A は B が〜

A wa B ga〜

JLPT N5 Neutral Chapter 1: Topic, identity and の, 3 of 3

Formation

A は (Topic) + B が (Characteristic/Feature) + Description/Action

Indicates that there is something unique or different about A and describes what is special about it.

When to use

A は B が + description: a feature of A (彼女は髪が長い). が marks the feature.

Explanation

The A は B が〜 grammar point is used to emphasize the uniqueness or difference of 'A' by describing a characteristic or feature 'B' that is specific to 'A'. This structure is used to convey that there is something notable or special about 'A' when compared to others.

Example sentences

Topic (As For / A Has B)