JLPT N5 Grammar: ～が – Subject Marker

By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025

📘 Meaning & Usage

The particle ～が is used to mark the subject of a sentence. It indicates who or what performs the action or experiences the state described by the verb or adjective.

Translation: [Subject] + が + [Verb/Adjective]

💡 Example Sentences

• 猫が好きです。
  Neko ga suki desu.
  I like cats.
• 彼が先生です。
  Kare ga sensei desu.
  He is the teacher.
• 雨が降っています。
  Ame ga futte imasu.
  It is raining.

📝 Grammar Notes

• が emphasizes the subject, especially when introducing new information.
• In contrast, は marks the topic and is used for known information.

📝 Practice Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks

1. 田中さん＿＿学生です。
2. 犬＿＿好きです。
3. 雨＿＿降っています。

✔ Answers:

• が
• が
• が

2. Translate into Japanese

1. I like sushi.
2. She is a doctor.
3. It is snowing.

✔ Sample Answers:

• 寿司が好きです。
• 彼女が医者です。
• 雪が降っています。

🔗 Related Grammar

• ～は: Topic marker
• ～を: Object marker

🧠 Summary

• Meaning: Subject marker
• Level: JLPT N5
• Form: [Subject] + が + [Verb/Adjective]
• Usage: Indicates the subject performing the action or experiencing the state

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