1 / 67を Object Marker
が
Subject Marker
ga
TypeCase
JLPT Leveln5
Summary
Identifies the grammatical subject. Also marks the object of certain verbs (likes, dislikes, ability).
Usage Rules
- •Marks the grammatical subject of a sentence
- •Used with question words: 誰が, 何が, どこが
- •Used with existence verbs: いる, ある
- •Used with potential verbs: できる, 見える, 聞こえる
- •Marks the object of liking/disliking: 好き, 嫌い, 上手, 下手
- •Used in subordinate clauses where は cannot appear
- •Introduces new information (answering 'who did it?')
Example Sentences
ねこがすきです。
I like cats.
だれが来ましたか？
Who came?
つくえの上に本がある。
There is a book on the desk.
わたしがやります。
I will do it (responding to 'who?').
日本語が話せます。
I can speak Japanese.
Common Mistake
Using が for topic instead of subject. が introduces new info; は marks known/topic info.