Midterm Grammar Points Flashcards
+rareru, +eru, This is used to signify something can or cannot be done
Potential Verbs
Doing something tentatively or trying something
(Te form) + てみる
Saying that something only applies to one thing and not more generally valid
なら、Put it right after the noun in question and continue on with the sentence, it doesn’t need a particle after it and the sentence remains positive
Once a week
一週間(いっしゅうかん)
Number of times
回(かい)
Something is a possibility
(short form) + かもしれません, in casual かも
You better do something
(Short form past verb) + たらどうですか, in casual たら
The number is more than you expected
(Number) + (counter) + も
The number is less than expected
(Number) + (counter) + しか + Negative Sentence
Irregular Counter Numbers
1, 6, 8, 10 (all use small つ in some capacity and use the dot ten ten mark if its possible)
All day long
一日中(いちにちじゅう)
Volitional Form
+よう、+おう, can be used to suggest a plan
Express resolution
Volitional Form+と思っています
An action was decided on the spot
Volitional Form+と思います
An action performed in preparation for something
(Te form) + ておく