Japanese grammar

Learn JLPT N3 grammar ～ようにする (you ni suru), meaning "make a point of ~ing" or "make sure to do." Covers ようにする vs ようにしている, the habitual-verb rule, comparison with ことにする, examples, practice, and FAQ.

Learn JLPT N3 grammar ～ようになる (you ni naru), meaning "come to do" or "become able to." Covers dictionary vs potential form, the ～なくなる rule, comparison with ～ようにする, examples, practice, and FAQ.

Learn JLPT N3 grammar ～ように (you ni), meaning "so that ~." Covers why it needs non-volitional verbs, the difference from ～ために, plus ～ようになる and ～ようにする, example dialogues, practice, and FAQ.

Learn JLPT N3 grammar ～た結果 and ～の結果 (kekka), meaning "as a result of ~." Includes formation rules, natural example dialogues, comparison with ～たあげく and ～た末に, practice questions, and FAQ.

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Learn how to use the Japanese word せっかく (sekkaku) to express going to the trouble of doing something, making the most of rare opportunities, or showing regret.

Learn how to express blame and negative causes in Japanese using ～せいで (sei de) and ～せいだ (sei da). Discover the grammar rules, nuances, and example sentences.

Learn how to express gratitude and positive outcomes in Japanese using ～おかげで (okage de). Discover its grammar rules, how to say "thanks to you," and even how to use it sarcastically!

Learn how to use ～がきっかけで (ga kikkake de) in Japanese to talk about your initial motivations, triggers, and the turning points that changed your habits or lifestyle.

Learn how to express reasons, excuses, and apologies naturally in Japanese using ～ものだから (monodakara) and ～もんだから. Master the grammar rules and nuances!