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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内緒 vs 秘密: Both Mean “Secret” — But Are They Really the Same?
Both 内緒 (ないしょ, naisho) and 秘密 (ひみつ, himitsu) translate as "secret" in English, but they are used in different ways. Mixing them up can sound unnatural, so let's break down when to use each one. 内緒 (naisho)秘密 (himitsu)Core ... -
#450 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 ... -
どれ vs どっち: Which One? Choosing Between 2 or 3+ Options in Japanese
When asking "which one?" in Japanese, you have two key options: どれ (dore) and どっち (docchi). The difference comes down to how many options you're choosing from. Getting this right will make your Japanese sound much more natural. どれ... -
#449 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 ... -
#448 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 ... -
どんどん vs. だんだん: The Complete Guide to Figure Out
Japanese has many onomatopoeia and mimetic words (擬態語, gitaigo) that describe pace and change. Two of the most common are どんどん (dondon) and だんだん (dandan). Both translate roughly as "more and more" or "gradually," but they feel... -
#444 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 ... -
独特 vs 特徴: Unique vs Characteristic in Japanese
独特 and 特徴 are both related to what makes something stand out — but they mean very different things. Let’s untangle them! WordReadingCore Meaning独特dokutokuunique / distinctive / one-of-a-kind特徴tokuchoucharacteristic / featur... -
#443 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 ... -
#442 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 ...
