より (yori) Meaning: than; rather than; more than How to use the: [A]より[B] OR より + adjective Explain: Describe the comparison Example sentences: 1, 日本は韓国より大きです. Nihon wa Kankoku yori ōkidesu. Japan is bigger than Korea. 2, 朝寝坊より早起きのほうが身体にいいよ。 asanebou yori hayaoki no hou ga karada ni ii yo. It’s better to …
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JLPT N5 Grammar: と同じ (to onaji)
と同じ (to onaji) Meaning: Same as; identica Explain: Describe the two things the same in both nature and form. Example sentences: 1, この本はあの本と出版社が同じだ。 Kono hon hā no hon to shubbansha ga onajida. This book is the same publisher as that book. 2, あの人が食べているのと同じものをく ださい。 Ano hito ga tabete iru no …
Read More »JLPT N5 Grammar: たり~たり (tari~tari)
たり~たり (tari~tari) Meaning: do such things like; do such things as A and B How to use the: Verb-た + り ~ Verb-た + り + する Noun + だったり ~ Noun + だったり い-adj + いかったり ~ い-adj + いかったり な-adj + だったり ~ な-adj + だったり Explain: Use …
Read More »JLPT N5 Grammar: と言います(to iimasu)
と言います(to iimasu) Meaning: say, tell, speak Explain: We use the auxiliary「と」 to indicate the content of 「い い ま す」 When I quote directly, I leave that quote alone and put it inside in 「」 When quoted indirectly, we use the ordinary form in front of 「と」. The duration of …
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と思います (to omoimasu) Meaning: I think Explain: We use the auxiliary「と」 to denote the content of 「おもいます」 Used to indicate speculation When judging and thinking about something that is negative, the previous part of 「と」 will be negative. Used to express ideas. When asking someone about something, use a sentence …
Read More »JLPT N5 Grammar: たことがある (ta koto ga aru)
たことがある (ta koto ga aru) Meaning: have done something before ; Used to; Have been How to use the: Verb-plain past + ことがある Explain: Refers to an action that has occurred in the past Example sentences: 1, その本あら子供の頃読んだことがあります。 Sono hon Ara kodomo no koro yonda koto ga arimasu. I have …
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JLPT N5 Grammar List Summary of the most complete Japanese grammar form N5 1. は (wa) : it, is, in 2. も (mo) : also, too, as well 3. で (de) : in, at, on, with, by 4. に/へ (ni/e) : to (indicates direction / destination) 5. に (ni) : …
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Read More »JLPT N2 Grammar: を通じて (o tsuujite)
を通じて (o tsuujite) Meaning: Through; via; throughout How to use the: Noun + を通じて/を通して Example sentences: 1, 今、インタネットを通じて、世界中の情報を手に入れる Ima, intanetto o tsuujite, sekaijū no jōhō o teniireru Today information in the world is obtained through the internet 2, 自分の仕事を通じて人を幸せにするのが、心から好きなのです。 jibun no shigoto o tsuujite hito o shiawase ni suru no …
Read More »JLPT N2 Grammar: たちまち (tachimachi)
たちまち (tachimachi) Meaning: right away; in a moment; quickly ; instantly Explain: Used to describe things that happen in a very short, immediate time. And things suddenly arise. Example sentences: 1, 雑誌はたちまち売り切れた。 Zasshi wa tachimachi urikireta. The magazine sold out instantly. 2, その知らせはたちまち広いまった。 Sono shirase wa tachimachi hiroi matta. That …
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