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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#586 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. “kiru”：You Can’t Say “ズボンをきる” and “シャツをはく”.
In English, "wear" covers everything — shoes, shirts, hats, gloves. In Japanese, there is a different verb for almost every type of clothing, and the two most important ones are 履く (haku) and 着る (kiru). Using the wrong one — saying ... -
#582 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 ... -
“kutsu wo haku” vs. “kutsu wo nugu”：They Are The Opposite Meaning.
Shoes are everywhere in Japanese culture — and so are the rituals around them. Removing your shoes before entering a home or certain restaurants is not just politeness; it is a deeply rooted social practice. That is why knowing both 靴を... -
#581 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 ... -
#580 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 ... -
濡れている vs. 湿っている：Don’t Think They Are The Same!
Rain-soaked hair and a damp towel are both "wet" in English — but Japanese draws a clear line between them. 濡れている (nurete iru) and 湿っている (shimette iru) describe different types of wetness, and using the wrong one can sound unna... -
#576 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 ... -
darashinai-vs-namakeru
Have you ever tried to call someone "lazy" in Japanese and wondered which word to use? English has one word — "lazy" — but Japanese has at least two very different words: だらしない (darashinai) and なまける (namakeru). Using the wrong o... -
#575 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 ...
