Category: Particles
かどうか and か
かどうか and か かどうか Whether or not Xplain form verb + Xかどうか + verb かどうか is a phrase that means “whether or not“. It must follow a noun, adjective, or verb, and cannot appear...
に and には (N3)
に (For) This section needs some clean up and encompasses a few different things, so I’ve included a summary block. Summary:に can mean forに can be used for potential verbsには is は marking に...
のに (Even though)
のに Even thoughPlain form verb/い Adjective + のにな Adjective/Noun ＋なのに のに is a particle that means “even though”. It is usually used for complaints or criticism. It usually comes across as judgmental when used about...
Causative Passive Form
Causative Passive Form Passive Causative FormCausative Form Verb させる→させられる Meaning The causative passive form is a combination of the passive and causative forms. It is formed by conjugating the causative form into the passive....
Causative Form
Causative Form Causative FormIchidan Verbs: Verb Stem + させるGodan Verbs: ない Stem + せるIrregular Verbs: する→させる ・ くる→来させる The causative form expresses causation. It will mean either: “Allowed something to do x” or “Made...