Japanese grammar

Learn how to say you’re good or bad at something in Japanese using jouzu（上手）, heta（下手）, tokui（得意）, and nigate（苦手）. Understand key grammar points, the difference between skill and confidence, and how to talk about your abilities naturally.

Learn how to say “I like” and “I don’t like” in Japanese using suki（すき）and kirai（きらい）. This beginner guide explains the proper grammar, common mistakes, and how to answer questions like “What do you like?”

Learn how to use Japanese adjectives with nouns using the Adj + Noun pattern. Understand the difference between i-adjectives and na-adjectives, and how to say phrases like “a fun party” or “a quiet room” in natural Japanese.

Learn how to say “was” and “was not” with Japanese adjectives. This guide explains the past tense of i-adjectives (かったです) and na-adjectives (でした), including negative forms and the special case of ii → yokatta.

Learn how to use i-adjectives in Japanese like oishii（おいしい）, atsui（あつい）, and tanoshii（たのしい）. This beginner guide explains conjugation, negative forms, the difference from na-adjectives, and how to describe things naturally.