Grammar -Ga: A Particle That Comes After Subjects

08/27/2011

The particle "ga" following subjects and followed by verbs emphasizes subjects. The difference between "ga" and "wa" confuses non-natives. Compare sentences below to see the basic difference.

Watashi wa kareni denwa shimashita. (I called him.)
Watashi ga kareni denwa shimashita. (It was me who called him.)

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Aug 27, 2011 5:28:16 AM

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