Definition of は

はha☆

particle:

  • topic marker particle - pronounced わ in modern Japanese
  • indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
  • adds emphasis

Example Sentences

私watashiはha眠らnemuraなければなりませんnakerebanarimasen。
I have to sleep.
今日kyouはha６月rokugatsu１８日でde、ムーリエル,MUURIERUのno誕生日tanjoubiですdesu！
Today is June 18th and it is Muiriel's birthday!
ムーリエルMUURIERUはha２０歳になりましたninarimashita。
Muiriel has turned twenty.
パスワードPASUWAADOはha「Muiriel」ですdesu。
The password is "Muiriel".
こいつkoitsuはha悪いwaruiウサギUSAGIだったdatta。
That was an evil bunny.

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