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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mitsukeru-vs-hakkensuru
Both 見つける (mitsukeru) and 発見する (hakkensuru) translate to "find" or "discover" in English, which makes them easy to mix up. But in Japanese, these two words carry different weight — one is used for everyday finding, and the other ... -
#659 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 ... -
#658 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 ... -
hajimeru-vs-hajimete
始める (hajimeru) and 初めて (hajimete) both start with the same sound — hajime — and both relate to the concept of "beginning." But they play completely different grammatical roles: one is a verb meaning "to start something," and the ot... -
#654 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 ... -
muchuuninaru-vs-nomerikomu
Japanese has two expressions for being deeply absorbed in something — 夢中になる (muchuuninaru) and のめり込む (nomerikomu) — but one carries a positive, enthusiastic nuance while the other implies going too far or losing yourself in a p... -
#653 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 ... -
#652 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 ... -
hamaru-vs-muchuu
When you want to say "I'm really into something" in Japanese, you have two natural options: ハマる (hamaru) and 夢中になる (muchuuninaru). Both mean being deeply interested or absorbed in something, but they differ in register, nuance, a... -
#648 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 ...
