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What is the function of は in the context?
What's the difference between wa (は) and ga (が)?Do Japanese stative verbs have the inchoative aspect?Function of 「masu-stem」＋よる in Kansai-benDifference between 日 and 一日Target of を in 何をするのが好きですか？How should I interpret the function of these words in this phrase 今日は雨だ。?Comparisons without using ですUnderstanding てくる in these sentencesIs desu needed at the end of every single sentence? Also, can you add end particles at the end of every word/sentence?In what context can kiniira mean 'pleased'?When should I use は?
Previously, I learnt basic expressions like “アダムさんは先生です。”,”アダムさんは医者ですが。” I thought は functions like “am/is/are” in English. But when I start learning Japanese verb this morning, I got a bit confused.
“ひろしさんはテレビを見ません。” what is は’s function in this sentence?
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Previously, I learnt basic expressions like “アダムさんは先生です。”,”アダムさんは医者ですが。” I thought は functions like “am/is/are” in English. But when I start learning Japanese verb this morning, I got a bit confused.
“ひろしさんはテレビを見ません。” what is は’s function in this sentence?
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Previously, I learnt basic expressions like “アダムさんは先生です。”,”アダムさんは医者ですが。” I thought は functions like “am/is/are” in English. But when I start learning Japanese verb this morning, I got a bit confused.
“ひろしさんはテレビを見ません。” what is は’s function in this sentence?
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asked 4 hours ago
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Previously, I learnt basic expressions like “アダムさんは先生です。”,”アダムさんは医者ですが。” I thought は functions like “am/is/are” in English. But when I start learning Japanese verb this morning, I got a bit confused.
“ひろしさんはテレビを見ません。” what is は’s function in this sentence?
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は absolutely, definitely does not mean 'am/is/are'. That role is played by です in your example sentences.
は marks the topic of the sentence i.e,
Thing I want to talk about は what I want to say about it.
There is no equivalent concept in English so it causes a lot of confusion for many Japanese learners. It is commonly translated (very clumsily) as 'as for' e.g.
アダムさんは先生です
As for Idamu, (he) is a teacher. = Idamu is a teacher.
アダムさんは医者ですが
As for Idamu, (he) is a doctor, but ... = Idamu is a doctor, but ...
ひろしさんはテレビを見ません
As for Hirsohi, (he) doesn't watch television. = Hiroshi doesn't watch television.
In all these examples I'm marking the thing I want to talk about (i.e the person) with は and then saying something about them.
The topic doesn't have to be just a single noun. It can be a long and complex phrase e.g. "As for that man stood on one leg on the edge of the mountain over there は he's going to fall off."
If you're learning from a resource that just teaches you phrases without teaching you the grammar properly, your going to enter a world of pain.
Finally, here's a link that we normally send people to look at on は/が related questions. It may be a bit confusing at this stage, but it might help.
Footnote:
I wonder if アダムさんは医者ですが was a typo for アダムさんは医者ですか. The latter would obviously by "As for Idamu, is (he) a doctor?" = "Is Idamu a doctor?".
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
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は absolutely, definitely does not mean 'am/is/are'. That role is played by です in your example sentences.
は marks the topic of the sentence i.e,
Thing I want to talk about は what I want to say about it.
There is no equivalent concept in English so it causes a lot of confusion for many Japanese learners. It is commonly translated (very clumsily) as 'as for' e.g.
アダムさんは先生です
As for Idamu, (he) is a teacher. = Idamu is a teacher.
アダムさんは医者ですが
As for Idamu, (he) is a doctor, but ... = Idamu is a doctor, but ...
ひろしさんはテレビを見ません
As for Hirsohi, (he) doesn't watch television. = Hiroshi doesn't watch television.
In all these examples I'm marking the thing I want to talk about (i.e the person) with は and then saying something about them.
The topic doesn't have to be just a single noun. It can be a long and complex phrase e.g. "As for that man stood on one leg on the edge of the mountain over there は he's going to fall off."
If you're learning from a resource that just teaches you phrases without teaching you the grammar properly, your going to enter a world of pain.
Finally, here's a link that we normally send people to look at on は/が related questions. It may be a bit confusing at this stage, but it might help.
Footnote:
I wonder if アダムさんは医者ですが was a typo for アダムさんは医者ですか. The latter would obviously by "As for Idamu, is (he) a doctor?" = "Is Idamu a doctor?".
answered 3 hours ago
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
– Chocolate♦
3 hours ago
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は absolutely, definitely does not mean 'am/is/are'. That role is played by です in your example sentences.
は marks the topic of the sentence i.e,
Thing I want to talk about は what I want to say about it.
There is no equivalent concept in English so it causes a lot of confusion for many Japanese learners. It is commonly translated (very clumsily) as 'as for' e.g.
アダムさんは先生です
As for Idamu, (he) is a teacher. = Idamu is a teacher.
アダムさんは医者ですが
As for Idamu, (he) is a doctor, but ... = Idamu is a doctor, but ...
ひろしさんはテレビを見ません
As for Hirsohi, (he) doesn't watch television. = Hiroshi doesn't watch television.
In all these examples I'm marking the thing I want to talk about (i.e the person) with は and then saying something about them.
The topic doesn't have to be just a single noun. It can be a long and complex phrase e.g. "As for that man stood on one leg on the edge of the mountain over there は he's going to fall off."
If you're learning from a resource that just teaches you phrases without teaching you the grammar properly, your going to enter a world of pain.
Finally, here's a link that we normally send people to look at on は/が related questions. It may be a bit confusing at this stage, but it might help.
Footnote:
I wonder if アダムさんは医者ですが was a typo for アダムさんは医者ですか. The latter would obviously by "As for Idamu, is (he) a doctor?" = "Is Idamu a doctor?".
answered 3 hours ago
user3856370user3856370
15.1k52173
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
– Chocolate♦
3 hours ago
add a comment |
は absolutely, definitely does not mean 'am/is/are'. That role is played by です in your example sentences.
は marks the topic of the sentence i.e,
Thing I want to talk about は what I want to say about it.
There is no equivalent concept in English so it causes a lot of confusion for many Japanese learners. It is commonly translated (very clumsily) as 'as for' e.g.
アダムさんは先生です
As for Idamu, (he) is a teacher. = Idamu is a teacher.
アダムさんは医者ですが
As for Idamu, (he) is a doctor, but ... = Idamu is a doctor, but ...
ひろしさんはテレビを見ません
As for Hirsohi, (he) doesn't watch television. = Hiroshi doesn't watch television.
In all these examples I'm marking the thing I want to talk about (i.e the person) with は and then saying something about them.
The topic doesn't have to be just a single noun. It can be a long and complex phrase e.g. "As for that man stood on one leg on the edge of the mountain over there は he's going to fall off."
If you're learning from a resource that just teaches you phrases without teaching you the grammar properly, your going to enter a world of pain.
Finally, here's a link that we normally send people to look at on は/が related questions. It may be a bit confusing at this stage, but it might help.
Footnote:
I wonder if アダムさんは医者ですが was a typo for アダムさんは医者ですか. The latter would obviously by "As for Idamu, is (he) a doctor?" = "Is Idamu a doctor?".
answered 3 hours ago
user3856370user3856370
15.1k52173
は absolutely, definitely does not mean 'am/is/are'. That role is played by です in your example sentences.
は marks the topic of the sentence i.e,
Thing I want to talk about は what I want to say about it.
There is no equivalent concept in English so it causes a lot of confusion for many Japanese learners. It is commonly translated (very clumsily) as 'as for' e.g.
アダムさんは先生です
As for Idamu, (he) is a teacher. = Idamu is a teacher.
アダムさんは医者ですが
As for Idamu, (he) is a doctor, but ... = Idamu is a doctor, but ...
ひろしさんはテレビを見ません
As for Hirsohi, (he) doesn't watch television. = Hiroshi doesn't watch television.
In all these examples I'm marking the thing I want to talk about (i.e the person) with は and then saying something about them.
The topic doesn't have to be just a single noun. It can be a long and complex phrase e.g. "As for that man stood on one leg on the edge of the mountain over there は he's going to fall off."
If you're learning from a resource that just teaches you phrases without teaching you the grammar properly, your going to enter a world of pain.
Finally, here's a link that we normally send people to look at on は/が related questions. It may be a bit confusing at this stage, but it might help.
Footnote:
I wonder if アダムさんは医者ですが was a typo for アダムさんは医者ですか. The latter would obviously by "As for Idamu, is (he) a doctor?" = "Is Idamu a doctor?".
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
– Chocolate♦
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
– Chocolate♦
3 hours ago
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
– Chocolate♦
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「アダム」って、「Adam」以外に、「Idam」と綴られることもよくあるんですか。
– Chocolate♦
3 hours ago
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