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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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天然 vs. 自然: The Real Difference Between These Two ‘Natural’ Words
天然 and 自然 both mean “natural” — but they are not interchangeable! Knowing the difference will improve your Japanese significantly. 自然 (shizen) is the broad word for nature and all things natural. 天然 (tennen) ref... -
#148 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 ... -
天才 vs. 秀才: Born Genius or Hard-Won Excellence?
天才 and 秀才 — both describe highly intelligent people, but Japanese speakers use them very differently. One is about natural gift, the other is about effort and excellence. 天才 (tensai) means a genius — someone with except... -
#144 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 ... -
#143 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 ... -
屋根 vs. 天井: Roof or Ceiling? The Inside vs. Outside Rule
屋根 and 天井 both relate to the top of a building — but one is outside and one is inside. Do you know which is which? 屋根 (yane) is the roof — the outside top of a building. 天井 (tenjou) is the ceiling — the inside t... -
#142 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 ... -
天災 vs. 災害: Natural Disaster Vocabulary Every Japanese Learner Needs
天災 and 災害 both refer to disasters — but do you know when to use which? This is important vocabulary, especially in Japan where natural disasters are common. 天災 (tensai) specifically means a natural disaster — caused by ... -
#138 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 ... -
#137 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 ...
