Japanese Particles Guide: は, が, に & More Explained Simply
Japanese particles are one of the trickiest aspects of the language for learners. These small but essential words indicate the grammatical function of words in a sentence, helping to convey meaning and structure. In this guide, we’ll break down some of the most commonly used particles: は (wa), が (ga), に (ni), で (de), へ (e), を (wo), and more . Japanese Particles Guide 1. は (wa) – The Topic Marker The particle は (wa) marks the topic of the sentence. It tells the listener what the sentence is about and sets the context. Example Sentences: 私は日本人です。 ( Watashi wa Nihonjin desu. ) – I am Japanese. (The topic is "I" and the sentence provides information about me.) この本は面白いです。 ( Kono hon wa omoshiroi desu. ) – This book is interesting. (The topic is "this book," and the sentence states something about it.) Usage Notes: は does not indicate the grammatical subject but rather the topic of discussion. It contrasts information. For example: 犬は好きですが、猫は嫌いです。 ( Inu wa suki...