Rename Must (not)

.obsidian/snippets/usage.css

@@ -37,3 +37,19 @@
     margin-left: 0.25rem;
     margin-right: 0.25rem;
 }
+
+.usage .ileft {
+    padding-left: 1.7rem;
+
+    background-image: linear-gradient(black, black), linear-gradient(black, black);
+    background-repeat: no-repeat;
+    background-size: 8px 2px;
+    background-position: top left, bottom left;
+
+    border-left: solid black;
+    border-width: 0 2px;
+}
+
+.usage .iright {
+    padding-right: 1rem;
+}

Conjugation/Conditional.md

@@ -37,41 +37,6 @@ Adding の adds emphasis.
 > 車を使う==なら==、気を{付|つ}けて。
 > If you're using a car, be careful.
 
-## えば・なければ
-
-Positive form:
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (う -> え)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj + けれ</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + なら</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + なら</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ ば</p>
-</div>
-
-Negative form:
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ない</strike></span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>ない</strike></span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + で</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + で</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ なければ</p>
-</div>
-
-See Conjugation [[Basics]] for verbs (the う sound transforms the the corresponding え sound).
-
-Means "if". A conditional relationship without the cause-effect relationship of と.
-
-> [!info] Examples
-> 雨が止==めれば==、店に行く。
-> If it stops raining, I'll go to the store.
-> 
-> おいしい==でなければ==、食べません。
-> If it's not good, I will not eat it.
-
 ## たら
 
 <div class="usage">
@@ -107,3 +72,126 @@ Means "if" or "when". Describes a condition (the first action must be completed
 > [!info] Example
 > {地震|じ|しん}==の場合は==、エレベーターを使わないでください。
 > In case of an earthquake, please don't use the elevators.
+
+## ば・なければ
+
+Positive form:
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (う -> え)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj + けれ</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + なら</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + なら</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ ば</p>
+</div>
+
+Negative form:
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ない</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>ない</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + で</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + で</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ なければ</p>
+</div>
+
+See Conjugation [[Basics]] for verbs (the う sound transforms the the corresponding え sound).
+
+Means "if". A conditional relationship without the cause-effect relationship of と.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> 雨が止==めれば==、店に行く。
+> If it stops raining, I'll go to the store.
+> 
+> おいしい==でなければ==、食べません。
+> If it's not good, I will not eat it.
+
+### ばいい
+
+Used for hope about a result. "It would be good if".
+Can also be used to give an advice, in a meaning similar to "should".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {宝|たから}くじが{当|あ}たれ==ばいい==ね。
+> It would be good if I win the lottery...
+> 
+> 
+
+### ばよかった
+
+Used for regret about something that would have been better if done. "It would have been good if".
+More emphasis can be added by adding のに.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {上着|うわぎ}を{持|も}て==ばよかった==。
+> I should have brought a jacket.
+
+### ば～ほど
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ば)</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">V (る)</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ ほど</p>
+</div>
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> + ければ</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ ほど</p>
+</div>
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + なら</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ ほど</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "the more... the more". Used by repeating the same verb.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {自転車|じてんしゃ}をすれ==ば==する==ほど==、{上手|じょうず}になります。
+> The more you bike, the better you get.
+
+## Summing up
+
+🛠 Todo: complete this.
+* ==と== has a logical cause-effect relationship. Certain result.
+* ==なら== usually used for opinion, request, suggestion.
+* ==V-たら== describes a condition to be met for the result. Usually used for hypothetical situation.
+* ==場合== explains what to do in a described situation. More formal than V-たら.
+* ==V-ば== is a conditional relationship, close to V-たら.
+
+## とすれば・としたら・とすると
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ とすれば・としたら・とすると</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "if we assume that A, B".
+としたら is more casual than とすれば.
+とすると is used for an action that is likely to happen.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {電車|でんしゃ}で行く==とすると==、２０{分|っぷん}かかるです。
+> If you were to go by train, it would take 20 minutes.

Conjugation/TeF (2) - manner of doing.md

@@ -84,3 +84,24 @@ See also [[🔰 Grammar/Time#たところ]].
 > [!info] Example
 > {現在|げんざい}、{求職|きゅうしょく}し==ているところ==です。
 > I am currently seeking a job.
+
+## てはじめて
+
+Means "not until".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {韓国|かんこく}に{来|き}==て初めて==キムチを{知|し}らなかった。
+> Before coming to Korea, I had never heard of kimchi.
+
+## て済む
+
+て{済|す}む has different meanings:
+* that it is sufficient, enough
+* that it solves something
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {切符|きっぷ}は５００円==で済ませる==。
+> The ticket costs only 500 yen.
+> 
+> {会合|かいごう}に{遅|おく}れてしまったが、{電話|でんわ}で{謝|あやま}==って済みました==。
+> I was late for a meeting, but I was able to apologize over the phone (thus solving the situation).

index.md

@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ In addition to those I cited, here are other resources I find useful.
 ### Vocabulary
 
 * [Jisho](https://jisho.org/), an online dictionary
+* [Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org), for its sentences database
 * [Tangorin](https://tangorin.com/sentences), for its sentences database
 
 ## Any errors?

🔰 Grammar/Actions.md

@@ -52,15 +52,6 @@ Means "to reach a point". Used with verbs.
 > この本{全部|ぜんぶ}{分|わ}かる==ようになった==。
 > I've come to understand all of this book.
 
-## ようにする
-
-Means "to try to", "to make sure to".
-Used with a verb.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 毎日に{朝|あさ}ご{飯|はん}を食べる==ようとします==。
-> I'll try to eat a breakfast everyday.
-
 ## に気がつく
 
 <div class="usage">
@@ -114,3 +105,31 @@ Means "too much", "exceeding".
 > [!info] Example
 > {昨晩|さく|ばん}に{飲|の}み==すぎて=={頭|あたま}が{痛|いた}い。
 > I drank too much last night and my head hurts.
+
+## Try to
+
+### ようにする
+
+Means "to try to", "to make sure to". It's more of an assertion than ようとする.
+Used with a verb.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 毎日に{朝|あさ}ご{飯|はん}を食べる==ようとします==。
+> I'll try to eat a breakfast everyday.
+
+### ようとする・ようとしない
+
+Means "try to", "attempt to" (or not, in the negative form). It's more of an attempt than with ようにする.
+Used with the volitional form of verbs (よう).
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 出かけ==ようとした==時、電話が{鳴|な}ってた。
+> At the time I was trying to go out, the phone rang.
+> 
+> さっき店に{入|はい}==ろうとしたら==が、ドアが{閉|し}まってしまいました。
+> I tried to enter the shop earlier, but the door was closed...
+> 
+> 彼は{運動|うんどう}し==ようとしない==。
+> He doesn't try to exercise.
+
+⚠ Not used in negative form to talk about oneself.

🔰 Grammar/Adverbs.md

@@ -41,5 +41,53 @@ This form is used with a verb in the negative form (ない).
 > 雨だから、==なかなか==タクシーが来てい==ません==。
 > Because of the rain, it's not easy to get a taxi.
 > 
-> ==なかなか==お酒止めるでき==ない==。
+> ==なかなか==お{酒|さけ}止めるでき==ない==。
 > It is not easy to stop drinking.
+
+## 一体
+
+{一体|いったい} is used to make an emphasis when something is surprising, confusing, etc.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==いったい=={誰|だれ}がそんあことをしたか。
+> Who in the world would do something like this?
+
+## まるで
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="iright">まるで + </p>
+<div class="ileft">
+	<p><span class="box">V + よう・みたい</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + のよう・みたい</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "as if".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> え、{中古|ちゅうこ}ですね。==まるで=={新規|しんき}の==よう==です。
+> Eh, it's second-hand? It looks like new.
+
+## むしろ
+
+Means "instead" or "rather".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==むしろ=={自転車|じてんしゃ}で行こうと思います。
+> I think I'd rather go by bike.
+
+## もう
+
+Means "already".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==もう==出ちゃった。
+> They already left.
+
+## すでに
+
+Means "already". More formal than もう, implies that something is too late and cannot be changed.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {遅|おそ}く{起|お}きたので==すでに==バスは{出発|しゅっぱつ}してしまった。
+> I woke up late, so the bus already left.

🔰 Grammar/Amount.md

@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+# Amount
+
+## くらい・ぐらい
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ くらい・ぐらい</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "about" or "approximately" when talking about numbers or counter words. Focuses on the uncertainty of the number.
+ぐらい is more common than くらい in conversations, but can change depending on the preceding word.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {電車|でんしゃ}はどの==くらい==で{到着|とうちゃく}しますか。
+> About how much time will the train take to arrive?
+> 
+> {医者|いしゃ}に１時間==ぐらい==を{待|ま}ってました。
+> I waited approximately an hour for the doctor.
+
+Also used to compare things as being similar.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {友達|ともだち}と{試験|しけん}の{結果|けっか}は{同|おな}じ==ぐらい==です。
+> My friend and I have about the same results at the test.
+
+Also means "to the extent of".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 食べなくて{寝|ね}たい==ぐらい=={疲|つか}れています。
+> I'm tired to the extent of not eating and going to sleep.
+
+## は particle
+
+See [[🔰 Particles (1)#は]].
+
+## ほど
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (non-past)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 程</p>
+</div>
+
+Like くらい, it describes an approximate amount. It focuses on a limit being reached. It translates to "about" or "to the extent".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {地下鉄|ちかてつ}を{乗|の}るために、{死|し}ぬ==程=={走|はし}った。

🔰 Grammar/Amounts - frequency.md

@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+# Amounts of frequency
+
+## Never
+
+🛠
+ぜんぜん?
+{絶対|ぜったい}に?
+
+### 決して～ない
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="iright">消して + </p>
+<div class="ileft">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> くない</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + ではない</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + ではない</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+{決|け}して~ない means "never".
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> 私は==決して=={夢|ゆめ}を{覚|おぼ}えません。
+> I never remember my dreams.
+
+### とても～ない
+
+Means "cannot". This form implies a strong impossibility. Used with negative verbs, often in potential form.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {苦|にが}い{食|たべ}べ{物|もの}は==とても==食べられ==ない==。
+> I cannot eat bitter food.
+
+## Rarely
+
+### めったに～ない (5%)
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="r">めったに + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">N + は</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ めったに</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "hardly", "rarely".
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {車|くるま}は==めったに=={運転|うんてん}し==ません==。
+> I rarely drive a car.
+
+### あまり (30%)
+
+🛠
+negative.
+
+### そうもない・そうにない
+
+Means that an action is very unlikely.
+Made by removing ます from a verb and adding そうもない・そうにない.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> コロナので{今年|ことし}も{旅行|りょこう}し==そうもない==。
+> Because of COVID19, it's unlikely I'll travel again this year.
+
+## Sometimes
+
+### 時々
+
+🛠
+ときどき
+たまに
+
+## Usually
+
+🛠
+づつう
+ふだん
+
+## Often
+
+🛠
+よく
+しょっちゅう
+たびたび
+
+### たものだ
+
+Used to talk about a past situation where something used to frequently occur.
+Used with a verb in the past tense (た) by adding ものだ.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {子供|こども}のころはいつも{森|もり}で{遊|あそ}==んだものだ==。
+> I always played in the woods when I was a kid.
+
+## Always
+
+🛠
+いつも

🔰 Grammar/Amounts - quantification.md

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+# Amounts of quantification
+
+## 以 prefix
+
+{以上|い|じょう} means "above", "exceeding".
+{以下|い|か} means "below", "not exceeding".
+{以外|い|がい} means "excepting".
+{以内|い|ない} means "within".
+
+Used with nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> １{時間|じかん}==以内=={終|お}わります。
+> It will be finished within an hour.
+
+## せいぜい
+
+Means "at the most".
+Used before a noun of time or a verb.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==せいぜい=={頑張|がんば}ります。
+> I'll do my best.
+> 
+> この木は==せいぜい==３{年|ねん}です。
+> This tree is at most 3 years old.
+
+## さらに
+
+{更|さら}に means "even more", "more and more", "in addition to".
+Used with time, quantity, etc.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {新|あたら}しい{仕事|しごと}を{始|はじめ}めて==さらに==うれしいになりました。
+> I've become even happier with my new job.
+
+## 別に～ない
+
+{別|べつ}に means "not really", "not particularly".
+Used with words in negative form.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> どうしてエアコンを{付|つ}きましたか。{今|いま}は==別に=={暑|あつ}==くない==よ。
+> Why did you turn on the AC? It's not that hot right now.
+
+## No matter how
+
+### どんなに～ても
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="iright">どんなに + </p>
+<div class="ileft">
+	<p><span class="box">V (て)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> くても</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + でも</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + でも</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "no matter how much". Also used as いくら~ても.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==どんなに=={練習|れんしゅう}し==ても==、マラソンを{走|はし}れない。
+> No matter how much I train, I cannot run a marathon.
+
+### どうしても
+
+Means "no matter what".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==どうしても=={花火|はなび}に行きたい。
+> No matter what, I want to go see the fireworks.
+
+## Very
+
+### てしょうがない・てしかたがない
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (て)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> くて</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + <strike>な</strike> で</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ しょうがない・しかたがない</p>
+</div>
+
+Means both "extremely" and "can't be helped".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {今日|きょう}は{暑|あつ}く==てしょうがない==。
+> Today is extremely hot.
+> 
+> {隣|となり}の{会話|かいわ}は{聞|き}き==ってしょうがない==。
+> I can't help but to listen to the conversion next door.
+
+### なかなか
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="iright">なかなか + </p>
+<div class="ileft">
+	<p><span class="box">Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">の + N</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "very", "quite".
+See also [[Adverbs#なかなか～ない]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {今日|きょう}は==なかなか=={寒|さむ}いね。
+> It's quite cold today.
+
+### だけ
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (dictionary)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ だけ</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "as much".
+See also [[Only - just#だけ]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 私は{払|はら}うんでだ、{飲|の}む==だけ==飲んで！
+> I'll be paying, so drink as much as you can!
+
+### なるべく・できるだけ
+
+Means "as much as possible". なるべく is a bit softer than できるだけ.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==なるべく=={静|しず}かにしてください。
+> Please be as quiet as possible.
+
+### あまり
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠
+so much… that
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%82%e3%81%be%e3%82%8a-amari-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%82%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8A
+
+### あまりにも
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠
+too much; so much… that; excessively ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%82%e3%81%be%e3%82%8a%e3%81%ab%e3%82%82-amari-ni-mo-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%82%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AB

🔰 Grammar/Certainty.md

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+# Certainty
+
+## Certain: に違いない
+
+に{違|ちが}いない means "I'm certain that".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 私は{試験|しけん}を{合格|ごうかく}==に違いない==。
+> I'm sure I'll pass the exam.
+
+## Not always: とは限らない
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ とは限らない</p>
+</div>
+
+とは{限|かぎ}らない means "not always", "not necessarily".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {大人|おとな}は{正|ただ}しい==とは限らない==。
+> Adults are not always right.
+
+## Impossible
+
+### わけがない
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ わけがない</p>
+</div>
+
+Means that there is no way, "impossible". 🛠 nuance?
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {全部|ぜんぶ}食べられる==わけがない==よ！
+> It is impossible to eat it all!
+
+### ようがない・ようもない
+
+~{様|よう}がない means that there is no way, "impossible". 🛠 nuance?
+Works by removing ~ます from a verb and adding ようがない・ようもない.
+🛠 difference between ようがない and ようもない?
+
+> [!info] Example
+> もうこんな時間。帰り==ようがない==。
+> It's already this late. I have no way to go back home.
+
+### まさか
+
+Usually at the start of a sentence, expresses surprise, about something that seemed impossible.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==まさか=={僕|ぼく}たちのチームが{負|ま}けた。
+> I cannot believe our team lost.
+
+
+
+
+# TODO
+
+## こそ
+
+for sure (emphasize preceding word); precisely; definitely ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%93%e3%81%9d-koso-meaning/

🔰 Grammar/Combination actions.md

@@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ Those rules combine a verb and an adjective to make a new meaning.
 	<p class="r">+ Adj</p>
 </div>
 
-## ~やすい
+## Difficulty
+
+### ~やすい: easy
 
 Means: 
 * easy to do
@@ -23,7 +25,7 @@ Means:
 > {泣|な}き==やすい==。
 > Prone to crying.
 
-## ~にくい・~づらい
+### ~にくい・~づらい: difficult
 
 Means that something is difficult to do.
 While にくい is the broader form, づらい is used in a more subjective manner, for actions that are intentional.
@@ -32,6 +34,15 @@ While にくい is the broader form, づらい is used in a more subjective mann
 > 見==にくい==。
 > Difficult to see.
 
+### ～がたい: very difficult
+
+~がたい means that something is very difficult to do.
+It is more extreme than ~にくい.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> それは{信|しん}じ==がたい==な。
+> That's hard to believe...
+
 ## ~始める
 
 ～{始|はじ}める means that something starts or has started. Expresses intentionality.
@@ -63,3 +74,72 @@ While にくい is the broader form, づらい is used in a more subjective mann
 > [!info] Example
 > {飲|の}み==終わります==。
 > To stop to drink.
+
+## ～上げる
+
+This can be used both as:
+* {上|あ}げる means "finish doing" (transitive)
+* {上|あ}がる means "was finished" (intransitive)
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {全部|ぜんぶ}の{夏休|なつ|や}みの{宿題|しゅくだい}を出来==上げった==。
+> I have finished all my summer homework.
+
+## ～合う
+
+～{合|あ}う means that the action is done with someone else.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {妹|いもうと}と{家|いえ}へ{帰|かえ}り==会った==。
+> I went home with my sister.
+
+## ～切る・～切れる・～切れない
+
+~{切|き}る means "to do completely" and ~切れる means "able to do completely".
+The negative form ~切れない means "unable to do", "too much to complete".
+It focuses on the end of the action rather than the process.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 父はすべての{部屋|へや}を{掃除|そうじ}し==切った==。
+> My father finished cleaning all the rooms.
+> 
+> 彼は{納豆|なっとう}を食べ==切れなかった==。
+> He could not finish all his natto.
+
+## ～通す
+
+~{通|とお}す means "to do something until the end", "continually" or "through". It focuses on the process of the action, rather than its ending.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> マラソンの{全部|ぜんぶ}を{走|はし}り==通した==。
+> He ran through the whole marathon.
+
+## ～込む
+🛠
+~{込|こ}む has 
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 
+
+to do something for a long time or to move something inside
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e8%be%bc%e3%82%80-%e3%81%93%e3%82%80-komu-meaning/
+https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/komu-compound-verbs/
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=31xnxSFUCiw
+https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/comments/12b4dtj/%E8%BE%BC%E3%82%80_n3_grammar_what_even_is_this/
+
+## ～直す
+
+~{直|なお}す means to do something again.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {今年|ことし}をやり==直す==てほしい。
+> I want this year to start over.
+
+## ～っぱなし
+
+~っぱなし means leaving something as it is.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この１３時間{飛行|ひこう}で{座|すわ}り==っぱなし==でした。
+> I sat the entire time on this 13 hours flight.

🔰 Grammar/Comparison.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## より
 
-With the following pattern, it means that A is "more" Adj than B.
+With the following pattern, it means that A is "more" Adj "than" B.
 
 <div class="usage">
 	<p class="r">AはB +</p>
@@ -16,6 +16,49 @@ With the following pattern, it means that A is "more" Adj than B.
 > 電車は車==より=={速|はや}いです。
 > Trains are faster than cars.
 
+## より(も)
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="r">V・N + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">より(も)</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ Adj</p>
+</div>
+
+With this pattern, it just means "more".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> このビルは私のマンション==よりも=={高|たか}い。
+> This building is taller than my apartment.
+
+## というより
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="r">A + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">というより</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ B</p>
+</div>
+
+This form is similar to より(も), but with a sense closer to "rather than".
+"It is rather B than A".
+Used with verbs, adjectives and nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 彼女は{恥|は}ずかしがり==というより=={静|しず}かです。
+> She is quiet rather than shy.
+
+## ほうがいい
+
+Means "should", or "it would be better", as an advice. It's better than not doing it.
+Used with a verb.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 毎日{練習|れんしゅう}する==ほうがいい==。
+> It's better to train everyday.
+
 ## より～ほうが
 
 <div class="usage">
@@ -46,14 +89,31 @@ With the following pattern, it means that B is more than A:
 > 昨日==より==今日の==ほうが==寒いです。
 > Today is colder than yesterday.
 
-## ほうがいい
+## に比べて
 
-Means "should", or "it would be better", as an advice. It's better than not doing it.
-Used with a verb.
+に{比|くら}べて is used for comparison.
+Used with nouns.
 
 > [!info] Example
-> 毎日{練習|れんしゅう}する==ほうがいい==。
-> It's better to train everyday.
+> 昨日==に比べて==、今日は晴れるです。
+> Compared to yesterday, it is sunny today.
 
+## ほど～ない
 
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="r">N + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">ほど</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ V・Adj (ない)</p>
+</div>
 
+Means that the extent has not been reached, so it is not as much.
+See also [[Amount#ほど]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {韓国|かんこく}==ほど=={辛|から}いの食べ{物|もの}は==ない==。
+> There's no food as spicy as Korean food.
+> 
+> {中国|ちゅうごく}{料理|りょうり}は{韓国|かんこく}{料理|りょうり}==ほど=={辛|から}く==ない==です。
+> Korean food is spicier than Chinese food.

🔰 Grammar/Connectors - even if.md

@@ -0,0 +1,148 @@
+# Connectors: even if, even though
+
+## のに
+
+Means "although", "even tough".
+See [[Connectors#のに#Even tough]].
+
+## それでも
+
+Means "but still", "even so", "anyway".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 雨が{降|ふ}っていた、==それでも==出かけていた。
+> It was raining, but I still went out.
+
+## くせに
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ くせに</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "despite", "even tough". Has a negative connotation.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {掃除|そうじ}すると言った==くせに==、まだ{汚|きたな}いよ。
+> You said you would clean it up, but it's still dirty.
+
+## として
+as; in the role of ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%a8%e3%81%97%e3%81%a6-toshite-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6
+
+## にしては
+
+Means "considering". The nuance is that 
+Used with verbs and nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+>
+
+for; considering it’s (something or someone)
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%ab%e3%81%97%e3%81%a6%e3%81%af-ni-shite-wa-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%AB%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%AF
+
+## にしても
+
+Means "even if", "even though".
+🛠 nuance?
+
+> [!info] Example
+> それ==にしても==、{気|き}を{付|つ}けてくください。
+> Still, please be careful.
+
+## さえ (nouns)
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠
+Means "even".
+Can be emphasized by used でさえ, and reemphasized with でさえも.
+Used with a noun.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 
+
+## さえ (verbs)
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠
+even; so much as; not even
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%95%e3%81%88-sae-%e3%81%a7%e3%81%95%e3%81%88%e3%82%82-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%95%E3%81%88
+
+## たとえ～ても
+
+<div class="usage">
+	<p class="iright">たとえ + </p>
+<div class="ileft">
+	<p><span class="box">V (て)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> くても</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + でも</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + でも</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "even if X is the case". Used to present possibilities.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==たとえ=={疲|つか}れ==ても==、もうちょっと{起|お}きている。
+> Even if I'm tired, I'll stay up a little longer.
+
+## たって
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> くた</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ って</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "even if", "even though".
+🛠 nuance?
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {今|いま}で行==ったって==、{間|ま}に{合|あ}わない。
+> Even if you go now, you won't make it in time.
+
+## ても始まらない
+
+ても{始|はじ}まらない means "there's no point, even if you..."
+Used with a verb in て form.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> もう{遅|おく}れているから、行==っても始まらない==。
+> I'm already late, so it's no use going now.
+
+## ところが
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">expectation</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + ところが + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">result</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "however", "even though".
+It is used to talk about an unexpected result, that is contradictory to the precedent statement.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {自転車|じてんしゃ}の{乗|の}り{方|かた}を{忘|わす}れるはありえないと{思|おも}っていた。==ところが==すっかり{忘|わす}れた。
+> I thought it was impossible to forget how to ride a bike. However, I completely forgot.
+
+## Summing up
+
+🛠 To do.
+See also [[TeF (4) - even if]].

🔰 Grammar/Connectors - in order to.md

@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+# In order to
+
+## のに
+
+Means "to do", "in order to".
+See [[Connectors#のに#In order to]].
+
+## ために
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ ため(に)</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "in order to".
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {面接|めんせつ}の==ために==ヒゲを{剃|そ}らなきゃ。
+> I have to shave for the interview.
+
+Can also mean "as a result of". Verbs are generally used in past tense.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {雨|あめ}の==ために==、{動物|どうぶつ}が{見|み}えません。
+> Due to the rain, I cannot see any animals.
+
+## には
+
+Means "in order to", "for", "to".
+Used with verbs and nouns.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {日本|にほん}を{住|す}んでいる==には==、ビザがひつようです。
+> A visa is required to live in Japan.
+
+Can also mean "as for", "regarding".
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> 私==には==行けない。
+> As for me, I won't go.
+
+## ように
+
+Means "in order to".
+Used with verbs.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {泳|およ}ぐ==ように==、{水着|みずぎ}を{持|も}ってください。
+> Bring your swimsuit in order to swim.
+
+## Summing up
+
+🛠 Todo!
+
+## てはいけないから・とはいけないから
+
+Means "in order not to". Used to avoid a negative situation.
+Used with both a verb in て-form, and a verb in dictionary (る) with いけないから.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {遅|おく}れる==とはいけないから==、ちょっと{急|いそ}いでください。
+> In order not to be late, please hurry up a bit.
+
+
+
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠
+this should probably not be here
+
+## 上で
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 上で</p>
+</div>
+
+{上|うえ}で means "after", "upon". Shows a logical progression. Mostly used in formal situations.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {面接|めんせつ}の==上で==、{連絡|れんらく}します。
+> We will contact you after the interview.

🔰 Grammar/Connectors.md

@@ -1,18 +1,6 @@
 # Connectors (conjunctions)
 
-## ばかり
-
-Means "only" or "nothing but", and can convey surprise or negative judgment depending on the context.
-Used with nouns and verbs.
-
-> [!info] Examples
-> この{国|くに}の{春|はる}は雨==ばかり==だ！
-> In this country, there's nothing but rain in spring.
-> 
-> うちの{子供|こども}はテレビ==ばかり==見てる。
-> My child does nothing but watching TV.
-
-## だけで
+## Just by: だけで
 
 Means "just by doing".
 Used with nouns and verbs.
@@ -21,24 +9,6 @@ Used with nouns and verbs.
 > 会う==だけで=={幸|しあわ}せになる。
 > Just by meeting you, I get happy.
 
-## 又は
-
-{又|また}は can be used for two things:
-* choosing between two options ("or")
-* listing two options ("both")
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 日本語==又は==英語でしゃべれます。
-> I can speak both Japanese and English.
-
-## それでも
-
-Means "but still", "even so", "anyway".
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 雨が{降|ふ}っていた、==それでも==出かけていた。
-> It was raining, but I still went out.
-
 ## のに
 
 ### Even tough
@@ -71,3 +41,27 @@ Used with a verb (dictionary).
 ## And: そして, それから, それに, それで
 
 See [[Listing#Connecting sentences]].
+
+## Well then: さて
+
+Used to change to topic of the conversation, or to a new element. Translates to "well (then)" or "now".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==さて==、食べようか。
+> Well then, shall we eat?
+
+## By the way: ところで
+
+Used to introduce a new topic of conversation. Translates to "by the way".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==ところで==、車の{修理|しゅうり}はどう。
+> By the way, how are the repairs for your car?
+
+## Certainly: 確かに
+
+{確|たし}かに means "surely", "certainly".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この{歌|うた}は==確かに=={面白|おも|しろ}そうだ。
+> This song certainly sounds interesting.

🔰 Grammar/Description.md

@@ -23,34 +23,6 @@ Means "you could say".
 > [!info] Examples
 > サッカーは{彼|かれ}の{得意|とくい}です。ほとんどサッカーのプロ==と言ってもいい==。
 
-## まま
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ まま</p>
-</div>
-
-Means that something doesn't change state, stays as it is.
-
-> [!info] Examples
-> {開|あ}けた==まま==。
-> To be left open.
-> 
-> {熱|あつ}い==まま==。
-> Still hot.
-> 
-> {昔|むかし}の==まま==。
-> As it always been.
-> 
-> その==まま==でいい。
-> It is fine as it is.
-
 ## がする
 
 This means to experience a sense (except visual): to smell, to hear, to taste, etc, depending on the noun.
@@ -85,35 +57,37 @@ Used with a verb in dictionary form.
 > {絵|え}を{塗|ぬる}る==のが下手==です。
 > I'm not good at painting.
 
-## くらい・ぐらい
+## だらけ
+
+Means that something is "full of" or "covered with" something undesirable.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {子供|こども}のズボンは{泥|どろ}==だらけ==です。
+> The child's pants are covered in mud.
+
+## を込めて
+
+を{込|こ}めて means that something is "full of" or "filled with". Used with positive feelings.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この{映画|えいが}は{監督|かんとく}から{愛|あい}==を込めて=={作|つく}った。
+> That movie was made with love from the director.
+
+## は～で有名
 
 <div class="usage">
+	<p class="iright">N + は + </p>
 <div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">V + こと</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj + こと</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な + こと</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
 </div>
-	<p class="right">+ くらい・ぐらい</p>
+	<p class="right">+ で有名</p>
 </div>
 
-Means "about" or "approximately" when talking about numbers or counter words. ぐらい is more common in conversations, but can change depending on the preceding word.
+は~で{有名|ゆうめい} means "famous for". Used to describe why people, places or things are famous.
 
 > [!info] Example
-> {電車|でんしゃ}はどの==くらい==で{到着|とうちゃく}しますか。
-> About how much time will the train take to arrive?
-> 
-> {医者|いしゃ}に１時間==ぐらい==を{待|ま}ってました。
-> I waited approximately an hour for the doctor.
-
-Also used to compare things as being similar.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> {友達|ともだち}と{試験|しけん}の{結果|けっか}は{同|おな}じ==ぐらい==です。
-> My friend and I have about the same results at the test.
-
-Also means "to the extent of".
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 食べなくて{寝|ね}たい==ぐらい=={疲|つか}れています。
-> I'm tired to the extent of not eating and going to sleep.
+> パリ==は==エッフェル{塔|とう}==で有名==です。
+> Paris is famous for its Eiffel Tower.

🔰 Grammar/Listing.md

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ See [[TeF (1) - basics#て sequence]].
 ### や
 
 Used for a list that is unexhaustive. Translates to "among other things". Formal.
-Used only with nouns. Cannot be repeated!
+Used only with nouns.
 
 > [!info] Example
 > フランス==や==スペインに{旅行|りょこう}しました。
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Used only with nouns. Cannot be repeated!
 ### など
 
 Means "things as". Can be used with や for a meaning like "etc".
-Used with nouns. Cannot be repeated!
+Used with nouns.
 
 > [!info] Example
 > お金がないのでカフェ**や**レストラン==など=={払|はら}えない。
@@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ Used with nouns. Cannot be repeated!
 
 ### とか～とか
 
-Used for a list that is unexhaustive. Translates to "among other things". More casual than や or たり～たり. Ending a sentence with とか can soften the meaning. Can also be used to quote someone.
-Only used with verbs and nouns. Can be repeated.
+Used for a list that is unexhaustive. Translates to "and", "among other things". More casual than や. Ending a sentence with とか can soften the meaning. Can also be used to quote someone.
+Only used with verbs and nouns.
 
 > [!info] Examples
 > {果物|くだもの}はバナナ==とか==リンゴ==とか==が好きです。
@@ -94,13 +94,12 @@ Only used with verbs and nouns. Can be repeated.
 	<p><span class="box">V-た</span></p>
 	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> かった</span></p>
 	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だった</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + だった</span></p>
 </div>
-	<p class="right">+ り</p>
+	<p class="right">+ り...します</p>
 </div>
 
-This is used to list things that are related, in an unexhaustive way. Translates to "do things such as".
-Usually used to talk about things like hobbies, explaining liked things, activities done, etc.
+This is used to list things that are related, in an unexhaustive way. Translates to "or", "do things such as".
+Usually used to talk about things like hobbies, explaining liked things, activities done, etc. Not used for usual things like a routine. It is not an ordered or chronological list like [[#て connecting]].
 
 > [!info] Example
 > {週末|しゅうまつ}に{泳|およ}い==だり==、{散歩|さんぽ}し==たり==、{買|か}い{物|もの}し==たり==します。
@@ -118,7 +117,7 @@ Usually used to talk about things like hobbies, explaining liked things, activit
 	<p class="right">+ し</p>
 </div>
 
-Used for a list that is unexhaustive, going in the same direction: for example reasons, causes, qualities, etc.
+Used for a list that is unexhaustive, going in the same direction: for example reasons, causes, qualities, etc. Gives an opinion, a review.
 It can be used to emphasize something when used at the end of a sentence.
 
 > [!info] Examples
@@ -130,9 +129,27 @@ It can be used to emphasize something when used at the end of a sentence.
 
 ## Summing up
 
-🛠 To do: finish.
+* ==や== means "and", and is formal. Can be completed by ==など== (= etc).
+* ==とか== also means "and", but is casual.
+* ==たり== means "or", "things like". Used to express possibilities.
+* ==し== means "and", but with an emphasis on a review.
 
-* ==や== is formal and cannot be repeated (nouns only). Can be completed by ==など==.
-* ==とか== is casual and can be repeated.
-* ==たり==
-* ==し==
+## And also
+
+### も～ば～も
+
+and; also; as well; either/or; neither/nor
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%82%82%ef%bd%9e%e3%81%b0%ef%bd%9e%e3%82%82-mobamo-meaning/
+
+### 上に（うえに）
+
+as well; besides; in addition to; not only… but also ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e4%b8%8a%e3%81%ab-ue-ni-meaning/
+
+### はもちろん
+
+not to mention; not only ... but also ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%af%e3%82%82%e3%81%a1%e3%82%8d%e3%82%93-wa-mochiron-meaning/

🔰 Grammar/Means.md

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+# Means
+
+## つい
+
+Means "accidentally", "unintentionally". Can be combined with [[TeF (2) - manner of doing## てしまう・ちゃう・じゃう|てしまう]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {歩|ある}きながら{携帯|けいたい}を見ていました、==つい=={誰|だれ}かとぶつきました。
+> I was looking at my phone while walking, when I accidentally bumped into someone.
+
+## わざと
+
+Means "on purpose".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 彼女は==わざと=={学校|がっこ}を{休|やす}んだ。
+> She missed school on purpose.
+
+## わざわざ
+
+Expresses that someone has made a great effort to reach a certain result.
+Can be used for example for gratitude when someone made something for you.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==わざわざ==私のために{作|つく}った。
+> Thank you for going the trouble of making this for me.
+
+## ふりをする
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ ふりをする</p>
+</div>
+
+This means "to pretend", "to act as if".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> うちの{子|こ}は{病気|びょうき}の==ふりをする==。
+> My child pretends to be sick.
+
+## を通じて・を通して
+
+を{通|つう}じて・を{通|とお}して mean "through" or "by". Indicates a method or a location. 
+を{通|とお}して is the most widely used, the other one being more formal.
+Used with a noun.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {写真|しゃしん}を{撮|と}る==を通して==、私の{見方|みかた}は{変|か}わりました。
+> Through photography, my perspective has changed.
+
+## によって・による・による
+
+Means "depending on", "by means of", or "because of".
+による will most likely be found at the end of a sentence, highlighting a statement.
+Used with a noun.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {国|くに}==によって==、{法律|ほうりつ}は{違|ちが}います。
+> Depending on the country, the laws are different.
+> 
+> 台風==により==、出かけられない。
+> Because of the typhoon, I cannot go out.

🔰 Grammar/Obligation.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Must & must Not
+# Obligation
 
 ## が必要・必要がある
 
@@ -13,6 +13,28 @@ Means "needed" or "necessary".
 > 今日はパン{屋|や}に行く==必要がない==。
 > No need to go to the bakery today.
 
+## わけにはいかない
+
+Used with verbs for a meaning of "cannot do" (which cannot be your inability, but an external factor).
+Used with verbs in negative form (ない) for a meaning of "cannot be avoided".
+Can be used as わけはいかない or わけにはいきません.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {今日|きょう}の{弟|おとうと}の{誕生日|たんじょうび}に行か==ないわけにはいかない==だから、{飲|の}み{会|かい}に行かない。
+> There's no way I don't go to my younger brother's birthday today, so I won't go to the afterwork.
+> 
+> {本当|ほんとう}に飲み会に行く==わけにはいかない==よ。
+> There's really no way I can go to the afterwork.
+
+## ずにはいられない
+
+Means "can't help but do something".
+Made with a verb in the negative form (ない) without the ない ending and adding ずにはいられない. 
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {悲|かな}しいのでアイスクリーム食べ==ずには入れれない==。
+> I'm sad so I can't help but eat ice cream.
+
 ## Must
 
 ### なくちゃ・なきゃ
@@ -52,6 +74,29 @@ In casual contexts, can be shortened as ないと.
 > 今日は{勉強|べんきょう}し==ないといけない==。
 > I have to study today.
 
+## べきだ
+
+Means "should do", "must do".
+Used with verbs.
+する can be used as するべき or すべき.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {来週|らいしゅう}{試験|しけん}があるので{勉強|べんきょう}す==べきです==。
+> There is an exam next week, so I should study.
+
+## てからでないと
+
+Means "must first do". The second part becomes possible after the first one.
+Used with a verb in て form, with からでないと or からでないければ.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {払|はら}==ってからでないと=={入|はい}るができること。
+> You can enter only after paying.
+
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠
+Todo: new notions!
+
 ### Comparing いけない and ならない
 
 * ==いけない== is the standardly used form. It implies a subjective view, that it would be better to do something, to avoid negative consequences (eg: brushing one's teeth, eating well, etc).
@@ -96,3 +141,31 @@ Can also be used as なくていい.
 > [!info] Example
 > 今日はレストランで{手伝|て|つ}わ==なくてもいい==。
 > You don't have to help out at the restaurant today (it's okay if you don't help at the restaurant today).
+
+## べきではない・べきじゃない
+
+The contrary of べきだ is べきではない・べきじゃない.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {泥|どろ}を食べる==べきではない==。
+> You should not eat mud.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+# TODO
+
+## ないと
+
+
+
+
+
+must do; unless/if you don't ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%aa%e3%81%84%e3%81%a8-naito-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%81%A8

🔰 Grammar/Observation - hearsay.md

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+# Observation - Hearsay
+
+## んだって
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + な</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ んだって・んですって</p>
+</div>
+
+Used to quote something that you heard in a casual conversation.
+Similar in the quotation sense to [[Description#って・って言う・と言う|って]], but here the nuance is that the information is new or unexpected.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ワールドカップでアルゼンチンが{勝|か}した==んだって==!
+> Argentina won the world cup! (you just saw it on TV but you were doing something else and are surprised)
+
+## と聞いた
+
+Used for something you heard by someone identifiable: for example, you were told by someone.
+Mostly used formally.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 彼はバカ==と聞いた==。
+> They say he's an idiot (I've heard that he's an idiot).
+
+## と言われている
+
+Used when you heard something, but not from someone specifically identifiable: general knowledge, a rumour, etc.
+For nouns, だ is placed before.
+Mostly used formally.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> このレストランのカレーはおいしいだ==と言われています==。
+> They say the curry of this restaurant is good.
+
+## そうだ
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (casual)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ そうだ</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "I heard that".
+Do not confuse with [[Observation - looking like#そうだ]] (no stem modification).
+It is casual.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> テストは{難|むず}しいだ==そうだ==。
+> The exam is said to be difficult.
+
+## ということだ
+
+It is used for hearsay. Has a nuance of being sure of the validity.
+Can also be used for a meaning close to "this means".
+More formal than そうだ.
+Can be used as ==ということだ== or ==とのことだ==. A more casual version is ==ってことだ==.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {専門家|せん|もん|か}によると、{今年|ことし}の{夏|なつ}は{最高|さいこう}{暑|あつ}くなる==ということです==。
+> According to the experts, this summer will be the hottest ever.
+
+## Summing it up
+
+* ==んだって== used for quotation, similar to って, when the information is new.
+* ==と聞いた== is used for something for something you heard from an identifiable speaker. Is mostly formal.
+* ==と言われている== is used for something for something you heard from an unspecified speaker. Is mostly formal.
+* ==そうだ== is used for hearsay and is casual.
+* ==ということだ== is used for hearsay, when the validity of the information is certain. More formal than そうだ.
+
+# TODO
+
+## によると /によれば
+
+according to ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%ab%e3%82%88%e3%82%8b%e3%81%a8-%e3%81%ab%e3%82%88%e3%82%8c%e3%81%b0-ni-yoru-to-ni-yoreba-meaning/

🔰 Grammar/Observation - looking like.md

@@ -1,45 +1,16 @@
-# Observation & description
+# Observation - Looking like
 
-## がる・がっている
+## よう
 
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike></span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ がる ・ がっている</p>
-</div>
+Means that it looks like. Used from direct knowledge or experience, with a high degree of confidence.
 
-This transforms adjective into verbs, and means "to show signs of", "to appear like".
-Can be conjugated: がっている means to currently show signs, がていた means to have shown signs.
+It has two meanings:
+* Looks like something: visual observation. Similar to みたい, but more polite.
+* Perhaps it is. Might be something else, but it look like it is.
 
-> [!info] Example
-> {彼女|かのじょ}は虫を{怖|ごわ}==がる==。
-> She seems afraid of insects.
+Contrary to そう, focuses on the more logical aspect of things.
 
-## がり
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike></span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ がり</p>
-</div>
-
-Expresses a personality trait (tendency to, sensitivity towards).
-
-> [!info] Example
-> {彼|かれ}はを{怖|ごわ}==がり==。
-> He has a tendency of being scared.
-
-## Looks like
-
-### よう
-
-Means that it looks like. Used from direct knowledge or experience, with a high degree of confidence. It is a more polite form of みたい.
-
-#### ようだ
+### ようだ
 
 <div class="usage">
 <div class="left">
@@ -57,7 +28,7 @@ Means that it looks like, appears like, seems like.
 > {子供|こども}が{嬉|うれ}しい==ようだ==。
 > The kids look happy (= I can see them laughing and smiling).
 
-#### ように・ような
+### ように・ような
 
 <div class="usage">
 <div class="left">
@@ -76,98 +47,11 @@ Expresses "in the manner of".
 > アヒルの==ように==食べる。
 > To eat like a duck.
 
-### みたい
+## そう
 
-みたい means similar to, like. Used for direct observation, with a high degree of certainty in consequence.
-It is a less polite form of ようだ.
+Contrary to よう, focuses on a more subjective feeling.
 
-#### みたいだ
-
-The basic form, used with all forms of words.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 今日は暑いですね。夏==みたいだ==な。
-> It's hot today, isn't it. It looks like it's summer.
-
-#### みたいに
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (casual)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ みたいに + V / Adj</p>
-</div>
-
-The adverbial form.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 犬==みたいに==食べた。
-> I ate like a dog.
-
-#### みたいな
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (casual)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ みたいな + N</p>
-</div>
-
-Similar to the precedent form, but when using with nouns.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> {故郷|ふる|さと}==みたいな==町だ。
-> A city like my hometown.
-
-### っぽい
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ます</strike></span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike></span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ っぽい</p>
-</div>
-
-This has the meaning of like, easy to, _-ish_. Makes a direct comparison with certainty, from the point of view of the person saying it. Close to an even more casual meaning of みたい.
-
-> [!info] Examples
-> {子供|こ|ども}==っぽい==。
-> Childish.
-> 
-> {忘|わす}れ==っぽい==。
-> Easy to forget.
-
-### らしい
-
-Expresses an information based on hearsay, or based on the situation, or ressemblance. This is always used bases on a source that is unknown or ambiguous. It can be similar to a guess.
-Also used for something typical.
-
-> [!info] Examples
-> 男==らしい==。
-> Typical of a man (befitting of a man).
-> 
-> 今日は{君|きみ}==らしくない==。
-> You aren't yourself today.
-
-### そう
-
-#### そうだ
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (casual)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ そうだ</p>
-</div>
-
-Means "I heard that".
+### そうだ
 
 <div class="usage">
 <div class="left">
@@ -179,15 +63,13 @@ Means "I heard that".
 </div>
 
 Means that it looks like.
+Do not confuse with [[Observation - hearsay#そうだ]].
 
 > [!info] Examples 
-> テストは{難|むず}しい==だそうだ==。
-> The exam is said to be difficult.
-> 
 > おいし==そうだ==。
 > lt looks like it is delicious.
 
-#### そうに・そうな
+### そうに・そうな
 
 <div class="usage">
 <div class="left">
@@ -204,15 +86,107 @@ Also means that it looks like, but connecting to nouns and verbs.
 > 面白==そうに==人です。
 > He seems like an interesting person.
 
-### Summing it up
+## みたい
 
-🛠 To do: check validity.
+みたい means similar to, like. Used for direct observation, with a high degree of certainty in consequence. Usually used for visual observation.
+It is a less polite form of ようだ.
 
-* ==ようだ== is a formal way to say that it looks like, usually from direct observation.
-* ==みたい== is a less formal way, used in a casual conversation.
-* ==っぽい== is even more casual. A girl trying to be masculine would be 男っぽい.
-* ==らしい== is usually used when something is typical or expected. The same girl wouldn't be either 女らしい or 男っぽい because it's not what is expected from her.
-* ==そうだ== is used for something that is hearsay or not directly observation, more as a guess.
+### みたいだ
+
+The basic form, used with all forms of words.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 今日は暑いですね。夏==みたいだ==な。
+> It's hot today, isn't it. It looks like it's summer.
+
+### みたいに
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (casual)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ みたいに + V / Adj</p>
+</div>
+
+The adverbial form.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 犬==みたいに==食べた。
+> I ate like a dog.
+
+### みたいな
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (casual)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ みたいな + N</p>
+</div>
+
+Similar to the precedent form, but when using with nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {故郷|ふる|さと}==みたいな==町だ。
+> A city like my hometown.
+
+## らしい
+
+Expresses an information based on hearsay, or based on the situation, or ressemblance. This is always used based on a source that is unknown or ambiguous. It can be similar to a guess. Similar to the "perhaps" meaning of ようだ.
+Also used for something typical, expected, characteristic.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> 男==らしい==。
+> Typical of a man (befitting of a man).
+> 
+> 今日は{君|きみ}==らしくない==。
+> You aren't yourself today.
+
+## っぽい
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ます</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ っぽい</p>
+</div>
+
+This has the meaning of like, easy to, _-ish_. Makes a direct comparison with certainty, from the point of view of the person saying it. Close to an even more casual meaning of みたい, with a focus on attitude or gesture.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {子供|こ|ども}==っぽい==。
+> Childish.
+> 
+> {忘|わす}れ==っぽい==。
+> Easy to forget.
+
+## 気味
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ます</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 気味</p>
+</div>
+
+{気味|ぎみ} means that it shows sign of. It talks about a condition (tiredness, sickness, lateness, etc).
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 今日、{君|きみ}はちょっと{病気|びょうき}==気味==です。
+> You look a bit sick today.
+
+## Summing it up
+
+* ==ようだ== is a formal way to say that it looks like, usually from direct observation. Used for logical assumptions.
+* ==そうだ== is used for things that are on the more subjective side.
+* ==みたい== is a less formal way, used in a casual conversation. Focused on visual information.
+* ==っぽい== is even more casual. Usually used for attitude or gesture.
+* ==らしい== is usually used when something is typical or expected.
+* ==気味== is used for condition (tiredness, sickness, lateness, etc).
 
 ## に見える
 
@@ -233,21 +207,9 @@ This is used (unlike other forms that can apply to abstract similarities) exclus
 > {彼女|かのじょ}はフランス人==に見える==。
 > She looks like she is French.
 
-## I heard that...
 
-### と言われている
 
-Used for something you heard by someone identifiable: for example, you were told by someone.
-For nouns, だ is placed before.
 
-> [!info] Example
-> このレストランのカレーはおいしいだ==と言われています==。
-> The curry of this restaurant is good (someone told me).
 
-### と聞いた
 
-Used when you heard something, but not from someone specifically identifiable: general knowledge, a rumour, etc.
 
-> [!info] Example
-> 彼はバカ==と聞いた==。
-> They say he's an idiot (I've heard that he's an idiot).

🔰 Grammar/Observation - tendency - feelings.md

@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+# Observation - Tendency & feelings
+
+## がる・がっている
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ がる ・ がっている</p>
+</div>
+
+This transforms adjective into verbs, and means "to show signs of", "to appear like".
+Can be conjugated: がっている means to currently show signs, がていた means to have shown signs.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {彼女|かのじょ}は虫を{怖|ごわ}==がる==。
+> She seems afraid of insects.
+
+## がり
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ がり</p>
+</div>
+
+Expresses a personality trait (tendency to, sensitivity towards).
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {彼|かれ}はを{怖|ごわ}==がり==。
+> He has a tendency of being scared.
+
+## がち
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ます</strike></span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ がち</p>
+</div>
+
+Used to describe a tendency, something that happens often. Usually used for something negative.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ドイツの{電車|でんしゃ}は{遅|おく}れ==がち==。
+> Trains in Germany tend to be late.
+
+## とみえる・とみえて
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ と見える・とみえて</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "it seems that". Used for something that the speaker concludes, being reasonably confident.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {通|とお}りにはゴミがない。{清掃車|せいそうしゃ}が{通|とお}り{過|す}ぎた==と見える==。
+> There's no garbage in the streets. It seems the garbage truck has passed by.
+
+## ような気がする
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V + ような</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj + ような</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + のような</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 気がする</p>
+</div>
+
+ような{気|き}がする means "have a feeling". Has a degree of uncertainty.
+See also [[Description#がする]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {今年|ことし}は{恋人|こいびと}を{見|み}つかる==ような気がする==。
+> I have a feeling I will find a lover this year.

🔰 Grammar/Only - just.md

@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+# Only, just
+
+## だけ
+
+Means "only", "just".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {一|ひと}つ==だけ==ください。
+> Only one, please.
+
+## だけでなく
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な・である</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N (である)</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ だけでなく(て) ... (も)</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "not only A but also B".
+Can also be used as だけではなく.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この{都市|とし}は大きい==だけでなく==、きれいでもある。
+> This city is not only big, it's also pretty.
+
+## きり
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ きり・っきり</p>
+</div>
+
+Used with a noun, it means "only".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> このバスで{一度|いちど}==きり=={乗|の}った。
+
+Used with a verb, it means "since", "after", "even since".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 
+
+Using it as っきり is more casual.
+
+
+
+only; just; since; after ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%8d%e3%82%8a-kiri-meaning/
+https://japanesequizzes.com/all-about-japanese-particles-%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8A-kiri/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8A
+https://yasuwangblog.com/kkiri-en/
+
+## ばかり
+
+Means "only" or "nothing but", and can convey surprise or negative judgment depending on the context.
+Used with nouns and verbs.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> この{国|くに}の{春|はる}は雨==ばかり==だ！
+> In this country, there's nothing but rain in spring.
+> 
+> うちの{子供|こども}はテレビ==ばかり==見てる。
+> My child does nothing but watching TV.
+
+## ばかりで
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ ばかりで</p>
+</div>
+
+Used to say "only" with a negative meaning.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> 彼は{有名|ゆうめい}な==ばかりで=={面白|おもしろ}くない。
+> He's only famous but not interesting.
+
+## ばかりでなく
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ ばかりでなく... (も)</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "not only A but also B".
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> 彼女は{綺麗|きれい}==ばかりでなく=={天才|てんさい}もあるです。
+> She's not only beautiful, she's also a genius.
+
+## Summing it up
+
+"Only" can be said with:
+* ==だけ==
+* ==きり==
+* ==ばかり==
+
+"Not only" can be said with:
+* ==だけでなく==
+* ==ばかりでなく==
+
+differences => https://cotoacademy.com/how-to-say-only-just-in-japanese-dake-shika-nai-bakari-whats-the-difference/
+
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%81%A0%E3%81%91%E3%81%97%E3%81%8B
+
+https://www.reddit.com/r/Japaneselanguage/comments/1747tsd/difference_between_%E3%81%A0%E3%81%91_and_%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8A/
+
+
+
+# TODO
+
+## てばかりいる
+
+only; nothing but ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%a6%e3%81%b0%e3%81%8b%e3%82%8a%e3%81%84%e3%82%8b-te-bakari-iru-meaning/

🔰 Grammar/Opposition.md

@@ -37,3 +37,65 @@ It can also be used to soften your assertion.
 > [!info] Example
 > {明日|あした}に行きたい==けど==。
 > I'd like to go tomorrow... (but I don't want to cause any inconvenience).
+
+## (ん・の)(だけど・ですけど)
+
+🛠 what is the nuance?
+
+but; however; although; regarding ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%a0%e3%81%91%e3%81%a9-dakedo-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%82%93%E3%81%A0%E3%81%91%E3%81%A9-%E3%82%93%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99%E3%81%8C
+
+## に反して
+
+に{反|はん}して means "contrary to". Opposes the first noun to the rest of the sentence.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {常識|じょうしき}==に反して==、彼は{勉強|べんきょう}しなかった。
+> Contrary to common sense, he did not study.
+
+## ながらも
+
+Means "even while", "despite". It is used to express that while something is one state, something else.
+See also [[Time#ながら]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {病気|びょうき}==ながらも==、パーティーに行くつもりです。
+> Although I am sick, I'm planning to go to party.
+
+## 割に
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 割に</p>
+</div>
+
+{割|わり}に means "considering A, B".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 
+
+considering ~; for ~; despite ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e5%89%b2%e3%81%ab-%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%ab-wari-ni-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AB
+
+
+🛠 check [[Connectors - even if]]
+lots of things are similar
+
+
+
+# TODO
+
+## といっても
+
+although I say; although one might say ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%a8%e3%81%84%e3%81%a3%e3%81%a6%e3%82%82-to-ittemo-meaning/

🔰 Grammar/Planning - Wishing.md

@@ -1,35 +0,0 @@
-# Planning & wishing
-
-## ようと思う
-
-ようと{思|おも}う means "thinking of doing".
-Used with a verb in the volitional form (よう).
-
-> [!info] Example
-> レストランへ行こ==うと思います==。
-> I'm thinking of going to the restaurant.
-
-## つもり
-
-Means "intend to".
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 明日ゲームセンターに行く==つもり==はない。
-> I don't plan to go to the arcade tomorrow.
-
-## よてい
-
-<div class="usage">
-<div class="left">
-	<p><span class="box">V (dictionary)</span></p>
-	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
-</div>
-	<p class="right">+ 予定だ</p>
-</div>
-
-It means "plan to".
-This form is stronger than つもり. For a same sentence, the nuance could be a strong intention for つもり, while with よてい the plan has already been booked.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 来年日本へ行く==予定==です。
-> I'm planning to go to Japan next year (I have my tickets).

🔰 Grammar/Planning.md

@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+# Planning
+
+## ようと思う
+
+ようと{思|おも}う means "thinking of doing".
+Used with a verb in the volitional form (よう).
+
+> [!info] Example
+> レストランへ行こ==うと思います==。
+> I'm thinking of going to the restaurant.
+
+## つもり
+
+Means "intend to".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 明日ゲームセンターに行く==つもり==はない。
+> I don't plan to go to the arcade tomorrow.
+
+### つもりだった・つもりなのに
+
+Used to express that someone thought they did something.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> リンゴを買った==つもりだった==けど。
+> I'm sure I bought apples... (that was my intention, but apparently I did not)
+> 
+> リンゴを買う==つもりだった==けど。
+> I was planning to buy apples... (it was my intention, but I changed my mind)
+
+### つもりで
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ つもりで</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "with the intention of doing".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {旅行|りょこう}に行く==つもりで==、{旅行|りょこう}本を読んでいる。
+> With the intention of traveling, I'm reading a travel book.
+
+## よてい
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (dictionary)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 予定だ</p>
+</div>
+
+It means "plan to".
+This form is stronger than つもり. For a same sentence, the nuance could be a strong intention for つもり, while with よてい the plan has already been booked.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 来年日本へ行く==予定==です。
+> I'm planning to go to Japan next year (I have my tickets).
+
+## Summing it up
+
+* ==ようとおもう== expresses a thought about doing.
+* ==つもり== expresses an intention.
+* ==予定== expresses a plan.

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - Obligation.md

@@ -1,29 +1,4 @@
-# Possibility and obligation
-
-## でも
-
-Used to list one or more possible options.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> ジュース==でも==お茶==でも==飲もうか。
-> Shall we drink something like a juice or tea?
-
-## かもしれない
-
-Express a possibility, like "perhaps".
-By order of politeness: かもしれません > かもしれない > かも.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 今日も来る==かもしれない==。
-> He might come today too.
-
-## かどうか
-
-Means "whether or not". 
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 行きたい==かどうか=={分|わ}からない。
-> I'm not sure if I want to go or not.
+# Possibility - obligation
 
 ## はずだ・はずがない
 
@@ -46,22 +21,6 @@ Means "whether or not".
 > そんあ==はずがありません==。
 > This cannot be true.
 
-## ぜひ
-
-Means certainly, definitely. Expresses a wish.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> この{映画|えい|が}==ぜひ==見ます。
-> I'll watch this movie for sure.
-
-## きっと
-
-Means surely, almost certainly. Express an expectation.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> ==きっと==雨でしょう。
-> It will surely rain.
-
 ## 必ず
 
 {必|かなら}ず means certainly, definitely. Expresses an obligation.
@@ -69,13 +28,3 @@ Means surely, almost certainly. Express an expectation.
 > [!info] Example
 > 明日の{授業|じゅ|ぎょう}==必ず==来てください。
 > Please be sure to attend tomorrow's class.
-
-## ことができる
-
-Means "can", "able to".
-It has the same meaning as the potential form (see Conjugation [[Basics]]).
-食べる => 食べられる = 食べることができる.
-
-> [!info] Example
-> {英語|えいご}を{話|はな}す==ことが出来ない==。
-> I cannot speak English.

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - expectation.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# Possibility - expectation
+
+## きっと
+
+Means surely, almost certainly. Express an expectation.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==きっと==雨でしょう。
+> It will surely rain.

🔰 Grammar/Possibility - wish.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# Possibility - Wish
+
+## ぜひ
+
+Means certainly, definitely. Expresses a wish.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この{映画|えい|が}==ぜひ==見ます。
+> I'll watch this movie for sure.

🔰 Grammar/Possibility.md

@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+# Possibility
+
+## でも
+
+Used to list one or more possible options.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ジュース==でも==お茶==でも==飲もうか。
+> Shall we drink something like a juice or tea?
+
+## かもしれない
+
+Express a possibility, like "perhaps".
+By order of politeness: かもしれません > かもしれない > かも.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 今日も来る==かもしれない==。
+> He might come today too.
+
+## もしかしたら
+
+Means "perhaps", "maybe". Usually completed by [[#かもしれない]].
+Can be used as もしかしたら, もしかすると and もしかして. 
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ==もしかして=={今日|きょう}も{郵便局員|ゆうびんきょくいん}が来ません==かもしれない==。
+> Perhaps the postman will not come today either.
+
+## ことができる
+
+Means "can", "able to".
+It has the same meaning as the potential form (see Conjugation [[Basics]]).
+食べる => 食べられる = 食べることができる.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {英語|えいご}を{話|はな}す==ことが出来ない==。
+> I cannot speak English.
+
+## かどうか
+
+Means "whether or not". 
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 行きたい==かどうか=={分|わ}からない。
+> I'm not sure if I want to go or not.
+
+## ないことはない
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <stroke>い</stroke> くない</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + ではない</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + ではない</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ ことはない</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "not impossible to", "it is not that". Used with negative forms.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 本を{読|よ}ま==ないことはない==ですが、{最近|さいきん}は{暇|ひま}がない。
+> It's not that I don't read books, it's just that I don't have free time these days.
+
+## か
+
+Means "or". Can be used when there is uncertainty between two or more choices.
+See [[Question#か]].
+
+## 又は
+
+{又|また}は can be used for two things:
+* choosing between two options ("or")
+* listing two options ("both")
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 日本語==又は==英語でしゃべれます。
+> I can speak both Japanese and English.
+
+## それとも
+
+This is used to give a choice between a limited set of two options. It is casual.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 何が食べたい。ラーメン==それとも==カレーか。
+> What do you want to eat? Ramen or curry?
+
+
+
+
+# TODO
+
+## じゃない
+maybe; most likely; confirmation of information; express surprise towards listener
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%98%e3%82%83%e3%81%aa%e3%81%84-janai-meaning/
+
+## か何か（かなにか）
+
+or something ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%81%8b%e4%bd%95%e3%81%8b-ka-nani-ka-meaning/
+
+
+
+## もしも～たら・なら・たなら
+
+🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠
+もしも〜たら
+if; in the case; supposing ~
+
+https://jlptsensei.com/learn-japanese-grammar/%e3%82%82%e3%81%97%e3%82%82%e3%80%9c%e3%81%9f%e3%82%89-moshimo-tara-meaning/
+https://bunpro.jp/grammar_points/%E3%82%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%82%EF%BD%9E%E3%81%AA%E3%82%89%E3%83%BB%E3%82%82%E3%81%97%E3%82%82%EF%BD%9E%E3%81%A7%E3%82%82

🔰 Grammar/Reason.md

@@ -49,8 +49,123 @@ It is only used with nouns when asking questions.
 
 ## のは・のが
 
+Means "the reason for A is B", "doing A is B".
 See [[Transformation#のは・のが sentence as noun]].
 
-## のに
+## なぜなら～から
 
-See [[Connectors#のに]].
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">result</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + なぜなら + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">reason</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ から</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "the reason is".
+There are three variations:
+* なぜなら(ば)
+* なぜかというと
+* どうしてかというと
+
+> [!info] Example
+> それを{言|い}えない！==どうしてかというと=={秘密|ひみつ}だ==から==。
+> I cannot tell you that! Why, because it's a secret.
+
+## そのために
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">goal</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + そのため(に) + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">action</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "for that reason", "because of".
+See also [[Connectors - in order to#ために]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {丸い日|まるいにち}{働|はたら}いていた、==そのために=={今|いま}{寝|ね}に行きます。
+> I worked the whole day. For that reason, I'm going to bed.
+> 
+> {日本|にほん}に行きたい。==そのために==、{日本語|にほんご}をちゃんと{勉強|べんきょう}しています。
+> I want to go to Japan. In order to do so, I'm studying seriously.
+
+## せいで
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ せいで</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "because of". Mostly used for negative contexts, to blame, etc.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> あなたの==せいで=={負|ま}けた。
+> We lost because of you.
+
+## おかげで
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ おかげで</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "because of". Used for positive contexts, like "thanks to".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> あなたの==おかげで=={勝|か}った。
+> We lost because of you.
+
+## というのは
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">phrase</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r"> + というのは + </p>
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">definition</span></p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+Means "this means", "known as", "because".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 「モバゲー」==というのは==モバイルゲームのことです。
+> "Mobage" stands for mobile game.
+
+## わけだ・わけではない
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + な</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ わけだ・わけではない</p>
+</div>
+
+わけだ・わけです means "for that reason", "as you'd expect".
+わけではない・わけじゃない means "it doesn't mean that".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {毎日|まいにち}{料理|りょうり}を{作|つく}るからうまくになった==わけだ==。
+> I got good at cooking because I cook every day.

🔰 Grammar/State.md

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+# State
+
+## まま
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (ない)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ まま</p>
+</div>
+
+Means that something doesn't change state, stays as it is.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {開|あ}けた==まま==。
+> To be left open.
+> 
+> {熱|あつ}い==まま==。
+> Still hot.
+> 
+> {昔|むかし}の==まま==。
+> As it always been.
+> 
+> その==まま==でいい。
+> It is fine as it is.
+
+## さえ～ば
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">V <strike>ます</strike></span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ さえ + すれば</p>
+</div>
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">V (て)</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ さえ + いれば</p>
+</div>
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="">
+	<p><span class="box">N</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="r">+ さえ + V(ば)</p>
+</div>
+
+Means "as long as", "if only". If a certain condition is met, the result will be okay.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {公園|こうえん}==さえ==あれ==ば==、うれしいです。
+> As long as there is a park, I am happy.
+
+## かける
+
+Means "half", "not yet finished", "in the middle of".
+Made by removing the ます stem of a verb.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> この{本棚|ほんだな}はまだ{作|つく}り==かける==です。
+> This bookshelf is not yet finished building.
+
+## 一方だ
+
+{一方|いっぽう}だ means "to continue to", "more and more".
+Used with verbs that expresses change.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {禁煙|きんえん}の{場所|ばしょ}は{増|ふ}えている==一方です==。
+> The number of places where smoking is prohibited keeps increasing.
+
+## 結果
+
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V (た)</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + の</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ 結果</p>
+</div>
+
+{結果|けっか} means "as a result of", "after".
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> {遅|おく}れた==結果==もう{全部|ぜんぶ}の{切符|きっぷ}は{売|う}り{切|き}れた。
+> As a result of being late, all the tickets were already sold out.
+
+## 結局
+
+{結局|けっきょく} means "after all", "in the end". Acts as a conclusion.
+
+> [!info] Examples
+> ==結局=={卒業|そつぎょう}した。
+> In the end, I graduated.

🔰 Grammar/Talking about.md

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+# Talking about
+
+## と言えば・と言うと
+
+と{言|い}えば・と{言|い}うこと means "speaking of".
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 日本==と言えば==、富士山です。
+> Speaking of Japan, Mount Fuji comes to mind.
+
+## において・における
+
+Means "in", "at", "regarding".
+Used with nouns. Is used in formal language.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {冬|ふゆ}==において=={雪|ゆき}が{降|ふ}る。
+> Snow falls in winter.
+
+## について
+
+Means "concerning", "about".
+Used with nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {面接|めんせつ}==について==はいつがよろしいでしょうか。
+> Regarding the interview, when would be a good time?
+
+## に関する・に関して
+
+に{関|かん}する・に{関|かん}して means "related to", "about". More formal than について.
+Used with nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> ロボット==に関して==ゲームがあるんです。
+> Are there any games about robots?
+
+## つまり
+
+Means "in other words". Used after a first phrase for an alternative explanation.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この{映画|えいが}は１２０分、==つまり==２時です。
+> This movie is 120 minutes, that is to say 2 hours.
+
+## すなわち
+
+Means "in other words". More formal than つまり.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> この{映画|えいが}は１２０分、==すなわち==２時です。
+> This movie is 120 minutes, that is to say 2 hours.
+
+## にかけて
+
+Means "through", "concerning". It is used for something that happens over a period of time.
+Used with a noun.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {日本|にほん}には６月から９月==にかけて==は{暑|あつ}いです。
+> It is hot in Japan from June through September.
+
+## をはじめ
+
+Means "starting with", "not only".
+Used with nouns.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 漫画==をはじめ=={日本|にほん}の{文化|ぶんか}は{面白|おもしろ}い。
+> Japanese culture, starting with manga, is interesting.
+> 
+> フランスの文化はパン==をはじめ==、ワインも{人気|にんき}です。
+> French culture is popular not only for bread, but also for wine.

🔰 Grammar/Transformation.md

@@ -88,4 +88,20 @@ Appending にする to a な-Adj transforms it into an adverb.
 
 ## がる・がっている: adjectives as verbs
 
-See [[Observation - Description#がる・がっている]].
+See [[Observation - tendency - feelings#がる・がっている]].
+
+## 的: noun as な-Adj / Adverb
+
+This allows to change a noun into:
+* ~{的|てき} な for a な-Adj
+* ~{的|てき} に for an Adverb
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {感情|かんじょう}。
+> Emotion.
+> 
+> {感情|かん|じょう}==的==。
+> Emotional.
+> 
+> 彼女のスピーチはとても{感情|かん|じょう}==的==だった。
+> Her speech was very emotional.

🔰 Grammar/Wanting.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ This form is used for yourself when you want to do something. It can be conjugat
 </div>
 
 This form is used to express that someone else wants to do something.
-See also [[Observation - Description#がる・がっている]].
+See also [[Observation - tendency - feelings#がる・がっている]].
 
 > [!info] Examples
 > {彼女|かのじょ}は毎日{練習|れんしゅう}し==たがった==。

🔰 Grammar/Without.md

@@ -3,7 +3,18 @@
 ## ないで
 
 Means "without doing". Formed with a verb in the negative tense (ない).
+It is a bit more casual than ずに.
 
 > [!info] Example
 > {勉強|べんきょう}し==ないで=={卒業|そつぎょう}した。
 > I graduated without studying.
+
+## ずに
+
+Means "without doing". Formed with a verb in the negative tense (ない) by removing the -ない stem and adding ずに.
+する transforms to せずに.
+It is a bit more formal than ないで.
+
+> [!info] Example
+> 毎日食べ==ずに==出かける。
+> Everyday, I go out without eating.

🔰 Grammar/🔰 Particles (1).md

@@ -14,6 +14,12 @@ When a sentence is negative, は is usually used instead of が and を.
 > 肉==は==食べません。
 > I don't eat meat.
 
+When used with a noun that is a number or an amount, it takes the meaning of "at least" or "around". Can be mixed with [[Amount#くらい]].
+
+> [!info] Example
+> {毎週|まいしゅう}２{回|かい}==は=={映画館|えいがかん}に行きます。
+> I go to the cinema at least twice a week.
+
 ## が
 
 The が particle indicates the subject of a sentence.

🔰 Grammar/🔰 Particles (2).md

@@ -47,21 +47,23 @@ These two particles are frequently used together. It means "from X to Y".
 > {朝|あさ}に６時==から==７時==まで==電車で{通|かよ}うっています。
 > I commute by train from 6am to 7am.
 
-## だけ
+## っけ
 
-Means "only", "just".
+<div class="usage">
+<div class="left">
+	<p><span class="box">V</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">い-Adj <strike>い</strike> かった</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">な-Adj + だ・だった</span></p>
+	<p><span class="box">N + だ・だった</span></p>
+</div>
+	<p class="right">+ っけ</p>
+</div>
+
+Used when the speaker tries to remember, or confirm an information, that has been forgotten.
 
 > [!info] Example
-> {一|ひと}つ==だけ==ください。
-> Only one, please.
-
-### だけで
-
-Means "just by doing". 
-
-> [!info] Example
-> 見る==だけ==で{楽|たの}しいですね。
-> Just looking at it is fun, isn't it.
+> {会議|かいぎ}は今日だった==っけ==。
+> Was the meeting today?
 
 ## Sentence ending