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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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wakareru-vs-furu-vs-rikonsuru
Relationships end in different ways in real life — and Japanese has distinct vocabulary for each type. 別れる (wakareru) means to break up with a partner. 振る (furu) means to reject or dump someone. 離婚する (rikonsuru) means to get a d... -
#516 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 ... -
daigakuninyuugakusuru-vs-daigakunikayou
When talking about university life in Japanese, two expressions come up constantly: 大学に入学する (daigaku ni nyuugaku suru) and 大学に通う (daigaku ni kayou). Both relate to university, but they describe completely different moments in... -
#515 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 ... -
#514 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 ... -
入会金 vs. 入場料: Which is Used When Enrolling?
If you have ever tried to join a gym, a club, or attend a museum in Japan, you have probably encountered two confusing words: 入会金 (nyuukaikin) and 入場料 (nyuujouryou). Both involve paying money to enter or join something — but they m... -
“nikoniko suru” vs. “niyaniya suru”：Which is Used As A Bad Meaning?
Japanese has a rich set of onomatopoeia words — sounds that describe feelings and expressions. Two of the most common smile-related ones are ニコニコする (nikoniko suru) and ニヤニヤする (niyaniya suru). Both involve smiling, but one is ... -
#509 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 ... -
#508 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 ... -
#504 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 ...
