JLPT N4 Grammar - Page 5

Study JLPT N4 grammar patterns

〇〇が必要だ
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It is necessary; it is needed.
Usage Context: Used to indicate that something is needed or required.
Formation: Noun + が必要だ
ことがある
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To have done something before; there are times when..
Usage Context: This form is used to talk about past experiences or to express that something sometimes happens.
Formation: Verb (dict. form) + ことがある
そうだ
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It seems; it looks like
Usage Context: Used to express conjecture based on visual evidence or observation, rather than hearsay.
Formation: Verb stem + そうだ / い-adjective (drop the final い) + そうだ / な-adjective (without な) + そうだ.
ておく
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To do something in advance
Usage Context: Used when you want to describe an action performed in advance or to prepare for a future event.
Formation: Verb て-form + おく
やっと
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At last; finally
Usage Context: Used when something that you've been waiting for or working towards has finally occurred.
Formation: やっと + verb (past tense)
でも
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But; however; though
Usage Context: Used to connect two contrasting ideas or statements in casual conversation.
Formation: Used at the beginning of the second sentence to contrast with the first sentence.
急に
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Suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
Usage Context: Used to express a sudden occurrence or unexpected change.
Formation: Used before verbs to indicate sudden action or change.
をください
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Please (used for polite requests)
Usage Context: Used when politely asking for an object or a favor.
Formation: Noun + をください
かもしれない
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Might; may; possibly
Usage Context: Used in casual conversation to express uncertainty about an event, action, or state.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + かもしれない; い-adjective + かもしれない; な-adjective (without な) + かもしれない; Noun + か...
から作る
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Made from; made out of
Usage Context: Used to describe what material an object is made from when the material is still recognizable.
Formation: Noun + から作る
みたいに
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Similar to; like; in the manner of
Usage Context: Used in conversational Japanese to compare actions or state to something, expressing similarity.
Formation: Noun + みたいに
にくい
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Difficult to...
Usage Context: This form is used when you want to indicate that some action is difficult to carry out.
Formation: Verb（ます form without ます） + にくい
それでも
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Even so; nevertheless
Usage Context: Used when one wants to add a contrasting statement or outcome that persists despite circumstances.
Formation: それでも is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence to indicate a contrast with the previous ...
ていただけませんか
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Could you please do something? (polite)
Usage Context: Used in situations where you want to politely ask someone to do something, often used in formal settings.
Formation: Verb て-form + いただけませんか
ても
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Even if; even though
Usage Context: Used when describing a condition that does not affect a certain outcome or action.
Formation: Verb て-form + も; い-adjective くて-form + も; な-adjective で-form + も; Noun + でも
と言ってもいい
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You could say; it might be said
Usage Context: This form is used when you want to suggest that a statement could be made or when speculating about something.
Formation: Verb + と言ってもいい / Noun + と言ってもいい
予定だ
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To be scheduled; planned
Usage Context: Used to describe an action or event that is planned or scheduled.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + 予定だ; Noun + の予定だ
も
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also/too
Usage Context: Used to add inclusivity, indicating that something applies as well to other mentioned items.
Formation: Used directly after a noun, pronoun, or nominal phrase.
のに
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Despite; although
Usage Context: Used when expressing a contrasting situation or unexpected outcome.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + のに; い-adjective (plain form) + のに; な-adjective (dictionary form) + な + のに; No...
てあげる
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To do something for someone
Usage Context: Used when offering help, doing favors, or expressing kindness to someone else.
Formation: Verb (て form) + あげる
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