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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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#323 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 ... -
とっくに vs とうに: “Long Ago Already” vs “Already by Now”
とっくに (tokkuni)とうに (touni)MeaningLong ago already / way before nowAlready by now / long sinceNuanceStrong emphasis: “long before you expected”Milder: “already, some time ago”RegisterCasualNeutral to slightly... -
#322 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 ... -
ラップトップ vs ノートパソコン: Is “Laptop” Even a Japanese Word?
ラップトップ (rapputoppu)ノートパソコン (nooto pasokon)MeaningLaptop (loanword from English)Notebook PC (Japan-originated loanword)Usage frequencyLow — uncommon in everyday JapaneseHigh — the standard everyday termAbbreviatio... -
#319 Today’s Japanese Question Vocabulary(N4-N5)
【Today's Japanese Question Vocabulary 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 y... -
#318 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 ... -
#317 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 ... -
土 vs 土地: Soil vs Land in Japanese
土 (tsuchi)土地 (tochi)MeaningSoil / earth / dirt / groundLand / plot of land / territoryNuancePhysical material: the dirt under your feetA piece of land as property or areaRegisterCasual / neutralNeutral to formalUsageNature, gardening,... -
#316 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 ... -
してくれますか？vs してもらえませんか？: Polite Requests in Japanese
してくれますか？してもらえませんか？Readingshite kuremasu ka?shite moraemasen ka?MeaningCan you do [X] for me?Could you please do [X] for me?PolitenessPolite requestMore polite / softer requestFeelDirect but courteousConsiderate, giving ...
