The te-form (～て形) is one of the most important verb forms in Japanese. It’s used in a wide range of grammar structures such as making requests, connecting actions, expressing permission, prohibitions, and more. In this post, we’ll explore 17 key grammar patterns that use the te-form, suitable for JLPT N5 and N4 learners. Each grammar […]
In this article, you’ll learn 10 essential Japanese grammar structures used to express desire, wishes, and wants. These forms appear frequently in daily conversation and JLPT exams, especially from N5 to N3 levels. 1. ～たい – Want to Do Something Meaning: I want to do… Structure: Verb (ます-form without ます) + たい Example: 日本へ行きたいです。I want
In Japanese, expressing existence is one of the most essential and frequently used grammar points. Whether you’re talking about objects, people, animals, or events, you’ll need to know how to use あります and います. These structures allow you to say “there is/are” or “I have” in Japanese. This guide will help you master their usage
When learning Japanese, knowing how to express quantity is a vital skill in daily conversations. Whether you’re talking about the number of items, people, time, or distance, Japanese has specific structures that help convey these ideas accurately. In this guide, we’ll cover two of the most fundamental and widely used patterns to express quantity in
In Japanese, asking questions is a fundamental skill for daily communication. At the JLPT N5 level, you’ll often use simple question words like なに (what), だれ (who), どこ (where), and more. These question words are commonly used with the sentence pattern: 〜は + question word + ですか Let’s explore each of these Japanese question words
Comparison is a basic skill in any language. In Japanese, there are several simple yet powerful patterns to express comparisons. Whether you’re saying “Tokyo is bigger than Osaka” or “Which is better, tea or coffee?”, mastering these forms is essential for daily communication and JLPT N5 preparation. 1. Comparing Two Things: AはBより + Adjective This
JLPT N5 Grammar: Common Sentence Patterns (masu-form, te-form, tai-form…) ???? JLPT N5 Grammar: Common Sentence Patterns These sentence patterns are essential for beginners learning Japanese and are frequently used in daily conversations. Mastering them will help you form polite requests, talk about what you want to do, describe ongoing actions, and more. 1. Vます +
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 Mastering how to express time is one of the most fundamental skills in Japanese. Whether you’re making plans, booking tickets, or scheduling interviews, you need to know how to say hours, minutes, days, weeks, months and years. Let’s explore each in turn! 1. Hours (時間・じかん) ● Saying the
???? Counting and Age in Japanese – A Fun & Simple Guide! こんにちは、Japanese learners! ???? Today, let’s dive into a basic but very important topic: how to count in Japanese ????????. We’ll cover native numbers (〜つ), age (〜さい), and people (〜人), all commonly tested in the JLPT N5 and used daily! 1️⃣ Native Japanese Counting
Meaning In Japanese, ここ (koko), そこ (soko), and あそこ (asoko) are demonstrative words used to talk about places. They indicate relative distance between the speaker and listener. ここ (koko) – this place (near the speaker) そこ (soko) – that place (near the listener) あそこ (asoko) – that place over there (far from both speaker and
In Japanese, この / その / あの are demonstrative adjectives that are used before nouns to indicate where things are in relation to the speaker and listener. They are different from これは / それは / あれは because they are followed by a noun. Meaning and Usage | 意味と使い方 この + N: this + noun (something
これは / それは / あれは – Japanese Demonstratives Explained これは / それは / あれは are basic demonstratives in Japanese used to refer to objects based on distance from the speaker and listener. Understanding the difference between these three will help you clearly identify and refer to objects in daily conversation. Let’s break it down! Meaning
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 ???? Meaning & Usage The pattern ～をほしがっている describes what a third person wants. It uses the dictionary form of ほしい plus がっている. Structure: Person + が + Noun + をほしがっている Verb (stem) + たい + がっている (for third person) Note: Do not use ～たい for others; use ～たがっている.
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 ???? Meaning & Usage The grammar pattern ～たい is used to express the speaker’s desire to do an action. It attaches to the ます-form stem of verbs. Structure: Verb (stem) + たい – “want to [verb]” Example: 食べます (tabemasu) → 食べたい (tabetai) “want to eat” ???? Example Sentences
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 ???? Meaning & Usage The word **よく** (yoku) is an adverb in Japanese that means “well,” “often,” or “frequently.” It is commonly used to describe how well someone does something or how frequently something occurs. It is an important word to learn because it appears in many everyday
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 ???? Meaning & Usage The particle **は** (pronounced “wa”) is one of the most important particles in Japanese. It is used to mark the topic of a sentence and is often referred to as the “topic marker.” It indicates what the sentence is about and helps to provide
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 Meaning & Usage The word **とき** (toki) is used to refer to a specific point in time or moment, and is often translated as “when” or “at the time of.” It is typically used with verbs or nouns to indicate the time an action takes place. Structure: Usage
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 ???? Meaning & Usage The word **ところ** (tokoro) has several meanings depending on the context, but it is most commonly used in the following ways: Structure: ???? Example Sentences ???? Grammar Notes ???? Practice Exercises 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of **ところ**: ✔ Sample
By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025 ???? Meaning & Usage The particle **と** (to) has several uses in Japanese. It is a very versatile particle, and its meaning depends on the context. Some common uses of **と** include: Structure: ???? Example Sentences ???? Grammar Notes ???? Practice Exercises 1. Fill in the blanks with
Meaning & Usage The phrase **てください** (te kudasai) is used to make polite requests in Japanese. It is often added to the **て-form** of a verb to politely ask someone to do something. This form is very common in both daily conversation and formal settings when requesting actions from others. Structure: Example: 食べてください (tabete kudasai)
