The particle "Wa"

Nanajuu · (#1 (**permalink**))

So, what exactly does it mean? I have heard from some it is a subject marker, and from others that it means "As far as I know.."

Thanks!

MMM · (#2 (**permalink**))

It is a particle that comes after the subject of a sentence.

"As far as I know..." ? I don't think so.

Xuande · (#3 (**permalink**))

I think a direct translation of wa would be "is" or "am."

MMM · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Xuande

I think a direct translation of wa would be "is" or "am."

That's not exactly a direct translation, as "wa" isn't a verb and can't be conjugated. It falls in the place where "is" or "am" often fall, though.

Xuande · (#5 (**permalink**))

Thats right. I shouldn't of said direct translation. Well, it can also be used to put forth the topic of a sentence right?

MMM · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Xuande

Thats right. I shouldn't of said direct translation. Well, it can also be used to put forth the topic of a sentence right?

Yes, that is right.