Welcome to the grammar category on blog.gokigen.jp! Here, we break down Japanese grammar points in a way that’s easy for English speakers to follow, from the fundamentals to more advanced concepts. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, you’ll find clear explanations and practical examples to help you master each topic. Our lessons also touch on common mistakes and quick tips so that you can study efficiently and build confidence in your Japanese.
level1 (N5)How to Count People and Things in Japanese | Using Arimasu（あります） and Imasu（います） with Numbers
Learn how to count people and things in Japanese using arimasu（あります）and imasu（います） with counters like nin（にん）for people and tsu（つ）for general objects. Includes example sentences, grammar patterns, and practice questions for beginners.
level1 (N5)How to Say “There is / There are” in Japanese | Learn Arimasu（あります） and Imasu（います）
Learn how to say “there is” and “there are” in Japanese using arimasu（あります）for things and imasu（います）for people and animals. This beginner guide explains grammar rules, usage, questions, negatives, and real-life examples.
level1 (N5)How to Use Time Expressions in Japanese | With and Without Particles
Learn how to use time expressions in Japanese with and without particles like ni（に）, kara（から）, and made（まで）. This beginner-friendly guide explains when to use particles with times like “8:00” or “today,” with practical examples and FAQs.
level1 (N5)How to Use the Japanese Particle “も” | Learn How to Say “Also” and “Too” in Japanese
Learn how to use the Japanese particle mo（も） to express “also,” “too,” and “as well.” This beginner-friendly guide covers grammar rules, examples, particle combinations like にも and でも, and common mistakes to avoid.
level1 (N5)Learn Japanese Irregular Verbs | How to Use する（to do）and くる（to come）
Master the two main irregular verbs in Japanese: suru（する）and kuru（くる）. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to conjugate them into polite and negative forms with real examples and tips on using common suru-verbs in daily conversation.
level1 (N5)Learn Japanese U-Verbs: Conjugation Patterns and Examples for Beginners
Learn how to conjugate Japanese U-verbs like nomu（のむ）, yomu（よむ）, and kiku（きく）into polite and negative forms. This beginner-friendly guide covers rules, examples, practice drills, and common exceptions like aru（ある）.
level1 (N5)Learn Japanese Ru-Verbs: Easy Conjugation and Everyday Examples
Master ru-verbs in Japanese with this beginner-friendly guide! Learn how to conjugate verbs like taberu（たべる）, miru（みる）, and neru（ねる）into polite forms. Includes examples, patterns, and tips for using ru-verbs naturally in conversation.
level1 (N5)Learn How to Say “Whose Is This?” in Japanese | Master Dare no（だれの）+ Noun
Learn how to ask and answer questions like “Whose bag is this?” in Japanese using dare no（だれの）+ noun. This beginner-friendly guide explains possessive grammar, example sentences, and common mistakes with clear, simple explanations.