This is a list of all grammar points covered in the JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 tests. You can filter the list by level or by grammar point. Click on a grammar point to study it in detail.
N1RareParticles
de sura
すら (sura) is a particle that emphasizes the extreme nature of the preceding word or phrase. It indicates that even something unexpected or exceptional is true.
N1CommonExpressions
(yo)uka ~ mai ka
Used to express a suggestion or invitation, often translated as 'shall we?' or 'why not?'
N1CommonGrammar
you ga/(you)u to
Used to express two or more possible choices or conditions.
(yo)u ga ~mai ga/(yo)u to ~mai to
Used to express that regardless of a certain condition or situation, the outcome or action will remain the same. It emphasizes the speaker's determination or strong intention.
you ni mo nai
Expresses that something is impossible or cannot be done, no matter how much one tries or wishes for it. It is used to convey a strong sense of impossibility.
N1RareGrammar
yo mono nara
Used to express a strong conditional statement, implying that if a certain action or situation occurs, there will be severe consequences or outcomes.
N1CommonAdverbs
aete
Used to express intentionally doing something even though it may be difficult or unnecessary. It adds emphasis to the action being taken.
akuma demo
Used to emphasize that something is being done in a particular way, regardless of other possibilities or opinions. It can be translated as 'to the very end' or 'no matter what'.
N1Very CommonExpressions
atte no
This expression is used to convey the meaning of 'thanks to', 'because of', or 'owing to'. It emphasizes the importance or necessity of a certain condition or factor for a situation to occur.
arakajime
Meaning 'in advance' or 'beforehand', あらかじめ is an adverb used to express that an action or preparation is done beforehand or in advance.
N1RareAdjectives
i-ka-na-ru
A formal and archaic way to express 'any' or 'every' in a negative sentence. It is rarely used in modern Japanese.
N1Not as CommonExpressions
ika ni
Used to indicate 'how' or 'in what way'. It is generally used in formal or written Japanese.
ikanimo
いかにも (ikanimo) is an adverb that expresses the sense of 'truly', 'indeed', or 'really'. It is used to emphasize the speaker's feeling or to convey a strong impression or expectation.
ikan de wa / ikan ni yotte wa
Used to express a result or outcome based on a specific condition or situation. It implies that the outcome can vary depending on the circumstances.
N1Very CommonPhrases
ee-kahn nee yoh-rah-zoo
Used to express that something is regardless of or independent of a particular condition or circumstance.
