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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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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... -
#288 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 ... -
特長 vs 特徴: Special Strength vs Distinguishing Feature (Same Reading, Different Meaning!)
特長 (tokucho)特徴 (tokucho)Kanji特長 (special + long/strength)特徴 (special + sign/mark)MeaningSpecial strength / outstanding meritCharacteristic feature / distinguishing traitToneAlways positive — an advantageNeutral — can ... -
#286 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 ... -
特徴 vs 特色: Characteristic Feature vs Distinctive Character
特徴 (tokucho)特色 (tokushoku)MeaningCharacteristic feature / distinguishing traitDistinctive character / unique colorNuanceObservable, defining qualityPositive uniqueness, what sets something apartToneNeutral — can be positive or ...
