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Japanese grammar for English speakers. Particles, verb conjugation, sentence patterns, conditionals, and nuanced expressions organized by JLPT level N5 to N1. Browse by level: N4/N5, N2/N3, N1/N2. By topic: Particles, Verb Conjugation, Conditionals, Sentence Patterns. Full overview at the Japanese Grammar Hub.
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#330 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 ... -
#329 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 ... -
未満 vs 以下: “Under” vs “Up To” — Does the Number Count?
未満 (miman)以下 (ika)MeaningLess than X / under XX or less / up to and including XIncludes the number?No — strictly belowYes — X is includedEnglish equivalent“Under X” / “Less than X”“X or less&... -
#328 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 ... -
以上 vs 以下: “Or More” vs “Or Less” in Japanese (Inclusive!)
以上 (ijou)以下 (ika)MeaningAbove / at least / or moreBelow / at most / or lessIncludes the number?Yes — X or above (X included)Yes — X or below (X included)English equivalent“X or more” / “X and above”... -
#324 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 ... -
#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...
