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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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〜した時 vs 〜した途端: When vs The Moment in Japanese
Both 〜した時 and 〜した途端 can follow a verb in past form, but they describe very different timing. Let’s break it down! ExpressionReadingMeaning〜した時shita tokiwhen ~ happened (general time reference)〜した途端shita totanthe m... -
#372 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 ... -
急に vs 不意に: Suddenly vs Unexpectedly in Japanese
Both 急に and 不意に describe sudden events, but they have distinct flavors. Let’s explore the difference! WordReadingCore Meaning急にkyuu nisuddenly (change of speed or plan)不意にfui niunexpectedly (caught off guard) 【急に: A Su... -
#371 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 ... -
#370 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 ... -
取れる vs 外れる: To Come Off vs To Slip Out of Place in Japanese
Both 取れる and 外れる can describe something coming off or coming loose — but they’re not always interchangeable. Let’s see the difference! WordReadingCore Meaning取れるtorerucan be removed / comes off (naturally or by effor... -
#366 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 ... -
#365 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 ... -
#364 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 ... -
#360 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 ...
