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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#102 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 ... -
#101 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 ... -
手順 vs. 手続き: Use Careful About These in A Sentence
手順 and 手続き — both involve steps or procedures, but they describe different things. Mix them up and you might get confused at immigration or in a meeting! 手順 (tejun) is the steps or order to do something — a procedure o... -
#100 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 ... -
お買い得 vs. お手頃: Which Sounds Much Cheaper For You?
お買い得 and お手頃 both describe something that’s a good deal — but they have slightly different focuses. Let’s break it down! お買い得 (okaidoku) means a bargain — you’re getting good value for money. お手... -
#96 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 ... -
#95 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 ... -
期間 vs. 定期: Both of Them Are The Same Meaning?
期間 and 定期 both relate to time periods — but they are used in very different ways. Let’s clear up the confusion! Right! 期間 (kikan) is a span of time — a duration. 定期 (teiki) means regular or fixed-interval —... -
#94 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 ... -
手書き vs. 筆跡: Are They Definitely The Same Meaning?
When you write something by hand in Japanese, two related words come up: 手書き（てがき） and 筆跡（ひっせき）. Both relate to handwriting, but they are not interchangeable. Learners often confuse them because both seem to mean "handwrit...
