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English grammar
The grammatical rules and structures of the English language. A common subject in Japanese education from junior high school onward.
英文法が苦手だ。
I'm bad at English grammar.
英文法の参考書を買った。
I bought an English grammar reference book.
英文法をしっかり学んでから、英会話の練習に取り組んだ。
After studying English grammar thoroughly, I worked on practicing English conversation.
USAGE:
Formed from 英 (English) + 文法 (grammar). A standard compound in the Japanese education system. The ~文法 pattern is productive: 日本語文法 (Japanese grammar), 仏文法 (French grammar), etc.
RELATED TERMS:
- 英語: English (language)
- 英会話: English conversation
- 英作文: English composition
- 文法: grammar (general)