JLPT N4 Lesson 44 Grammar – Full Explanation

This lesson explains all major grammar points from Lesson 44 for JLPT N4 learners.

The explanations are simple, clear, and easy to understand.

Section 1 – Sugimasu meaning “too / too much”

Sugimasu is used when something is more than normal or excessive.

It is used with verbs, i-adjectives and na-adjectives.

Important rule:

– with i-adjectives, remove the final i before adding sugimasu

– with na-adjectives, remove na

– with verbs, remove masu to make verb stem

Sugimasu often expresses negative feelings such as too hot, too expensive, too difficult, or eating too much.

Section 2 – Yasui and Nikui meaning “easy to do / hard to do”

Yasui and Nikui are attached to the masu-stem of verbs.

– yasui = easy to do

– nikui = hard to do

They describe whether an action is easy or difficult.

They do not talk about cheap price or meat.

Section 3 – Shimasu vs Narimasu (Make vs Become)

This is the most important difference:

– shimasu → someone makes / changes / decides

– narimasu → something becomes / changes naturally

Shimasu shows intention and human control.

Narimasu shows natural change or result.

Section 4 – Using these with adjectives and nouns

For i-adjectives:

– 〜くします → make

– 〜くなります → become

For na-adjectives and nouns:

– 〜にします → make / decide

– 〜になります → become / turn into

Final Key Points Summary

– sugimasu = too / too much

– yasui = easy to do

– nikui = hard to do

– shimasu = I make / I change / I decide

– narimasu = it becomes naturally

Lesson 44 Grammar

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