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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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#701 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 ... -
#700 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 ... -
ikemen-vs-hansamu
You want to tell someone they're good-looking in Japanese — but which word do you use: イケメン (ikemen) or ハンサム (hansamu)? If you grew up watching older Japanese dramas or movies, you might have heard ハンサム a lot. But if you watc... -
#696 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 ... -
おばあさん vs おばあちゃん: Grandmother, Grandma, and the Vowel Trap You Must Know
おばあさん (obaasan) and おばあちゃん (obaachan) both mean grandmother — but one is neutral and one is affectionate. More importantly: don't confuse おばあさん with おばさん (obasan, short vowel), which means middle-aged woman. This guide covers all the grandmother words, the long/short vowel trap, 祖母 for formal writing, and おじいさん too. -
#695 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 ... -
#694 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 ... -
obaachan-vs-sobo
Both おばあちゃん and 祖母 mean "grandmother" — so why does it matter which one you use? The answer lies in formality. Use the wrong word at the wrong moment and you might sound too casual at a business meeting, or strangely stiff talkin... -
#689 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 ... -
#690 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 ...
