JLPT N2 Grammar - Page 1

Study JLPT N2 grammar patterns

一気に
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All at once
Usage Context: This form is used to describe actions that are performed in one continuous or uninterrupted action.
Formation: Used with verbs to indicate doing something in one continuous motion or effort.
っこない
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No chance of; no way that; will never happen
Usage Context: Used in informal spoken language to show strong disbelief or skepticism.
Formation: Verb stem + っこない
次第で
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Depending on
Usage Context: Used to express conditions or factors upon which something depends.
Formation: Noun + 次第で
それなら
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If that’s the case; if so
Usage Context: Used often in conversations to continue from a previous statement and propose a conclusion or decision.
Formation: Used at the beginning of a sentence to transition based on prior context.
少しも〇〇ない
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Not even a little; not one bit.
Usage Context: Used in situations where you want to emphasize the total absence or negation of something.
Formation: 少しも + Verb (negative form) / Adjective (negative form)
やがて
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Soon; before long
Usage Context: Used to describe actions or events that will occur soon or in the near future.
Formation: Used as an adverb before verbs to indicate that the action will occur soon.
どころではない
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Not the time or place for; far from it
Usage Context: Used when someone cannot do something due to other urgent priorities or reasons.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + どころではない; Noun + どころではない
得る
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To gain; to obtain; to acquire
Usage Context: This form is used when something is possible or can potentially occur, often involving chance or ability to comprehend.
Formation: Verb stem + 得る
上
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From the perspective of; based on
Usage Context: Used when discussing or considering things from the viewpoint of a specific subject or criterion.
Formation: Noun + 上 (うえ)
もう少しで
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Almost; nearly
Usage Context: Used to express that an action was nearly completed or an event nearly occurred.
Formation: [もう少しで] + Verb (plain form)
をもとに
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Based on; made from
Usage Context: Used to indicate that something is created or derived from another source.
Formation: Noun + をもとに
ろくに〇〇ない
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not properly; insufficiently
Usage Context: Used when expressing that someone didn't do something properly or adequately.
Formation: ろくに + Verb (negative form)
少なくとも
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At least
Usage Context: Used in contexts where a minimum amount or degree needs to be specified or emphasized.
Formation: 少なくとも + number/quantity
てはならない
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Must not; such a situation must not occur.
Usage Context: Used in formal contexts, rules, and situations demanding strict compliance.
Formation: Verb て-form + はならない
から見ると
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From the perspective of; based on
Usage Context: Used when expressing opinions or observations from a particular point of view.
Formation: Noun + から見ると
といった
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Such as; for example
Usage Context: Used to give examples or list items that are similar or share a common feature.
Formation: Noun + といった
かと思うと
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As soon as; no sooner than
Usage Context: This form is used to express that an action happens right after another action unexpectedly or with a sense of surprise.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + かと思うと
に応える
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To respond to; to meet expectations
Usage Context: This form is used when talking about meeting someone's expectations or responding correctly to requests or demands.
Formation: Noun + に応える
以来
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Since; from that time on
Usage Context: Used to express that something has happened continuously from a certain past point in time.
Formation: Verb (た form) + 以来
当然
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Naturally; as expected; of course
Usage Context: Used to express that something is natural or expected in a situation.
Formation: Noun + 当然 or Verb (dictionary form) + のは当然
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