日本語 Structures [Set A] Flashcards
Structures / grammar
1
Q
て form
A
For listing verbs and also making requests informally (?)
2
Q
の particle
A
Possessive like 的 in 中国語
Also functions as an end of sentence particle referring to previously understood context
3
Q
に and へ particles
A
Indicate direction towards something/somewhere (?)
4
Q
で particle
A
Indicates something is “in” or “at” somewhere”
5
Q
か particle
A
Indicates a question like 吗 in 中国語, but can be used for more than just yes/no questions
6
Q
た particle
A
Indicates past tense (not only completed actions)
7
Q
じゃない / くない
A
Means something isn’t “ … “
Janai is for な–adj and kunai is for い–adj
8
Q
だ
A
You can use “だ” instead of “です” casually but only really when you just noticed something - otherwise it is unnatural.