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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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hanashi-vs-hanashi
Japanese is full of words that sound identical but carry completely different meanings. 話 (hanashi) is one of the most striking examples — the same pronunciation, the same kanji, yet two distinct grammatical roles and uses. One is the n... -
#665 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 ... -
#664 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 ... -
haku-vs-haku
Here is a situation that trips up almost every Japanese learner: 吐く (haku) and 履く (haku) sound completely identical, yet they mean something totally different — and using the wrong one can lead to very awkward misunderstandings. One ... -
#660 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 ... -
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 ...
