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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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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... -
#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 ...
