GrammarJLPT N5
question marker particle
Particle

Definitions

  1. 1. indicates a question
A sentence-ending particle that turns a statement into a yes/no question in polite and casual speech. It is one of the first particles learners encounter and is essential for asking basic questions in Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

Is that a cat?

Sentence 1

You doing okay today?

Sentence 2

Is it over?

Sentence 3

Not done yet?

Sentence 4

"Are you okay?" my mother asked.

Sentence 5

You heading to bed?