N2 Grammar: Condition & Hypothesis

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'mono dakara' which expresses a reason or excuse
• Using the plain form instead of the potential form
• Misinterpreting it as a simple 'if' (moshiba) without the 'if I could' nuance

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'nai kagiri' which means 'as long as... not'
• Using a positive verb form before 'ことには'
• Mistaking it for 'koto ni wa' as a topic marker

Common mistakes

• Mixing up 'ni shiro' with 'ni shite mo' (the former is more formal/decisive)
• Incorrectly using 'ni shiro' for a reason rather than a condition
• Confusing 'ni seyo' (formal) with 'ni suru' (to decide)

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'ni tsurete' (as something changes)
• Confusing with 'ni shite wa' (considering that...)
• Using the 'ta' form instead of the dictionary form

Common mistakes

• Incorrect particle placement (e.g., N o sae...)
• Confusing with 'koso' which is for emphasis rather than condition
• Using the dictionary form instead of the 'ba' form or 'sureba'

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'temo' which can have positive outcomes
• Confusing with 'tokoro da' (about to do/just finished)
• Using the dictionary form instead of the 'ta' form

Common mistakes

• Confusing with simple 'temo' (even if - general concession)
• Using the dictionary form instead of the 'te' form
• Incorrectly using it for actions that don't involve strong will

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'kara koso' which emphasizes a reason
• Using the dictionary form instead of the 'te' form
• Misinterpreting it as 'te kara' (simple sequence of events)

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'potential + mononara' (if I could)
• Using the dictionary form instead of the volitional form
• Using it for positive consequences