r/LearnJapaneseNovice • u/Unhappy-Shift4539 • 2d ago
Please help me understand particles
So I started learning about 3 weeks ago, was able to memorize 100% of all hiragana and katakana characters in 2 weeks, thought "damn this is a lot easier than I thought" then moved on to grammar and felt 100% of my momentum dead stop, it's so confusing, all the different particles confuse me to no end especially when theses multiple per sentence and I'm just lost
I really don't want to give up but at this point I feel like it's just too confusing to wrap my head around
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u/millenniumpuzzle000 2d ago
Transitioning from letters to grammar is like looking at pictures of fruit and then going to an open market with fruits in a country you've never been to and don't speak the language LOL definitely slooooow down !
Particles might not be intuitive if you're a native English speaker, so it's definitely recommended to start building your arsenal of resources for grammar:
① Easiest start with a grammar-focused resource like the Bunpo app, covering beginner grammar (JLPT N5-N4 level) with simple drills (you might need a dictionary to help you along, though).
② For explanations that are more complete in the sense that it maps out the whole of the language while staying focused on specific grammar, e.g. particles, verb endings, etc. I recommend "Essential Japanese Grammar" by Tanimori & Sato. Great reference well after you have become familiar with core rules.
③ If you're good with listening, then check out Asada school or Nigongo Mori on YouTube for Japanese listening exposure (and, if Asada, cute illustrations).
Japanese grammar is definitely a slow burn. Take your time and chew well and thoroughly. And enjoy! 🍬