level3 (N3)

Japanese Compound Verbs (複合動詞): ～出す, ～始める, ～続ける, ～合う & More

Learn JLPT N3 compound verbs (fukugoudoushi): ～出す, ～始める, ～終わる, ～続ける, ～忘れる, ～合う, ～換える. Covers how to build them from the masu-stem, ～出す vs ～始める, examples, practice, and FAQ.

～（よ）うとする・～（よ）うとしない Meaning & Usage: “About To” and “Won’t Even Try”

Learn JLPT N3 grammar ～（よ）うとする and ～（よ）うとしない. Covers the "just about to do" meaning, the "attempt to do" meaning, the negative "won't even try," comparison with ～ようにする, examples, practice, and FAQ.

～てくる vs ～ていく (Te Kuru / Te Iku): Direction & Change in Japanese

IntroductionHave you ever wondered why Japanese speakers say 「歩あるいてきた」 instead of just 「歩あるいた」, or what the difference i...

～ようにする (You ni Suru) Meaning & Usage: “Make a Point of ~ing” in Japanese

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.

～ようになる (You ni Naru) Meaning & Usage: “Come to Do” in Japanese

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.

～ように (You ni) Meaning & Usage: How to Say “So That ~” in Japanese

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.

～た結果・～の結果 (~ta kekka / ~no kekka) Meaning & Usage: “As a Result of” in Japanese

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.

わざわざ (Wazawaza) Meaning & Usage: “Go Out of Your Way” in Japanese

IntroductionHave you ever wanted to say “You didn’t have to go to all that trouble” or “He went all the way to Hokkaido ...

How to Use “せっかく” (Sekkaku) in Japanese: Making the Most of Opportunities

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.

How to Use “～せいで / ～せいだ” in Japanese: Expressing Blame and Negative Causes

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.

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