Cracking the Code: The Real Difference Between は (wa) and が (ga) For anyone learning Japanese, the particles は (wa) and が (ga) are one of the first major hurdles….
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The Social Particles: Understanding よ (yo) and ね (ne) When you start learning Japanese, you quickly notice that sentences often end with little sounds like よ (yo) and ね (ne)….
The Foundation: What is the Particle か (ka)? Get ready to meet one of the most useful and versatile particles in the entire Japanese language: か (ka)! This little powerhouse…
Meet も (mo), Your Friendly “Me Too!” Particle 👋 If you’re diving into Japanese grammar, you’ve probably met a few challenging particles already. Well, get ready for a breath of…
What is the Particle へ (e)? Among the many Japanese particles (助詞, joshi) that shape sentences, へ (e) holds a unique position. The first thing learners notice is its pronunciation:…
Introduction to こと Sometimes you want to use a verb, adjective or a whole phrase as a noun. You do this in English, for example, when you ask ‘Do you…
The Japanese particle と is one of the most versatile and essential particles for learners. While it’s often first introduced with simple meanings like ‘and’ or ‘with’, its functions extend…
Meaning and how to use たら in Japanese たら is used in Japanese as a conditional. It means ‘if.. then, when or after’. It’s used in sentences like: If I…