level2 (N4)

JLPT N4 Japanese Grammar - blog.gokigen.jp level2 (N4)

Welcome to the “Level 2 (N4)” grammar category on blog.gokigen.jp! If you’ve mastered the basics or are preparing for the JLPT N4 exam, this section is for you. We delve into intermediate-level Japanese grammar points, including essential verb forms (potential, passive, causative), giving and receiving verbs, conditional expressions, and various conjunctions needed for more complex sentences. Our explanations are clear and easy to follow, with practical examples specifically designed for English speakers. Continue building your Japanese grammar skills and expand your communication range here!

level2 (N4)

Japanese Passive Form れる・られる: How to Say “be ~ed” and “be done by” with Natural Examples

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.
2025.09.23
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

short form + はずです: Beginner’s Guide to Saying “I’m sure / It should be …” in Japanese

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.
2025.09.21
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

V-te + yokatta desu (〜てよかったです): The Beginner’s Pattern for “I’m glad that …” in Japanese

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.
2025.09.19
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

How to Say “I Should Have…” in Japanese (V-ば + よかったです)

Learn V-ば + よかったです to express past regret in Japanese: “I should have…” / “I shouldn’t have…”. Clear formation, examples, common mistakes, and quick practice.
2025.09.03
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

How to Use “〜てしまう” in Japanese: Finish or Accidentally End Up Doing

Learn the Japanese grammar 〜てしまう. Say you’ve completely finished something or accidentally ended up doing it, with examples, structure, and practice sentences.
2025.08.31
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

Transitive vs. Intransitive Verb Pairs in Japanese (有対動詞) + 〜ている

Learn Japanese verb pairs (transitive/intransitive: 有対動詞) and how 〜ている changes meaning: action-in-progress vs. result state. With core pairs (開ける/開く, 閉める/閉まる, つける/つく, 消す/消える…), examples, drills, and common mistakes for N4 beginners.
2025.08.31
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

(short form) + ka / (short form) + ka dou ka: Beginner’s Guide to “whether/if …” in Japanese

Learn how to embed questions with (short) + か and (short) + かどうか to say “whether/if …” in Japanese. Clear rules, when to use か vs かどうか, verb/adjective/noun patterns, examples, drills, and common pitfalls for JLPT N4 beginners.
2025.08.30
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

N1 to iu N2 (〜という): Beginner’s Guide to “a N2 called N1” in Japanese

Learn the pattern N1 という N2 to say “a N2 called/named N1” in Japanese. Clear rules, natural examples, handy variants (という名前の, っていう), drills, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 beginners.
2025.08.29
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

V-stem + にくい: Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Hard to Do” in Japanese

Learn how to use V-stem + にくい to say something is hard to do in Japanese. Formation rules, i-adjective conjugations, natural examples, practice drills, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 beginners.
2025.08.17
level2 (N4)
level2 (N4)

V-stem + やすい: Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Easy to Do” in Japanese

Learn how to use V-stem + やすい to say something is easy to do in Japanese. Clear formation rules, i-adjective conjugations, natural examples, practice drills, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 beginners.
2025.08.16
level2 (N4)
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