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GrammarJLPT N5

quotation marker

Particle

Definitions

1. quotation marker

This use of the particle marks a quotation or the content of speech and thought, similar to quotation marks in English. It follows what someone said, thought, heard, or read before verbs such as "say," "think," or "hear." It directly quotes or paraphrases the content and is essential for reported speech in Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

They say it's a dog.

Sentence 1

I said, "I can't do it today."

Sentence 2

In a dream, he said, "Let's meet again."

Sentence 3

My friend said, "See you later."

Sentence 4

In my head, a voice said "Hurry up."

Sentence 5

But I decided "I'm doing it."