
Learn essential Japanese grammar online with Ayana Okamoto: master particles, counters, grammatical patterns, and verb conjugations through five-step lessons, beginner-focused, examples, practice, pronunciation, and quizzes.
Japanese Tutor, Ayana's brief introduction
This course is for beginners who are interested in learning Japanese grammar and preparing for Japanese-Language Proficiency Test level 5. At the end of the course, you will be able to make your own sentences using the grammar points covered and be able to speak basic sentences.
Learn beginner JLPT N5 Japanese grammar through translation exercises from English to Japanese, and understand that there is no single perfect answer.
Explore classroom vocabulary and common Japanese phrases used in lessons, including polite forms, intonation cues, translation requests, and practical expressions for finishing or continuing.
Warm up guides you through hiragana pronunciation, focusing on mouth shape and repeating sounds after the instructor, from vowels to consonant groups like ka ki ku and sa shi su.
Explore katakana vocabularies and master Japanese-style pronunciation of foreign words, including French and German origins, to enhance reading skills and effective communication.
Hello, I would like to provide you with an overview of beginner-level Japanese. Here is a list of grammar points along with example sentences. The order starts with particles, followed by the masu form of verbs, te-form verbs, ない form for verbs, ta-form verbs, and the rest are other points.
There are 120 sentences in total, so if you memorize one point per day, you can complete it in about 4 months. Studying two points per day allows you to finish in 2 months. While it might not seem too daunting at first, comprehending each usage and its variations might take some time. In my private lessons for students (1 hour per week) in New Zealand, covering all the required grammar points for achieving a conversational level usually takes anywhere from one to a few years. For Korean or Chinese students, progress might be faster due to similarities in certain letters or grammar structures with Japanese, I presume.
I recommend printing this list and using it as a reference while you study. Although some entries are just vocabulary and don't have lesson videos in this course, around 90% are covered. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to post in the Q&A section. がんばってね (Good luck)!
Explore Japanese particles and fundamental grammar concepts in this beginner JLPT N5 overview, as part of the comprehensive Japanese grammar course.
Explore the wa topic marker in Japanese, using watashi wa ayana desu and watashi wa Nihon jin; learn that ha is typed as ha but pronounced wa.
Learn how to use も to say 'also' in Japanese by linking the topic to a related statement and placing も after the topic or after the object.
Explore how the particle no connects nouns to express 'of' and ownership, with examples like Nihon no Tokyo and Nihongo no sensei, and notice how word order changes meaning.
Learn how the Japanese particle を marks direct objects with practical examples using nomimasu to drink, taberu to eat, and kuruma to mean car, plus pronunciation and translation practice.
Learn how the particle ga marks a new or important subject in Japanese, and practice with example sentences. Explore distinctions shown in examples like the weather is good, or onsen.
Learn how the particle ni marks time and destination in Japanese, and practice with movement verbs and examples like watashi wa gakko ni ikimasu and Kyoto ni ikimasu.
Learn how the particle へ marks destination or direction after a place name, and use it with movement verbs to show going from a to b, such as uchi.
Learn how to use the particle de to indicate location of action and means of action in Japanese. See examples like Kyoto de omamori and traveling by taxi or bus.
Explore beginner JLPT N5 grammar with an overview of lesson 1, guiding new learners through essential Japanese grammar in a comprehensive course.
Learn to form yes/no questions in Japanese by adding ka at the end, practice pronunciation, and use examples like nihongo desu ka and are you an engineer?
Learn the difference between the sentence-ending particles ne and yo, including when to use yo with friends to express statements, and practice doctor and sensei usage examples.
Master N5 grammar concepts in this overview of lesson 2 within the comprehensive Japanese grammar for beginners course, guiding students through essential beginner Japanese structures.
Learn to convert a verb's dictionary form to its polite form by applying group rules (group 1, 2, 3) and using the hiragana chart and masu endings.
Practice N5 vocabulary pronunciation by listening to each word twice, first slowly then at normal speed, and repeat after me to memorize them.
Explore yes and no expressions and personal pronouns from N5 grammar lesson 3 overview in this beginner Japanese course. Practice simple phrases and introductory expressions from the caption.
Learn to express purpose with iku and kuru by using ni for destination, and practice sentences that describe movement with a specific goal.
Master the Japanese expression no ga suki desu to say you like doing something, using verb dictionary forms. Learn to express dislikes and talk about others' preferences with names.
Practice pronunciation of N5 vocabulary together, with each word spoken twice, slowly and at normal speed, and repeated aloud to help memorize them.
Master N5 grammar concepts in the lesson 4 overview, introducing essential beginner sentence structures and common phrases to build basic Japanese proficiency.
Explore the noga jouzu desu grammar for saying you are good at doing something, using a verb in dictionary form with no ga to describe skill.
Use the A のほうが B より construction to express comparisons. Adjectives keep their form and nouns receive added context, as in black clouds are warmer than white clouds.
Master the no naka de ichiban grammar to express the most within a class of items, using inside or among, with ga versus wa usage and practical examples.
Learn how to express intention with つもりです/tsumori desu, using the present casual dictionary form to plan future actions. Explore negative forms and polite versus casual usage with examples.
Practice the pronunciation of N5 vocabulary together, pronouncing each word twice—slowly, then at normal speed. Repeat after me to memorize them, reinforcing fast recall of basic Japanese vocabulary.
Explore an overview of N5 grammar for beginner Japanese, highlighting day-to-day usage and practical phrases in this lesson 5 overview as you get started.
Explore how to express 'to become' in Japanese using naru, with i-adjectives and na-adjectives, and with nouns through ni naru; see examples like shizuka ni naru and tanoshiku naru.
Learn how to express desire with the tai form in Japanese, form tai and takunai, conjugate like adjectives, and use polite or casual forms with examples.
Master the tari tari suru form to describe multiple activities in Japanese, using A and B and a casual past tense, with examples like eiga o miru and kimono suru.
Learn the final expression んです/ndesu to explain reasons and add emphasis in spoken Japanese, with casual and past forms, usage with verbs, adjectives, nouns, and practice.
Learn how the Japanese grammar んですが/ndesuga creates politeness while explaining, requesting help or permission, or inviting a response, with sentence connection and emphasis shown in examples.
Practice N5 vocabulary pronunciation as the instructor repeats each word twice, slowly first, then at normal speed. Repeat after me to memorize the vocabulary and build confidence with Japanese pronunciation.
Explore foundational N5 grammar through simple sentences like 'I am', 'this is', and basic negation with 'not', along with common phrases such as 'thank you'.
Learn how すぎる (sugiru) expresses excess in Japanese by attaching to adjectives or verbs, using the polite ます form, with examples like too expensive or too far.
learn how to use ~たほうがいい to give advice, apply casual past tense conjugation, and express a friendly tone with examples about eating vegetables and arriving on time.
Learn to express 'it is better not to do something' using the casual negative -nai form and the pattern -nai hou ga ii, with examples like don't smoke.
Learn how to use noun + のほうがいい to compare two nouns, expressing 'Noun1 is better than Noun2,' with adjectives and practical examples.
Learn how to use 〜ので/-node (because) to connect reason and result in Japanese, where the reason comes first, then the situation, across verbs, adjectives, nouns.
Explore the Japanese grammar point nakuchaikenai, meaning 'have to,' through verb conjugation, negative forms such as nakereba naranai, and casual to formal variations with practice.
Learn the nakuchaikenai form (have to) in beginner Japanese grammar, including verb forms, negatives, and past tense, with examples like I have to go to bed early.
Practice pronunciation of jlpt n5 vocabulary with two readings: first slow, then at normal speed, and repeat after me to memorize essential Japanese terms.
Explore N5 grammar lesson 7 overview for beginners, part of comprehensive Japanese grammar (beginner JLPT N5).
Discover how to express ability in Japanese with koto ga dekimasu, turning verbs into noun phrases to say you can do actions like reading or writing.
express your hobby in japanese with watashi no shumi wa koto desu, using a verb in dictionary form plus koto. include examples like miru, benkyo suru, and shashin o toru.
Learn to express experiences in Japanese using the ta-form and koto ga aru, including past tense conjugation, question forms, and examples such as I have worn a kimono.
Learn to use deshou to express probably in Japanese, especially for weather forecasts. Apply positive and negative forms, including short form, in everyday guesses.
Learn how rising intonation in deshou? signals listener agreement, used with verbs and casual adjectives. Practice pronunciation with example sentences, including time expressions like ichi jikan for one hour.
Explore using deshouka? to ask for confirmation in polite Japanese, with rising intonation, dictionary forms, nouns, and adjectives, plus practical examples like identity and plans.
Practice pronunciation of N5 vocabulary by repeating words such as gakusei, tamago, densha, kimono, kazoku, arigatou gozaimasu, and more, through a repeat-after-me exercise that reinforces basic Japanese terms.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning the basics of Japanese grammar, The “Japanese Grammar Online Course (Beginner/JLPT N5 level) ” will guide you the most useful particles, counters, and grammatical patterns in an easy-to-understand way. You can access a mini-quiz at the end of every lesson to review key points as well as self-assessment tool.
This course is Japanese study materials related to the JLPT N5 level. You can study vocabulary, expressions, and grammar that correspond to the JLPT N5 level. Furthermore, in order to understand grammar deeply, you can practice translation from English to Japanese each grammar lesson. All of the narration contains English and romaji, so that those learning Japanese for the first time can freely study the materials. In addition, for those countries unfamiliar with kanji, all of the Japanese is written in roman letters from Lesson 1 to Lesson 14, and all of the lesson examples are shown in English, so that all learners can study effectively. By practicing native's pronunciation, students will be able to speak slowly spoken in daily life conversations. Learners will study about 100 grammar points used in daily life, in addition to a little bit of Japanese culture. If you're wanting to learn how to speak Japanese, then you have to master Japanese grammar rules! Japanese grammar patterns are quite different to those we have in English, and there is a lot to learn. Things you may not even realize are grammar patterns in English, you have to learn in Japanese. If you have questions which related to the curriculum, you can post your comment on Q and A section. This course is the good start!!