JLPT N5

When you want to say something like “only one,” “just this,” or “that’s all,” the word you’ll likely use is だけ. This word is simple, neutral, and flexible—perfect for describing a situation where there’s “nothing more, nothing less.”Let’s learn how to use だけ to express “only” or “just” in Japanese. だけ Only / Just (Neutral […]

Japanese verbs come in many forms—some express possibility, others give commands or show conditions. But not all verb forms change the meaning of the action itself. Some change how the verb feels depending on the situation. That’s where the short form (also called the plain form) comes in. In this article, we’ll explore what the short

In Japanese, there are two main types of adjectives: い-adjectives and な-adjectives. You’ve probably already come across い-adjectives, but in this article, we’re going to focus on their lesser-known counterpart: な-adjectives.Though they behave similarly in sentences, な-adjectives have a few unique rules you’ll want to get comfortable with. な-Adjectives What Are They? Usage Pattern [な-adjective]+

When speaking in Japanese, you often need to connect multiple actions in a sentence. Instead of saying, “I went to the store. I bought milk,” you can make the sentence more natural by saying, “I went to the store and bought milk.” In Japanese, this is done using the て-form of verbs. て-Form Linking Actions

Japanese has three different expressions that can be used to not only mean “only” or “just,” but that also explain how we feel about the situation. In this lesson, we’ll be covering the most neutral way to express “only” or “just.” だけ Only; Just Usage Pattern Noun + だけい-adjective + だけな-adjective + な + だけVerb

There are primarily three different expressions that can be used to express wants. In this lesson we’ll be covering two of those ways: 1) When you or others want a thing and 2) when you want somebody else to do something. 欲(ほ)しい Want Usage Pattern Noun + が + ほしい（です）(Person に) + Verb (て-Form) +

There are primarily three different expressions that can be used to express wants. In this lesson, we’ll be covering how to say when you want to do something. ～たい Want To Usage Pattern Verb Stem + たい (です)Verb Stem + たくない (です)Verb Stem + たかった (です)Verb Stem + たくなかった (です) Details JLPT Level: N5 How