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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#214 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 ... -
テキパキ vs. ハキハキ: Which is Used in Speaking?
テキパキ and ハキハキ — both describe admirable, energetic qualities in a person. But one is about how you work, and the other is about how you speak! テキパキ (tekipaki) describes working quickly and efficiently — getting th... -
#210 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 ... -
#209 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 ... -
ツヤツヤ vs. テカテカ: Which is Used As A Bad Meaning?
ツヤツヤ and テカテカ both describe something shiny — but one is beautiful and one is bad! Can you tell which is which? ツヤツヤ describes a healthy, attractive shine — glossy hair, glowing skin. テカテカ describes an unwante... -
#208 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 ... -
手薄 vs. 不足: Basically, Which is Used For People?
手薄 and 不足 both suggest something is lacking — but they describe different kinds of shortfall. Do you know when to use each? 手薄 (teusu) means thinly staffed or weakly covered — there are not enough people or resources fo... -
#204 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 ... -
#203 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 ... -
“eki” vs. “teiryūjo”：Which is Used For Buses?
駅 and 停留所 — both are places where you catch public transport, but you use the wrong one and you’ll be standing in the wrong spot! 駅 (eki) is a train or subway station. 停留所 (teiryuujo) is a bus stop or tram stop —...
