JLPT N5Grammar
か (ka)
question particle
Beginner
10-15 min
very common
Expert Reviewed
Explanation
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
Formation
[Statement] + か
Examples
学生ですか。
Gakusei desu ka.
Are you a student?
これは何ですか。
Kore wa nan desu ka.
What is this?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't use a question mark and か together in Japanese writing.
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Study Tips
Practice Tips
Transform statements into questions: "これは本です" → "これは本ですか". Practice asking about things around you.
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