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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Even so; However; Even though; But
By the way; Incidentally; Speaking of ...
the more; to the extent that; so much … that; about
the more ... the more; as X increases, Y increases; the more A you do, the more B happens
not as ~ as; not to the extent of ~; not to the degree of ~; somewhat less than ~
If that's the case; In that case; Well, then; So, given what has just been said
although; even though; in spite of; despite that; yet (surprising result)
for the sake of; in order to; for the benefit of; to aim for
in order to; for the sake of; so that
Called; Named; Known as; As much as
I heard that; Rumor has it that; It is said that; It means that
Introduces an explanation or definition of something; Used to say what something is, or what it means; Clarifies what is meant by a term or phrase
-ly, -like, -al; typical; in a ...-manner; of the ... kind
Because; Reason; the reason is; for that reason
It is natural/expected that...; One should...; That's how it is; Normally...
in the middle of; during; while something is happening
After; Upon
thanks to; because of; owing to
Based on; In accordance with
Aspect; Respect; Point; Way; In terms of; In that; From the point of view
Because; The reason is; That is because