JLPT N5 Beginner
は
Marks the topic of a sentence or highlights a contrast.
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Other forms
では dewa
じゃ ja, casual contraction of では
1 Particle
Topic Marker ('As for...')
Establishes the theme or context of the conversation that the subsequent commentary describes.
Example
明日 は 休み です 。
Tomorrow is a day off. (Speaking of tomorrow, it's a day off.)
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Contrast ('...but...')
Distinguishes the marked element from other possibilities to imply a comparison or specific limitation.
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