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Nanajuu 09-18-2007 02:04 AM
The particle "Wa"
 
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 09-18-2007 02:10 AM
It is a particle that comes after the subject of a sentence.

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

Xuande 09-18-2007 02:53 AM
I think a direct translation of wa would be "is" or "am."

MMM 09-18-2007 02:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xuande (Post 237416)
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 09-18-2007 04:42 AM
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 09-18-2007 05:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xuande (Post 237463)
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.


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