japanese particles Flashcards
1
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wa
A
topic particle: as for or speaking of (what is being talked about in the sentence)
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contrast marker: usually replaces wo or ga
e.g Sakana wa tabemasu. Demo, niku wa tabemasen
2
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desu
A
is, am or are
3
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ga
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subject particle
- It can mark the object for certain verbs and adjectives
- it indicates existence : Often used with arimasu and imasu (to have or to exist or there is)
e.g Asoko ni, konbini ga arimasu
second function:
Mark the object of desire
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