Topic N5

N5Grammar

Lesson 9: It's regrettable / Because I have something to do

Learn the particle 'ga' with adjectives expressing preference and ability. Study the verbs of possession 'arimasu' and 'wakarimasu'. Adverbs of degree and the cause/reason pattern 'Kara'.

Meaning

Like / Hate / Be good at / Be bad at N

✏️ Structure

N が Adj (suki / kirai / jouzu / heta) です

💡 Usage

For adjectives expressing preference, desire, ability, possession, etc., the object is indicated by the particle 「ga」.

📚 Examples

私はイタリア料理が好きです습니다.

Watashi wa Itaria-ryouri ga suki desu.

I like Italian cuisine.

私の妻は料理が上手です습니다.

Watashi no tsuma wa ryouri ga jouzu desu.

My wife is good at cooking.

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