Japanese grammar

Learn how to express obligation in Japanese using ～なければいけません and ～なきゃいけません. This guide shows how to say “must do” or “have to” with clear examples and easy verb conjugation steps.

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern 〜ので (node) to give polite reasons and explanations. This guide shows how to attach node to short-form verbs, adjectives, and nouns for formal Japanese.

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern 〜んです to explain reasons, give background, and add nuance to your speech. This beginner-friendly guide covers verbs, adjectives, and nouns in short form + んです.

Learn how to nominalize verbs in Japanese using the structure verb + の (no). This beginner-friendly guide shows how to turn actions into noun-like phrases and use them in sentences like “I like studying” or “Cooking is fun.”

Learn how to say “please don’t ~” in Japanese using the polite expression 〜ないでください (nai-de kudasai). This guide shows how to form negative requests with verbs and use them naturally in real-life situations.

Learn how to use Japanese grammar 〜くなる (kunaru) and 〜になる (ninaru) to say things like “it became cold” or “she became a doctor.” Master how to express change with i-adjectives, na-adjectives, and nouns.