1:14 は (wa) – Topic marker → “This is what we’re talking about!” 1:51 が (ga) – Focus marker → “Hey, look at this!” 2:35 を (wo) – Direct object → “This is what I’m doing!” 2:55 に (ni) – Time / Destination / Existence → Like a map pin or clock 3:53 で (de) – Place of action → Where something happens 4:22 と (to) – With / And → Holding hands! 4:45 や (ya) – Examples → Just some of many things 5:08 か (ka) – Or / Question → A fork in the road 5:27 も (mo) – Also / Too → Sticky note of “me too!” 5:51 の (no) – Possession / Connection → Like “of” in English
Have you studied some Japanese grammar before but still confused about which particle to use?
No worries. In this video, I'll explain Japanese particles using simple images and examples
so you can feel how to use them naturally. Alright, let's get started.
First of all, a Japanese sentence is like a train. Each part is like a train car and the verb
Particles are like a sign and a train that show where each group belongs. Without them,
the train doesn't make any sense. Example,
わたしは寿司を食べます。 I eat sushi. わたしは is subject. 寿司 is object. 食べます is verb.
Particles here are は and を. They show what each part is doing.
In daily life, we mostly use about 20 but today, I'll show you just 8 to 10 of the most basic ones.
That's all you need to start making real sentences, okay? Alright, let's start with は.
This is the most basic one. It shows what the topic of the sentence is. It's like a big title
Example, 寿司は美味しいです。 Sushi is delicious. We're not just saying
food is delicious. We're talking about sushi. わたしは学生です。 I'm a student.
The topic is me. わたし. Next is が. This one put the spotlight on something important.
So it tells you, look at this. Look at this. Example, 猫がいます。 There is a cat.
The spotlight is on the cat. We're saying a cat is here.
We want to know who came. 誰. Tip, が is different from は.
は shows the topic but が put focus on the subject like you're pointing it out.
Now we have を. This one shows the target of the action. It's like saying this is what I'm doing.
Example, 寿司を食べます。 I eat sushi. Sushi is the thing we're eating, the target.
Next is に. It has a few uses. So let's break it down into three simple images.
1. マッピン for destination. 2. クロック for time. 3. プレースマーク for existence.
I know it's a little bit confusing but I'll give you an example so you'll understand.
I go to school. School is the destination. So, マッピン.
I wake up at 7 o'clock. 7 o'clock is the time. So, クロック.
This sentence is saying that the dog exists in the yard. So, existence. Placemaker.
Now, let's talk about で. This one shows where the actions happen.
So, think of it like a stage. The action happens on it.
I study at school. The stage of the action is school.
I ate at restaurant. The action happens in the restaurant.
Time for と. This one means end or when. Think of it like holding hand with someone.
I take a walk with my dog. Me and my dog are walking together.
Next is や. This one gives examples. Not everything, just some.
It's like showing a basket of sample items.
I ate apples, bananas, and stuff like that. Just some examples. Not all.
Now, let's look at か. This is like a fork in the road.
You're asking a question or giving choices. Example.
どっちが好き? Which do you like?
Okay, next is も. This one means me too or also.
Think of it like adding a stick note. Example.
I also like sushi.
Finally, we have の. This particle shows positions on a connection between things.
It's like the word of in English.
The garden of the house. The garden that's part of the house.
It connects two things to show a relationship. Like where something belongs or who owns it.
Okay, now you know the basic particles. Let's try using them together in full sentences.
I'll explain where each particle goes and why.
I studied Japanese at school.
I will go to the park with my family tomorrow.
Good job guys. Just remember the images and keep practicing little by little.
Particles might seem tricky at first, but once you feel them, they'll start to make sense.
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