は
common
は (ha)
- 1. [prt] indicates sentence topic — pronounced わ in modern Japanese
- 2. [prt] indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
- 3. [prt] adds emphasis
Example Sentences
あの犬はしっぽが短い。
ano inu hashippoga mijikai .
That dog has a short tail.
かぜには大食、熱には小食。
kazeniha taishoku , netsu niha shoushoku .
Feed a cold and starve a fever.
母はぜったいに早起きはしない。
haha hazettaini hayaoki hashinai .
My mother never gets up early.