particle
- indicates the subject of a sentence.
- indicates possession. Literary in modern Japanese; usu. written as ヶ in place names.
conjunction, particle
- but, however, (and) yet, though, although, while.
particle
- and.
- used after an introductory remark or explanation.
- regardless of ..., whether ... (or not), no matter .... After the volitional or -まい form of a verb.
- indicates a desire or hope.
- softens a statement. At sentence end.
- indicates doubt. At sentence end.
- indicates scorn. After a noun at the end of an interjection.
Variations
Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
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が
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✔
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ヶ
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ケ
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