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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nioi-vs-nioi
Here is a puzzle for Japanese learners: two words that sound exactly the same — both read におい (nioi) — but written with different kanji and meaning very different things. 臭い (nioi) and 匂い (nioi) are one of Japanese's most confusin... -
#546 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 ... -
fusawashii-vs-niau
You want to tell someone their outfit looks great — but which Japanese word do you reach for: ふさわしい or 似合う? And what about saying someone is "the right person for the job"? English speakers often mix these two up because both can... -
#545 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 ... -
#544 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 ... -
niau-vs-muiteiru
Your friend tells you they want to become a nurse. You want to say "That really suits you!" — but do you say 似合う or 向いている? Both can translate as "suits you," but using the wrong one can cause genuine confusion. 似合う is about lo... -
#540 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 ... -
ani-vs-niisan
If you want to talk about your older brother in Japanese, you have several options — 兄 (ani), お兄さん (oniisan), にいちゃん (niichan) — and choosing the wrong one in the wrong situation can come across as too casual or overly stiff. Ja... -
#539 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 ... -
#538 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 ...
