JLPT Grammar
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Explore Japanese grammar patterns by JLPT level. Each entry includes practical explanations, usage, and example sentences for effective study.
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Not even one; Not a single; No (at all)
Cannot tell how something is; Words cannot express how ~ is; Too ~ for words; Extremely ~
In light of; Based on; According to; Referencing; Comparing against; In view of
If there is/are; if it is the case that; provided that; as (you wish)
You must be very ~; How … you must be; I dare to say you’re surely ~; I am sure (that) you must be very ~
When it comes to X, X is [annoying/typical], X or this darn X, that or this blasted X
to resemble; to have the air of; to look like; to become (in appearance or manner); to seem to be ~; to appear to be ~; to take on a certain air or quality of ~
Even if (one does); Even in the case of; Even from the perspective of; Even from the standpoint of
Precisely because; Only because; Because (emphatic); Only if (emphatic)
May I... / Is it a problem if ... / Do you mind if ... / It is okay to ...
There is no need to; It is fine if you don’t; Unnecessary
in line with; based on; in accordance with; in keeping with; according to
may not be the case, but at least; even though not, at least; if not ~, then ~
Ignoring; Disregarding; Despite
Not limited to; Not restricted to; Not only
Nothing compared to; Cannot be compared to; Far beyond comparison; Much more; Way better (by far); Beyond comparison
unbecoming of; unworthy of; not proper for; should not; must not; cannot
utmost degree of X; height of X; the most ...; the height of...; extreme amount of...; heartfelt expression of ...
live up to a reputation or name; be worthy of someone’s name; not bring shame to someone or something; avoid dishonor; be praiseworthy or respectable
Ended up not doing something; Never got around to; In the end, failed to do/attempt something
If you ask; In someone else's opinion; According to (a source)