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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deru vs. dekiru: The Beginner’s Guide to Use These
出る and 出来る are two very common Japanese verbs — and they look similar! But they have completely different meanings. Let’s sort this out once and for all. 出る (deru) means to come out, exit, or appear. 出来る (dekiru) me... -
#168 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 ... -
#167 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 ... -
出来るだけ vs. なるべく: Which Has The Stronger Meaning?
出来るだけ and なるべく both mean “as much as possible” — but is one stronger than the other? Native speakers do feel a difference! Both mean “as much as possible,” but 出来るだけ (dekirudake) implies doing ... -
#166 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 ... -
行く vs. 行ってくる: To Improve Your Japanese Fluency
行く and 行ってくる — both involve going somewhere, but 行ってくる has an important nuance that 行く alone doesn’t capture. Do you know the difference? 行く (iku) simply means to go. 行ってくる (ittekuru) means to go AND come... -
#162 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 ... -
#161 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 ... -
行く vs. 出かける: Which Do People Come Back Soon?
Both 行く (iku) and 出かける (dekakeru) mean "to go" in Japanese — so why do they sometimes feel interchangeable, and other times completely wrong? If you've ever hesitated between these two verbs, you're not alone. The difference lies i... -
#160 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 ...
