Japanese Particle Quiz
Test your knowledge of Japanese particles. Choose a difficulty level and fill in the correct particle for each sentence. Get instant feedback with detailed explanations.
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Particle Reference Guide
| Particle | Reading | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| は | wa | Topic marker | 私は学生です。(I am a student.) |
| が | ga | Subject marker | 猫がいます。(There is a cat.) |
| を | wo | Direct object marker | 本を読みます。(I read a book.) |
| に | ni | Direction, time, location of existence | 学校に行きます。(I go to school.) |
| で | de | Location of action, means | 図書館で勉強します。(I study at the library.) |
| へ | e | Direction (toward) | 東京へ行きます。(I go toward Tokyo.) |
| と | to | With, and, quotation | 友達と遊びます。(I play with a friend.) |
| も | mo | Also, too | 私も行きます。(I will go too.) |
| か | ka | Question marker, or | これは何ですか。(What is this?) |
| の | no | Possession, connection | 私の本です。(It is my book.) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Japanese particles and why are they important?
Japanese particles are small words (usually one or two hiragana characters) that follow nouns, verbs, or sentences to indicate grammatical relationships. They mark the subject, object, direction, location, and other roles of words in a sentence. Mastering particles is essential because using the wrong particle changes the entire meaning of a sentence.
What is the difference between wa and ga?
Wa marks the topic of a sentence, indicating what you are talking about. Ga marks the grammatical subject, identifying who or what performs the action. Wa is used for known or previously mentioned information, while ga introduces new or emphasized information. For example, "Watashi wa gakusei desu" (Speaking of me, I am a student) versus "Watashi ga gakusei desu" (I am the one who is a student).
How many Japanese particles are there?
Japanese has over 50 particles, but the most commonly used ones number around 15 to 20. The essential particles for beginners are wa, ga, wo, ni, de, he, to, mo, ka, and no. These ten particles cover the vast majority of everyday Japanese sentences and are the focus of this quiz.
Which difficulty level should I start with?
If you are new to Japanese particles or studying for JLPT N5, start with Beginner difficulty, which covers the five most fundamental particles: wa, ga, wo, ni, and de. Once you are comfortable with those, move to Intermediate to add he, to, mo, ka, and no. The Advanced level combines all particles and includes trickier contexts.
How can I improve at choosing the correct particle?
The best way to improve is through repeated exposure and practice. Read the explanation after each question to understand why a particular particle is correct. Pay attention to the verb being used, as certain verbs require specific particles. Practice reading Japanese sentences and identifying which particle is used and why. Taking this quiz regularly will build your intuition for particle usage.