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N3 Grammar

219 grammar points

This page lists every grammar point tested at JLPT N3. Each entry includes the grammatical structure, a clear English explanation, and real example sentences so you can see how the pattern is used in context. Click any item to view its full detail page.

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Beginner

Can, Should, It'd be good if

|If you don't understand, it would probably be good to ask the teacher.
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Beginner

Should not, Must not , Ought not to

|You should not break promises.
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Beginner

While, During, Between, Period

|I did the laundry while the baby was sleeping.
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Beginner

During, While, Throughout, In the process of

|I was reading a book (all) throughout the morning.
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Beginner

While, During

|Let's do the laundry while the kids are asleep.
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Beginner

Must, Should , Ought to

|You should keep your promises.
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Beginner

Before it becomes, Before ~ occurs, Without

|Let's hurry up and eat the ice cream before it melts.
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Beginner

Not really, Hardly, Not easily or readily, By no means, Far from

|This bus is taking forever to arrive.
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Beginner

It would be nice if, It would be good if, Should, I hope

|It would be so nice if I won the lottery.
10
Beginner

Very, Quite, Considerably

|This movie was quite interesting.
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Beginner

According to

|According to the TV news, a new cafe has opened in front of the station.
12
Beginner

So much...that

|I was so nervous that my hands were shaking.
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Beginner

As for, Speaking of, Casual は (Sentence topic marker)

|As for this coffee, it's a little bitter, isn't it?
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Beginner

By means of, According to, Depending on, Because of, Due to

|Let's decide where to eat lunch depending on the weather.
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Beginner

I heard that, It is said that

|I hear that the teacher is busy lately.
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Beginner

It is...that..., It is...who..., ...is the one that..., ...is the one who...

|My little sister is the one who is good at piano.
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17
Beginner

Should, Ought

|If you're tired, you should rest well and not push yourself too hard.
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18
Beginner

Not~at all

|I have no idea what he is saying at all.
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Beginner

Combined particles

|Conversations with my teacher are always educational.
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Beginner

Having done..., If...is done..., (And/just) then, Thereupon, If so

|I pushed the button. And then, a hidden door opened.
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Points 41 – 60
Points 61 – 80
Points 81 – 100
Points 101 – 120
Points 121 – 140
Points 141 – 160
Points 161 – 180
Points 181 – 200
Points 201 – 219

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