Grammar library prepared and maintained by Rahul Kumar Singh.
Level guides and study paths last reviewed 17 July 2026. Read the editorial process or report a correction.
About these Japanese grammar lessons
This collection covers the JLPT N5 to N1 syllabus, organised lesson by lesson. The N5 set follows standard N5 textbooks (lessons 1 to 25), the N4 set continues it (lessons 26 to 50), the N3 set follows the standard intermediate syllabus (lessons 1 to 25), the N2 set covers advanced intermediate study notes (lessons 1 to 21), and the N1 set covers advanced study notes (lessons 1 to 21). Each entry includes core sentence patterns, example sentences, particle usage, conjugation tables and cultural commentary — written so that learners can follow along while still being useful for JLPT revision.
Standard Grammar Track (N5 to N1)
These notes follow the standard beginner-to-advanced grammar sequence used in most Japanese classrooms, so they work alongside any mainstream course, in self-study, or as standalone revision before a JLPT sitting. Each lesson is presented as a clear, self-contained study card with sentence patterns, worked examples and quick summaries. Topics build from the basics up to advanced structures — て-form, plain form, conditionals, passive and causative forms, keigo, transitive and intransitive verb pairs, and the nuanced sentence-end expressions tested at N2 and N1.
The Conversational Track: Japanese for Daily Life
This conversational track follows a free conversational series — Starter (A1), Elementary 1 and Elementary 2 (A2). It is task-based and emphasises real-life situations like introducing yourself, asking for directions, shopping, making appointments and discussing daily routines. Use the Starter level if you are completely new to Japanese, and Elementary 1 / 2 to bridge into N4-level material.
How to study with this material
Open a lesson, read the explanation, then practise each pattern out loud with the example sentences. Create one sentence about your own life, then compare its particles and verb form with the model. Pair the grammar card with the related vocabulary list, kanji reference and particle practice. A steady pace of one or two lessons per week leaves enough time for recall, writing and correction.
Cornerstone Study Guides
To supplement your lesson studies, explore the maintained guides on core Japanese concepts, script rules and study planning: