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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どこ vs どっか: Where vs Somewhere in Japanese (Casual vs Standard)
Both どこ and どっか mean “where” — but one is standard and one is casual spoken Japanese. Let’s compare them! WordReadingRegisterどこdokowhere? (standard, any situation)どっかdokkasomewhere / anywhere (casual, spoken)... -
#438 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 ... -
月曜日 vs 月曜: Full Form vs Short Form for Days of the Week in Japanese
You’ve probably seen both 月曜日 and 月曜 in Japanese — but is there actually a difference? Let’s find out! WordReadingMeaning月曜日getsuyoubiMonday (full, standard form)月曜getsuyouMonday (abbreviated, common in speech and w... -
#437 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 ... -
#436 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 ... -
ありがとう vs どうも: How to Say Thank You in Japanese (And When to Use Each)
Both ありがとう and どうも can be used to say “thank you” — but they’re not interchangeable in every situation. Let’s break it down properly! ExpressionReadingCore UseありがとうarigatouThank you (casual, direct)あ... -
#432 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 ... -
どきどき vs わくわく: Heart-Pounding vs Thrilled in Japanese
どきどき and わくわく are both onomatopoeia for excited feelings — but they express different emotions. Let’s explore them! WordReadingMeaningどきどきdokidokiheart pounding (nervousness, excitement, anticipation)わくわくwakuwakuexc... -
#431 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 ... -
#430 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 ...
