Grammar guides, particle explanations and conjugation references, from the first sentence patterns to advanced usage.
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な-adjectives are one type of adjective in Japanese. Their main function is to describe nouns, but many can function as nouns themselves.
Structured JLPT preparation guide covering all five levels with kanji lists, vocabulary, and grammar points organized by exam level from N5 to N1.
The 7 most essential particles explained — including the crucial は vs が distinction
Collection of free JLPT N3 quizzes covering kanji, grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension for intermediate learners preparing for the exam.
Free reference for JLPT grammar points from N5 to N1, organized by level with explanations of formation, meaning, and example sentences.
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A grammar lesson explaining how to form and use the Japanese volitional form (よう) for suggesting actions, offering help, and giving encouragement, with examples for both polite and casual speech.
Collection of free downloadable PDF reference charts covering hiragana, katakana, particles, JLPT N5 kanji, verb conjugations, politeness levels, numbers, counters, and time expressions for beginner learners.
Guide to Japanese honorific and humble verb forms with conjugation rules, special expressions, and examples for different politeness levels. Covers polite language used in customer service and formal situations.
Guide to Japanese prefixes お and ご, covering when to use each based on word origin, their functions in honorific and beautification contexts, common exceptions, and practice questions for JLPT N4 preparation.
Blog post explaining the Japanese phrase yokatta (よかった) and its multiple uses, from expressing that something was good to showing gladness about news or conditional regret. Suited for intermediate learners.
Guide to pronunciation changes in Japanese at morpheme boundaries, covering sandhi, onbin, rendaku, and related phenomena with examples and terminology.
Guide to kanji structure, radicals, and onyomi and kunyomi readings for beginners learning Japanese, with advice on study order and effective memorization methods.
Detailed grammar lesson on the JLPT N3 pattern 別に～ない (betsu ni~nai) meaning "not really" or "not particularly".
Every JLPT N4 grammar pattern organized by function, with real examples, English translations, common mistakes, and exam tips. Free complete guide.
Guide to the tsumori grammar pattern for expressing intentions and plans in Japanese.
Guide to essential Japanese phrases, vocabulary, and cultural tips for job interviews in Japan, with sample responses for self-introductions, motivation statements, and common questions.
An app for practicing Japanese verb and adjective conjugations across JLPT levels N5 through N1, featuring multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank tests with explanations and conjugation reference sheets.
Detailed explanation of the appearance form of ～そうだ with conjugation patterns for verbs and adjectives, example sentences covering visual impressions and predictions, and comparison with hearsay そうだ.
Grammar guide teaching deduction and reasoning patterns from The Apothecary Diaries anime, covering はずだ, にちがいない, わけだ, and monologue expressions for intermediate learners.
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