Grammar– category –
The backbone of natural Japanese. Browse 1,000+ grammar articles covering particles, verb conjugation, sentence patterns, conditionals, and nuanced expressions. Organized by JLPT level: grammar-n4-n5, grammar-n2-n3, grammar-n1-n2. See also: /japanese-grammar-guide/ for a curated starting point.
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“uki” vs. “tsuyu”：Why Japanese Use “tsuyu” instead of “uki”?
うきうき vs 梅雨 — the cheerful, uplifted feeling of うきうき and the rainy gloom of 梅雨 (つゆ) are two contrasting emotional and seasonal experiences in Japanese. Let's explore both! This is a fun cultural comparison! うきうき capt... -
#18 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N1-N2)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N1-N2】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
#17 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N2-N3)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N2-N3】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“tsumetai” vs “samui” vs “suzushii”：What is the Difference?
冷たい vs 寒い vs 涼しい — all three describe cold or cool temperatures, but they are NOT interchangeable in Japanese! Let's master this important distinction. This is one of the most common mistakes English speakers make in Japanese... -
#16 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N4-N5)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N4-N5】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“tsuma” vs. “yome”：Have You Been Still Getting Confused?
妻 vs 嫁 — both can mean "wife" in Japanese, but they're used in very different ways! Getting this right is essential for both politeness and accuracy. This is a nuance that even intermediate learners sometimes miss. 嫁 especially ha... -
#12 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N1-N2)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N1-N2】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
#11 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N2-N3)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N2-N3】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“tsuneni” vs. “itsumo”：Learn To Speak Japanese Powerfully
常に vs いつも — both mean "always," but they carry different nuances and fit different contexts. Let's compare these two important adverbs! This is a great vocabulary point for intermediate learners. Both words mean 'always,'... -
#10 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N4-N5)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N4-N5】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ...
