level2 (N4)

Master the o/go + verb-stem + kudasai pattern to give polite advice and requests in Japanese. Simple rules, clear examples, drills, and pitfalls for beginners.

Master V-te irasshaimasu (て いらっしゃいます) to show respect for ongoing actions in Japanese. Simple rules, clear examples, common pitfalls, and practice drills for beginners.

Learn how to turn almost any verb into a polite honorific with the o + verb-stem + ni naru pattern. Structure, examples, drills, and common pitfalls for Japanese beginners.

Learn special honorific verbs like irassharu, meshiagaru, nasaru, and more. Clear forms, real-life examples, practice drills, and tips for beginners.

Master kamoshiremasen (かもしれません) to say “might” or “may” in Japanese. Clear forms, real-life examples, practice drills, and tips on when to use casual kamo vs. polite kamoshiremasen.

Learn how to use the Japanese expression みたいです and ようです to say “It looks like…” or “It seems that…” in conversation. Includes examples, grammar tips, and common mistakes.

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar ～なくてもいいです to express “You don’t have to ~.” Includes examples, conjugation tips, and practice exercises for both verbs and adjectives.

Learn how to use V/adj-たら in Japanese to express “if” and “when” conditions. Includes examples, how to conjugate, and how it differs from なら.

Learn how to use って in Japanese to say “I heard that ~” in casual conversations. Master this short-form hearsay grammar with examples, comparisons, and tips.

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern short form + そうです to say “I hear that ~” or “they say that ~.” Includes examples, sources like 〜によると, and common mistakes.