It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.

JLPT N5 Grammar: が (ga) subject marker particle

The particle “が” (ga) is a subject marker particle in Japanese grammar. It is used to indicate the topic or the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English subject markers “is” or “was.” The particle “が” can only be used with a single noun, so if the subject of the sentence is a phrase or a clause, the particle “は” (wa) is used instead.

Examples

1. 暗闇が怖い scared of the dark  
2. 月が出た。 The moon has risen.  
3. 本がある。 There is a book.  
4. 歯が痛む。 My tooth aches.  
5. 私がいる。 I am here.  
6. 肩が凝った My shoulders are stiff.  
7. 胃が痛い。 I have a stomachache.  
8. 蛇が怖い。 I’m scared of snakes.  
9. 角を曲がる to turn at the street corner  
10. 部品が必要 need a part