Grammar

Grammar index

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Search Japanese grammar by pattern, meaning or what it lets you do. Every point links to a full explanation with real example sentences you can hear.

New to grammar? Start with the guided N5 walkthrough — grouped by what you want to say
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PatternMeaningFunctionLevel
〜たいtai want to (do) Wanting N5
〜がしいga hoshii want (a thing) Wanting N5
〜てくださいte kudasai please do… Requests N5
〜ましょうmashou let's… Invitations N5
〜がga suki like Liking N5
〜てもいいte mo ii may / it's OK to Permission N5
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