Sentence Structure in Japanese

For French Speakers

About Sentence Structure

Master Japanese sentence structure. Learn word order and how to form correct sentences.

Understanding Japanese sentence structure is crucial for forming correct sentences. The word order may differ from French.

Key Rules and Patterns

Basic Word Order

Japanese typically follows a specific word order pattern.

  • Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) is common
  • Adjectives usually come before nouns
  • Questions use different word order

Complex Sentences

Building complex sentences requires understanding clauses and conjunctions.

  • Use conjunctions to connect ideas
  • Subordinate clauses follow specific rules
  • Practice with simple sentences first

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