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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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#245 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 ... -
もともと vs 当初: Originally vs At First
もともと (motomoto)当初 (tousho)MeaningOriginally / by natureAt first / initiallyNuanceInherent quality or originStarting point of a plan or situationRegisterCasual-neutralNeutral-formalGrammarAdverbNoun / adverb What’s the differe... -
#244 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 ... -
登場する vs 現れる: “To Appear” on Stage vs “To Show Up”
登場する (toujou suru)現れる (arawareru)MeaningTo make an appearance / debutTo appear / show upNuanceStaged, announced entranceNatural, unexpected emergenceRegisterNeutral-formalNeutral-casualSubjectPerson, character, productPerson, thin... -
#240 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 ... -
#239 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 ... -
今日 vs 本日 vs 当日: Three Ways to Say “Today” in Japanese
今日、本日、当日 — three words for “today” but used in very different contexts. Master these and your Japanese formality level will jump up significantly! 今日 (kyou) is everyday casual “today.” 本日 (honjit... -
#238 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 ... -
当社 vs 弊社 vs 御社 vs 貴社: Business Japanese for “Company”
当社、弊社、御社、貴社 — four ways to say “company” in Japanese business language. This is essential keigo vocabulary for job hunting and business communication! 当社 and 弊社 refer to YOUR company; 御社 and 貴社 refer ... -
#234 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 ...
