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Japanese

Meaning: subject marker particle; but
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

星が綺麗に見える夜だ
It's a night when the stars are beautifully visible.
そういう話は聞いたことがない
I have never heard such a story.
目の前で大きな事故が起きた。
A big accident happened right before my eyes.
飛行機が東京の上空を飛んでいる。
The plane is flying over Tokyo.
月が雲の間から出て来た。
The moon came out from between the clouds.

Usage Notes

Marks the grammatical subject, especially for new information or in subordinate clauses. Emphasizes what performs the action. Also means 'but' when connecting clauses.

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