Pages for learning Japanese about casual speech, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to using ～そうだ for reporting hearsay and secondhand information in Japanese. Covers formation, conjugation, distinguishing it from the appearance form, and comparing it with similar patterns like ～らしい.
Beginner grammar lessons covering the core patterns from the copula through relative clauses, with interactive drills for each topic. Teaches plain forms first, sequenced so each lesson builds on the previous ones.
Guide to the Japanese particle の, covering possession, description, categorization, and nominalization with examples and common mistakes. Designed for beginners.
Guide to the 〜た past tense suffix for plain form verbs, covering conjugation rules for godan and ichidan verbs, irregular verbs, and uses of the past tense form in sentences.
Lesson on converting between polite and casual Japanese speech, covering the ます and です forms, verb conjugation, negative forms, common contractions, and honorific prefixes.
A guide to the Japanese causative form that covers conjugation patterns for all verb groups, particle choice for the causee, and related expressions like させてください. Suitable for intermediate learners.
Free JLPT N4 reading practice with intermediate stories and learner articles at the N5-to-N4 boundary. Each text includes furigana, audio, and tap-to-look-up words.
Explains the kanji and slang meaning of manji 卍 in Japanese, its historical significance in Buddhism and Japan, and its appearance in anime, with cultural context for learners encountering this symbol.
Guide to the Japanese question marker か and its uses in polite and casual speech, relative clauses, and with question words. Suitable for beginner learners.
Teaches Japanese onomatopoeia and interjection sounds used to express emotions and reactions in casual conversation, with examples from manga and everyday speech. Suited for beginners learning colloquial expressions.
A collection of grammar and vocabulary lessons covering JLPT levels, daily expressions, Japanese culture, and travel phrases.
Guide to the various uses of いう and という for defining, describing, and discussing objects, people, and concepts. Includes vocabulary, example sentences, and dialogue for intermediate learners.
A clear, complete guide to Japanese verb conjugation: the three verb groups, the all-important て-form, plain vs polite, past, negative, potential and more — with patterns and examples.
Complete reference guide listing all 96 JLPT N4 grammar patterns organized by 15 categories including conditionals, particles, honorifics, and voice. Designed for elementary-level learners preparing for the N4 exam.
Explains how to form the negative of る-verbs (ichidan verbs) using ない or ません, with examples and related grammar points for JLPT N5 learners.
Stack Exchange community for students, teachers, and linguists to discuss Japanese language questions, from grammar and particles to dialects, pitch accent, and classical forms.
A guide to 200+ essential vocabulary words for Japanese beginners, organized by topics such as family, greetings, time, nature, and work, with kana, romaji, and English meanings for each word.
A blog covering Japanese grammar, vocabulary, slang, and writing practice with posts on language learning challenges, book reviews, and cultural topics for self-taught learners at all levels.
A guide to seven ways to say happy birthday in Japanese with varying formality levels, related vocabulary, and cultural information about Japanese birthday customs and gift-giving etiquette for learners.
Guide to 118 JLPT N3 grammar points organized by topic, each with two example sentences and practice quizzes. Covers natural conversational Japanese used at intermediate level.
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