JLPT Grammar
Explore grammar by level
Explore Japanese grammar patterns by JLPT level. Each entry includes practical explanations, usage, and example sentences for effective study.
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as if; as though; like; just like
I think ... isn't it?; It might be that ...; Don't you agree?; I wonder if ... wouldn't it be the case?
natural; as a matter of course; of course; naturally expected
it's natural that; no wonder; it's only natural that
Only; Just; No more than
There is a risk or fear that; Be in danger of; Possibility of
Probably; Perhaps; Most likely; I fear that
Definitely not; Absolutely not; Impossible; Do you really think~?
in addition; on top of that; what is more; to make matters worse
certain to happen; bound to be; sure to be the case; it's decided that
To be expected to; To be scheduled to
Feeling; spirit; mood; to feel like; to have a hunch; mindset; attitude; concern
Seemingly; Giving appearance of; [Expresses emotions or feelings]
Given who X is, it’s not surprising that...; Knowing X, one would expect that...; Because of X’s usual character, ...; It’s exactly because of X that...
Because; The reason is; Since it is...
Because; Since; My excuse is; My explanation is that
strong judgement; there is something; feel strongly that
Tendency; Trend; Inclination
Be worthy of; Deserving of; Amounts to
Extremely; Very; Really; It can't be helped; there's nothing one can do about it
at least; it's better than...; one should feel grateful for