1課 基本の助詞
Foundational particles
接続：N が V／N が Adj
Mark the subject; emphasizes who/what. Use with new information, who/what questions, natural phenomena, abilities and interests.
注意 / Note：は state a known topic; が indicates or emphasizes the subject.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Identify who/what is the new subject or answer
Wonder: The question is だれが／なにが／どれが?
Avoid: Don't use just to state a familiar topic
Tip to remember: Answers to frequently used subject-subject question words が
Check again: Read the question: ask “who did it?” The answer is usually attached が
Wonder: The question is だれが／なにが／どれが?
Avoid: Don't use just to state a familiar topic
Tip to remember: Answers to frequently used subject-subject question words が
Check again: Read the question: ask “who did it?” The answer is usually attached が
だれが来ますか。田中さんが来ます。
Who will come? Mr. Tanaka will come.
猫が庭にいます。
There is a cat in the garden.
どの料理がいちばん好きですか。
Which dish do you like the most?