I was talking to a couple of aquaintences, one of whom is an English (ESL) teacher. I was telling the other about the differences in grammar. The English teacher remarked that Japanese grammar is much easier than English. Now he doesn't speak Japanese, but does speak Spanish and teaches at a reputable school, so I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I am not so sure I agree.
Japanese has so many grammar patterns, not to mention politeness levels. Iwonder if that technically qualifies as grammar. Not even including Keigo, which has various levels. But it's hard for me to say, since one is native and one is not.
Anyway, Japanese grammar hard for me!