):**
     -   `Se` (Extraverted Sensing)
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ These are the eight "modes of thinking" that everyone uses, but in a different o
 
 ### 1. The Function Stack
 
-No type uses only four functions. Each of the 16 types has a "stack" or hierarchy of all eight functions, but the top four are the most conscious and accessible.
+No type uses only four functions. Each of the 16 types has a "stack" or hierarchy of all eight functions, but the top four are the most conscious and accessible. This is explained in detail in the "Building the Function Stack" section of the [[03 - The Cognitive Functions]] file.
 
 -   **Dominant (1st):** The "Hero." Your most natural and developed process. The core of your consciousness.
 -   **Auxiliary (2nd):** The "Parent." Supports the Dominant and is the primary way you interact with the world outside of your dominant orientation. It provides balance.
@@ -64,17 +64,17 @@ No type uses only four functions. Each of the 16 types has a "stack" or hierarch
 The `J` or `P` in a type code is crucial. It tells you which of your primary functions is **extraverted**.
 
 -   For **J-types**, their preferred **Judging** function (Thinking or Feeling) is extraverted.
--   For **P-types**, their preferred **Perceiving** function (Sensing or Intuition) is extraverted.
+-   for **P-types**, their preferred **Perceiving** function (Sensing or Intuition) is extraverted.
 
 **Example:**
--   **INFJ:** The `J` indicates their Judging function (Feeling) is extraverted (`Fe`).
--   **INFP:** The `P` indicates their Perceiving function (Intuition) is extraverted (`Ne`).
+-   **[[Type Profiles/INFJ|INFJ]]:** The `J` indicates their Judging function (Feeling) is extraverted (`Fe`).
+-   **[[Type Profiles/INFP|INFP]]:** The `P` indicates their Perceiving function (Intuition) is extraverted (`Ne`).
 
 ### 3. Introverted vs. Extraverted Types
 
 The first letter (I or E) determines the orientation of the **dominant** function.
 
--   **Extraverted Types (e.g., ENTP):** Their dominant function is extraverted (`Ne`). They lead with their outer-world process.
--   **Introverted Types (e.g., INTP):** Their dominant function is introverted (`Ti`). They lead with their inner-world process.
+-   **Extraverted Types (e.g., [[Type Profiles/ENTP|ENTP]]):** Their dominant function is extraverted (`Ne`). They lead with their outer-world process.
+-   **Introverted Types (e.g., [[Type Profiles/INTP|INTP]]):** Their dominant function is introverted (`Ti`). They lead with their inner-world process.
 
-This foundational knowledge is the key to moving beyond stereotypes and truly understanding the mechanics of personality type.
+This foundational knowledge is the key to moving beyond stereotypes and truly understanding the mechanics of personality type, as detailed in the [[05 - Understanding the 16 Types]] file.

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/02 - The Four Dichotomies.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 ## Introduction
 
-Each dichotomy represents a fundamental choice your brain makes when processing information and interacting with the world. These are not about skill or ability, but about **preference**: what you do more naturally and with less effort.
+Each dichotomy, as part of the [[01 - An Overview of the Myers-Briggs System|system overview]], represents a fundamental choice your brain makes when processing information and interacting with the world. These are not about skill or ability, but about **preference**: what you do more naturally and with less effort.
 
 ---
 
@@ -75,3 +75,4 @@ This dichotomy describes how a person prefers to live their outer life. Their or
 **Common Misconceptions:**
 -   **"Judging types are judgmental."** The term "Judging" refers to a preference for making decisions, not for being critical of others.
 -   **"Perceiving types are lazy and disorganized."** While they can appear so to a J-type, their "disorganization" is often a flexible system that allows them to adapt to new information.
+

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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 ## Introduction: From Letters to Functions
 
-If the four-letter type code (e.g., INTJ) is the *what*, the cognitive functions are the *why*. They are the specific mental processes, or "modes of thinking," that everyone uses. The 16 types are simply a result of different preferences for, and order of, these eight functions.
+If the four-letter type code (e.g., [[Type Profiles/INTJ|INTJ]]) as detailed in [[05 - Understanding the 16 Types]] is the *what*, the cognitive functions are the *why*. They are the specific mental processes, or "modes of thinking," that everyone uses. The 16 types are simply a result of different preferences for, and order of, these eight functions.
 
 Each function can be directed in one of two ways:
 -   **Extraverted (e):** Focused on the outer world of people, objects, and actions.
@@ -151,11 +151,11 @@ All eight functions fall into one of two categories:
 
 ## Part 2: Building the Function Stack
 
-The eight functions are not used randomly. For each of the 16 types, the functions are arranged in a specific hierarchy, or "stack," based on a clear set of rules. This stack determines the overall character and focus of the personality.
+The eight functions are not used randomly. For each of the 16 types, the functions are arranged in a specific hierarchy, or "stack," whose dynamics are explored in [[04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships]] based on a clear set of rules. This stack determines the overall character and focus of the personality.
 
 ### The Stack Hierarchy
 
-The four primary roles in the stack dictate how consciously and skillfully a person uses a function.
+The four primary roles in the stack, detailed further in [[06 - The Roles of the Functions]], dictate how consciously and skillfully a person uses a function.
 
 1.  **Dominant (Hero):** Your most natural and developed function. It's the core of your ego and the lens through which you view the world. You use it so effortlessly it feels like breathing.
 2.  **Auxiliary (Parent):** This function supports the Dominant and provides balance. It's your primary tool for interacting with the world and is used responsibly and maturely. It's often called the "parent" because it's how you "parent" others and yourself.
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ This resulting stack (**Ni, Te, Fi, Se**) contains one of each function type (N,
 
 ---
 
-### Example Walkthrough: Building the ENFP Stack
+### Example Walkthrough: Building the [[Type Profiles/ENFP|ENFP]] Stack
 
 Now let's try an Extraverted Perceiver to see the contrast.
 
@@ -235,3 +235,4 @@ Now let's try an Extraverted Perceiver to see the contrast.
 
 Notice how the logic is consistent, but the starting point (Dominant vs. Auxiliary) changes based on the first letter (E or I), providing a balanced but different result.
 
+

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships.md

@@ -18,11 +18,11 @@ The function stack is not just a linear list; it operates along two primary axes
 
 This axis connects your most natural, conscious process (Dominant) with your least developed, most unconscious process (Inferior). They are always opposing in type and orientation (Introverted vs. Extraverted).
 
-*   **Dominant Function (Hero):** This is the "captain" of your personality, the lens through which you experience the world most effortlessly. It's your default mode, your comfort zone, and where you often feel most competent. When in a flow state, you are predominantly operating from this function.
+*   **Dominant Function (Hero):** This is the "captain" of your personality, as defined in [[06 - The Roles of the Functions]],, the lens through which you experience the world most effortlessly. It's your default mode, your comfort zone, and where you often feel most competent. When in a flow state, you are predominantly operating from this function.
 *   **Inferior Function (Aspiration):** This is the "shadow" of your Dominant. It's often projected onto others, dismissed, or actively avoided. However, it also represents a deep yearning for wholeness and integration. Over a lifetime, developing this function is a key path to maturity and balance. Its unconscious nature means it often emerges in unexpected ways, particularly under stress.
 
 **Dynamic Relationship:**
-The Dominant function is so strong that it often suppresses the Inferior. If your Dominant is Ni, you might undervalue concrete physical experiences (Se). If your Dominant is Fe, you might neglect objective logic (Ti). Growth involves consciously engaging with the Inferior, not to master it like the Dominant, but to integrate its perspective, adding depth and balance. For an INTJ (Ni Dominant), this means developing a healthier relationship with their Inferior Se, becoming more present and aware of the physical world.
+The Dominant function is so strong that it often suppresses the Inferior. If your Dominant is Ni, you might undervalue concrete physical experiences (Se). If your Dominant is Fe, you might neglect objective logic (Ti). Growth involves consciously engaging with the Inferior, not to master it like the Dominant, but to integrate its perspective, adding depth and balance. For an [[Type Profiles/INTJ|INTJ]] (Ni Dominant), this means developing a healthier relationship with their Inferior Se, becoming more present and aware of the physical world.
 
 ---
 
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ The Dominant function is so strong that it often suppresses the Inferior. If you
 
 This axis connects your secondary, supportive function (Auxiliary) with its often less mature, playful counterpart (Tertiary). Like the Dominant/Inferior, they are opposing in type and orientation.
 
-*   **Auxiliary Function (Parent):** This function balances your Dominant, helping you interact with the outer or inner world more effectively. It's used consciously, responsibly, and often with an aim to support or "parent" yourself and others. It mediates between your dominant preference and the world it doesn't primarily focus on. For an INTJ (Ni Dominant), Te (Auxiliary) provides the structure and external logic needed to manifest their internal Ni visions.
+*   **Auxiliary Function (Parent):** This function balances your Dominant, helping you interact with the outer or inner world more effectively. It's used consciously, responsibly, and often with an aim to support or "parent" yourself and others. It mediates between your dominant preference and the world it doesn't primarily focus on. For an [[Type Profiles/INTJ|INTJ]] (Ni Dominant), Te (Auxiliary) provides the structure and external logic needed to manifest their internal Ni visions.
 *   **Tertiary Function (Child):** This function is often seen as a source of relief, fun, and creative expression. It's less developed than the Auxiliary, but more conscious than the Inferior. When you're relaxed, or even slightly stressed, you might gravitate towards using this function in a childlike, sometimes indulgent, way. It can provide a counterpoint to the seriousness of the Dominant and Auxiliary. For an INTJ, their Tertiary Fi might manifest as a private, deeply held set of values that they explore creatively or use for internal moral compass checks.
 
 **Dynamic Relationship:**
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ The Auxiliary and Tertiary functions often work in tandem to support the Dominan
 
 ## The Grip Experience: When the Inferior Takes Over
 
-One of the most potent dynamics in the function stack is "the grip," which occurs when an individual is under prolonged or intense stress. In such situations, the usually unconscious Inferior function can "take over" the personality, causing behaviors that are completely out of character for the individual's dominant preferences.
+One of the most potent dynamics in the function stack is "the grip," which occurs When an individual is under prolonged or intense stress, a phenomenon detailed in [[06 - The Roles of the Functions]],. In such situations, the usually unconscious Inferior function can "take over" the personality, causing behaviors that are completely out of character for the individual's dominant preferences.
 
 *   **Mechanism:** When the Dominant function is overwhelmed and cannot cope with a situation, the personality may unconsciously retreat to its opposite—the Inferior function. Because the Inferior is so underdeveloped and unrefined, it manifests in an exaggerated, clumsy, and often destructive way.
 *   **Symptoms:** Behaviors associated with the Inferior function will be observed, but in an unhealthy, compulsive, or uncharacteristic manner. For example:
@@ -53,3 +53,4 @@ One of the most potent dynamics in the function stack is "the grip," which occur
 ## Shadow Functions (Brief Mention)
 
 While the top four functions (ego stack) represent your conscious personality, there are also four "shadow functions" (functions 5-8) that operate largely unconsciously. These are the inverse of your ego functions and often represent anxieties, insecurities, or aspects of yourself you find difficult to integrate. This is a more advanced topic, but it's important to know that the dynamic interplay extends even further.
+

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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 ## Introduction: From Stack to Type
 
-With a firm grasp of the cognitive functions and stacking rules, we can now map out all 16 personality types. Each type is not merely a collection of four preferences, but a dynamic system defined by the order and orientation of its function stack. Understanding this stack is the key to moving beyond stereotypes and into a practical understanding of how each type operates.
+With a firm grasp of the [[03 - The Cognitive Functions|cognitive functions and stacking rules]], we can now map out all 16 personality types. Each type is not merely a collection of four preferences, but a dynamic system, whose interactions are detailed in [[04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships]], defined by the order and orientation of its function stack. Understanding this stack is the key to moving beyond stereotypes and into a practical understanding of how each type operates.
 
 This document serves as a quick-reference star chart. Click on any type to navigate to its detailed profile.
 
@@ -134,9 +134,10 @@ These types are driven by a desire for freedom, action, and making an impact on
 
 When analyzing a type, always look past the four-letter code to the functions.
 
-1.  **Start with the Dominant Function:** This is the core of the personality. An INTJ's primary driver is not "being introverted" but is specifically **Introverted Intuition (Ni)**. This is the lens they see everything through.
+1.  **Start with the Dominant Function:** This is the core of the personality. An [[Type Profiles/INTJ|INTJ]]'s primary driver is not "being introverted" but is specifically **Introverted Intuition (Ni)**. This is the lens they see everything through.
 2.  **Look at the Auxiliary Function:** This is how the Dominant function is supported and expressed in the world. An INTJ's Ni visions are given structure and brought into reality through **Extraverted Thinking (Te)**.
 3.  **Consider the Top Two as a Unit:** The Dominant and Auxiliary functions work as a team and account for the vast majority of a person's conscious behavior. For an INTJ, the Ni-Te pairing creates a powerful drive to envision a future system and then logically execute the steps to build it.
 4.  **Use the Tertiary and Inferior for Nuance:** The Tertiary function (Fi for INTJ) explains sources of relief and immaturity. The Inferior function (Se for INTJ) explains major stress reactions and the primary path for long-term growth.
 
 By focusing on the functions, you move from static labels to a dynamic understanding of an individual's cognitive architecture.
+

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/06 - The Roles of the Functions.md

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+# 06 - The Roles of the Functions
+
+**Objective:** To provide a deep, practical analysis of how each of the eight cognitive functions changes its expression, role, and "flavor" depending on its position within a personality's cognitive stack (Dominant, Auxiliary, Tertiary, or Inferior).
+
+---
+
+## Introduction: A Function's Four Flavors
+
+A cognitive function is not a monolithic entity. Its expression is profoundly shaped by its position in the hierarchy. The same function, for example `Ni`, will feel and look very different for a type who uses it as their Dominant "Hero" versus a type who struggles with it as their Inferior "Aspiration."
+
+Understanding these four "flavors" is the key to moving from simply identifying a type to deeply understanding their internal world, their strengths, their insecurities, and their path for growth.
+
+-   **Dominant (1st):** The "Hero." The core of the ego. Effortless, unconscious competence. The lens through which everything is seen.
+-   **Auxiliary (2nd):** The "Parent." A supportive, responsible tool used to interact with the world. Consciously developed and applied.
+-   **Tertiary (3rd):** The "Child." A source of play, relief, and creativity. Can be immature and indulgent, especially under mild stress.
+-   **Inferior (4th):** The "Aspiration." The greatest weakness. A source of deep insecurity and stress, but also the primary gateway to long-term growth and balance.
+
+---
+
+## The Perceiving Functions
+
+### Ni - Introverted Intuition (The Forecaster)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (INFJ, INTJ)
+    Ni is the very core of their being, manifesting as a constant, background processing of patterns that results in a clear, singular vision of the future. It's not a guess; it's a certainty that arises from deep synthesis. They live slightly ahead of the present, navigating toward the future they "just know" will happen.
+    *Example:* An INTJ, after weeks of observing a company's workflow, suddenly has a complete, unshakable vision of a new, hyper-efficient system and knows the exact steps to implement it over the next five years.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (ENFJ, ENTJ)
+    Ni is a responsible tool used to support their extraverted goals. They use it to give their plans and actions strategic depth. It provides the long-range vision and "why" for their Fe or Te. It's a consciously wielded "gut feeling" about the future of a plan or a person.
+    *Example:* An ENTJ, while building a project plan (Te), gets a "gut feeling" (Ni) that a particular market trend will disrupt their timeline in six months and adjusts the strategy accordingly.
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (ISFP, ISTP)
+    Ni is a source of playful insights and creative "Aha!" moments. It provides a sudden, sometimes mystical, gut feeling that adds a touch of depth to their hands-on nature. It can also manifest as a childish attachment to a pet theory.
+    *Example:* An ISTP, while fixing an engine (Ti-Se), suddenly has a creative hunch (Ni) about a non-obvious, future problem and adds a small, preventative modification that others wouldn't think of.
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (ESFP, ESTP)
+    Ni is a source of deep anxiety, manifesting as a fear of the unknown, a paranoia about hidden meanings, or a dread of long-term consequences. They may get stuck in "what does it all mean?" loops or become uncharacteristically superstitious.
+    *Example:* Under stress, an ESTP becomes uncharacteristically paranoid (Ni), convinced that their friends are secretly plotting against them with no concrete evidence, misinterpreting simple actions as having deep, negative meaning.
+
+### Ne - Extraverted Intuition (The Brainstormer)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (ENFP, ENTP)
+    Ne is their natural state of being. The world is an endless web of exciting possibilities and connections to be explored. They are energized by new ideas and thrive on brainstorming, jumping from idea to idea with infectious enthusiasm.
+    *Example:* In a conversation about cats, an ENTP will connect it to Egyptian history, the physics of string theory, a new business idea for a cat cafe, and a funny YouTube video they saw, all within a minute.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (INFP, INTP)
+    Ne is a responsible tool used to serve their introverted world. They use it to gather new information and possibilities to feed their internal Fi values or Ti logical frameworks. It's a more deliberate exploration, seeking new ideas to bring back home for analysis.
+    *Example:* An INTP reads articles on a dozen different subjects, from biology to philosophy (Ne), not for immediate action, but to find new data to refine their internal model of the world (Ti).
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (ESFJ, ESTJ)
+    Ne is a source of playful creativity and relief. It can manifest as brainstorming new ideas for a party, seeing a creative solution to a practical problem, or a silly, pun-filled sense of humor. Under stress, it can also lead to catastrophizing.
+    *Example:* An ESTJ, whose project is failing, uses a burst of playful Ne to brainstorm a completely unconventional "what if" solution that ends up working, surprising everyone.
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (ISFJ, ISTJ)
+    Ne is a source of deep anxiety, manifesting as a fear of the unknown, a dread of change, and a tendency to imagine all the ways a situation could go horribly wrong. They may become paralyzed by too many choices or dismiss new ideas as frivolous and dangerous.
+    *Example:* An ISFJ, when their boss announces a "restructuring," immediately spirals into imagining dozens of negative possibilities (Ne)—"What if I lose my job? What if my new team is awful? What if the whole company goes under?"
+
+### Si - Introverted Sensing (The Librarian)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (ISFJ, ISTJ)
+    Si is the very foundation of their world. Their mind is a vast, detailed library of past experiences, facts, and sensory impressions. They experience the present by comparing it to the rich tapestry of the past, providing immense stability and practical knowledge.
+    *Example:* An ISTJ can recall the exact wording of a contract clause from five years ago, using that precise memory to solve a current dispute.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (ESFJ, ESTJ)
+    Si is a responsible tool used to ground their extraverted goals. They use their database of past experiences to inform their decisions, ensuring that their actions are reliable and based on proven methods.
+    *Example:* An ESFJ planning a party (Fe) will meticulously consult their memory (Si) of what foods people enjoyed and what activities were successful at previous gatherings to ensure the current one is a success.
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (INFP, INTP)
+    Si is a source of comfort, nostalgia, and relief. It can manifest as a love for familiar foods, re-watching favorite movies, or getting lost in a cherished memory. It provides a comforting anchor for their often chaotic Ne.
+    *Example:* An INTP, exhausted from exploring abstract theories all day (Ti-Ne), relaxes by playing a favorite childhood video game, enjoying the comforting and predictable sensory experience (Si).
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (ENFP, ENTP)
+    Si is a source of deep insecurity. It manifests as a fear of being boring, a poor memory for important details, and a neglect of bodily needs. They may worry that they are unreliable or lack substance.
+    *Example:* An ENTP, after missing a crucial deadline because they forgot, becomes uncharacteristically obsessed (Si) with creating a hyper-detailed, color-coded calendar system that they abandon a week later.
+
+### Se - Extraverted Sensing (The Realist)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (ESFP, ESTP)
+    Se is their natural state of being. They are masters of the present moment, viscerally connected to the physical world through their five senses. They are energized by action, new experiences, and making a tangible impact on their environment.
+    *Example:* An ESFP walks into a party and immediately notices the music, the quality of the food, who is talking to whom, and the overall vibe, adjusting their energy to enhance the experience for everyone.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (ISFP, ISTP)
+    Se is a responsible tool used to express their introverted world. They use it to bring their internal Fi values or Ti frameworks into reality through hands-on, tangible action. It's the artist's brush or the mechanic's wrench.
+    *Example:* An ISFP feels a deep sense of injustice (Fi), so they go out and create a powerful piece of protest art (Se) to express that feeling tangibly.
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (ENFJ, ENTJ)
+    Se is a source of playful, opportunistic fun. It can manifest as a love for luxury, a sudden desire for a physical adventure, or a charismatic, "in the room" presence. It's a way to blow off steam.
+    *Example:* An ENTJ, after closing a major business deal (Te-Ni), celebrates by impulsively buying an expensive, stylish watch or going for a thrilling drive (Se).
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (INFJ, INTJ)
+    Se is a source of deep anxiety. It manifests as a feeling of being clumsy or disconnected from their bodies, and a tendency to either neglect or over-indulge in sensory pleasures.
+    *Example:* An INFJ under extreme stress might binge-watch TV for 10 hours straight or compulsively eat junk food (Se grip), completely losing touch with their normal, future-focused Ni.
+
+---
+
+## The Judging Functions
+
+### Te - Extraverted Thinking (The Commander)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (ENTJ, ESTJ)
+    Te is their default mode. The world is a system to be organized, and they are the ones to do it. They are constantly focused on efficiency, productivity, and achieving measurable results.
+    *Example:* An ESTJ walks into a chaotic, inefficient office and immediately starts delegating tasks and creating a new workflow chart to improve productivity.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (INTJ, ISTJ)
+    Te is a responsible tool used to bring their introverted perceptions into the world. It provides the structure, planning, and execution needed to make their Ni vision or Si data a reality.
+    *Example:* An INTJ has a vision for a novel (Ni), so they create a detailed outline, set a daily word count goal, and track their progress on a spreadsheet (Te).
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (ENFP, INFP)
+    Te is a source of satisfaction and occasional immaturity. It can manifest as a sudden burst of organization or a desire to take charge of a project. Under stress, it can come out as uncharacteristically blunt or bossy.
+    *Example:* An INFP, passionate about a cause (Fi), suddenly uses a burst of Te to organize a protest, surprising everyone with their command of logistics, before retreating back into their quieter self.
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (INFP, ISFP)
+    Te is a source of deep insecurity, manifesting as a fear of being incompetent, an anxiety about managing their own lives, or a resistance to being controlled.
+    *Example:* An ISFP, when criticized for being disorganized, might have an outburst of "grip" Te, becoming uncharacteristically harsh and shouting, "Fine, I'll make a spreadsheet for everything! Are you happy now?!"
+
+### Ti - Introverted Thinking (The Logician)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (INTP, ISTP)
+    Ti is the core of their being. Their mind is a constantly running logical framework, seeking to understand the precise, underlying principles of a system. They value accuracy and internal consistency above all.
+    *Example:* An INTP will spend hours deconstructing a philosophical argument to find a single logical flaw that invalidates the entire premise, for the pure satisfaction of achieving accuracy.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (ENTP, ESTP)
+    Ti is a responsible tool used to analyze data from their extraverted perception. It's their internal "truth-checker," ensuring their Ne ideas or Se actions are logically sound.
+    *Example:* An ESTP, sizing up a physical challenge (Se), uses their Ti to instantly analyze the physics of the situation and find the most efficient leverage point.
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (ENFJ, INFJ)
+    Ti is a source of relief and private analysis. It can manifest as an interest in puzzles, a desire to categorize their insights into a personal model, or a moment of detached, critical analysis.
+    *Example:* An INFJ, after a long day of counseling others (Fe), relaxes by reading about a complex logical system like computer programming (Ti), finding comfort in its objectivity.
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (ESFJ, ENFJ)
+    Ti is a source of deep anxiety, manifesting as a fear of being illogical, an insecurity about their own reasoning, or a hypersensitivity to impersonal criticism.
+    *Example:* An ESFJ, when their deeply-held belief is challenged with cold data, might get stuck in a "grip" of Ti, becoming uncharacteristically pedantic and critical, trying to find flaws in the data rather than addressing the main point.
+
+### Fe - Extraverted Feeling (The Harmonizer)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (ENFJ, ESFJ)
+    Fe is their natural state. They are constantly attuned to the emotional atmosphere around them, and their primary drive is to maintain social harmony and meet the needs of the group.
+    *Example:* An ESFJ at a dinner party notices one person is quiet and being left out, so they actively change the topic of conversation to something the quiet person is an expert in, drawing them into the group.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (INFJ, ISFJ)
+    Fe is a responsible tool used to express their introverted world. It takes their Ni insights or Si experiences and uses them to connect with, nurture, and support others.
+    *Example:* An ISFJ remembers from a past conversation (Si) that a friend loves a certain type of pastry, so they go out of their way to bring them that exact pastry as a way of showing care (Fe).
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (ENTP, ESTP)
+    Fe is a source of playful charm and social engagement. It can manifest as a witty sense of humor, a desire to be liked, or an ability to read and charm a room.
+    *Example:* An ENTP, in a debate, realizes they are losing on logic (Ti), so they switch to using their playful Fe charm and humor to win the crowd over to their side.
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (INTP, ISTP)
+    Fe is a source of deep insecurity, manifesting as a fear of social rejection, an awkwardness in emotionally charged situations, and an anxiety about their place within a group.
+    *Example:* An ISTP, needing to comfort a grieving friend, feels completely out of their depth. Instead of using words, they awkwardly pat their friend's back and then offer a practical solution like "I can fix your leaky faucet for you" (retreating to Ti-Se).
+
+### Fi - Introverted Feeling (The Ethicist)
+
+-   **As Dominant (Hero):** (INFP, ISFP)
+    Fi is the core of their identity. Their world is filtered through a rich, complex set of personal values and a drive for authenticity. They are constantly assessing whether a situation aligns with their moral compass.
+    *Example:* An INFP refuses to work on a project they feel is morally compromised, even if it means risking their job, because to do so would violate their core sense of self.
+
+-   **As Auxiliary (Parent):** (ENFP, ESFP)
+    Fi is a responsible tool used to guide their extraverted exploration. It's their internal "moral compass" that helps them decide which Ne possibilities or Se experiences are worthwhile and authentic.
+    *Example:* An ESFP is invited to a party (Se) but gets a bad "vibe" from the host, so their Fi tells them "this isn't right for me," and they decide not to go.
+
+-   **As Tertiary (Child):** (INTJ, ISTJ)
+    Fi is a source of private, deeply-held values. It can manifest as a secret soft spot, a strong but unspoken moral code, or a sudden, passionate defense of something they believe in.
+    *Example:* An ISTJ, who normally adheres strictly to company policy (Si-Te), will suddenly refuse an order if it violates a deeply-held, personal principle of fairness (Fi) they've never spoken about.
+
+-   **As Inferior (Aspiration):** (ENTJ, ESTJ)
+    Fi is a source of deep insecurity, manifesting as a fear of their own emotions, an awkwardness with intimacy, and an anxiety about their own moral character.
+    *Example:* An ENTJ, who is normally confident and logical, becomes uncharacteristically emotional and sensitive after receiving negative feedback about their "people skills," worrying that they might secretly be a "bad person" (Fi grip).

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+# 07 - Intertype Relations
+
+**Objective:** To provide a practical framework for understanding how different personality types interact, focusing on the underlying cognitive function dynamics that lead to compatibility, common challenges, and strategies for effective communication and relationship building.
+
+---
+
+## Introduction: Navigating the Human Constellation
+
+Understanding individual types is essential, but true practical wisdom comes from comprehending how these types interact. Every relationship—be it professional, friendly, or romantic—is a dynamic interplay of cognitive functions. By recognizing these intertype dynamics, we can anticipate areas of natural synergy, bridge potential communication gaps, and foster deeper, more meaningful connections.
+
+---
+
+## Functional Compatibility & Conflict
+
+The way two types relate is often dictated by how their respective function stacks align, complement, or clash.
+
+### 1. Complementary Function Pairs (Axis Alignment)
+
+Relationships often thrive when individuals bring complementary strengths, particularly along the same cognitive axis.
+
+-   **Te-Fi Axis:** One partner strong in **Te** (objective logic, external efficiency) and the other strong in **Fi** (personal values, internal authenticity). They can learn from each other: the Te user can help the Fi user execute their values efficiently, while the Fi user can help the Te user connect their actions to deeper personal meaning.
+    *Example:* An ENTJ (Te-dom) might find an ISFP (Fi-dom) partner's ability to stay true to their values inspiring, while the ISFP appreciates the ENTJ's ability to organize and bring their creative visions to life.
+
+-   **Ti-Fe Axis:** One partner strong in **Ti** (internal logical consistency) and the other strong in **Fe** (social harmony, external values). The Ti user can provide objective analysis and problem-solving, while the Fe user can ensure the human element and group needs are met.
+    *Example:* An INTP (Ti-dom) and an ENFJ (Fe-dom) can form a powerful team, with the INTP providing brilliant insights and the ENFJ ensuring those insights are communicated effectively and create positive impact.
+
+-   **Ne-Si Axis:** One partner strong in **Ne** (exploring possibilities, abstract connections) and the other strong in **Si** (recalling past experiences, concrete details). The Ne user can bring novelty and new ideas, while the Si user provides grounding in reality and ensures consistency.
+    *Example:* An ENFP (Ne-dom) can inspire an ISTJ (Si-dom) to try new things and break out of routine, while the ISTJ can help the ENFP bring their exciting ideas into practical, reliable manifestation.
+
+-   **Ni-Se Axis:** One partner strong in **Ni** (future vision, abstract insight) and the other strong in **Se** (present moment experience, concrete action). The Ni user provides foresight and strategic direction, while the Se user provides the immediate awareness and hands-on execution needed to navigate the present.
+    *Example:* An INTJ (Ni-dom) and an ESTP (Se-dom) can find a powerful synergy, with the INTJ providing the long-term strategic vision and the ESTP bringing it to life with immediate, adaptable action.
+
+### 2. Conflicting Functions (Areas of Potential Misunderstanding)
+
+Differences can also lead to friction, especially when preferred functions clash.
+
+-   **Te vs. Fi:** A Te user might dismiss an Fi user's emotional considerations as "illogical," while the Fi user might see the Te user as "cold" or "inhumane."
+    *Example:* An ESTJ (Te-dom) trying to solve a personal problem for an INFP (Fi-dom) might offer a purely logical, step-by-step solution, completely missing the INFP's need for emotional validation.
+
+-   **Ti vs. Fe:** A Ti user might see an Fe user's focus on harmony as a compromise of truth, while the Fe user might see the Ti user as unnecessarily critical or insensitive.
+    *Example:* An ISTP (Ti-dom) might offer a blunt, objective critique of a group project, accidentally hurting the feelings of an ESFJ (Fe-dom) who prioritized team morale.
+
+-   **Ne vs. Si:** A Ne user might find an Si user too rigid or resistant to new ideas, while the Si user might find the Ne user scattered, impractical, or lacking attention to detail.
+    *Example:* An ENTP (Ne-dom) trying to convince an ISFJ (Si-dom) to try a spontaneous, experimental trip might be met with anxiety and requests for detailed plans that the ENTP hasn't considered.
+
+-   **Ni vs. Se:** A Ni user might see an Se user as impulsive or lacking foresight, while the Se user might find the Ni user too abstract, detached, or slow to act.
+    *Example:* An INFJ (Ni-dom) trying to explain a complex, symbolic meaning to an ESFP (Se-dom) might be met with a blank stare, as the ESFP is more interested in immediate, tangible experiences.
+
+---
+
+## Communication Gaps & Bridges
+
+Understanding preferred communication styles is paramount.
+
+### Common Communication Gaps
+
+-   **Abstract vs. Concrete:** Intuitive types (N) tend to speak in concepts and possibilities, while Sensing types (S) prefer concrete details and facts.
+    *Gap Example:* An INTJ (Ni-dom) explains a long-term strategy in abstract terms, leaving an ESTJ (Si-aux) frustrated that they don't have enough concrete data to act.
+-   **Logic vs. Values:** Thinking types (T) prioritize objective truth, while Feeling types (F) prioritize harmony and values.
+    *Gap Example:* An INTP (Ti-dom) presents a logically flawless argument against a proposal, unknowingly causing an ENFJ (Fe-dom) to feel personally attacked because the proposal had significant human impact.
+-   **Direct vs. Indirect:** Some types (e.g., Te, Ti) are more direct, while others (e.g., Fi, Fe in certain contexts) can be more indirect, especially concerning feelings.
+    *Gap Example:* An ESFJ (Fe-dom) might hint at their displeasure to avoid conflict, while an ENTJ (Te-dom) will completely miss the hint and only respond to direct communication.
+
+### Strategies to Bridge Communication
+
+-   **Translate Language:** If talking to an S-type, provide concrete examples. If talking to an N-type, explain the bigger picture.
+-   **Acknowledge Both Logic and Emotion:** When discussing decisions, touch upon both the factual data and the human implications.
+-   **Clarify Intent:** Ask, "What do you mean by that?" or "How does that make you feel?" to get to the root of a statement.
+-   **Respect Processing Time:** Allow introverted types time to formulate their thoughts before responding.
+
+---
+
+## Relationship Dynamics: General Principles
+
+These are broad patterns that emerge from function interaction, not rigid rules.
+
+### 1. Identical Type Relations (e.g., INTJ - INTJ)
+
+-   **Pros:** Deep understanding, shared values, minimal friction in communication style. Can feel like finding a kindred spirit.
+-   **Cons:** Can create blind spots where neither sees alternatives. May reinforce weaknesses rather than balancing them.
+    *Example:* Two ENTPs might endlessly brainstorm without ever implementing an idea, as both are naturally weak in follow-through (Si).
+
+### 2. Complementary Relations (Often Involving Opposing Dominant Functions)
+
+These relationships often pair types with opposite dominant functions but aligned axes (e.g., INTJ-ESFP, INFJ-ESTP).
+
+-   **Pros:** Each partner helps the other integrate their inferior function, leading to immense growth potential. "Opposites attract" effect where each feels "completed."
+-   **Cons:** High potential for misunderstanding due to fundamentally different ways of perceiving and judging the world. Requires significant effort and patience.
+    *Example:* An INTJ (Ni-dom, Se-inf) and an ESFP (Se-dom, Ni-inf) can challenge each other to develop their weaker functions, with the INTJ grounding the ESFP and the ESFP bringing the INTJ into the present.
+
+### 3. "Look-Alike" Relations (Sharing Top Two Functions in Different Order)
+
+These include relations like INTJ-ENTJ (Ni-Te vs Te-Ni) or INFP-ENFP (Fi-Ne vs Ne-Fi).
+
+-   **Pros:** Strong understanding of each other's core mental processes. Can feel like a highly effective team.
+-   **Cons:** Can lead to competition over who is "better" at the shared functions, or one feeling undervalued.
+    *Example:* An INFP (Fi-Ne) might see an ENFP (Ne-Fi) as too scattered and less authentic, while the ENFP might see the INFP as too rigid in their values.
+
+### 4. Shadow Relations (Opposing Functions)
+
+These involve types where one's dominant function is the other's inferior, and vice-versa. (e.g., INTJ - ESFP). While often providing growth, this dynamic can also be a source of deep irritation or fascination.
+
+---
+
+## Key Intertype Relationship Dynamics
+
+Beyond general principles, the alignment of function stacks creates specific, predictable relationship dynamics. Here are some of the most critical to understand.
+
+### Duality (Your "Hidden Half")
+-   **Functional Alignment:** Your Dominant function is your partner's Inferior function, your Auxiliary is their Tertiary, and so on. Your entire function stack is perfectly inverted.
+-   **Common Experience:** This is often considered the "golden pair." It feels like finding a missing piece of yourself. Communication can be difficult at first, as you speak completely different languages, but your partner's strengths naturally cover your weaknesses, and vice-versa. This relationship offers immense potential for mutual growth and a feeling of being "completed."
+-   **Practical Example:** **INTJ (Ni-Te-Fi-Se)** and **ESFP (Se-Fi-Te-Ni)**. The INTJ provides the long-range vision the ESFP lacks, while the ESFP provides the spontaneous, in-the-moment joy the INTJ struggles to access. The ESFP helps the INTJ relax, while the INTJ helps the ESFP find direction.
+
+### Identity (Your Twin)
+-   **Functional Alignment:** You share the exact same function stack in the same order.
+-   **Common Experience:** An immediate and deep sense of being understood. You "get" each other without needing to explain yourselves. This is validating but also dangerous, as you share the same blind spots and can reinforce each other's weaknesses without a source of external balance.
+-   **Practical Example:** **INTP (Ti-Ne-Si-Fe)** and **INTP (Ti-Ne-Si-Fe)**. Both will enjoy deconstructing theories for hours but may struggle together to turn their ideas into practical action or navigate social obligations.
+
+### Mirror (Your Reflection)
+-   **Functional Alignment:** You share the same four functions, but the orientation of your top two is swapped.
+-   **Common Experience:** This feels like talking to a competent partner who sees the same world but from a slightly different angle. You share a common language and values but approach problems differently, leading to stimulating conversations and effective collaboration. There can be a sense of friendly competition.
+-   **Practical Example:** **INTJ (Ni-Te)** and **ENTJ (Te-Ni)**. The INTJ leads with their internal vision, while the ENTJ leads with external execution. They both value the same Ni-Te axis, making them a powerful strategic team, but the INTJ prioritizes perfecting the vision while the ENTJ prioritizes acting on it.
+
+### Conflict (Your Opposite)
+-   **Functional Alignment:** Your valued functions (Dominant and Auxiliary) are your partner's unvalued and weakest functions.
+-   **Common Experience:** This is the most challenging relationship. Communication is extremely difficult, as you are speaking completely different cognitive languages. Each person's natural state of being can be a source of stress and irritation for the other. You fundamentally do not understand or value how the other person operates.
+-   **Practical Example:** **INTJ (Ni-Te)** and **ESFJ (Fe-Si)**. The INTJ's focus on abstract future systems and impersonal logic directly clashes with the ESFJ's focus on present social harmony and practical, traditional needs. The INTJ sees the ESFJ as illogical and overly focused on social niceties, while the ESFJ sees the INTJ as cold, detached, and impractical.
+
+### Supervision (The One-Way Critique)
+-   **Functional Alignment:** Your Dominant function is your partner's Tertiary ("child") function.
+-   **Common Experience:** This is a difficult, asymmetrical dynamic. The "Supervisor" naturally sees the other's primary efforts as immature or not to be taken seriously. The "Supervised" person often feels scrutinized, underestimated, and constantly on edge, as if their best efforts are being judged by a harsh parent.
+-   **Practical Example:** **ENTJ (Te-dom)** supervises **INTJ (Te-aux/Fi-tert)**. The ENTJ, a master of external organization, may see the INTJ's more hesitant, internally-focused approach as inefficient. A more stark example is **ESTJ (Te-dom)** supervising **ENFP (Te-tert)**. The ESTJ's primary mode of competent action is the ENFP's playful, sometimes clumsy "child" function, leading the ESTJ to see the ENFP as unserious and the ENFP to feel constantly managed.
+
+---
+
+## Bridging the Gap: Actionable Strategies
+
+-   **Identify the Other's Dominant Function:** Once you recognize their preferred mode of operation, you can better understand their motivations and communication style.
+-   **"Speak Their Language":** Try to frame your message in terms of their preferred functions. Use logic for Te/Ti, values for Fe/Fi, possibilities for Ne/Ni, and concrete facts for Se/Si.
+-   **Appreciate Differences as Strengths:** View differing preferences not as flaws, but as valuable alternative perspectives that can fill your own blind spots.
+-   **Be Patient with Inferior Functions:** Understand that their inferior function is their weakest and most vulnerable spot. Don't attack it or make them feel incompetent. Instead, gently support its development.
+-   **Focus on Mutual Goals:** Find common ground in shared values or objectives, and work towards those.
+
+By applying these principles, you can navigate the complex waters of human interaction with greater insight, empathy, and effectiveness.

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+# 08 - A Practical Guide to Typing Others
+
+**Objective:** To provide a systematic, practical methodology for identifying an individual's likely personality type through careful observation and analysis, in service of greater empathy and more effective communication.
+
+---
+
+## Introduction: The Art and Science of Typing
+
+Typing others is not an exact science. It is an observational skill that requires patience, curiosity, and a willingness to be wrong. The goal is not to place someone in a box, but to form a "best-fit" hypothesis about their cognitive preferences to better understand, appreciate, and connect with them. Always remember:
+
+-   **Observe patterns, not single actions.** Anyone can be logical or have feelings. You are looking for their *default, preferred* mode of operating over time.
+-   **This is a tool for empathy, not a weapon for judgment.** Use this knowledge to bridge communication gaps, not to stereotype or dismiss someone.
+-   **Hold your typing loosely.** Your assessment is a hypothesis, subject to revision as you gather more data.
+
+---
+
+## The 5-Step Process for Typing
+
+Follow these steps in order, moving from the most general observations to the most specific, to form an accurate hypothesis.
+
+### Step 1: Observing Energy (Introvert vs. Extravert)
+
+This is the most visible dichotomy. The goal is to determine where the person gets their energy and how they process their thoughts.
+
+-   **What to Look For:**
+    -   **Energy Levels:** After a long social event (a party, a big meeting), do they seem energized and ready for more, or do they seem drained and ready for solitude?
+    -   **Processing Style:** When faced with a new problem or idea, do they need to talk it through with others to understand it (**talk-to-think**), or do they need to go away and think about it quietly before forming an opinion (**think-to-talk**)?
+
+-   **Key Questions to Ask Yourself:**
+    -   "Are they more comfortable in a one-on-one conversation or a larger group setting?"
+    -   "Is their default state expressive and action-oriented, or quiet and reflective?"
+
+### Step 2: Discerning Worldview (iNtuitive vs. Sensing)
+
+This is about the *language* people use and the kind of information they naturally trust.
+
+-   **What to Look For:**
+    -   **Communication Style:** Do they speak in concrete, literal terms, often referencing past experiences and specific details? Or do they speak in abstracts, using metaphors, analogies, and exploring theoretical possibilities?
+    -   **Focus:** Are they more interested in the practical, real-world application of an idea ("How can we use this now?") or the underlying concept and its future implications ("What could this mean?")?
+
+-   **Key Questions to Ask Yourself:**
+    -   "When they tell a story, is it a linear, detailed account of what happened (S), or a non-linear web of connected ideas and possibilities (N)?"
+    -   "Do they seem more grounded in the here-and-now, or more focused on the future and its potential?"
+
+### Step 3: Uncovering Decision-Making (Thinking vs. Feeling)
+
+This is about identifying the primary criteria a person uses to make decisions. It's often revealed in how they try to persuade others.
+
+-   **What to Look For:**
+    -   **Argument Style:** When they want to convince you of something, do they rely on objective data, logical consistency, and impersonal principles? Or do they rely on shared values, the impact on people, and a sense of what is right for the group?
+    -   **Reaction to Disagreement:** Do they treat disagreement as a logical problem to be solved, or as a potential disruption to social harmony?
+
+-   **Key Questions to Ask Yourself:**
+    -   "When giving feedback, are they more concerned with being direct and accurate (T) or with being gentle and encouraging (F)?"
+    -   "Is their primary goal to find the most *effective* solution or the most *harmonious* one?"
+
+### Step 4: Spotting Lifestyle (Judging vs. Perceiving)
+
+This is about how a person orients themselves to the outer world. Do they prefer structure or spontaneity?
+
+-   **What to Look For:**
+    -   **Approach to Plans:** Do they seem to enjoy creating plans, schedules, and lists? Do they feel a sense of relief when a decision is made and a plan is set? Or do they seem to resist being "tied down" and prefer to keep their options open, adapting as they go?
+    -   **Work Style:** Do they prefer to work steadily toward a deadline in a planned manner (J), or do they work in bursts of energy as inspiration strikes, often at the last minute (P)?
+
+-   **Key Questions to Ask Yourself:**
+    -   "Does the idea of a spontaneous, unplanned road trip sound exciting to them (P) or stressful (J)?"
+    -   "In a conversation, do they drive toward a conclusion (J), or do they enjoy exploring tangents without needing to resolve them (P)?"
+
+### Step 5: The Function Stack Test (Confirmation)
+
+This is the most crucial step. Once you have a four-letter hypothesis (e.g., "I think they are an ESTJ"), you must test it against the logic of the cognitive functions.
+
+1.  **Identify the Predicted Stack:** Look up your hypothesized type in the [[00 - Quick Reference Chart]] or [[05 - Understanding the 16 Types]].
+    *Hypothesis:* ESTJ. *Predicted Stack:* Te-Si-Ne-Fi.
+
+2.  **Test the Dominant Function:** Does their primary, most natural behavior match the predicted Dominant function?
+    *ESTJ Test:* "Is this person's default mode to organize the external world for efficiency (Te)? Do I see them constantly trying to make things work better, faster, and more logically?" If not, your hypothesis is likely wrong.
+
+3.  **Test the Inferior Function:** A person's greatest insecurities and most out-of-character stress reactions will revolve around their Inferior function.
+    *ESTJ Test:* "Does this person seem insecure or awkward when dealing with their own deep, personal feelings (Fi)? Under extreme stress, do they become uncharacteristically emotional, sensitive, and withdrawn, worrying about their own moral character?" If you see this pattern, it's strong confirmation.
+
+4.  **Confirm the Axes:** Do you see the predicted Dominant/Inferior and Auxiliary/Tertiary axes at play, as described in [[04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships]]?
+    *ESTJ Test:* "Do I see a primary focus on external efficiency (Te) and a corresponding weakness in personal, nuanced values (Fi)? Do I see a respect for tradition and past experience (Si) paired with a more playful, less serious approach to brainstorming new ideas (Ne)?"
+
+If the observed behaviors match the predictions of the function stack, your hypothesis is strong. If not, go back to the dichotomies and reconsider your assessment.
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion: A Tool for Connection
+
+Typing someone is like learning the language they think in. It allows you to frame your communication in a way they will understand, to appreciate their strengths, and to be patient with their weaknesses. It is a powerful tool, and like all powerful tools, it should be used with care, respect, and a genuine desire to understand and connect.

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-# Directory Overview
-
-This directory contains a collection of research notes and summaries related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality system. The content is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the framework, from its basic principles to the more complex dynamics of cognitive functions.
-
-# Objective
-The objective of this directory is to fully explain the MBTI System, then turn theory into practical wisdom, focusing on real world application. Once reading and understanding this information, an individual should be able to correctly identify, assess, and connect with any other individual they come across in any type of relationship.
-
-# Key Files
-
-The directory is organized into a series of Markdown files, each building upon the last:
-
-*   `01 - System Overview.md`: Introduces the MBTI framework, its core components (dichotomies and functions), and the foundational principles of the 16 personality types.
-*   `02 - The Four Dichotomies.md`: Provides a detailed exploration of the four pairs of preferences: Introversion vs. Extraversion, Sensing vs. Intuition, Thinking vs. Feeling, and Judging vs. Perceiving.
-*   `03 - The Cognitive Functions.md`: Dives into the eight cognitive functions (e.g., Introverted Intuition, Extraverted Thinking), which are the underlying mental processes that explain *how* the preferences manifest.
-*   `04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships.md`: Discusses the "function stack," which describes the hierarchical arrangement and interaction of cognitive functions within a personality type.
-
-# Usage
-
-The files in this directory are intended for study and reference. They are best read in numerical order to build a complete and structured understanding of the MBTI system. The content can be used as a personal knowledge base or as source material for further research and analysis.

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ENFJ.md

@@ -96,3 +96,10 @@ ENFJs are incredibly devoted, affirming, and romantic partners. They see their r
     *   **When they are in a "Ti grip"** (becoming overly critical and pedantic), don't fight them with logic. Give them space and re-engage their Fe with warmth and reassurance later.
 
 When an ENFJ feels they can share their deepest insights without being called crazy and explore their own logic without being called stupid, they will feel profoundly seen and loved.
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 
+

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ENFP.md

@@ -99,3 +99,10 @@ ENFPs seek a deep, authentic "soulmate" connection that is also fun and full of
     *   **Never shaming them for being forgetful or disorganized.**
 
 When an ENFP feels they can be their truest, most authentic self with you and that you will be a gentle, stabilizing force in their chaotic world of ideas, they will give you their unwavering loyalty and affection.
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 
+

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ENTJ.md

@@ -97,3 +97,10 @@ ENTJs approach relationships with the same drive and intentionality they apply t
     *   **When they do express a value or a feeling, take it seriously.** It's a rare glimpse into their most protected self.
 
 When an ENTJ feels that their vision is shared and their emotional vulnerability is protected, they will lower their armor and show a depth of loyalty and commitment that is nearly unbreakable.
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 
+

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ENTP.md

@@ -97,3 +97,10 @@ In a relationship, ENTPs seek a partner who is a true playmate for their mind. T
     *   **Never weaponizing their forgetfulness** against them.
 
 When an ENTP feels that they can explore their wildest ideas without judgment and that you will be a reliable anchor to help them with the details they struggle with, they will feel truly safe and loved.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ESFJ.md

@@ -100,3 +100,10 @@ ESFJs are incredibly devoted, attentive, and caring partners. They prioritize th
     *   **Acknowledging their practical wisdom** that comes from experience.
 
 When an ESFJ feels that their quiet intelligence is valued and that their deep care for others is truly seen and appreciated, they will give their heart with unparalleled devotion and nurturing.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- Aiko

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ESFP.md

@@ -100,3 +100,10 @@ ESFPs are passionate, generous, and attentive partners. They want a relationship
     *   **Being a source of stability** that communicates, "It's okay to just enjoy today. The future will be fine."
 
 When an ESFP feels that their inner, authentic self is seen and valued, and that they don't have to face the scary, abstract future alone, they will form a bond of incredible warmth, generosity, and devotion.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ESTJ.md

@@ -101,3 +101,10 @@ ESTJs are loyal, responsible, and committed partners who take their roles seriou
     *   **When they do express a deeply held value or a personal feeling, treat it with utmost care.** It's a rare glimpse into their most protected inner self.
 
 When an ESTJ feels that their competence is respected and that they have a trusted confidant for their rarely seen inner values, they will give their heart with unwavering loyalty and a commitment to protecting that bond above all else.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ESTP.md

@@ -100,3 +100,10 @@ ESTPs are fun, passionate, and generous partners. They need a relationship that
     *   **Being a stable presence** that implicitly communicates, "Don't worry, we're heading in the right direction."
 
 When an ESTP feels that their cleverness is appreciated and that they can explore their deepest anxieties about the future without being judged, they will form a bond of surprising depth and fierce loyalty.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/INFJ.md

@@ -96,3 +96,10 @@ INFJs are deeply committed and romantic partners, always striving to understand
     *   **Never making them feel foolish for their lack of awareness** of the physical world.
 
 When an INFJ feels their strange insights are trusted and that they can be their clumsy, awkward, sensory self without judgment, they feel truly seen and safe. This is the key to earning their deep, lifelong loyalty.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- Smithy

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/INFP.md

@@ -99,3 +99,10 @@ INFPs are deeply romantic and idealistic partners, seeking a true "soulmate" con
     *   **Celebrating their small wins** in the real world. When they successfully build that shelf or file their taxes, it's a huge victory over their inferior function.
 
 When an INFP feels that their authentic self is cherished and that they have a supportive, non-judgmental partner to help them face the scary world of practical execution, they will give you their whole heart without reservation.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/INTJ.md

@@ -62,9 +62,9 @@ INTJs often project an aura of calm, detached confidence. Their energy is contai
 
 ### Common Mistypes & Distinctions
 
--   **vs. INTP:** The INTP (Ti-dom) is focused on building a perfect internal *logical system*, while the INTJ (Ni-dom/Te-aux) is focused on building a perfect *external system* to achieve a vision. The INTP wants to understand for the sake of understanding; the INTJ wants to understand in order to control and direct outcomes.
--   **vs. INFJ:** Both are Ni-dominant and future-focused. The key difference is their auxiliary function. The INFJ (Fe-aux) executes their vision by considering group values and harmony. The INTJ (Te-aux) executes their vision by considering objective logic and efficiency.
--   **vs. ISTJ:** Both are systematic and reliable. However, the ISTJ (Si-dom) builds their system based on past experience and proven data—what *has* worked. The INTJ (Ni-dom) builds their system based on future possibilities—what *will* work.
+-   **vs. [[Type Profiles/INTP|INTP]]:** The INTP (Ti-dom) is focused on building a perfect internal *logical system*, while the INTJ (Ni-dom/Te-aux) is focused on building a perfect *external system* to achieve a vision. The INTP wants to understand for the sake of understanding; the INTJ wants to understand in order to control and direct outcomes.
+-   **vs. [[Type Profiles/INFJ|INFJ]]:** Both are Ni-dominant and future-focused. The key difference is their auxiliary function. The INFJ (Fe-aux) executes their vision by considering group values and harmony. The INTJ (Te-aux) executes their vision by considering objective logic and efficiency.
+-   **vs. [[Type Profiles/ISTJ|ISTJ]]:** Both are systematic and reliable. However, the ISTJ (Si-dom) builds their system based on past experience and proven data—what *has* worked. The INTJ (Ni-dom) builds their system based on future possibilities—what *will* work.
 
 ### Communication
 
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ By demonstrating that you respect their hidden values and can be a safe guide in
 
 ## Part 3: Growth & Development
 
-### The "Grip" Experience (Inferior Se)
+### The [[04 - Function Dynamics and Relationships#The Grip Experience|"Grip" Experience]] (Inferior Se)
 Under extreme stress, an INTJ can fall into the grip of their Inferior Se. The normally future-focused visionary suddenly becomes impulsive, reckless, and obsessed with the immediate sensory world. This manifests as:
 -   Compulsive, out-of-character behaviors (e.g., binge-watching TV, overeating, thrill-seeking).
 -   A hyper-focus on external details they normally ignore, leading to uncharacteristic nit-picking of their environment or appearance.
@@ -114,4 +114,11 @@ Under extreme stress, an INTJ can fall into the grip of their Inferior Se. The n
 ### Pathways for Growth
 
 1.  **Develop Tertiary Fi:** Consciously engage with Introverted Feeling. This involves moving beyond pure logic to ask, "What do I actually value? What is the human impact of this system?" This develops empathy and a more nuanced, authentic personal code, making them not just effective, but wise.
-2.  **Integrate Inferior Se:** The lifelong journey for an INTJ is to build a healthy relationship with the physical world. This doesn't mean becoming an extreme athlete, but rather consciously engaging in sensory activities without a goal: enjoying a walk, savoring a good meal, listening to music without analyzing it, or engaging in a physical hobby. This grounds their abstract visions in reality and prevents Se from erupting in unhealthy ways.
+2.  **Integrate Inferior Se:** The lifelong journey for an INTJ is to build a healthy relationship with the physical world. This doesn't mean becoming an extreme athlete, but rather consciously engaging in sensory activities without a goal: enjoying a walk, savoring a good meal, listening to music without analyzing it, or engaging in a physical hobby. This grounds their abstract visions in reality and prevents Se from erupting in unhealthy ways.
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- Us
+

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/INTP.md

@@ -97,3 +97,10 @@ In a relationship, an INTP seeks a true mental partner. They are deeply private
     *   **Providing warmth and emotional stability** that they can rely on without feeling pressured to reciprocate in a way that feels unnatural to them.
 
 When an INTP feels that their mind is appreciated and their social vulnerabilities are protected, they will form a bond of immense trust and loyalty.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ISFJ.md

@@ -100,3 +100,10 @@ ISFJs are devoted, loyal, and incredibly supportive partners. They will prioriti
     *   **Reassuring them when they voice anxieties** about unknown future outcomes, and helping them systematically plan for contingencies.
 
 When an ISFJ feels that their quiet intelligence is respected and that you can gently help them navigate the intimidating world of new possibilities without threatening their sense of security, they will open their heart with profound loyalty and devoted care.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ISFP.md

@@ -100,3 +100,10 @@ ISFPs are gentle, passionate, and devoted partners. They need a relationship tha
     *   **When they are in a "Te grip"** (becoming uncharacteristically harsh, critical, and bossy), give them space. They are reacting to a feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control.
 
 When an ISFP feels that their unique artistic soul is seen and cherished, and that they won't be judged for their struggles with the "adulting" world, they will open up with a quiet, profound, and beautiful loyalty.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ISTJ.md

@@ -101,3 +101,10 @@ ISTJs are loyal, stable, and committed partners. They take their vows seriously
     *   **Reassuring them when they voice anxieties** about unknown future outcomes, and helping them to systematically plan for contingencies.
 
 When an ISTJ feels that their steady wisdom is valued and that you can gently help them navigate the intimidating world of new possibilities, they will open their heart with profound trust and unwavering loyalty.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/Type Profiles/ISTP.md

@@ -100,3 +100,10 @@ In a relationship, ISTPs need a partner who respects their fierce independence a
     *   **Showing them warmth and inclusion without demanding it back.** A simple, "Glad you're here," is worth more than a thousand questions about their day.
 
 When an ISTP feels that their competence is respected and that they can be with you without having to perform social rituals that feel unnatural, they will form a bond of deep, quiet, and unshakeable loyalty.
+
+
+---
+
+## Known People
+
+- 

20-Knowledge/Synthesized-Chinese-Class-Notes.md

@@ -10,8 +10,6 @@ This note is a synthesized compilation of all Chinese class notes from the `10-I
 
 ## Grammar
 
-This section covers sentence structures, verb complements, and key grammatical patterns.
-
 ### Sentence Patterns
 
 - **Expressing "Structure is complex"**: `SUBJECT + 的构造非常复杂 (de gòuzào fēicháng fùzá)`
@@ -22,7 +20,7 @@ This section covers sentence structures, verb complements, and key grammatical p
 - **Considering the Cost**: `在 (zài) + {ACTION} + 之前 (zhīqián), 先想想你需要为此付出什么, 包括投入多少时间, 精力, 和财务 (xiān xiǎng xiǎng nǐ xūyào wèi cǐ fùchū shénme, bāokuò tóurù duōshǎo shíjiān, jīnglì, hé cáiwù)`
 - **Expressing Feelings**: `我感觉 (Wǒ gǎnjué) + 很 (hěn) + EMOTION`
 - **"Not Only..., But Also..." (Negative Emphasis)**: `SUBJECT + 不但 (bùdàn) + {BAD THING}, 反而 (fǎn'ér) + {EVEN WORSE THING}`
-- **Leaving a Matter to Someone**: `我会儿把 (Wǒ huì bǎ) + {THE MATTER} + 交给 (jiāo gěi) + {ENTITY} + 处理 (chǔlǐ)`
+- **Leaving a Matter to Someone**: `我会把 (Wǒ huì bǎ) + {THE MATTER} + 交给 (jiāo gěi) + {ENTITY} + 处理 (chǔlǐ)`
 - **Expressing Fear of Loss**: `我特别害怕失去 (Wǒ tèbié hàipà shīqù) + {OBJECT/CONCEPT}`
 - **"First..., Then..."**: `我想先 (Wǒ xiǎng xiān) + ACTION 1 + 再 (zài) + ACTION 2`
 - **Waiting for Something Impatiently**: `SUBJECT + 终于 (zhōngyú) + VERB + 了 (le), 我都快等死了 (Wǒ doū kuài děng sǐle)`
@@ -52,123 +50,76 @@ This section covers sentence structures, verb complements, and key grammatical p
 - **出来 (chūlái)**: Indicates movement from inside to outside.
 - **伤 (shāng)**: A result complement indicating an action caused injury.
 
-## Grammar Notes - 2025-12-08
+### Common Patterns & Word Usage
 
-### Using 了 for things you wanted to do (or the lack thereof)
-If you are saying you wanted to do something, you don't need to stick a 了 after it, because `le` refers to the completion of an action, not necessarily past tense. Since you're saying you want to do something, even if it's in the past, the action is not yet completed, so it doesn't need 了.
+- **Using 了 (le)** - *Added: 2025-12-08*: The particle `了` marks the completion of an action, and is not strictly a past-tense marker. If you are describing something you *wanted* to do (but haven't done), you do not need `了`.
 
-### Again You vs Zai
-
-- **又 (Yòu)**: Used for an action that happened again in the **past**.
-- **再 (Zài)**: Used for an action that will happen again in the **present or future**.
+- **又 (yòu) vs. 再 (zài)** - *Added: 2025-12-08*:
+    - **又 (yòu)**: Used for an action that happened again in the **past**.
+    - **再 (zài)**: Used for an action that will happen again in the **present or future**.
 
 ## Vocabulary
 
-### General Words & Phrases
+### Nouns
 
 - **棋牌 (Qípái)**: Chess and Card Games - 2025-11-24
-- **穿花衬衫的弟兄 (Chuān huā chènshān de dìxiōng)**: Brother in Floral Shirt - 2025-11-24
-- **穿粉色衬衫的姐妹 (Chuān fěnsè chènshān de jiěmèi)**: The sister in the pink shirt - 2025-11-24
-- **戴眼镜的弟兄 (Dài yǎnjìng de dìxiōng)**: The brother wearing glasses - 2025-11-24
-- **想好 (xiǎnghǎo)**: To figure out - 2025-12-04
-- **当局者迷，旁观者清 (Dāngjúzhěmí, pángguānzhěqīng)**: Chengyu, Those involved are often confused, but those beside you see things clearly - 2025-12-04
-- **抑郁 (Yìyù)**: Depressed - 2025-12-08
-- **抑郁证 (Yìyù zhèng)**: Depression (zhèng -> Disease) - 2025-12-08
-- **低落 (Dīluò)**: Low, ADJ - 2025-12-08
-- **以后 (yǐhòu)**: Future, later, soon. Works for a lot of things - 2025-12-08
-- **两个小时以后 (Liǎng gè xiǎoshí yǐhòu)**: Two hours later - 2025-12-08
-- **现在我还没卷备好 (Xiànzài wǒ hái méi juǎnbèi hǎo)**: Now I'm still not ready - 2025-12-08
+- **眼镜 (yǎnjìng)**: Glasses - 2025-11-24
+- **抑郁证 (Yìyù zhèng)**: Depression (the illness) - 2025-12-08
 - **王国传福音这训练班 (Wángguó chuán fúyīn zhè xùnliàn bān)**: Kingdom Preacher Training Class (SKE) - 2025-12-08
-- **我和他交往的话，就不能去了 (Wǒ hé tā jiāowǎng dehuà, jiù bùnéng qùle)**: If I interact with him, I can't go - 2025-12-08
-- **我感觉压力太大了 (Wǒ gǎnjué yālì tài dàle)**: I feel pressure is too much - 2025-12-08
-- **你是长老,你可以牧养我 (Nǐ shì zhǎnglǎo, nǐ kěyǐ mù yǎng wǒ)**: You are an elder, you can shepherd me (mù yǎng -> Can be used as a noun or a verb, to shepherd) - 2025-12-08
-- **我还不知道 (Wǒ hái bù zhīdào)**: I still don‘t know / I'm still figuring it out - 2025-12-08
-- **你看Rain之后，他们问你是否愿意成为长老 (Nǐ kàn Rain zhīhòu, tāmen wèn nǐ shìfǒu yuànyì chéngwéi zhǎnglǎo)**: After Rain, they asked if you are willing to become an elder (shìfǒu -> Yes or No/Whether or not; yuànyì -> Willing) - 2025-12-08
-- **推荐 (Tuījiàn)**: recommend - 2025-12-08
-- **是你的会中推荐你成为长老的吗 (Shì nǐ de huì zhōng tuījiàn nǐ chéngwéi zhǎnglǎo de ma?)**: Did your congregation recommend you to become an elder? - 2025-12-08
-- **他想用你的手机拍照片 (Tā xiǎng yòng nǐ de shǒujī pāi zhàopiàn)**: She wanted to use your phone to take a picture - 2025-12-08
-- **讨厌 (Tǎoyàn)**: Hate - 2025-12-15
-- **猪蹄 (Zhū tí)**: Pigs feet - 2025-12-15
+- **猪蹄 (Zhū tí)**: Pigs feet - 2025-12-15, 2026-01-01
 - **牛肉 (Niúròu)**: Beef - 2025-12-15
-- **更 (Gèng)**: More (Can be used as a verb complement, e.g., `说更好` -> Speak better) - 2025-12-15
-- **他说他还没准备好，但他的行为却说明他喜欢你 (Tā shuō tā hái méi zhǔnbèi hǎo, dàn tā de xíngwéi què shuōmíng tā xǐhuān nǐ)**: She says she's not ready, but her actions say she likes you - 2025-12-15
-- **他是见面聊一聊，而不是通过手机 (Tā shì jiànmiàn liáo yī liáo, ér bùshì tōngguò shǒujī)**: She wants to meet and chat, not over the phone - 2025-12-15
-- **你需要一个明确的答复 (Nǐ xūyào yīgè míngquè de dáfù)**: You need a clear answer - 2025-12-15
-- **看看再说 (Kàn kàn zàishuō)**: Let's wait and see - 2025-12-15
-- **我可能和我的朋友再来日本 (Wǒ kěnéng hé wǒ de péngyǒu zàilái rìběn)**: I will probably return to Japan with my friend - 2025-12-15
-- **我们距离回美国还剩一个星期 (Wǒmen jùlí huí měiguó hái shèng yīgè xīngqí)**: We have one week left before we return to the United States. - 2025-12-15
 - **签证 (Qiānzhèng)**: Visa - 2025-12-15
-- **我有两个前选择，一个是工作，另一个是结婚 (Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè qián xuǎnzé, yīgè shì gōngzuò, lìng yīgè shì jiéhūn)**: I have two options, one is work, the other is marriage - 2025-12-15
-- **一步一步来 (Yībù yībù lái)**: One Step at a time - 2025-12-15
-- **你和爱人有什么进展吗 (Nǐ hé àirén yǒu shé me jìnzhǎn ma?)**: Have you and your partner made any progress? - 2025-12-15
-- **两个月前，我刚满三十岁 (Liǎng gè yuè qián, wǒ gāng mǎn sānshí suì)**: Two months ago, I just turned thirty (`gāng` - To Turn) - 2025-12-15
-- **我们该感谢你的爱人，因为他帮助你王权说中文 (Wǒmen gāi gǎnxiè nǐ de àirén, yīnwèi tā bāngzhù nǐ wángquán shuō zhōngwén)**: We should thank your partner because she helped you speak Chinese - 2025-12-15
 - **曲奇饼 (Qū qí bǐng)**: Cookie - 2025-12-26
-- **我知道很多朋友倒时差，都吃安眠药 (Wǒ zhīdào hěnduō péngyǒu dào shíchā, dōu chī ānmiányào)**: I know many of my friends take sleeping pills to cope with jet lag. - 2025-12-26
 - **褪黑素 (Tuì hēi sù)**: Melatonin - 2025-12-26
-- **我在蒲团上睡了三个月 (Wǒ zài pútuán shàng shuìle sān gè yuè)**: I slept on a futon for three months. - 2025-12-26
 - **地面 (Dìmiàn)**: Floor - 2025-12-26
-- **我已经习惯日本的生活了 (Wǒ yǐjīng xíguàn rìběn de shēnghuóle)**: I've gotten used to life in Japan. - 2025-12-26
-- **困惑 (kùnhuò)**: Confused - 2025-12-26
-- **她的想法一团糟 (Tā de xiǎngfǎ yītuánzāo)**: Her thoughts were a complete mess. - 2025-12-26
-- **爱子帮我给家人选礼物 (Àiko bāng wǒ gěi jiā rénxuǎn lǐwù)**: Aiko helped me choose gifts for the family. - 2025-12-26
-- **这个名字很适合她 (Zhège míngzì hěn shìhé tā)**: This name suits her very well. - 2025-12-26
-- **他看起来跟我很亲密 (Tā kàn qǐlái gēn wǒ hěn qīnmì)**: He seemed very close to me. - 2025-12-26
-- 我没有睡好，很累 (Wǒ méiyǒu shuì hǎo, hěn lèi) - I didn't sleep well and I'm very tired. - 2026-01-01
-- 我还是在倒时差 (Wǒ háishì zài dào shíchā) - I'm still adjusting to the time difference. - 2026-01-01
-- 今天我睡到了七点 (Jīntiān wǒ shuì dàole qī diǎn) - Today I slept until 7 o'clock - 2026-01-01
-- 我刚才小睡了一会 (Wǒ gāngcái xiǎoshuìle yī huǐ) - I just took a short nap - 2026-01-01
-- 昨天我去我大爷家吃饭了 (Zuótiān wǒ qù wǒ dàyé jiā chīfànle) - Yesterday I went to my oldest uncles house to eat - 2026-01-01
-- 我吃了很多好吃的 (Wǒ chīle hěnduō hào chī de) - I ate lots of delicious things - 2026-01-01
-- 猪蹄 (Zhū tí) - pig trotters - 2026-01-01
-- 酱牛肉 (Jiàng niúròu) - Braised beef (in soy sauce) - 2026-01-01
-- 蚕蛹 (Cányǒng) - silkworm chrysalis - 2026-01-01
-
-- **想法不错 (Xiǎngfǎ bùcuò)**: Good Idea
-- **随便 (Suíbiàn)**: Whatever; anything is fine.
-- **幽默 (yōumò)**: Funny; humorous
-- **榜样 (bǎngyàng)**: Role model
-- **勇气 (yǒngqì)**: Courage
-- **包括 (bāokuò)**: To include
-- **从现在起 (cóng xiànzài qǐ)**: From now on
-- **注意 (zhùyì)**: To pay attention to
-- **安全 (ānquán)**: Safety
+- **酱牛肉 (Jiàng niúròu)**: Braised beef (in soy sauce) - 2026-01-01
+- **蚕蛹 (Cányǒng)**: Silkworm chrysalis - 2026-01-01
 - **项目 (xiàngmù)**: Project
-- **没想到 (Méi xiǎngdào)**: Didn't expect (in a good way)
-- **随机 (suíjī)**: Random
-- **尴尬 (gāngà)**: Awkward; embarrassing
-- **量 (liàng)**: Quantity
-- **失去 (shīqù)**: To lose
 - **自由 (zìyóu)**: Freedom
 - **矛盾 (máodùn)**: Contradiction
 - **憎恨 (zēnghèn)**: Hatred
-- **倾向 (qīngxiàng)**: Tendency
-- **假的 (Jiǎde)**: Fake
-- **骗 (Piàn)**: Cheated/Deceived
-- **小白 (xiǎobái)**: Little White -> Beginner
 - **韭菜 (Jiǔcài)**: Chinese Chives/Leeks
-- **无数 (wúshù)**: Limitless
-- **我感冒了 (Wǒ gǎnmàole)**: I have a cold
-- **传染 (chuánrǎn)**: to infect
-- **他是我的最爱 (Tā shì wǒ de zuì ài)**: She is my favorite
-- **你理发了! (Nǐ lǐfàle!)**: You got a haircut!
-- **有期待 (yǒu qídài)**: Have expectations / Look forward to something
-- **你的日语课伤得怎么样？ (Nǐ de rìyǔ kè shāng dé zěnme yàng?)**: How is your Japanese class going?
 - **眼睛 (yǎn jīng)**: eye
 - **亚马逊 (Yàmǎxùn)**: Amazon
-- **我在亚马逊上买的 (Wǒ zài yàmǎxùn shang mǎi de)**: I bought them from amazon
 - **冲绳 (Chōngshéng)**: Okinawa
-- **他不想和我聊天 (Tā bùxiǎng hé wǒ liáotiān)**: She doesn't want to chat with me
 - **农村 (nóng cūn)**: countryside
-- **我的朋友有个面试，我需要带她去 (Wǒ de péngyǒu yǒu gè miànshì, wǒ xūyào dài tā qù)**: My friend has a job interview, and I need to take him with me.
 - **助教 (Zhùjiào)**: Teaching assistant
-- **你收到面试通知了吗 (Nǐ shōu dào miànshì tōngzhīle ma)**: Have you received an interview invitation?
-- **明天是你的第一个面试 (Míngtiān shì nǐ de dì yī gè miànshì)**: Tomorrow is your first interview.
-- **我觉得他们是日本人 (Wǒ juédé tāmen shì rìběn rén)**: I think they are Japanese.
-- **我们有一个弟兄，他始中医，也许他可以帮我 (Wǒmen yǒu yīgè dìxiōng, tā shǐ zhōngyī, yěxǔ tā kěyǐ bāng wǒ)**: We have a brother who practices traditional Chinese medicine; perhaps he can help me.
+- **中医 (Zhōngyī)**: Traditional Chinese Medicine
+- **个人医疗指示 (Gèrén yīliáo zhǐshì)**: Personal medical directive
+- **全血 (quánxuè)**: Whole blood
+- **红细胞 (hóngxìbāo)**: Red blood cells
+- **白细胞 (báixìbāo)**: White blood cells
+- **血小板 (xuèxiǎobǎn)**: Platelets
+- **血浆 (xuèjiāng)**: Plasma
+- **治疗 (zhìliáo)**: Treatment
+- **安眠药 (Ānmiányào)**: Sleeping pills
+- **生存刀 (Shēngcún dāo)**: Survival Knife
+- **指甲刀 (Zhǐjiǎ dāo)**: Nail Clippers
+- **账号 (zhànghào)**: Account (e.g., online)
+- **评测 (píngcè)**: Review (of a product)
+- **电量 (diànliàng)**: Battery life
+- **游戏配件 (Yóuxì pèijiàn)**: Gaming accessories
+- **握把 (wòbǎ)**: A grip
+- **保护膜 (bǎohù mó)**: Protective film / Screen protector
+- **保护套 (bǎohù tào)**: Protective case
+- **充电宝 (chōngdiàn bǎo)**: Battery pack / Power bank
+- **数据线 (shùjù xiàn)**: Data cable
+- **掌机 (zhǎng jī)**: Handheld console
+- **3D打印 (3D dǎyìn)**: 3D Printing
+- **天气 (Tiānqì)**: Weather
+- **天气预报 (Tiānqì yùbào)**: Weather Forecast
+- **会众 (Huìzhòng)**: Congregation - 2025-12-04
+- **本地建筑设计委员会 (Běndì jiànzhú shèjì wěiyuánhuì)**: LDC - 2025-12-04
+- **电工 (Diàngōng)**: electrician - 2025-12-04
+- **保龄球 (Bǎolíngqiú)**: bowling - 2025-12-04
+- **电视剧 (Diànshìjù)**: TV drama - 2025-12-04
+- **拉锁 (lāsuǒ)**: zipper - 2025-12-04
 
 ### People & Relationships
 
+- **穿花衬衫的弟兄 (Chuān huā chènshān de dìxiōng)**: Brother in Floral Shirt - 2025-11-24
+- **穿粉色衬衫的姐妹 (Chuān fěnsè chènshān de jiěmèi)**: The sister in the pink shirt - 2025-11-24
+- **戴眼镜的弟兄 (Dài yǎnjìng de dìxiōng)**: The brother wearing glasses - 2025-11-24
 - **你是真男人 (Nǐ shì zhēn nánrén)**: You are a real man!
 - **前妻 (qiánqī)**: Ex-wife
 - **前夫 (qiánfū)**: Ex-husband
@@ -178,10 +129,17 @@ If you are saying you wanted to do something, you don't need to stick a 了 afte
 - **发型师 (fǎxíng shī)**: Hairdresser
 - **传统的日本人 (Chuántǒng de rìběn rén)**: Traditional Japanese Person
 - **单身 (dān shēn)**: Single
-- **他有点儿严格 (Tā yǒudiǎn er yángé)**: He's a bit strict
+- **榜样 (bǎngyàng)**: Role model
+- **小白 (xiǎobái)**: "Little White" -> Beginner
+- **先驱 (xiānqū)**: Pioneer - 2025-12-04
+- **女性朋友 (Nǚxìng péngyǒu)**: female friends - 2025-12-04
 
-### Actions & Verbs
+### Verbs
 
+- **想好 (xiǎnghǎo)**: To figure out - 2025-12-04
+- **牧养 (mù yǎng)**: to shepherd (can be noun or verb) - 2025-12-08
+- **推荐 (Tuījiàn)**: recommend - 2025-12-08
+- **讨厌 (Tǎoyàn)**: Hate - 2025-12-15
 - **留胡子 (liú húzǐ)**: To grow a beard
 - **被封了 (bèi fēngle)**: To get banned
 - **记得 (jìdé)**: To remember
@@ -195,72 +153,81 @@ If you are saying you wanted to do something, you don't need to stick a 了 afte
 - **体验 (tǐyàn)**: To experience
 - **处理 (chǔlǐ)**: To deal with / handle
 - **偷偷 (tōutōu)**: Secretly
-- **请客 (Nǐ qǐngkè!)**: Your treat!
+- **请客 (qǐngkè)**: To treat someone (to a meal)
+- **包括 (bāokuò)**: To include
+- **注意 (zhùyì)**: To pay attention to
+- **失去 (shīqù)**: To lose
+- **传染 (chuánrǎn)**: to infect
+- **理发 (lǐfà)**: To get a haircut
+- **聊天 (liáotiān)**: To chat
+- **收到 (shōu dào)**: To receive
+- **放弃 (fàngqì)**: To give up
+- **发热 (fārè)**: To generate heat
+- **下雨 (Xià yǔ)**: To Rain
+- **下雪 (Xià xuě)**: To snow
+- **取笑 (Qǔxiào)**: To make fun of - 2025-12-04
+- **沟通 (gōutōng)**: to confess/communicate - 2025-12-04
+- **表白 (biǎobái)**: to confess (feelings) - 2025-12-04
+- **跳舞 (tiàowǔ)**: To dance - 2025-12-04
+- **坐 (zuò)**: To ride in (a car) - 2025-12-04
 
-### Feelings & Emotions
+### Adjectives
 
+- **抑郁 (Yìyù)**: Depressed - 2025-12-08
+- **低落 (Dīluò)**: Low (mood) - 2025-12-08
+- **严格 (yángé)**: Strict
 - **麻烦 (máfan)**: Troublesome
 - **担心 (dānxīn)**: Worried
 - **悲伤 (bēishāng)**: Sadness
 - **惊讶 (jīngyà)**: Surprised
 - **愤怒 (fènnù)**: Rage
 - **激动 (jīdòng)**: Excited (intensely)
-- **压力 (yālì)**: Pressure; stress
 - **放松 (fàngsōng)**: Relaxed
-- **肉疼 (ròuténg)**: Pain from spending a lot of money
-- **爽 (shuǎng)**: To feel good (colloquial)
-- **她非常有耐心 (Tā fēicháng yǒu nàixīn)**: She is very patient.
-
-### Medical & Health
-
-- **个人医疗指示 (Gèrén yīliáo zhǐshì)**: Personal medical directive
-- **绝不输入 (juébù shūrù)**: Never transfuse
-- **全血 (quánxuè)**: Whole blood
-- **红细胞 (hóngxìbāo)**: Red blood cells
-- **白细胞 (báixìbāo)**: White blood cells
-- **血小板 (xuèxiǎobǎn)**: Platelets
-- **血浆 (xuèjiāng)**: Plasma
-- **治疗 (zhìliáo)**: Treatment
-- **放弃 (fàngqì)**: To give up
-- **安眠药 (Ānmiányào)**: Sleeping pills
-- **我的头还是很晕 (Wǒ de tóu háishì hěn yūn)**: My head is still spinning
-- **最近流感在中国非常严重 (Zuìjìn liúgǎn zài zhōngguó fēicháng yánzhòng)**: Lately the flu in China is very serious
-- **中医 (Zhōngyī)**: Traditional Chinese Medicine
-
-### Technology & Gaming
-
-- **生存刀 (Shēngcún dāo)**: Survival Knife
-- **指甲刀 (Zhǐjiǎ dāo)**: Nail Clippers
-- **账号 (zhànghào)**: Account (e.g., online)
-- **评测 (píngcè)**: Review (of a product)
-- **电量 (diànliàng)**: Battery life
-- **发热 (fārè)**: To generate heat
-- **游戏配件 (Yóuxì pèijiàn)**: Gaming accessories
-- **握把 (wòbǎ)**: A grip
-- **保护膜 (bǎohù mó)**: Protective film / Screen protector
-- **保护套 (bǎohù tào)**: Protective case
-- **充电宝 (chōngdiàn bǎo)**: Battery pack / Power bank
-- **数据线 (shùjù xiàn)**: Data cable
-- **掌机 (zhǎng jī)**: Handheld console
-- **3D打印 (3D dǎyìn)**: 3D Printing
-
-### Weather - 2025-11-17
-
-- **天气 (Tiānqì)**: Weather
+- **耐心 (nàixīn)**: Patient
+- **幽默 (yōumò)**: Funny; humorous
+- **安全 (ānquán)**: Safe
+- **随机 (suíjī)**: Random
+- **尴尬 (gāngà)**: Awkward; embarrassing
+- **假的 (Jiǎde)**: Fake
+- **无数 (wúshù)**: Limitless
+- **严重 (yánzhòng)**: Serious
 - **晴天 (Qíngtiān)**: Sunny Day
 - **多云 (Duōyún)**: Cloudy
-- **下雨 (Xià yǔ)**: To Rain
-- **下雪 (Xià xuě)**: Its snowing
 - **冷 (Lěng)**: Cold
 - **热 (Rè)**: Hot
-- **舒服 (Shūfu)**: Comfortable (ADJ)
-- **天气预报 (Tiānqì yùbào)**: Weather Forecast
+- **舒服 (Shūfu)**: Comfortable
+- **奇怪 (qíguài)**: Strange - 2025-12-04
 
-**Sentences:**
-- 今天天气怎么样？ (Jīntiān tiānqì zěnme yàng?) - How's the weather today?
-- 今天晴天 (Jīntiān qíngtiān) - It's sunny today
-- 今天下雨，记得带伞 (Jīntiān xià yǔ, jìdé dài sǎn) - It's raining today, remember to bring an umbrella.
-- 今天下雪，别出去了，在家玩儿游戏吧 (Jīntiān xià xuě, bié chūqùle, zài jiā wán'er yóuxì ba) - It's snowing today, don't go out, stay home and play games.
+### Adverbs & Expressions
+
+- **以后 (yǐhòu)**: Future, later, soon - 2025-12-08
+- **更 (Gèng)**: More - 2025-12-15
+- **随便 (Suíbiàn)**: Whatever; anything is fine
+- **从现在起 (cóng xiànzài qǐ)**: From now on
+- **没想到 (Méi xiǎngdào)**: Didn't expect (in a good way)
+- **终于 (zhōngyú)**: Finally, at last
+- **反而 (fǎn'ér)**: On the contrary, instead
+- **其实 (qíshì)**: Actually
+- **当然 (dāngrán)**: Of course
+- **总是 (zǒng shì)**: Always
+- **有时 (yǒu shí)**: Sometimes
+
+## Idioms & Slang (Chengyu & Lingo)
+
+- **当局者迷，旁观者清 (Dāngjúzhěmí, pángguānzhěqīng)**: Those involved are often confused, but bystanders see clearly. - 2025-12-04
+- **有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎 (Yǒupéng zì yuǎnfāng lái, bù yì lè hū)**: "It is a great pleasure to have friends come from afar."
+- **人山人海 (Rénshānrénhǎi)**: "People mountain, people sea." An idiom describing huge crowds.
+- **心静自然凉 (Xīnjìng zìrán liáng)**: "A calm heart keeps you naturally cool."
+- **亦敌亦友 (Yì dí yì yǒu)**: Frenemies.
+- **厚脸皮 (hòu liǎnpí)**: "Thick-skinned." Not easily affected by criticism.
+- **冲手法 (Chōng shǒufǎ)**: Rushing to be the first to buy a new product.
+- **废了 (fèile)**: Slang for feeling exhausted.
+- **虎 (hǔ)**: Slang for fierce or reckless.
+- **电子阳痿 (Diànzǐ yángwěi)**: "Electronic impotence." Buying many games but lacking the motivation to play them.
+- **猫屎咖啡 (Māo shǐ kāfēi)**: "Cat poop coffee" (Kopi luwak).
+- **"Wife and Mother in Water" Dilemma**: A classic tricky question: "If your mother and I fell into the water, who would you save first?"
+- **被割韭菜 (bèi gē jiǔcài)**: "To be cut like leeks." An idiom for being repeatedly exploited financially.
+- **女人心,海底针 (Nǚrén xīn, hǎidǐ zhēn)**: "A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea." (hard to predict) - 2025-12-26
 
 ## Conversations
 
@@ -285,60 +252,13 @@ If you are saying you wanted to do something, you don't need to stick a 了 afte
 - **B**: 留在家里吹空调。(Stay at home and blast the air conditioning.)
 
 ### Personal Conversation - 2025-12-04
+*(A collection of sentences from a personal conversation)*
+- 你想好怎么说了吗? (Nǐ xiǎng hǎo zěnme shuōle ma?): Have you figured out what you're going to say?
+- 她一直去传道，也有很多属灵的特质。(Tā yīzhí qù chuándào, yěyǒu hěnduō shǔ líng de tèzhì.): She always in service, and has many spiritual qualities.
+- 你打算什么时候跟那个姐妹表白呢？(Nǐ dǎsuàn shénme shíhòu gēn nàgè jiěmèi biǎobái ne?): When do you plan to confess to that sister?
+- 最近每天晚上都给你发信息。(Zuìjìn měitiān wǎnshàng dōu gěi nǐ fā xìnxī.): She sends you messages every night recently.
 
-- 你想好怎么说了吗? (Nǐ xiǎng hǎo zěnme shuōle ma?): Have you figured out how to phrase it? / Have you decided what you're going to say? (Someone is preparing to communicate something important)
-- 取笑你 (Qǔxiào nǐ): Make fun of you
-- 我知道的不多。(Wǒ zhīdào de bù duō.): I don't know much.
-- 猜的 (Cāi de): I guessed it
-- 你猜对了 (Nǐ cāi duìle): You guessed right.
-- 她是一个先驱 (Tā shì yīgè xiānqū): She is a pioneer
-- 会众 (Huìzhòng): Congregation
-- 本地建筑设计委员会 (Běndì jiànzhú shèjì wěiyuánhuì): LDC
-- 电工 (Diàngōng): electrician
-- 两个月之前 (Liǎng gè yuè zhīqián): Two months ago
-- 你喜欢她什么 (Nǐ xǐhuān tā shénme?): What do you like about her?
-- 她一直去传道，也有很多属灵的特质。(Tā yīzhí qù chuándào, yěyǒu hěnduō shǔ líng de tèzhì.): She always in service, and has many spiritual qualities
-- 她的评论很好 (Tā de pínglùn hěn hǎo): Her comments are good.
-- 这不是我的计划。(Zhè bùshì wǒ de jìhuà.): This wasn't my plan
-- 我不会抱怨 (Wǒ bù huì bàoyuàn): I have no complaints
-- 她的家人都是我们的朋友吗？(Tā de jiārén dōu shì wǒmen de péngyǒu ma?): Her family is our friends?
-- 你们怎么沟通呢？(Nǐmen zěnme gōutōng ne?): How to confess?
-- 菲律宾的语言 (Fēilǜbīn de yǔyán): Filipino language
-- 东京 (Dōngjīng): Tokyo
-- 她在东京出生。(Tā zài dōngjīng chūshēng.): She was born in Tokyo.
-- 她想去SKE (Tā xiǎng qù SKE)
-- 你什么时候会和她见面？(Nǐ shénme shíhòu huì hé tā jiànmiàn?)
-- 明天我们不见面，但接下来的几天都会见面。(Míngtiān wǒmen bù jiànmiàn, dàn jiē xiàlái de jǐ tiān dou1 huì jiànmiàn.): Tomorrow I don't meet, but the next few days will meet
-- 见面的时候你想跟她说什么呢？(Jiànmiàn de shíhòu nǐ xiǎng gēn tā shuō shénme ne?): At the time of meeting, what do you want to do with her?
-- 保龄球 (Bǎolíngqiú): bowling
-- 我不可以跳舞💃 (Wǒ bù kěyǐ tiàowǔ 💃): I can't dance 💃
-- 我想跟她结婚，因为我喜欢她，而不是因为她是日本人。(Wǒ xiǎng gēn tā jiéhūn, yīnwèi wǒ xǐhuān tā, ér bùshì yīnwèi tā shì rìběn rén.): I want to marry her because I love her, not because she is Japanese.
-- 电视剧 (Diànshìjù): TV drama
-- 你打算什么时候跟那个姐妹表白呢？(Nǐ dǎsuàn shénme shíhòu gēn nàgè jiěmèi biǎobái ne?): When do you plan to confess to that girl?
-- 合适的时间 (Héshì de shíjiān): right time
-- 你打算怎么跟她说？(Nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme gēn tā shuō?)
-- 当局者迷，旁观者清 (Dāngjúzhěmí, pángguānzhěqīng): Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.
-- 女性朋友 (Nǚxìng péngyǒu): female friends
-- 拉锁 (la1suo3): zipper
-- 有点奇怪 (Yǒudiǎn qíguài): A bit strange
-- 她想坐你的车 (Tā xiǎng zuò nǐ de chē): She wants to ride in your car.
-- 最近每天晚上都给你发信息。(Zuìjìn měitiān wǎnshàng dū gěi nǐ fā xìnxī.): She sends you messages every night recently.
-
-### Talking about Economy - 2025-11-24
-
-**经济 (Jīngjì)**: Economy
-
-**Conversation**
-- 师傅，最近生意怎么样呢？(Shīfu, zuìjìn shēngyì zěnme yàng ne?): Sir, How's business been lately?
-    - _Shīfù translates into "Master", but more so means "sir" in this case. Used to address somebody who has a skill in a respectful way_
-- 最近不太好 (Zuìjìn bù tài hǎo): Lately not that good.
-- 疫情之后,各行各业都不太好 (Yìqíng zhīhòu, gè háng gè yè dōu bù tài hǎo): Since the pandemic, things have been rough for all businesses
-    - _各行各业 // gēn háng gè yè // Chinese Idiom for "All Industries/Business"_
-- 对啊，什么都涨，就是工资不涨 (Duì a，shénme dōu zhǎng, jiùshì gōngzī bù zhǎng): Yea, everything is going up, except for wages
-- 师傅，你觉得以后经济会怎么样？(Shīfù, nǐ juédé yǐhòu jīngjì huì zěnme yàng?): Master, what do you think the economy will be like in the future?
-- 以后可能会越来越不好 (Yǐhòu kěnéng huì yuè lái yuè bù hǎo): Future probably will be more and more not good
-
-### Conversation about Economy (Cont.) - 2026-01-01
+### Conversation about Economy - *Updated: 2026-01-01*
 
 A: 师傅，最近生意怎么样呢？
 A: Shīfu, zuìjìn shēngyi zěnme yàng ne?
@@ -349,7 +269,7 @@ B: Zuìjìn bù tài hǎo。
 B: Not really good lately.
 
 A: 疫情之后，各行各业都不太好。
-A: Yìqíng zhi1hòu, gè háng gè yè dōu bù tài hǎo.
+A: Yìqíng zhīhòu, gè háng gè yè dōu bù tài hǎo.
 A: Since the pandemic, things have been rough for all industries.
 
 B: 对啊，什么都涨，就是工资不涨。
@@ -371,12 +291,12 @@ A: I agree too. How do you think we can cope with the economic difficulties?
 B: 那就省着点儿花呗
 B: Nà jiù shěngzhe diǎn'er huā bei
 B: Then just spend a little less
-	- 呗/bei - you can stick at the end of an obvious sentence to soften the tone, and not to make the person sound like an idiot.
-	- 着/zhe - denotes that the action should be done over a period of time, not just a single occurrence.
+	- 呗/bei - you can stick at the end of an obvious sentence to soften the tone.
+	- 着/zhe - denotes that the action should be done over a period of time.
 
 A: 没错，这是个好办法，除此之外，我觉得心态也很重要，您觉得呢？
 A: Méi cuò, zhè shìgè hǎo bànfǎ, chú cǐ zhī wài, wǒ juédé xīntài yě hěn zhòngyào, nín juédé ne?
-A: No mistake, this is a good way, besides that, I feel attitude is very important, what do you think?
+A: That's right, this is a good way. Besides that, I feel one's attitude is very important, what do you think?
 
 B: 对，没错
 B: Duì, méi cuò
@@ -385,28 +305,7 @@ B: Yes, that's right.
 A: 前几天我看到一句话说：“所以，总不要为明天忧虑，明天有明天的忧虑。每一天的难题已经够多了"。您觉得有道理吗？
 A: Qián jǐ tiān wǒ kàn dào yījù huàshuō:“Suǒyǐ, zǒng bùyào wéi míngtiān yōulǜ, míngtiān yǒu míngtiān de yōulǜ. Měi yītiān de nántí yǐjīng gòu duōle". Nín juédé yǒu dàolǐ ma?
 A: A few days ago I saw a quote that said, "Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Do you think that makes sense?
-	- Can be used as its own structure. **Qián jǐ tiān wǒ kàn dào yījù huàshuō:{{INSERT SCRIPTURE}} Nín juédé yǒu dàolǐ ma?**
 
 B: 非常有道理
 B: Fēicháng yǒu dàolǐ
-B: Very much makes sense
-
-## Cultural Notes, Idioms & Slang
-
-- **有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎 (Yǒupéng zì yuǎnfāng lái, bù yì lè hū)**: "It is a great pleasure to have friends come from afar."
-- **人山人海 (Rénshānrénhǎi)**: "People mountain, people sea." An idiom describing huge crowds.
-- **心静自然凉 (Xīnjìng zìrán liáng)**: "A calm heart keeps you naturally cool."
-- **亦敌亦友 (Yì dí yì yǒu)**: Frenemies.
-- **厚脸皮 (hòu liǎnpí)**: "Thick-skinned." Not easily affected by criticism.
-- **冲手法 (Chōng shǒufǎ)**: Rushing to be the first to buy a new product.
-- **废了 (fèile)**: Slang for feeling exhausted.
-- **虎 (hǔ)**: Slang for fierce or reckless.
-- **电子阳痿 (Diànzǐ yángwěi)**: "Electronic impotence." Buying many games but lacking the motivation to play them.
-- **猫屎咖啡 (Māo shǐ kāfēi)**: "Cat poop coffee" (Kopi luwak).
-- **Spring Festival Customs**: Notes on traditions like **春联 (Chūnlián)** (Spring Couplets) and the character **福 (fú)** (blessing/fortune).
-- **"Wife and Mother in Water" Dilemma**: A classic tricky question: "If your mother and I fell into the water, who would you save first?"
-- **被割韭菜 (bèi gē jiǔcài)**: "To be cut like leeks." An idiom for being repeatedly exploited financially, especially when new to something. 
-    - *Example*: 每天都有无数小白被割韭菜 (Měitiān doū yǒu wúshù xiǎobái bèi gē jiǔcài) - Every day, countless beginners are taken advantage of.
-    - *Example*: 你被割韭菜了 (Nǐ bèi gē jiǔcàile) - You've been taken advantage of.
-- **女人心,海底针 (Nǚrén xīn, hǎidǐ zhēn)**: "A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea." - 2025-12-26
-    - *Means that a Woman's heart is incredibly hard to understand and predict*
+B: It makes a lot of sense.

20-Knowledge/Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes.md

@@ -113,9 +113,39 @@ You can express potential without conjugating the verb into its unique form by u
 * **Formula:** Plain Form of Verb + **ことができる**
 
 | Method               | Example                  | Meaning               |
-| :------------------- | :----------------------- | :-------------------- |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
 | **Potential Verb**   | 日本語**が** **話せます**。       | I can speak Japanese. |
 | **Alternative Form** | 日本語を **話す** **ことができます**。 | I can speak Japanese. |
+
+#### Transitive (他動詞) and Intransitive (自動詞) Verbs - *Updated: 2025-12-31*
+This is a fundamental concept in Japanese grammar that distinguishes between verbs that require a direct object and those that do not.
+
+- **Transitive Verbs (他動詞 - tadoushi)**:
+    - An action done *by* a subject *to* an object.
+    - The object is marked with the particle **を (o)**.
+    - *Example: 私が電気**を**つけます。* (I turn on the light.)
+- **Intransitive Verbs (自動詞 - jidoushi)**:
+    - An action that happens *on its own*. There is no direct object.
+    - The subject is marked with the particle **が (ga)**.
+    - *Example: 電気**が**つきます。* (The light is on.)
+- **Common Pairs**: Many verbs come in pairs. Learning them together is an effective way to master their usage. When using Intransitive Verbs, its usually best to use ～ている form, because the thing is in a state of being whatever.
+		
+| **Transitive (他動詞)** | **Intransitive (自動詞)** | **English Meaning**          |
+| -------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------------------- |
+| **開ける** (あける)        | **開く** (あく)            | To open                      |
+| **閉める** (しめる)        | **閉まる** (しまる)          | To close                     |
+| **入れる** (いれる)        | **入る** (はいる)           | To put in / To enter         |
+| **出す** (だす)          | **出る** (でる)            | To take out / To go out      |
+| **点ける** (つける)        | **点く** (つく)            | To turn on (light/appliance) |
+| **消す** (けす)          | **消える** (きえる)          | To turn off / To disappear   |
+| **壊す** (こわす)         | **壊れる** (こわれる)         | To break                     |
+| **汚す** (よごす)         | **汚れる** (よごれる)         | To make dirty / To get dirty |
+| **落とす** (おとす)        | **落ちる** (おちる)          | To drop / To fall            |
+| **沸かす** (わかす)        | **沸く** (わく)            | To boil (water)              |
+| 割る (わる)              | 割れる (われる)              | To shatter                   |
+| 折る (おる)              | 折れる (おれる)              | To Fold                      |
+| 無くす (なくす)            | 無くなる (なくなる)            | To lose an object            |
+
 ### Adjective Conjugations
 
 #### い-Adjectives
@@ -139,29 +169,33 @@ You can express potential without conjugating the verb into its unique form by u
     - **〜ましょう** - Suggestion ("Let's...").
     - **〜ましょうか？** - Suggestion/Offer ("Shall we...? / Shall I...?").
 
-- **Expressing I think (と思います)**: Place と思います after a phrase in the non-polite tense. Nouns & な-Adjectives require だ.
+- **Expressing "I think" (と思います)**: Place と思います after a phrase in the non-polite tense. Nouns & な-Adjectives require だ.
 
-- **Quoting Someone (と言います)**: Use 「 」 for direct quotes followed by と言います.
+- **Quoting Someone (と言います / って言いました)** - *Updated: 2025-11-25*: Use 「 」 for direct quotes followed by と言います. A less formal equivalent is `〜って言いました` which requires the preceding verb to be in plain form.
+    - *Example (Formal)*: *A-sanが”明日は休む”って言いました* (A-san said, "I'm off tomorrow.")
+    - *Example (Informal)*: *A-sanが「会議は午後からだ」って* (A-san said, "The meeting is from the afternoon.")
 
-- **Making Comparisons**
-    - **A の方が B より ADJ です** - A is more ADJ than B.
+- **Hearsay (そうです)** - *Added: 2025-11-20*: Used to report information heard from another source. It is appended to the plain form of verbs and い-adjectives. For な-adjectives and nouns, add だ before そうです.
+    - **Citing a Source**: To mention where you heard the information, use the pattern: `[Source] + によると`.
+    - *Example: 天気予報によると今日は雨が降るそうです。* (According to the weather forecast, I heard it will rain today.)
 
-- **Expressing Superlatives**
-    - **[Category] の中で [Question Word] が一番 [ADJ] ですか？** - Within [Category], which/what/who is the most [ADJ]?
+- **Making Comparisons**: **A の方が B より ADJ です** - A is more ADJ than B.
+
+- **Expressing Superlatives**: **[Category] の中で [Question Word] が一番 [ADJ] ですか？** - Within [Category], which/what/who is the most [ADJ]?
 
 - **Expressing Intention (つもりです)**: Use a non-polite verb followed by つもりです to state you plan to do something.
 
-- **Expressing to Become (になる or くなる)**:
+- **Expressing "to Become" (になる or くなる)**:
     - **Noun / な-Adjective + になる**
     - **い-Adjective (stem) + くなる**
 
-- **Expressing I want to (たい)**: Change the ます form of a verb to 〜たい. Conjugates like an い-adjective.
+- **Expressing "I want to" (たい)**: Change the ます form of a verb to 〜たい. Conjugates like an い-adjective.
 
 - **Expressing someone else wants (たがる)**: To describe observations of another person's desire.
 
 - **Stating Purpose**: Use the verb stem + に + verb of motion (e.g., 行きます, 来ます).
 
-- **Expressing Probably (でしょう)**: Used for predictions.
+- **Expressing "Probably" (でしょう)**: Used for predictions.
 
 - **Expressing Preparation (ておく)**: Indicates something was done in preparation.
 
@@ -173,192 +207,68 @@ You can express potential without conjugating the verb into its unique form by u
 
 - **Expressing Experience (たことがあります)**: Use the past tense (た-form) of a verb followed by ことがあります.
 
-- **Expressing Too much (すぎる)**: Add すぎる to the verb or adjective stem.
+- **Expressing "Too much" (すぎる)**: Add すぎる to the verb or adjective stem.
 
 - **Giving Advice (方がいい)**: "It would be better to..."
 
 - **Multiple Reasons Why (し)**: Used to list multiple reasons for a result.
 
-- **Expressing Seems to be (そうです)**: Used to describe an impression based on appearance.
+- **Expressing "Seems to be" (そうです)**: Used to describe an impression based on appearance.
 
-- **Trying To (temiru)**: Conjugate the verb to て form and add みる.
-
-- **~ように** - 2025-12-31: Usually used in prayers. You can stick ~ように after a polite conjugated verb if your asking for something. It should be in the passive form (～られる)。
-	- *Example: 健康でいられますように* -> Please let my health be good
-	- *Example: 牛肉を食べられますように* -> Please let me eat beef.
-	- *Example: 合格ごうかくしますように* -> I hope I pass the exam.
+- **Trying To (〜てみる)** - *Added: 2025-11-20*: To express the idea of trying something out, conjugate a verb to its て-form and then append the verb みる.
+    - *Example: この服は着てみてもいいですか？* (Is it okay if I try on these clothes?)
+    - *Example: 沖縄のがまを見てみたい。* (I want to try to see the caves in Okinawa.)
 
 - **Noun Modification**: Use a plain form verb before a noun to modify it.
 
-- **Difficulty Suffix nikui**: To express that something is difficult to do, add **-にくい** to the verb stem (pre-ます form).
+- **Difficulty Suffix (-にくい)**: To express that something is difficult to do, add **-にくい** to the verb stem (pre-ます form).
 
 - **Receiving Favors (てもらいます)**: Used when the subject receives a favor or action from someone else. The subject is the one receiving. *Example: 私は先生に日本語を教えてもらいます。 (I receive teaching of Japanese from the teacher.)*
 
 - **Polite Requests (ていただけませんか)**: A very polite way to ask someone to do something. Added to the て-form of a verb. *Example: このコンピュータを教えていただけませんか？ (Would you please teach me about this computer?)*
 
 - **Expressing Hope (といいですね or といいんですが)**:
-    - **For Others (〜といいですね / 〜といいね)**: Expresses hope for someone else. Added after a plain form verb, い-adjective, or な-adjective.
-        - *Example: 早くよくなるといいですね (I hope you get better soon.)*
-        - *Example: 合格するといいですね (I hope you pass the exam.)*
-    - **For Oneself (〜といいんですが / 〜といいんだけど / 〜といいな)**: Expresses hope for oneself.
-        - *Example: すてきな人と結婚できるといいんですが (I hope I can marry a wonderful person.)*
-        - *Example: 給料は上がるといいんですが (I hope my salary rises.)*
+    - **For Others (〜といいですね / 〜といいね)**: Expresses hope for someone else. *Example: 早くよくなるといいですね (I hope you get better soon.)*
+    - **For Oneself (〜といいんですが / 〜といいんだけど / 〜といいな)**: Expresses hope for oneself. *Example: すてきな人と結婚できるといいんですが (I hope I can marry a wonderful person.)*
 
-- **Expressing When (とき)**: Added to the plain form of a verb to create a time-referencing clause. The tense of the verb before とき indicates the timing of the main action.
-    - **Present Tense + とき**: The main action occurs *during* the action in the とき clause.
-        - *Example: 会社に行く時に友達を会いました。 (I met my friend on the way to work.)*
-    - **Past Tense + とき**: The main action occurs *after* the action in the とき clause was completed.
-        - *Example: パリに行った時にこのかばんを買いました。 (When I went to Paris, I bought this bag.)*
+- **Expressing "When" (とき)**: Added to the plain form of a verb to create a time-referencing clause. The tense of the verb before とき indicates the timing.
+    - **Present Tense + とき**: Main action occurs *during* the clause action. *Example: 会社に行く時に友達を会いました。 (I met my friend on the way to work.)*
+    - **Past Tense + とき**: Main action occurs *after* the clause action was completed. *Example: パリに行った時にこのかばんを買いました。 (When I went to Paris, I bought this bag.)*
 
-- **Expressing Apology (てすみませんでした)**: Used to apologize for an action, often for something that couldn't be done.
-    - **Formula**: Verb (て-form) + すみませんでした
-    - **Note**: If apologizing for *not* doing something, use the negative て-form (なくて).
+- **Expressing Apology (てすみませんでした)**: Used to apologize for an action. For not doing something, use the negative て-form (なくて).
     - *Example*: パーティーへ行かなくて、すみませんでした (I'm sorry I couldn't go to the party.)
-    - *Example*: 本をなくして、すみませんでした (I'm sorry for losing the book.)
-            - *Example: 宿題を持って来なくて、すみませんでした (I'm sorry for not bringing the homework.)*
-    
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-    - **Quoting Someone Informal (tte iimashita)** - 2025-11-25 A less formal equivalent of `〜と言います` for quoting others. It requires the verb preceding it to be in the plain (dictionary) form, not the -ます form. The latter part of the phrase (e.g., `言いました`) is often omitted in casual conversation.
-        - **Formula**: Plain Form + って言いました / って
-        - **Examples**:
-            - *A-sanが”明日は休む”って言いました* (A-san said, "I'm off tomorrow.")
-            - *A-sanが「会議は午後からだ」って* (A-san said, "The meeting is from the afternoon.")
-            - *A-sanが「資料を作って」って* (A-san said, "Make the materials.")
-            - *ニュースで「けいざいがよくなっている」って* (The news said, "The economy is improving.")
-    
-    - **Conditional If (moshidattara or tara)** - 2025-11-25 A common, less formal way to express "if" (less formal than `なら`).
-        - **Verb**: Conjugate the verb to its plain past tense (た-form) and add `ら`.
-            - *Example: もしたくさんお金が**あったら**、新しい車を買います。* (If I had a lot of money, I would buy a new car.)
-        - **Noun or な-Adjective**: Add `だったら`.
-            - *Example: **もし**明日はいい天気**だったら**、ビーチにいきます。* (If the weather is good tomorrow, I'll go to the beach.)
-        - **Negative Noun/な-Adj**: Conjugate the noun/adjective to the negative plain past `じゃなかった` and add `ら`.
-        - **い-Adjective**: Replace the final `い` with `かったら`.
-            - *Example: もし週末は**晴れだったら**、公園で遊びます。* (If it's sunny this weekend, we'll play at the park.)
-    
-    - **Trying To (temiru)** - 2025-11-20 To express the idea of trying something out, you conjugate a verb to its て-form and then append the verb みる. Since みる is a regular verb itself, it can be conjugated into other forms, allowing for flexible expressions.
-        - **Formula**: Verb (て-form) + みる
-        - **Conjugation Examples**:
-            - `〜みてもいいですか?` - Is it okay if I try...?
-            - `〜みたい` - I want to try...
-        - **Usage Examples**:
-            - *新しいレストランに行ってみます。* (I'll try going to a new restaurant.)
-            - *この服は着てみてもいいですか？* (Is it okay if I try on these clothes?)
-            - *この靴はサイズが合いますか？履いてみてもいいですか？* (Do these shoes fit my size? Can I try them on?)
-            - *この本は面白いですか？読んでみてもいいですか？* (Is this book interesting? May I try reading it?)
-            - *沖縄のがまを見てみたい。* (I want to try to see the caves in Okinawa.)
-- **Hearsay (そうです)** - 2025-11-20 This pattern is used to report information that you have heard from another source. It is appended to the plain (non-polite) form of verbs andい-adjectives. For な-adjectives and nouns, you must add だ before そうです.
-    - **Formula**: Plain Form (Verb/Adjective) + そうです
-    - **Formula (Noun/な-Adj)**: Noun/な-Adj + だ + そうです
-    - **Citing a Source**: To mention where you heard the information, use the pattern: `[Source] + によると`.
-    - **Usage Examples**:
-        - *今日は雨だそうです。* (I heard it will rain today.)
-        - *天気予報によると今日は雨が降るそうです。* (According to the weather forecast, I heard it will rain today.)
-        - *明日は天気予報によると寒くなるそうです。* (I heard from the weather report that it will get cold tomorrow.)
-        - *週末は天気予報によると嵐になるそうです。* (I heard from the weather report that it will become stormy this weekend.)
 
-- **Confirmation Conditions (ra)** - 2025-12-04 This pattern is used to express a conditional, similar to "if" or "when" in English. It's formed by taking the past tense plain form of a verb (the た-form) and adding `ら`. It indicates that the second clause of the sentence will happen after the condition in the first clause is met. This is a very common and versatile conditional form.
-    - **Formation:**
-        -   Verb (た-form) + ら
-        -   い-Adjective (stem) + かったら
-        -   な-Adjective / Noun + だったら
-    - **Key Usage:**
-        -   Indicates a specific, often one-time, condition and result.
-        -   Can be used for things that are certain to happen (e.g., "When I turn 20...") or hypothetical situations.
-        -   Often used when the first action is a necessary prerequisite for the second.
-    - **Examples**:
-        - *彼女は二十歳**なったら**、会社に入社します。* - **After** the girl turns 20, then she can enter the work force.
-        - *年を取ったら、田舎に住みたい* - When I grow old, I want to live on the country side.
-        - *駅に着いたら, 電話してください* - When you get to the station, please give me a call.
-        - *今日は家に帰ったら、何をしますか。* - When you return home today, what will you do？ (Asking questions)
+- **Conditionals and Sequencing**:
+    - **Conditional "If" (〜たら / 〜なら)** - *Updated: 2025-11-25*: `〜たら` is a common conditional formed with the past-tense plain form (た-form). `〜なら` is used for hypotheticals or contrasts based on a premise.
+        - *Example (たら)*: もしたくさんお金が**あったら**、新しい車を買います。 (If I had a lot of money, I would buy a new car.)
+        - *Example (なら)*: 車のことなら、彼が詳しいです。 (If it's about cars, he knows a lot.)
+    - **Natural Consequence "When/If" (と)** - *Updated: 2026-01-14*: Used for natural, inevitable consequences. The verb before と is present tense. This form cannot be followed by expressions of will or requests.
+        - **Special Note**: This pattern is for natural consequences. If you want to express your own will, desire, or make a request after the condition (e.g., using `～たいです`, `～てください`), you should use the `～たら` conditional form instead.
+        - *Example: 冬になると寒くなります。* (When winter comes, it gets cold.)
+    - **Sequential Action "After" (〜てから)** - *Added: 2025-12-23*: Emphasizes that one action happens only after another is completed.
+        - *Example: シャワーを浴びてから、ご飯を食べます。* (After I take a shower, I will eat.)
 
-- **Need Not To (nakutemo iidesu)** - 2025-12-04 This grammatical pattern expresses that there is no necessity to perform an action. It's the equivalent of saying "you don't have to..." or "it's okay if you don't..." in English. It's formed by taking the negative `ない` form of a verb, dropping the final `い`, and adding `くてもいいです`.
-    - **Formation:**
-        -   Verb (ない-form, drop い) + くてもいいです
-        -   Example: `行く` (iku) -> `行かない` (ikanai) -> `行かなくてもいいです` (ikanakutemo ii desu)
-    - **Key Usage:**
-        -   Grants permission *not* to do something.
-        -   It is the opposite of `〜なければなりません` (must do) and `〜てはいけません` (must not do).
-        -   It's a softer, more polite expression than a direct command.
-    - **Examples**:
-        - *ホテルでかばんを持たなくてもいいです。* - At the hotel, its ok if you don't hold my bags//don't need to hold my bags.
-        - *日曜日は早く起きなくてもいいです* - On Sundays, its ok to not wake up early.
-        - *日曜日は仕事に行かなくてもいいです* - I don't need to go to work on Sundays.
-        - *AIがあったら、仕事をしなくてもいいです* - If there's AI, we don't need to work.
-        - *自動チェックインをしたら、カウンターに行かなくてもいいです.* - If you use self check in, you don't need to go to the counter.
+- **Expressing "Looks Like" (〜みたいです)** - *Added: 2025-12-11*: Used to make comparisons or observations.
+    - *Example (Comparison)*: *彼の頭はコンピュータみたいです。* (His brain is like a computer.)
+    - *Example (Observation)*: *雨が降ったみたいです。* (It looks like it rained.)
 
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+- **"Before" an Action (前に)** - *Added: 2025-12-11*: Indicates an action happens before another. The verb before 前に is always dictionary form.
+    - *Example: ご飯を食べる前に、手を洗います。* (Before you eat, wash your hands.)
 
-- **Looks Like (~mitai desu)** - 2025-12-11: Used to express that something "looks like" or "seems like" something else. It can be used with verbs, nouns, and adjectives to create similes or make observations.
-	- **Formation**:
-		- **Verb (plain form) + みたいです**
-		- **Noun + みたいです**
-		- **Adjective + みたいです** (used for observation, not metaphor)
-	- **Key Usage**:
-		- **Metaphor/Simile (Nouns):** Creates a comparison, e.g., "His brain is like a computer."
-		- **Observation/Hearsay (Verbs/Adjectives):** Expresses an impression, e.g., "It looks like the baby is hungry."
-	- **Examples**:
-		- *事項が起きたみたいです* - It looks like the accident happened.
-		- *彼の頭はコンピュータみたいです* - His brain is like a computer.
-		- *四月なのに夏見たいです* - Even though it's April, it feels like Summer.
+- **"No Need To" (〜なくてもいいです)** - *Added: 2025-12-04*: Expresses that there is no necessity to do an action. Formed from the negative `ない` form.
+    - *Example: 日曜日は早く起きなくてもいいです。* (On Sundays, it's okay to not wake up early.)
 
-- **Before (mae ni)** - 2025-12-11: Used to indicate that one action happens before another.
-	- **Formation**:
-		- **Verb (dictionary form) + 前に**
-		- **Noun + の + 前に**
-	- **Key Usage**: The verb in the `前に` clause is always in the non-past, non-polite form.
-	- **Examples**:
-		- *ご飯を食べる前に、手を洗います* - Before you eat dinner, wash your hands.
-		- *仕事の前に、休憩します* - Before work, take a break.
-		- *寝る前に、宿題をします* - Before sleep, I do homework.
+- **Completion or Regret (〜てしまいます)** - *Added: 2026-01-08*: Can express completion of an action, or disappointment/regret about an action.
+    - *Example (Completion)*: レポートを書いてしまいます。 (I have to finish writing the report.)
+    - *Example (Regret)*: 財布が無くなってしまいました。 (My wallet is gone [and I'm sad about it].)
 
-- **Cause and Effect with (と)** - 2025-12-23: Used to show a direct cause and effect relationship, similar to "if" or "when" in English, but with a strong sense of certainty that the result will follow the cause.
-	- **Formation**:
-		- **Verb (dictionary form) + と**
-	- **Key Usage**: The result in the second clause is a natural or inevitable consequence of the action in the first clause.
-	- **Examples**:
-		- *うまくいくと, いいですね* - If things go smoothly, it'll be good.
-		- *ご飯を食べると、ねむくなります。* - If I eat lunch, I'll then become sleepy.
+- **Multi-tasking (〜ながら)** - *Added: 2026-01-14*: Connects two actions happening simultaneously. Added to the verb stem (pre-ます form). The second verb is the main action.
+    - *Example: 音楽を聴きながら、仕事をしています。* (While listening to music, I am working.)
+    - *Example: テレビを見て、クッキーを食べながら、携帯を使います。* (I watch TV, eat cookies, and use my phone.)
+    - *Example: タバコを吸いながら、歩きます。* (While smoking tobacco, I walk.)
 
-- **Connecting Verbs with (てから)** - 2025-12-23: This pattern is used to show that one action takes place after another action is completed. It clarifies the sequence of events.
-	- **Formation**:
-		- **Verb (て-form) + から**
-	- **Key Usage**: Emphasizes the completion of the first action before the second one begins.
-	- **Examples**:
-		- *シャワーを浴びてから、ご飯を食べます* - After I take a shower, I will eat.
-		- *宿題が終わってから、寝ます。* - After I finish my homework, I will sleep.
-
-- **Transitive (他動詞) and Intransitive (自動詞) Verbs** - 2025-12-23: This is a fundamental concept in Japanese grammar that distinguishes between verbs that require a direct object and those that do not.
-	- **Transitive Verbs (他動詞 - tadoushi)**:
-		- An action done *by* a subject *to* an object.
-		- The object is marked with the particle **を (o)**.
-		- *Example: 私が電気**を**つけます。* (I turn on the light.)
-	- **Intransitive Verbs (自動詞 - jidoushi)**:
-		- An action that happens *on its own*. There is no direct object.
-		- The subject is marked with the particle **が (ga)**.
-		- *Example: 電気**が**つきます。* (The light is on.)
-	- **Common Pairs**: Many verbs come in pairs. Learning them together is an effective way to master their usage.
-		- 開ける (akeru - to open) / 開く (aku - to be open)
-		- 閉める (shimeru - to close) / 閉まる (shimaru - to be closed)
-		- 入れる (ireru - to put in) / 入る (hairu - to enter)
-		- 出す (dasu - to take out) / 出る (deru - to go out)
-		- 消す (kesu - to turn off) / 消える (kieru - to disappear)
-	- When using Intransitive Verbs, its usually best to use ～ている form, because the thing is in a state of being whatever.
-		
-| **Transitive (他動詞)** | **Intransitive (自動詞)** | **English Meaning**          |
-| -------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------------------- |
-| **開ける** (あける)        | **開く** (あく)            | To open                      |
-| **閉める** (しめる)        | **閉まる** (しまる)          | To close                     |
-| **入れる** (いれる)        | **入る** (はいる)           | To put in / To enter         |
-| **出す** (だす)          | **出る** (でる)            | To take out / To go out      |
-| **点ける** (つける)        | **点く** (つく)            | To turn on (light/appliance) |
-| **消す** (けす)          | **消える** (きえる)          | To turn off / To disappear   |
-| **壊す** (こわす)         | **壊れる** (こわれる)         | To break                     |
-| **汚す** (よごす)         | **汚れる** (よごれる)         | To make dirty / To get dirty |
-| **落とす** (おとす)        | **落ちる** (おちる)          | To drop / To fall            |
-| **沸かす** (わかす)        | **沸く** (わく)            | To boil (water)              |
-| 割る (わる)              | 割れる (われる)              | To shatter                   |
-| 折る (おる)              | 折れる (おれる)              | To Fold                      |
-| 無くす (なくす)            | 無くなる (なくなる)            | To lose an object            |
+- **Prayers or Hopes (〜ように)** - *Added: 2025-12-31*: Used to express a wish or prayer. Often used with the potential form.
+	- *Example: 健康でいられますように。* (I hope I can stay healthy.)
 
 ## Vocabulary
 
@@ -381,6 +291,25 @@ You can express potential without conjugating the verb into its unique form by u
 - **Natural Phenomena:** - 2025-11-25: 断水 (だんすい) - Water Main/Cut, 地震 (じしん) - Earthquake, 洗濯 (せんたく) - Laundry
 - **Other:** 軍隊 (ぐんたい) - Military, おく - Billion, 自動チェックイン (じどうチェックイン) - Self Check-in
 
+### Vocabulary - 2026-01-08
+- **線路 (せんろ)** - Line, usually refers to the tracks at a station
+- **試合 (しあい)** - Sports Match
+- **遅れる (おくれる)** - To be late
+- **着く (つく)** - To arrive
+
+### Vocabulary - 2026-01-14
+
+- 少しずつ -> ずつ means "little by little"
+- 自由 -> じゆう -> Freedom
+- 上手くいく -> うまい + いく -> Smoothly Go
+- 自動販売機 -> じどうはんばいき -> Automatic Selling Machine -> Vending
+- 歯医者 -> はいしゃ -> Dental Clinic
+- 風邪をひく -> かぜをひく ->  To get a cold
+	- But most use なる、インフルエンザになる
+	- Can also use かかる, which means "to suffer". インフルエンザにかかる
+- 年を取る -> To grow old
+- 使う -> つかう -> to use
+
 ### Verbs
 
 - **あう (会う)** - To meet
@@ -452,40 +381,3 @@ You can express potential without conjugating the verb into its unique form by u
 - **いただきます** - Said before eating
 - **おなかがすきます** - I'm hungry
 - **のどがかわきました** - I'm thirsty
-
-## Grammar - 2026-01-08
-
-### To Finish/To complete (~てしまいます)
-When you need to say "I need to finish something" or to complete something, use -て form, and then add "~しまいます". This is the て form of the verb, combined with しまう, which has many means, but here means to put away. So in order to put something away, it has to be done and finished.
-
-- **Example (Finish Writing):** レポート を 書いてしまいます (I have to finish writing down the report.)
-- **Example (Finish Homework):** 宿題をしてしまいます (I have to finish my homework.)
-
-#### Unexpected Completion (しまいました)
-If you finished something unexpectedly, you can add the past tense of しまいます, which is しまいました, after the て verb.
-
-- **Example (Finished Homework!):** 宿題おわてしまいました (I've finished my homework!)
-- **Example (Drank all the beer!):** 全部のビールを飲んでしまいました (I drank all the beer!)
-
-#### Expressing Disappointment (しまいました)
-If something happened and you want to express disappointment, you can also use しまいました.
-
-- **Example (Broken Phone):** 先週買った携帯が壊れてしまいました (The cell phone I bought last week is broken.)
-- **Example (Lost Wallet):** 財布が無くなてしまいました (My wallet is missing.)
-- **Example (Left Umbrella):** 私が電車に傘を忘れてしまいました (I left my umbrella on the train.)
-- **Example (Dropped Phone):** 駅で線路に携帯を落としてしまいました (I dropped my cell phone onto the tracks at the train station.)
-- **Example (Lost Match):** 試合で彼女が負けてしまいました (She lost the match.)
-- **Example (Late for Class):** タクシーに乗りました、でも授業に遅れてしまいました (I took a taxi, but I still ended up being late for class.)
-
-### Connecting Sentences with と
-You can connect different actions, in order, using と. The verb before と must be in present tense, but can be in regular or polite form.
-
-- **Example (Arrived at Post Office):** 百メートル歩くと郵便局に着きました (After walking a hundred meters, I arrived at the post office.)
-- **Example (Juice from button):** バトンを押しますとジュースが出ます。 (When you press the button, juice will come out.)
-
-## Vocabulary - 2026-01-08
-
-- **線路 (せんろ)** - Line, usually refers to the tracks at a station
-- **試合 (しあい)** - Sports Match
-- **遅れる (おくれる)** - To be late
-- **着く (つく)** - To arrive

30-MOCs/MOC_Languages.md

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 - [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#Connecting Verbs with (てから)|Connecting Verbs with (てから)]] - *Added: 2025-12-23*
 - [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#Transitive (他動詞) and Intransitive (自動詞) Verbs|Transitive and Intransitive Verbs]] - *Updated: 2025-12-31*
 - [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#~ように|~ように]] - *Added: 2025-12-31*
+- [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#Grammar - 2026-01-14#Connecting Sentences with と|Connecting Sentences with と]] - *Added: 2026-01-14*
+- [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#Grammar - 2026-01-14#ながら -> Multi Tasking|ながら -> Multi Tasking]] - *Added: 2026-01-14*
 
 ### [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#Vocabulary|Vocabulary]]
 - [[Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes#Nouns|Nouns]]