Grammar– category –
Japanese grammar for English speakers. Particles, verb conjugation, sentence patterns, conditionals, and nuanced expressions organized by JLPT level N5 to N1. Browse by level: N4/N5, N2/N3, N1/N2. By topic: Particles, Verb Conjugation, Conditionals, Sentence Patterns. Full overview at the Japanese Grammar Hub.
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Japanese Grammar Comparisons for English Speakers: は vs が, に vs で, そう vs よう, and More
Japanese has many grammar pairs that look similar in English but behave very differently in Japanese. This hub covers all the essential comparisons: particles (は vs が, に vs で), conditionals (たら/ば/なら/と), reason expressions (から vs ので), hearsay patterns (そう/らしい/よう/みたい), and more — with clear comparisons, natural examples, and a decision flowchart. -
Japanese Sentence Structure Guide for English Speakers: Word Order, Particles, Topics, and Natural Sentences
A complete guide to Japanese sentence structure for English speakers: SOV word order, predicate-last logic, topic-comment construction with は, subject marking with が, particles, negation, past tense, subject omission, relative clauses, and practical reading strategies. -
Japanese Adjectives Guide for English Speakers: い-Adjectives, な-Adjectives, Conjugation, and Common Mistakes
You look at a photo of a mountain and want to say “That mountain is tall.” Simple enough — in English. In Japanese, you have two completely different systems of adjectives, each with its own conjugation rules, and th... -
Japanese Verb Conjugation Guide for English Speakers: Every Form, Chart, and Common Mistake
Here is a fact that changes how most English speakers approach Japanese: Japanese has only two truly irregular verbs. Every other verb — thousands of them — follows one of two predictable patterns. Once you understand those... -
Japanese Particles Guide for English Speakers: は, が, を, に, で, と and Common Mistakes
A complete Japanese particles guide for English speakers. Learn は, が, を, に, で, と and more — with common mistake breakdowns, comparison tables, and a decision guide for choosing the right particle. -
Japanese Grammar Guide for English Speakers: From N5 Basics to Advanced Nuance
Japanese grammar guide for English speakers. Covers N5 to N1 grammar. -
How to Study Japanese Grammar Without Memorizing Rules: A Practical System for English Speakers
A 7-step practical system for studying Japanese grammar through real examples and context rather than rote rule memorization. Includes the 15-minute grammar study protocol, grammar card format, comparison tables, and a level-by-level guide from N5 to N1. -
Japanese Learning Roadmap for English Speakers: From Hiragana to Real Conversations
A Japanese learning roadmap built specifically for English speakers — covering the 5 grammar challenges English creates, the right learning order, and how to reach real conversations. -
JLPT N5 Grammar: 15 Essential Patterns Every Beginner Must Know
You've decided to take the JLPT N5 — or you've just started learning Japanese and want a solid foundation. Either way, you've come to the right place. The N5 is the entry point for Japan Language Proficiency Test certification, an... -
Japanese Relative Clauses: How to Modify Nouns in Japanese
In English, you say "the book that I read" — the noun comes first, and the describing clause follows it. Japanese works in exactly the opposite direction. You say 私が読んだ本（わたしがよんだほん）, which places the entire modifying clau...
