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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#312 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 ... -
#311 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 ... -
閉じる vs 閉める: To Close a Book vs To Close a Door
閉じる (tojiru)閉める (shimeru)MeaningTo close (intransitive/abstract)To close / shut (transitive, physical)NuanceClose a book, eyes, a wound, appClose a door, window, shop shutterRequires physical action?Not always — eyes, booksYe... -
#310 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 ... -
当選 vs 選挙: Winning an Election vs The Election Itself
当選 (tousen)選挙 (senkyo)MeaningWinning an election / being electedElection (the event/process)TypeNoun / verb (当選する)NounFocusThe outcome for an individualThe collective democratic processExample候補者が当選した選挙が行われた What&#... -
#306 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 ... -
#305 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 ... -
年上 vs 年下: Older vs Younger in Japanese
年上 (toshiue)年下 (toshishita)MeaningOlder (than someone)Younger (than someone)Literal meaningAge-aboveAge-belowGrammarNoun / adjectiveNoun / adjectiveCultural noteDeserves respect (senpai culture)May be called by first name In Japan, w... -
#304 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 ... -
年上 vs 年寄り: “Older Than Me” vs “Elderly Person”
年上 (toshiue)年寄り (toshiyori)MeaningOlder (than someone)Elderly person / old personNuanceRelative comparison (older than X)Absolute description (an old person)GrammarNoun / na-adjectiveNounUsageDescribing age differenceReferring to ol...
