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JLPT N1 ～かのように – As if… / Just like…
The Japanese grammar pattern ～かのように is used when comparing a situation to another in a figurative way. It often implies that something seems a certain way, although it’s not actually…
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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～かれ～かれ – Whether… or…
The grammar pattern ～かれ～かれ is used to express “whether A or B, something is true” — often implying that, regardless of the specific degree or type, something is unavoidable. This…
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Mastering JLPT N1 Grammar: ～極まる／極まりない (きわまる／きわまりない)
The JLPT N1 grammar pattern ～極まる / ～極まりない expresses an extreme degree of a state or emotion. It is often used in formal or written contexts to show that something…
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[JLPT N1 Grammar] ～かたわら – While Doing A, Also Doing B
Welcome to today’s N1 grammar lesson! In this post, we’ll explore the expression ～かたわら, which is commonly used in formal or written Japanese to express doing two activities in parallel…
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Japanese Grammar N1: ～かたがた (katagata) – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
Introduction The Japanese grammar pattern ～かたがた (katagata) is an important expression that appears in JLPT N1 level Japanese. This formal expression serves multiple purposes in written and spoken Japanese, making…
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Japanese Grammar: ～がてら (gatera) – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
Introduction For Japanese language learners preparing for the JLPT N1 exam, mastering nuanced grammar patterns is essential. One such pattern is ～がてら (gatera), which elegantly combines two actions or purposes…
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Japanese Grammar N1: ～きらいがある (kirai ga aru) – Meaning, Usage, and Examples
Introduction For Japanese language learners preparing for the JLPT N1 examination, mastering nuanced grammar patterns is essential. One such pattern is ～きらいがある (kirai ga aru), which allows speakers to express…
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Japanese N1 Grammar: Understanding ～ながらに（して）
April 26, 2025 | Japanese Language Expert | JLPT N1 Grammar What is ～ながらに（して）? The grammar pattern ～ながらに（して） is an advanced Japanese expression typically found in formal writing, literary works,…
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[Japanese Grammar N1] ～ともなく / ～ともなしに : Unconscious Actions
Introduction The structures ～ともなく and ～ともなしに are N1 level grammar patterns used to express actions performed unconsciously, without a clear purpose or intention. These can be simply understood as "not…
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[Japanese Grammar N1] ～とばかり（に）: Expressing Actions That Appear As If
Introduction The grammar pattern ～とばかり（に） is an N1 level expression used to describe actions that are performed in a way that gives a certain impression, or actions that appear as…
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[Japanese Grammar N1] ～んばかりだ: Expressing Actions on the Verge of Happening
Introduction The grammar pattern ～んばかりだ is an N1 level expression used to describe actions that are on the verge of happening, situations that are about to occur, or emotions/conditions that…
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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～ならいざしらず – Mastering Advanced Japanese
Welcome to our deep dive into advanced Japanese grammar! Today we're exploring the N1-level grammar pattern ～ならいざしらず (nara iza shirazu), a sophisticated expression that will elevate your Japanese to a…
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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～に至るまで – Up Until / To The Point of / As Far As
In the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), you will encounter a variety of grammar structures that help express complex ideas. One such structure is ～に至るまで (ni…
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[JLPT N1 Grammar] ～を皮切りに（して）・～を皮切りとして – Starting With / Beginning With
At the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), you’ll encounter grammar that helps express logical sequences and formal narrative flow. One such grammar structure is ～を皮切りに（して）・～を皮切りとして, which…
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[JLPT N1 Grammar] ～にあって – In the Context of / During / Under (Certain Circumstances)
Japanese grammar at the N1 level can be nuanced and highly contextual. One such expression is ～にあって, which is often used in formal or written Japanese to indicate a specific…
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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～てからというもの（は）
Today we're exploring the advanced Japanese grammar pattern ～てからというもの（は）. This N1-level grammar pattern is commonly used in formal writing and literary contexts, and mastering it will significantly enhance your Japanese…
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The JLPT N1 Grammar of そばから: Usage and Examples Explained
Meaning ～そばから is used to describe a situation where, as soon as something happens, something else immediately follows — often something that undoes the first action. It typically expresses a…
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Explanation of JLPT N1 Grammar Pattern: ～なり
1. Meaning of the Grammar Pattern The grammar pattern ～なり is used to express that as soon as one action occurs, another follows immediately. It emphasizes a quick and often…
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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～や・～や否や – The Moment One Action Ends, Another Begins
If you're aiming for N1 mastery, you'll come across grammar patterns that don’t often show up in everyday conversation—but that doesn’t make them any less important. One such pattern is…
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Understanding the Japanese Grammar Pattern N1 ～が早いか
???? What Does ～が早いか Mean?～が早いかの意味とは？ The Japanese grammar pattern ～が早いか is used to express that one action happens immediately after another. It emphasizes the speed or urgency of the second…