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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関連 vs. 繋がる: How to Make Proper Sentences
関連 vs つながる — both relate to connection, but one is a noun describing a relationship and the other is a verb describing the act of connecting. Let's sort them out! These words come up constantly in discussions, news, and interne... -
#6 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 ... -
#5 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 ... -
“tsudu ku” vs. “tsudu keru”：Use Them Confidently and Fluently
続く vs 続ける — both involve continuation, but one happens BY ITSELF and the other is something you DO. This intransitive/transitive pair is one of the most important grammar concepts in Japanese! The 続く/続ける pair is a perfect examp... -
#4 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 ... -
“tsutomeru” vs. “hataraku”：Improving Word Choice in Sentences
勤める vs 働く — both mean working, but they describe work in very different ways. This is an essential distinction for talking about careers and employment in Japanese! Understanding this difference will help you sound much more natural... -
“guai” vs. “tsugō”：How to Choose The Right Words
具合 vs 都合 — both read differently but are easy to mix up! One is about physical condition, the other about convenience and scheduling. Let's clear this up once and for all! These two words come up all the time in everyday Japanese... -
“tsugou” vs. “jijō”: Never Worry About Using These Words
都合 vs 事情 — both relate to circumstances or reasons, but they have very different uses. Let's look at how each is used and when to choose one over the other! These two words are both common in business and everyday Japanese, but m... -
“kiru” vs. “tsukeru”：Use Them Depending on the Goods
Did you know Japanese has many different verbs for "to wear"? 着る, 履く, 付ける, かぶる — they all mean wearing something, but each is used for different items! Let's master all of them. This is essential vocabulary for talking abou... -
“kiga tsuku” vs. “kiwo tsukeu”：You Can Use These From Today
気がつく vs 気をつける — these two expressions look very similar but mean completely different things! One is about noticing something; the other is about being careful. Let's clear up the confusion! This is one of the most commonly ...
