JLPT N4 Grammar - Page 3

Study JLPT N4 grammar patterns

そうに or そうな
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Appears to be; seems like
Usage Context: This expression is used to convey impressions or appearances about actions or states.
Formation: Verb stem + そうに / そうな; い-adjective (remove い) + そうに / そうな
と思う
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I think that; to believe that
Usage Context: Used frequently in daily conversations to express opinions or thoughts.
Formation: Verb (casual form) + と思う; い-adjective + と思う; な-adjective (remove な) + だと思う; Noun + だと思う
ぜひ
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Certainly; by all means
Usage Context: Used to express eagerness or a strong wish to have something done.
Formation: Used in front of verbs or entire clauses to emphasize the importance or desire to do the action.
より
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Comparison marker ('than')
Usage Context: This form is used when making a comparison between two entities.
Formation: Noun + より
間に
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While; during the time that
Usage Context: Used when discussing an action that happens at some point within a time frame defined by another action or event.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + 間に; Noun + の + 間に
な
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Don’t
Usage Context: Used in casual speech to tell someone not to do something, often by people in authority or with close relationships.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + な
なら
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If; in the case that...
Usage Context: Used when proposing an action or response based on a specified condition or hypothetical situation.
Formation: Clause + なら
させてください
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Please let me do something.
Usage Context: Used to politely request permission to do something.
Formation: Verb (causative form) + させてください
てくる
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To do something and return
Usage Context: Used to express leaving to perform an action and then returning.
Formation: Verb in て form + くる
という
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called; named
Usage Context: Used when referring to the name or title of a person, object, or concept.
Formation: (Noun/Noun Phrase) + 〜という
ではないか
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Isn't it?; right?
Usage Context: Typically used when the speaker seeks agreement or confirmation from the listener, often expressing the speaker's opi...
Formation: Verb (plain form) + ではないか; い-Adjective (plain form) + ではないか; な-Adjective (root) + ではないか; Noun + で...
必要がある
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It is necessary; required
Usage Context: Used to express that something is necessary or required in a given situation.
Formation: Verb-casual + 必要がある
みたいだ
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It seems like; appears to be
Usage Context: Used to express resemblance or similarity based on assumptions or appearances.
Formation: Noun + みたいだ, Verb casual form + みたいだ, い-adjective (plain form) + みたいだ, な-adjective (plain form) だ...
おきに
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Repeated at intervals; every other
Usage Context: This structure is used to describe events or occurrences that happen at regular intervals.
Formation: This structure is commonly used with words related to time or distance.
〇〇終わる
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To finish; to end
Usage Context: Used to describe completing an action, often in a casual context.
Formation: Verb (stem form) + 終わる
たばかり
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Just did something; just happened
Usage Context: Used to express that an action occurred a short time ago.
Formation: Verb (past tense) + ばかり
と言われている
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It is said that; people say that
Usage Context: Used when discussing common beliefs, stories, or what is generally said about something.
Formation: Use the dictionary form of verbs, adjectives, and nouns followed by 〜と言われている.
ようと思う
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I'm thinking of doing something
Usage Context: Used to express a tentative decision or intention to take an action.
Formation: Verb volitional form + と思う
づらい
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~dzurai
Usage Context: Used when an action is difficult to perform.
Formation: Conjugate with the verb's stem.
〇〇出す
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to suddenly begin or to dash out
Usage Context: This form is used to describe actions that start suddenly or to describe someone or something moving out quickly.
Formation: Verb stem + 出す
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