JLPT N5 Grammar List & Study Guide

Japanese Parts of Speech: A Beginner's Guide to Word Types

Learn the basic building blocks of Japanese sentences.

Japanese Sentence Structure: Basic Word Order Guide

Understand the fundamental word order in Japanese.

Affirmative, Negative & Question Sentences in Japanese

Learn how to form positive, negative, and question sentences.

Ko-So-A-Do Words in Japanese: The "0-Second" Trick to Master Demonstratives

Confused by words like "Kore," "Kono," and "Koko"? Learn the single golden rule to instantly master Japanese demonstratives without memorizing translation tables.

Japanese Question Words: How to Ask Who, What, Where & When

Learn how to ask questions with "what," "who," "where," etc.

Japanese Nouns & Pronouns: How to Refer to People and Things

Learn about naming words and how to refer to people and things.

I-Adjectives vs. Na-Adjectives: The Simple Trick to Never Confuse Them Again

Confused by words like "Kirei" or "Yuumei"? Japanese has two types of adjectives that conjugate differently. Learn the foolproof trick to instantly tell them apart.

Japanese Adverbs: How to Add Detail to Your Sentences

Learn how to modify verbs and adjectives to add more detail.

Japanese Numbers & Counters: How to Count Objects

Understand how to count various objects in Japanese.

The 3 Japanese Verb Groups: How to Conjugate Verbs

Learn the crucial classification of Japanese verbs for conjugation.

Japanese Verb Forms: Polite (Masu) vs. Dictionary Form

Master the two fundamental forms of Japanese verbs.

Basic Japanese Particles: How to Use Wa, Ga, Wo, Ni, De

Learn the essential particles that mark grammatical functions and discover the native secrets to never confusing them again.

Japanese Linking Particles: The Simple Rule for 'To,' 'Ya,' 'Mo' & 'No' (Complete Guide)

Confused by 'To' and 'Ya'? Master the four essential Japanese linking particles to connect words naturally and clear up your sentences.

Japanese Range Particles: How to Use Kara and Made

Express starting points and endpoints in time and space.

"Ne" or "Yo"? The Simple Line Between Japanese Sentence-Ending Particles

Confused about when to use "ne" and "yo"? Master these two essential sentence-ending particles with one simple rule about the flow of information. Stop sounding robotic and speak more naturally.