🇯🇵 Japanese
日本語 • Kana + Kanji
Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
SOV
Japanese is typically SOV and uses particles (は/が/を/に/で) to mark roles.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: NoGender: NoneCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs conjugate for tense/politeness but not for person.
Plurals
Plural is often optional and shown with context or counters.
Politeness
Politeness levels matter (です/ます forms are a good starting point).
Fast tips
- Learn basic particles early (は, を, に, で).
- Practice kana reading (hiragana/katakana).
Lessons
Particles (は/を/に)
Particles mark grammar roles in Japanese.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.