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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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#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 ... -
#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 ...
