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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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#52 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 ... -
付き合う vs. 遊びに行く: Honestly They Are Different.
What’s the difference between 付き合う and 遊びに行く? They both involve spending time with someone, but the meaning is quite different! Right! 付き合う means to date or to accompany someone, while 遊びに行く simply means to go han... -
#48 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 ... -
#47 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 ... -
付き合えない vs. 付き合いきれない: Which is Stronger Meaning?
付き合えない and 付き合いきれない — both involve 付き合う but they carry very different feelings. One is a gentle refusal, the other is exhausted frustration! Exactly! 付き合えない means “I can’t go along with that̶... -
#46 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 ... -
つかまれた vs つかまえた: Do They Have Subtle Differences?
つかまれた and つかまえた — these look almost identical but they have opposite meanings! Let’s clear this up. Exactly! つかまれた means “I was grabbed” — you’re the victim. つかまえた means “I ca... -
#42 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 ... -
#41 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 ... -
あだな vs. 通称: Are They Really interchangeable?
What’s the difference between あだな and 通称? They both seem to mean something like “other name” — but they’re quite different! Great question! あだな is a personal nickname, while 通称 is a commonly-used n...
