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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Just because; Even if X, it does not necessarily follow Y; Being X does not guarantee Y
Speaking of which; By the way; Come to think of it; Now that I mention it; That reminds me
Please; Could you please; I would appreciate it if you could... (polite request)
Please do it for me; I beg you to do this for me; Kindly do X for me; I would appreciate it if you did X for me
used to report hearsay or uncertain information; to indicate things people say or rumors, not asserting them as facts; to list examples vaguely, like 'things like' or 'and so on'
Let's do something; Why don't we do ~; Shall we ~?
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...