N1 Grammar
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How to use 〜に則って (ni nottotte): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
in accordance with Read More
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How to use 〜ても差し支えない (temo sashi tsukae nai): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
It’s alright if… / You may… Read More
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How to use やや (yaya): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
A little / Somewhat Read More
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How to use 〜が早いか (ga hayai ka): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
As soon as” / “No sooner than Read More
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How to use ～ならまだしも (~nara madashimo): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
It’s like sayin’, “A is one thing, I can maybe get with that, but B? Nah, son Read More
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Understanding ～ものとして (~mono toshite): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
You’re basically saying, “Let’s just pretend this is the situation,” or “Supposing this is how it is…” Read More
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Understanding ～きんじえない (~kinji enai): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
This is all about a feeling that just takes over, you get me? Read More
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Understanding ～に堪えない (~ni taenai): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
This is when something is so foul, so messed up, so utterly wack that your whole being just can’t handle… Read More
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Understanding ～並み (~nami): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
You use this joint when you wanna say something is “on par with,” “like,” or “the same level as” something… Read More
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Understanding ～てはかなわない (~te wa kanawanai): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
It’s got this vibe of “I can’t take this anymore,” or “This is just too much for me to handle.” Read More
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Understanding 〜ずじまい (~zuji mai): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
It’s that feeling of “we should’ve done it, but we didn’t.” Read More
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USA Understanding 〜ことだから (~koto dakara): A Streetwise JLPT N2 Grammar Guide
This pattern is like an airtight alibi, a solid prediction based on a person’s known reputation. Read More
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Understanding 敢えて (aete): A Streetwise JLPT N1 Grammar Guide
You’re choosing to do something bold and on purpose. Read More
