Noun は～ JLPT N5

Formation

Noun + は

Explanation

The は (wa) particle is used to indicate the topic of a sentence. It is usually translated as 'as for', 'speaking of', or it simply marks what the sentence is about. This is different from が (ga), which marks the subject of a verb.

Example sentences

• 私は日本の料理が好きです。

  As for me, I like Japanese cuisine.

  Watashi wa Nihon no ryouri ga suki desu.

• 彼は英語が上手です。

  As for him, he is good at English.

  Kare wa eigo ga jouzu desu.

• この本は面白いです。

  As for this book, it's interesting.

  Kono hon wa omoshiroi desu.

• 今日は暑いですね。

  Speaking of today, it's hot, isn't it?

  Kyou wa atsui desu ne.