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level2 (N4)

Japanese Causative: V-せる/させる & “(Causer) は (Causee) に V-せる/させる”

Learn how to say “make/let someone do” in Japanese with the causative: V-せる/させる and the sentence pattern “(Causer) は (Causee) に V-せる/させる.” Clear rules, particle tips (に vs を), natural examples, practice, and common mistakes—perfect for beginners.
level2 (N4)

Imperative Form in Japanese (命令形)

Learn how to make and use the Japanese imperative form (命令形): ru/u-verb rules, irregulars (する→しろ/せよ, 来る→来い), negative imperative (dictionary + な), when it’s appropriate, and how it compares to なさい/てください—plus natural examples and practice.
level2 (N4)

V-stem + なさい: How to Give Firm “Do ~” Commands in Japanese

Learn V-(stem) + なさい to give firm commands in Japanese—how to form it, when it’s appropriate (parents/authority to juniors), natural examples, exam-style uses, practice, and mistakes to avoid. Includes quick contrasts with てください and the stronger imperative (命令形).
level2 (N4)

Before/After in Japanese: V (present short) + 前に / V (past short) + 後で

Master “before/after doing” in Japanese with V (present short) + 前に and V (past short) + 後で. Clear rules, natural examples, “てから” nuance, practice, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 learners.

level2 (N4)

level2 (N4)

Japanese Causative: V-せる/させる & “(Causer) は (Causee) に V-せる/させる”

Learn how to say “make/let someone do” in Japanese with the causative: V-せる/させる and the sentence pattern “(Causer) は (Causee) に V-せる/させる.” Clear rules, particle tips (に vs を), natural examples, practice, and common mistakes—perfect for beginners.
level2 (N4)

Imperative Form in Japanese (命令形)

Learn how to make and use the Japanese imperative form (命令形): ru/u-verb rules, irregulars (する→しろ/せよ, 来る→来い), negative imperative (dictionary + な), when it’s appropriate, and how it compares to なさい/てください—plus natural examples and practice.
level2 (N4)

V-stem + なさい: How to Give Firm “Do ~” Commands in Japanese

Learn V-(stem) + なさい to give firm commands in Japanese—how to form it, when it’s appropriate (parents/authority to juniors), natural examples, exam-style uses, practice, and mistakes to avoid. Includes quick contrasts with てください and the stronger imperative (命令形).
level2 (N4)

Before/After in Japanese: V (present short) + 前に / V (past short) + 後で

Master “before/after doing” in Japanese with V (present short) + 前に and V (past short) + 後で. Clear rules, natural examples, “てから” nuance, practice, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 learners.