Welcome to the JLPT N5 Grammar section of Yabai Nihongo! 🌸
If you’re new to Japanese, this is the perfect place to start. The N5 level covers the basic grammar structures that form the foundation of the language. You’ll learn how to make simple sentences, use essential particles like は, が, and を, and express common ideas about time, place, and actions.
Each grammar point here is explained in plain language, with examples and tips to help you understand how native speakers actually use it. As you study, you’ll notice how grammar connects with vocabulary and kanji to help you read, listen, and speak more naturally.
Whether you’re preparing for the JLPT exam or simply aiming to build a solid base in Japanese, this page will guide you step by step toward confident understanding. Let’s begin your journey into Japanese grammar!
Class 1: Sentence Structure & Copula
- Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)
- です / だ (to be)
- じゃない / ではない (to not be)
- The particle は
- The particle か
Class 2: Particles (Location, Direction, Object)
- が (subject marker)
- を (object marker)
- で (in, at, by, with)
- に (at, to, destination)
- へ (direction)
- から (from, because)
- まで (until, as far as)
Class 3: Particles (Connectors & Lists)
- と (and, with)
- も (also, too)
- や (and/or listing)
- か〜か (or)
- だけ (only, just)
Class 6: Verb Forms & Actions
- い-adjectives (conjugation, negation)
- な-adjectives (conjugation, negation)
- 一番 (the most/best)
- より〜ほうが (A is more than B)
- は〜より (A is more than B)
- と同じ (same as)