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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JLPT levels
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Very, extremely; Can't help but ~; Be overwhelmed by a feeling
Not only ...; but also ...; What is more; besides
And yet; Despite this; Nevertheless
What is called; So-called; Generally known; As people say
No more than; Just; Merely
Whether … or …; both … and …; no matter whether … or …; either ... or ... is possible/true
Merely; Nothing but; No more than
Can't help but want to; Very; extremely (to feel strong emotion or desire); Be overwhelmed with; be unbearable (emotion or sensation)
Even if; Even though; No matter; Whether… or
No wonder; After all; In fact; Because; At any rate
whether ... or ...; whether one thing or another; no matter which option is chosen
Setting aside; Apart from; Notwithstanding; Regardless of
If it's A, fine, but B is the issue; Setting aside A, focus on B; A may be acceptable, but B matters more
whether or not; things like this and that; and so on
However; Nevertheless; But
Just because ... doesn't mean ...; it's not necessarily the case that ...; it does not follow that ...
no wonder; not surprising that; as expected
must not; cannot; should not
Can't afford to; Unable to ...; Can't wait any longer; Can't stay doing this any more
Not well or properly; Not much or enough; Barely; Hardly
Moreover; Furthermore; In addition; On top of that