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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#300 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 ... -
#299 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 ... -
腕時計 vs 掛け時計 vs 目覚まし時計: Watch, Wall Clock, and Alarm Clock in Japanese
腕時計 (udedokei)掛け時計 (kakedokei)目覚まし時計 (mezamashidokei)MeaningWristwatchWall clockAlarm clockLocationOn the wristHung on a wallBedside / tablePrimary useTelling time on the goTelling time at home/officeWaking up How do you say... -
#298 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 ... -
散髪屋 vs 美容院: Barbershop vs Beauty Salon in Japanese
散髪屋 (sanpatsuya)美容院 (biyouin)Readingさんぱつや (sanpatsuya)びよういん (biyouin)MeaningBarbershopBeauty salon / hair salonClienteleTraditionally menTraditionally women, now all gendersServicesHaircut, shaveCut, color, perm, treatmen... -
#294 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 ... -
#293 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 ... -
別に vs 特に: Not Particularly vs Especially
別に (betsu ni)特に (toku ni)MeaningNot particularly / (it’s) nothing specialEspecially / particularly / in particularNuanceDismissive or neutral (“not really”)Emphasis on something standing outGrammarAdverb — use... -
#292 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 ... -
特別 vs 専門: Special vs Specialized
特別 (tokubetsu)専門 (senmon)MeaningSpecial / exceptionalSpecialty / expertise / professional fieldTypeNa-adjective / adverb / nounNoun (often used as modifier)NuanceOut of the ordinary, set apartDeep expertise in a specific domainExampl...
