JLPT N5 Beginner
が
Marks the grammatical subject of a sentence or connects contrasting clauses like “but”
Readings
Other forms
ヶ a shorthand version used in names
1 Particle
Marks the Subject
Identifies the specific entity performing an action or possessing a quality, emphasizing the noun itself.
Example
私 は 日本 語 の 勉強 が 好き です 。
I like studying Japanese. (Literally: For me, studying Japanese is likable.)
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2 Particle, Conjunction
But" / "However
Connects two clauses to indicate contrast, or functions as a softener to introduce a topic politely.
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3 Particle
Of" (in names & set phrases)
Functions as an archaic possessive marker equivalent to the modern particle の (no).
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