JLPT N3 Grammar - Page 1

Study JLPT N3 grammar patterns

結局
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ultimately; in the end
Usage Context: Used when summarizing or stating the final result after a series of events or discussions.
Formation: Used as an adverb to introduce the conclusion or result of a situation.
Aも〇〇ばBも
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If A is 〇〇, then B is also
Usage Context: This form is contextually used to describe situations where both aspects share a particular state or condition.
Formation: Aも〇〇ばBも form is used by incorporating verbs, adjectives, or nouns into both statements to show si...
AにつれてB
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As A happens, B happens as well
Usage Context: Used to indicate that two things happen together with some correlation.
Formation: A (VERB dictionary form) + につれて + B; A (NOUN) + につれて + B
たびに
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Every time; whenever something happens
Usage Context: Used to talk about a recurring action or situation that happens under specific conditions.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + たびに; Noun + の + たびに
例えば
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For example; such as
Usage Context: Used to illustrate or clarify by providing an example.
Formation: 例えば + example
といえば
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Speaking of; when it comes to
Usage Context: Use this form when you want to bring up a specific aspect or topic related to the ongoing conversation.
Formation: Noun + といえば
よりも
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rather than
Usage Context: Used when comparing two items, where one is preferable or superior to the other.
Formation: Noun + よりも / Verb (dictionary form) + よりも / Adjective + よりも
ように見える
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It looks like; it seems like
Usage Context: This form is used when giving one's impression about the appearance or state of something/someone.
Formation: Verb (informal form) + ように見える; Adjective + ように見える; Noun + のように見える.
〇〇ばいい
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It would be nice if 〇〇; should..
Usage Context: This form is often used when giving advice, suggestions, or describing an ideal situation.
Formation: To form this pattern, conjugate the verb into its conditional form (-ba form) and follow it with ...
〇〇難い
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Difficult to 〇〇; hard to 〇〇
Usage Context: Used when the speaker finds something psychologically or morally difficult to do.
Formation: Verb stem + 難い
ことになっている
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To be scheduled or expected to
Usage Context: Used to indicate plans, expectations, or rules.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + ことになっている
に慣れる
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To get used to; to become accustomed to.
Usage Context: Used when someone becomes familiar or comfortable with something or some situation over time.
Formation: Noun + に + 慣れる
仕方がない
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There is no other way; it can't be helped
Usage Context: Used when expressing resignation or accepting an unavoidable situation.
Formation: Often used as a stand-alone phrase.
ている場合じゃない
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It is not the time for doing something
Usage Context: Used when someone is doing or considering doing something inappropriate given the circumstances.
Formation: Verb in ている form + 場合じゃない
つい
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tsui
Usage Context: Used when someone does something unintentionally or without thinking.
Formation: Placed before the verb to indicate something done accidentally or without thinking.
わけにはいかない
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Cannot due to circumstances; must not
Usage Context: Used when expressing that one cannot perform an action due to social, moral, or practical restrictions.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + わけにはいかない
ような気がする
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I feel that; I have a feeling that
Usage Context: Used when someone wants to express a personal feeling or intuition about something.
Formation: Verb (casual form) + ような気がする / Noun + のような気がする / い-adjective (plain form) + ような気がする / な-adjective...
ないことはない
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It's not impossible; there is a possibility
Usage Context: This form is used to suggest that while something might be challenging, it is not completely impossible. It's often u...
Formation: Verbない-form + ことはない
つもりで
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Intending to; assuming that
Usage Context: Used when stating the intention you have regarding an action or the assumption that you are acting in a certain way.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + つもりで
別に〇〇ない
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Not particularly; not especially
Usage Context: Used when dismissing a suggestion or offering a neutral response.
Formation: 別に + (verb/adjective/noun) + ない
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