N4 Grammar Flashcards
(21 cards)
間
while; during; between
間に aida ni
while/during~ something happened
Used to indicate that something occurred in the middle of another action.
あまり~ない amari~nai
not very, not much
Used to express a low degree or quantity.
後で ato de
after ~; later
Indicates a time reference for an event following another.
ば ba
conditional form; If [A] then [B]
A grammatical structure used to express conditions.
場合は baai wa
in the event of; in the case that
Used to specify a particular condition or scenario.
ばかり bakari
only; nothing but
Indicates exclusivity or limitation.
だけで dake de
just by; just by doing
Used to emphasize that something can be achieved with minimal effort.
出す dasu
to suddenly begin; to suddenly appear
Refers to the act of starting something abruptly.
でございます de gozaimasu
to be (honorific)
A formal and polite way to express existence.
でも demo
… or something
Used to introduce an alternative or additional thought.
ではないか dewa nai ka
right?; isn’t it?
Used to seek agreement or confirmation.
が必要 ga hitsuyou
need; necessary
Indicates a requirement or necessity.
がする ga suru
to smell; hear; taste
Used to describe sensory experiences.
がり gari
personality; tend to~; sensitivity towards~
Describes a tendency or characteristic trait.
がる・がっている garu; gatteiru
to show signs of; to appear; to feel
Used to express the appearance of feelings or behaviors.
ございます gozaimasu
to be, to exist (polite form of いる/ある)
Another formal expression for existence.
始める hajimeru
to start; to begin to ~
Indicates the initiation of an action.
はずだ hazu da
it must be; it should be (expectation)
Used to express an expectation or belief.
はずがない hazu ga nai
cannot be (impossible)
Indicates disbelief or impossibility.
必要がある hitsuyou ga aru
need to; it is necessary to
Expresses a requirement for action.