Japanese grammar books
Grammar is the backbone of Japanese, and in this category we gather books for studying it at every level and from every approach. You will find everything from manuals and practice notebooks for laying the foundations to reference works for the advanced level, both published in Japan and in other countries, in Japanese and in bilingual editions with explanations in English.
Grammatical patterns and expressions
An important part of the category are the books of sentence patterns (bunkei) and expressions, such as the Nihongo no Bunkei to Hyogen or Dondon Tsukaeru! Nihongo Bunkei Training series, which organize grammar by structures and practice it with numerous examples. They are the best way to go from understanding a rule to using it naturally, ordering the grammar of each level in a systematic way. You will also find grammar dictionaries and encyclopedias for resolving specific doubts and delving deeper into each structure.
Grammar by topic
There are also books focused on specific aspects of the language that students often find most difficult: the particles (Image de Wakaru! Nihongo no Joshi), keigo or honorific language, onomatopoeia (giongo and gitaigo), collocations, verbs and adverbs. These are materials that let you reinforce in a specific way the point you most need to work on.
Grammar for the exam and with manga
For those preparing the Noken JLPT, you will find grammar books specific to each level, such as the Grammar Buddy, JLPT Points and Practice or Speed Master series. And for more enjoyable learning, there is no shortage of methods that teach grammar through manga, such as Manga de Yoku Wakaru! or Learn Everyday Japanese Grammar Through Manga, which explain the structures with panels and everyday situations.