Grammar Patterns
Learn how and when to use each grammar pattern, with example sentences.
Random practice (N4)～たい form — Expressing desire
N4How to say you want to do something.
～てもいい — May I / It's OK to
N4Ask or give permission.
～てはいけない — Must not
N4Prohibition.
～なければならない — Must
N4Obligation.
Potential form — can do
N4Express ability: 食べられる, 行ける.
Volitional ～よう / ～おう
N4Let's / I will (plain).
～たり～たりする — Doing things like
N4Lists representative actions.
～たことがある — Have experienced
N4Past experience.
～ば — If (conditional)
N4Conditional ば form.
～たら — If / When
N4Conditional using た-form + ら.
～と思う — I think that
N4Express an opinion.
Passive form ～られる
N4Being acted upon.
Causative ～させる
N4Make or let someone do.
～そうだ — Looks like / I hear
N4Two meanings: appearance and hearsay.
あげる・くれる・もらう — Giving and receiving
N4Three verbs of giving/receiving.
～てあげる／てくれる／てもらう
N4Doing favors.