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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#347 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 ... -
#346 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 ... -
友達 vs 友人 vs 友: Three Ways to Say “Friend” in Japanese
友達 (tomodachi)友人 (yuujin)友 (tomo)MeaningFriend (everyday)Friend (formal/adult)Friend (literary/poetic)RegisterCasual, all agesFormal, adult contextsLiterary, poetic, archaicCommon in speech?Yes — most commonYes (adults/busines... -
#342 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 ... -
止まる vs 止める: To Stop (Intransitive) vs To Stop (Transitive)
止まる (tomaru)止める (tomeru)MeaningTo stop (intransitive — something stops by itself)To stop (transitive — someone stops something)SubjectThe thing that stopsThe person stopping somethingDirect object?No — no をYes &#... -
#341 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N2-3)
【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 ... -
#340 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 ... -
とりあえず vs とにかく: “For Now” vs “Anyway” in Japanese
とりあえず (toriaezu)とにかく (tonikaku)MeaningFor now / first of all / in the meantimeAnyway / at any rate / regardlessNuanceTemporary action before the real thingMoving past distractions to what mattersRegisterCasual to neutralCasual t... -
#336 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 ... -
#335 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 ...
