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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Basic Question Words
Pattern:
Question word + particle + predicate
beginner
Essential question words: 何 (what), 誰 (who), どこ (where), いつ (when), どう (how), どうして/なぜ (why), いくら (how much), いくつ (how many/how old), どちら/どっち (which of two), どれ (which of many)
誰が来ましたか。
Who came?
Question Words and Structures
question
interrogative
who
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何 (What) - Special Uses
Pattern:
Various depending on context
beginner
何 has different pronunciations and uses depending on context.
何ですか。
What is it?
Question Words and Structures
question
what
nani
+2
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
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10 Categories
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JLPT N5 Level