Topic N4
Japanese Learning
Grammar N4
List of grammar lessons
Lesson 26: I want to take out the trash
Learn how to use 'ndesu' to explain reasons, confirm information, polite requests with 'V-te itadakemasen ka', and asking for advice with 'V-tara ii desu ka'.
Lesson 27: I can read Japanese newspapers
Learn about the Potential Form (Kanou-kei) of verbs. Distinguish between 'Miemasu' (can see) and 'Mimasu' (watch), and 'Kikoemasu' (can hear) and 'Kikimasu' (listen).
Lesson 28: I eat while watching TV
Learn about structures for parallel actions 'While... while...' (Nagara), daily habits (Te imasu), listing reasons 'Shi, shi', and the conjunction 'Sore de'.
Lesson 29: The window is broken
Learn about Intransitive Verbs, describing the state of things (N ga V-te imasu), and completed/regretted actions (V-te shimaimashita).
Lesson 30: There is a map on the wall
Learn about the state resulting from an intentional action (V-te arimasu), preparatory actions (V-te okimasu), and ongoing states (Mada V-te imasu).
Lesson 31: I intend to go with him
Learn about the Volitional Form (Ikou-kei), expressing intentions (V-iyou to omoimasu), more certain intentions (Tsumori), and plans (Yotei).
Lesson 32: It is better to go to the hospital
Learn about advisory structures (V-ta/V-nai hou ga ii desu), speculation (Deshou/Kamoshiremasen), and time limits (Quantifier de).
Lesson 33: Run! Don't stop!
Learn about the Imperative Form (Meirei-kei), Prohibitive Form (Kinshi-kei), explaining meanings (To iu imi desu), and conveying speech (To itte imashita).
Lesson 34: I brushed my teeth and then went to sleep
Learn about the structure 'Do according to...' (Toori ni), 'After...' (Ato de), and performing actions with accompanying states (V-te / V-nai de).
Lesson 35: If the weather is nice tomorrow, I will go on a trip
Learn about the Conditional Form (Jouken-kei) of verbs and adjectives, the 'If... then...' structure (Nara), and asking for advice 'V-ba ii desu'.
Lesson 36: I practice every day so that I can become good at Japanese
Learn about purpose structures (You ni), expressing changes in state (You ni narimasu), and habits/efforts (You ni shimasu).
Lesson 37: Someone stole my wallet
Learn about the Passive Form (Ukemi-kei), including direct passive and indirect passive (expressive of trouble or annoyance).
Lesson 38: Learning Japanese is interesting
Learn about nominalizing verbs using the particle 'No'.
Lesson 39: I was very surprised because of the earthquake news
Learn about expressing reasons and causes using the Te-form (V-te / Adj-te) and the particle 'No de' (Because...).
Lesson 40: I don't know when he will come
Learn about embedding interrogative sentences within declarative sentences (When, what, whether or not...).
Lesson 41: The manager gave me a gift
Learn about giving and receiving gifts and actions using respectful and humble forms (Sashiagemasu, Kudasaimasu, Itadakimasu).
Lesson 42: I save money to study abroad
Learn about purpose structures (Tameni), usage and convenience (No ni), and agents in passive sentences (Ni yotte).
Lesson 43: It looks like it's going to rain
Learn about predictive structures based on appearance (Sou desu), actions of going and returning (V-te kimasu), and polite requests (V-te kuremasen ka).
Lesson 44: I ate too much
Learn about expressing excess (~Sugimasu), ease or difficulty of doing something (~Yasui / ~Nikui), and changing the state of an object (~Shimasu).
Lesson 45: In case of an accident, call the police
Learn about hypothetical situations (Baai wa) and expressing contrast or surprise (No ni).