Negation in Japanese grammar is an important concept for language learners to master. It allows speakers to express negative statements, such as saying they don’t like something or that they aren’t going somewhere. The most common way to negate a sentence in Japanese is by changing the verb to its negative form, which often involves altering the ending of the word. In this exercise, you will practice negating sentences in Japanese by filling in the blanks with the correct negative forms of verbs, adjectives, and other grammatical elements.

Exercise 1: Negation with Verbs

Exercise 2: Negation with Adjectives and Other Grammar Elements