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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#262 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 ... -
いよいよ vs とうとう: “Finally” with Anticipation vs “Finally” After a Long Wait
いよいよ (iyoiyo)とうとう (toutou)MeaningFinally (with anticipation/buildup)Finally (after a long wait/effort)NuanceExciting countdown, imminent climaxReaching the end of a long processEmotionExcitement, tensionRelief, resolution, someti... -
#258 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 ... -
#257 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 ... -
とてもない vs 到底ない: “No Way” vs “Absolutely Impossible” in Japanese
とてもない (totemo nai)到底ない (toutei nai)MeaningNot at all possible (casual)Absolutely impossible (emphatic)NuanceCan’t possibly, no wayStrongly emphasizes impossibility or inabilityRegisterCasual, spokenNeutral to formalGrammar... -
#256 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 ... -
得意 vs 特技 vs 才能: Good At vs Special Skill vs Natural Talent
得意 (tokui)特技 (tokugi)才能 (sainou)MeaningGood at (something)Special skill / party trickTalent / natural giftTypeSkill through practice/habitStandout skill for social contextsInnate natural abilityGrammarNa-adjectiveNounNounSelf-use?Y... -
#252 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 ... -
#251 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 ... -
到着 vs 到達: Arrival vs Reaching a Goal
到着 (touchaku)到達 (toutatsu)MeaningArrival (at a place)Reaching / attaining (a goal or level)NuancePhysical arrivalAchievement of a goal, level, or stateRegisterNeutralNeutral-formalObjectLocation, destinationGoal, level, state, conclu...
