Japanese grammar

level2 (N4)

How to Say “Don’t Have to” in Japanese | ~なくてもいいです

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.
level2 (N4)

How to Use the Japanese Conditional たら | “If” and “When” Grammar

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.
level2 (N4)

How to Use ~って in Japanese | Casual “I Heard That” Grammar

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.
level2 (N4)

How to Use “~sou desu” to Say “I Heard That…” in Japanese

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.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “Sorry for Doing” in Japanese | V-te + Sumimasen Deshita

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern V-て + すみませんでした to apologize for your actions. Includes casual and polite versions, example sentences, and how to say “sorry for not doing.”
level2 (N4)

How to Say “Thank You for Doing” in Japanese | V-te + Kurete Arigatou

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern V-て + くれてありがとう to thank someone for their actions. Includes formal version くださってありがとうございます and example sentences.
level2 (N4)

How to Use V-te Kureru (V-て くれる) in Japanese | Expressing Kind Actions Toward You

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar V-て + くれる to describe when someone does something for you. Includes examples, common mistakes, and the difference from ageru and morau.
level2 (N4)

How to Use V-てあげる and V-てもらう in Japanese | Giving and Receiving Actions

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar patterns V-てあげる (te ageru) and V-てもらう (te morau) to describe helping others and receiving favors. Includes examples, practice, and common mistakes.
level2 (N4)

How to Use Kureru (くれる) in Japanese | When Someone Gives You Something

Learn how to use the Japanese verb くれる to express when someone gives you something. Understand the structure, usage, and difference from ageru and morau.
level2 (N4)

How to Use Ageru and Morau in Japanese | Express Giving and Receiving

Learn how to use the Japanese verbs あげる and もらう to talk about giving and receiving. Understand sentence structure, perspective, and cultural context with practical examples.