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N5 Grammar Reference

Complete reference for essential Japanese grammar patterns at the N5 level. Use the search and filters below to find exactly what you need.

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です/だ (Copula)

Pattern:
[Noun/な-adj]です/だ
beginner

Links subject with predicate noun or な-adjective. "Is/am/are."

学生です。
I am a student.
Basic Sentence Patterns
copula basic linking +1

Demonstratives (これ/それ/あれ/どれ)

Pattern:
Ko-so-a-do system
beginner

これ (kore) - this (near speaker); それ (sore) - that (near listener); あれ (are) - that over there (far from both); どれ (dore) - which one

これは何ですか。
What is this?
Basic Sentence Patterns
demonstrative this that +2

だけ (Only/Just)

Pattern:
[Noun/Verb]だけ
beginner

Limitation marker meaning "only" or "just."

これだけです。
This is all./Only this.
Basic Sentence Patterns
limitation only just +1

のほうが (Comparative)

Pattern:
[A]より[B]のほうが[Adjective]
intermediate

"B is more [adjective] than A."

犬より猫のほうが好きです。
I like cats more than dogs.
Basic Sentence Patterns
comparison comparative より +1

いちばん (Superlative)

Pattern:
[Scope]で[いちばん][Adjective]
beginner

Indicates the most/best/number one.

クラスで一番背が高いです。
The tallest in class.
Basic Sentence Patterns
superlative most best +1

About this Grammar Reference

This reference covers essential N5 level Japanese grammar patterns with clear explanations, usage examples, and common mistakes to avoid. Each pattern includes formation rules and practical examples to help you understand and use Japanese grammar effectively.

55 Grammar Patterns • 10 Categories • JLPT N5 Level