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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179 results
N4
たところだ

Just finished doing; Was just doing

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ているところだ

in the middle of doing ~; right now, at this moment doing ~; about to finish an ongoing action? (emphasis on current progress)

N4
と~と、どちらが

between X and Y, which one; which between X and Y; which is better between X and Y

N4
ようにする

to try to do something; to make sure to do something; to endeavor to ensure that something happens

N4
なければいけない

Must do; Have to do; It is necessary to do

N4
なければならない

must do; have to do; it's necessary to do

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つづける

to continue doing something; to carry on with; to keep at (an activity); to keep on

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ようにいう

to tell someone to do something; to request that someone do something; to order someone to do something (in such a way)

N4
よていだ

Plan to; Intend to; Be scheduled to

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ようにいのる

Pray that...; Hope that...; Keep fingers crossed that...

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たばかり

Just did; Something that happened just now; A short time ago

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化する

to become/to turn into; to transform into; -ization/-ification; to make (something) into a certain state

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命令形

The imperative form used to give commands or orders.; Positive commands: telling someone to do something.; Negative commands: telling someone not to do something.

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ように

In order to; So that; In such a way that; To avoid or prevent (negative outcome)

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かしら

I wonder; I wonder if ...; I’m not sure but I wonder

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らしい ②

seems; appears to be; typical of; like; befitting

N4
にみえる

to look like; to seem like; to appear like

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とみえる

It seems that; It can be deduced that; One can conclude that

N4

style; manner; fashion; air or vibe; in the style of

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がみられる

Can see; Can be seen; Can observe; Can be observed; Be evident; Chance to see something

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にきがつく

notice that ~; realize that ~; be aware of ~