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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mezurashii-vs-mare
Both めずらしい (mezurashii) and まれ (mare) mean "rare" in Japanese — but native speakers reach for them in very different situations. めずらしい is the everyday word you will hear constantly in casual conversation: a rare bird, an unus... -
#785 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 ... -
#784 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 ... -
iru-vs-hairu
Both いる (iru) and はいる (hairu) involve being somewhere — but they work in completely different ways. English speakers often confuse them because both can translate loosely as "to be in" or "to enter." Understanding the distinction wi... -
#780 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 ... -
musuko-vs-kodomo
Japanese has many specific words for family members — and two that confuse English speakers are 息子 (musuko) and 子供 (kodomo). Both relate to children, but they are not interchangeable. Using the wrong one in conversation can create aw... -
#779 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 ... -
#778 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 ... -
shikato-vs-muri
Two Japanese words that both relate to ignoring or dismissing something are シカト (shikato) and 無視 (mushi). But they are not the same — and using シカト in the wrong situation can sound very strange. This guide explains the real diffe... -
#774 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 ...
