Grammar N5 · Lesson 1

Make basic sentences that feel natural

Starting from how to say "what is this", talking about topics, pointing to objects, to asking simple questions.

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What to focus on

Basic Japanese sentences often take the form “topic + information”. は marks the topic, while です makes the tone polite.

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だ

is • casual

Casual form to emphasize identity or situation.

Pattern

Noun / な-adj + だ

Example sentence

今日(きょう)は休(やす)みだ。

Today is a holiday.

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