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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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泣き声 vs 鳴き声: Both Read なきごえ — Human Crying vs Animal Sounds in Japanese
Here is another fascinating Japanese pair that sounds identical but is written with different kanji: 泣き声 (なきごえ) and 鳴き声 (なきごえ). Both are read nakigoe, but one refers to a human's crying voice, and the other to the sounds an... -
#466 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 ... -
投げる vs 捨てる: Throw vs Throw Away — Don’t Mix Them Up in Japanese
Both 投げる (なげる, nageru) and 捨てる (すてる, suteru) involve letting something go, but their meanings are completely different. 投げる is about throwing something through the air, while 捨てる is about throwing something away — disca... -
#462 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 ... -
#461 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 ... -
直す vs 治す: To Fix vs To Heal — The Transitive なおす Pair Explained
直す and 治す are both read naosu — but they mean very different things. 直す fixes objects, text, and habits; 治す heals illness and injury. Learn when to use each, how they compare to 直る and 治る, and how 直す becomes a powerful compound verb suffix (やり直す, 書き直す, and more). -
#460 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 ... -
なくす vs 失う: Losing Things vs Losing What Matters — Japanese Vocabulary Guide
Both なくす (nakusu) and 失う (うしなう, ushinau) mean "to lose," but they refer to very different kinds of loss. Choosing the wrong one will sound unnatural, so understanding the distinction is essential for natural Japanese. なくす (na... -
#456 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 ... -
#455 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 ...
