The Complete JLPT N5 Grammar Video(Game) Textbook

Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ojVS-KgDEgvideo

Concepts covered:JLPT N5, Japanese grammar, video game examples, detailed explanations, contextual learning

In this video, Matt teaches all the grammar points required for the JLPT N5 level using over 100 examples from more than 60 different video games. The video aims to provide detailed explanations and contextual examples to help learners understand and master N5 Japanese grammar confidently.

Table of Contents1.Mastering N5 Japanese Grammar Through Video Games 2.Understanding Casual and Polite Forms in Japanese Grammar 3.Usage of 'Desho', 'Daro', and 'De' in Japanese 4.Understanding the Particle 'Ga' and Key Expressions in Japanese 5.Expressing Preferences and Actions in Japanese

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Mastering N5 Japanese Grammar Through Video Games

Concepts covered:N5 Japanese grammar, video game examples, cha ikenai, ja dame, spoken Japanese

This chapter introduces N5 level Japanese grammar using over 100 examples from 60 different video games. It explains the usage of 'cha' and 'ja' in spoken Japanese to express prohibitions, providing both formal and informal contexts.

Question 1

Cha ikenai is more formal than tewa ikenai.

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'ja ikenai'?

Question 3

What does 'tewa ikenai' express in Japanese?

Question 4

CASE STUDY: You are playing a video game where a character is warning another character that they must not enter a restricted area. The character uses the phrase 'irecha ikenai' to express this prohibition.

All of the following are correct applications of 'irecha ikenai' except...

Question 5

CASE STUDY: A teacher is explaining to students the use of 'shinja ikenai' in a video game context, where a character is told they must not die.

Select three correct uses of 'shinja ikenai' out of the following...

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Understanding Casual and Polite Forms in Japanese Grammar

Concepts covered:desu, da, dakara, dake, Japanese grammar

The chapter explains the casual and polite forms of the Japanese verb 'desu' and its casual counterpart 'da', highlighting their appropriate usage in different contexts. It also covers the use of 'dakara' to express reason and the different meanings of 'dake' in various sentences.

Question 6

'Dakara' can be used to explain reasons in Japanese.

Question 7

How do you say 'was' in Japanese?

Question 8

Why might using 'desu' sound robotic?

Question 9

CASE STUDY: In a casual conversation with a friend, you want to express that you are very hungry and suggest having pizza.

All of the following are correct applications of casual speech except...

Question 10

CASE STUDY: In a casual chat, you want to say that you only need to do something once more.

Select three correct uses of 'dake'.

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Usage of 'Desho', 'Daro', and 'De' in Japanese

Concepts covered:desho, daro, politeness, location particle, means of action

The chapter explains the use of 'desho' and 'daro' in Japanese to imply probability or speculation, with 'desho' being more polite and 'daro' more casual. It also covers the particle 'de' used to express location or means of an action, providing examples from various contexts.

Question 11

De can express both location and method of an action.

Question 12

How would you say 'I study at school'?

Question 13

How do you say 'I will go by car'?

Question 14

CASE STUDY: A student is writing an email to their professor to request an extension on an assignment. They want to be polite and imply that they are unsure if the professor will grant the extension.

Which of the following is not polite?

Question 15

CASE STUDY: A manager is giving feedback to a team member and wants to reassure them that their performance is likely satisfactory.

Select three polite ways to reassure.

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Understanding the Particle 'Ga' and Key Expressions in Japanese

Concepts covered:particle 'ga', subject marker, conjunction, do yatte, doshter

This chapter explains the use of the particle 'ga' at the N5 level in Japanese, focusing on its role as a subject marker and a conjunction. It also covers expressions like 'do yatte' for asking how something is done, 'doshter' for asking why, and 'kimiwa' for inquiring about characteristics.

Question 16

'Ga' marks the subject in a sentence.

Question 17

How would you ask for directions using 'do yatte'?

Question 18

What does the particle 'ga' mark in a sentence?

Question 19

CASE STUDY: You are helping a friend understand a sentence from a Japanese game. The sentence is: '駅にどうやって行きますか?' (Eki ni dou yatte ikimasu ka?).

Which interpretation is incorrect?

Question 20

CASE STUDY: You are watching an anime and a character says: '日本語が読めますが、話せません。' (Nihongo ga yomemasu ga, hanasemasen.).

Select three correct translations.

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Expressing Preferences and Actions in Japanese

Concepts covered:hoga e, hoshi, aru, eru, e adjectives

This chapter explains how to express preferences and actions in Japanese using specific grammatical structures. It covers the use of 'hoga e' for recommendations, 'hoshi' for expressing wants, 'aru' and 'eru' for existence, and the conjugation of 'e' adjectives and their transformation into adverbs.

Question 21

Aru is used for living things in Japanese.

Question 22

How do you say 'the best' in Japanese?

Question 23

How do you express wanting something in Japanese?

Question 24

CASE STUDY: You are giving a presentation in Japanese about your favorite food and want to say that pizza is your most favorite food.

All of the following are correct applications of 'ichiban' except:

Question 25

CASE STUDY: You are in a Japanese conversation class and need to express that you have a book.

Select three correct ways to express 'I have a book':

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