Japanese grammar

Learn how to express your desires in Japanese using the ～たい form. This guide shows how to say “I want to eat,” “I don’t want to go,” and more using verb stem + たい. Includes examples, conjugation tips, and usage notes.

Learn how to express “too much” in Japanese using the grammar pattern V/Adj + すぎる (sugiru). This guide shows how to use it with verbs and adjectives to say things like “too expensive,” “ate too much,” or “too cold.”

Learn how to use the Japanese particle で to express the means or method of an action. This guide covers how to say things like “by train,” “with chopsticks,” and “in Japanese” with clear examples and beginner-friendly explanations.

Learn how to talk about completed and uncompleted actions in Japanese using もう〜ました (“I’ve already done it”) and まだ〜ていません (“I haven’t done it yet”). Includes examples, conjugation tips, and common mistakes.

Learn how to replace repeated nouns in Japanese using adjective or noun + の (no). This guide shows how to say “the red one,” “the expensive one,” or “the Japanese one” naturally in conversation.

Learn how to say “N2 is the most ~ among N1” in Japanese using the grammar pattern N1 の中で N2 がいちばん〜. This guide teaches how to form superlative sentences with clear examples for beginners.

Learn how to compare things in Japanese using the grammar pattern N1 のほうが N2 より + adjective. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to say “N1 is more ~ than N2” and ask “Which is more?”

Learn how to give advice in Japanese using the expression 〜たほうがいいです for “you should” and 〜ないほうがいいです for “you shouldn’t.” This guide explains conjugation, examples, and polite usage for beginners.

Learn how to express life experiences in Japanese using the grammar pattern 〜たことがある (V-ta + koto ga aru). Say “I’ve eaten sushi,” “I’ve been to Japan,” and more with this beginner-friendly guide.