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は (wa) - Topic Marker

[Topic] + は

Quick answer

[Topic] + は means "Marks the topic of the sentence". This N5 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Meaning

Marks the topic of the sentence

Explanation

は marks what the sentence is about. It sets the topic for discussion.

Examples

私は学生です。
わたしはがくせいです。
I am a student.
私—Private学—Study生—Life
今日はいい天気です。
きょうはいいてんきです。
Today is good weather.
今—Now日—Day気—Spirit

Practice this grammar

[Topic] + は

Which sentence correctly uses "は (wa) - Topic Marker"?

Vocabulary from these examples

日DayN5私PrivateN4生LifeN5気SpiritN5学StudyN5今NowN5気Spirit今Now

Last updated Jul 4, 2026