This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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Romaji: ha
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Definitions

prt
1

topic marker particle

Note: pronounced わ in modern Japanese
2

indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)

3

adds emphasis

Example Sentences

(なに)(はなし)
➥What're you talking about?
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呼吸(こきゅう)は?
➥Is he breathing?
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客様(きゃくさま)は?
➥What will you be having?
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(かれ)(だれ)
➥Who is he?
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(わたし)(おとこ)だ。
➥I am a man.
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(もの)(ため)し。
➥You'll never know unless you try.
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