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.

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.

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).

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.

Learn the super-useful pattern い-adjective + くする / な-adjective + にする to say “make something ~” in Japanese. Clear formation, natural examples, polite requests (〜してください), common mistakes, and quick practice for JLPT N4.

Learn how to use V (short) + 間に to say “while / during …” in Japanese. Clear rules (use ている), forms with verbs/adjectives/nouns, natural examples, “間に vs. ながら / 間,” common mistakes, and quick practice for JLPT N4 learners.

Learn how to use V-てある to say “has been done (in preparation)” in Japanese. See the pattern with transitive verbs, the difference from ておく, why intransitives don’t work, the set phrase ～と書いてあります, plus examples, drills, and common mistakes.

Master the Japanese passive (れる・られる). Learn how to build (Doee) は (Doer) に V-れる/られる, conjugation for ru/u/irregular verbs, and when to use it: adversity passive, neutral reports, and positive passives. With clear examples, practice, and common mistakes.

Learn how to use plain (short) form + はずです to express “I’m sure that…” or “It should be…” in Japanese. Clear formation for verbs, adjectives, and nouns (including negatives & past), natural examples, practice, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 learners.

Learn how to say “I’m glad that …” with V-て + よかったです in Japanese. Clear meaning, how to form positives and negatives (〜なくてよかったです), natural examples, practice, and common mistakes for JLPT N4 beginners.