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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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#270 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 ... -
#269 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 ... -
北東 vs 東北: Northeast Direction vs Tohoku Region
北東 (hokutou)東北 (touhoku)Readingほくとう (hokutou)とうほく (touhoku)MeaningNortheast (compass direction)Tohoku (region of Japan / general northeast)TypeDirectional compoundGeographic term / directional compoundUsageNavigation, geograp... -
#268 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 ... -
しばらくの間 vs 当分の間: For a While vs For the Time Being
しばらくの間 (shibaraku no aida)当分の間 (toubun no aida)MeaningFor a while / for some timeFor the time being / for a whileDurationShort to medium period, then return to normalIndefinite period, situation may continueNuanceTemporary paus... -
#264 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 ... -
#263 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 ... -
#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 ...
