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Particles Part I
Particles Part I
The particle は (wa) is used to mark the topic of a sentence. It is often used to
introduce new or contrasting information.
Example:
わたしはがくせいです。
(Watashi wa gakusei desu) – I am a student.
Particle GA が
The particle が (ga) marks the subject of the sentence. It indicates who or what acts as
the verb.
Example:
かれがきました。
(Kare ga kimashita) - He came.
Particle O/ WO を
The particle を (o/wo) is used to mark the direct object of a sentence, indicating the
thing or person that is affected by the action of the verb.
Example:
こーひーをのみます。
(Koohii o nomimasu) - I drink coffee.
Particle E/ HE へ
The particle へ (e/he) indicates the direction toward which an action is taken.
Example:
がっこうへいきます。
(Gakkou e ikimasu) - I am going to school.
Particle NI に
Indicates the direction of an action or a specific location.
Example 1:
がっこうにいきます。
(Gakkou ni ikimasu) - I am going to school.
Particle DE で
Indicates the place where an action takes place or the method/means by which an
action is performed.
Example 1:
こうえんであそびます。
(Kouen de asobimasu) - I play at the park.