Japanese for Dummies: Particles

Some of the most common Japanese particles

11 cards   |   Total Attempts: 183
  

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Ga (gah)
N/T Specifies the subject of the sentence Jon gah kita. >>> John came.
O (oh)
N/T Specifies the direct object of the sentence Marī ga Jon o sasotta. >>> Mary invited John.
Kara (kah-rah)
From Specifies the starting point of the action Ku-ji kara benkyōshita. >>> I studied from 9 o'clock.
Made (mah-deh)
Until Specifies the ending point of the action San-ji made benkyōshita. >>> I studied until 3 o'clock.
Ni (nee)
To, on, at Specifies the ending of the action or time of the event Nihon ni itta. >>> I went to Japan. San-ji ni tsuita. >>> I arrived at 3 o'clock.
E (eh)
To, toward Specifies the direction of the action Tōkyō e itta. >>> I went to Tokyo.
De (deh)
In, by, with, at Specifies how or where the action takes place Bosuton de benkyōshita. >>> I studied in Boston.
No (noh)
's Creates a possessive phrase or a modifier phrase Marī no hon >>> Mary's book
To (toh)
And, with Lists items, specifies the co-agent of the action Sushi to sashimi o tabeta. >>> I ate sushi and sashimi.
Ka (kah)
Or, ? Lists choices; question maker Sushi ka sashimi o taberu. >>> I will eat sushi or sashimi.
Wa (wah)
As for, speaking of Topic markers Jon wa kimasu. >>> John will come