Passive Form

JLPT N3 Japanese self-study　·　~15 min　·　Being done to: passive sentences

'I was scolded by my teacher', 'My wallet was stolen' — passive form expresses being on the receiving end of an action.

What you'll learn

• Master passive form for Group 1/2/3 verbs
• Distinguish regular passive from 'suffering' passive
• Read passive sentences in newspapers and articles

How to study “Passive Form”

“Passive Form” (Being done to: passive sentences) is a JLPT N3 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 15 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.