JLPT N5Grammar
は (wa)
topic marker
Beginner
15-20 min
very common
Expert Reviewed
Explanation
Marks the topic of the sentence - what the sentence is about.
Formation
[Topic] + は + [Comment]
Examples
私は田中です。
Watashi wa Tanaka desu.
I am Tanaka. (As for me, I am Tanaka)
日本は美しいです。
Nihon wa utsukushii desu.
Japan is beautiful.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
は is pronounced "wa" not "ha" when used as a particle.
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Study Tips
Practice Tips
Practice describing things around you using は. "このペンは青いです" (This pen is blue).
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