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GrammarOctober 8, 2026
は vs が: A Practical Guide to Japanese's Most Confusing Particle Pair
は marks the topic, が marks the subject — but what does that mean in practice? Clear rules, examples, and how は and が appear on the JLPT.
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GrammarOctober 1, 2026
JLPT N5 Grammar Checklist
The core N5 grammar categories to make sure you've covered before exam day, grouped by what they actually let you say.
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GrammarSeptember 14, 2026
Hiragana vs Katakana: The Difference and When to Use Each
Hiragana and katakana represent the same sounds but are used in completely different situations. Here's how to tell them apart and when each one shows up.
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GrammarAugust 13, 2026
JLPT Grammar: Essential Patterns Explained with Examples, N5 to N1
The grammar patterns that actually show up on the JLPT, level by level, with plain-English explanations and example sentences.
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