JLPT N4 Grammar - Page 7

Study JLPT N4 grammar patterns

ようになる
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To reach the point where; to come to be
Usage Context: Used when someone acquires a new skill or habit over time.
Formation: Verb (potential form) + ようになる
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...
意向形
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Volitional form
Usage Context: Used when casually suggesting to do something together.
Formation: To form the volitional form: For u-verbs, change the final -u to -ou. For ru-verbs, replace -ru w...
ころ or ごろ
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around (time); about (time); -ish (time)
Usage Context: This form is used to express an approximate time related to events or actions.
Formation: Noun (time) + ころ / ごろ
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