Turn any statement into a question with a single syllable: か. You'll also learn が for pointing out subjects, and the sentence-final ね and よ that give Japanese its conversational rhythm.
Take this lesson one step at a time. Try each quick check before revealing its answer, then take the quiz. Add vocabulary and grammar to your reviews to practise them over time.
A sunny morning on the way to school.
Tap a line to hear it. Shadow mode leaves a gap after each line — repeat it aloud, then hear it again. Don’t worry about being perfect; worry about being out loud.
Good morning, Ken!
sentence + か
Turns a statement into a question. A question mark is optional in Japanese when か is used.
More examples: 〜かN + が
Marks the grammatical subject — who or what does or is something, often introducing new information.
More examples: 〜がsentence + ね
Sentence-final particle that seeks agreement or confirmation from the listener, softening the statement.
More examples: 〜ねsentence + よ
Sentence-final particle that asserts or informs — used when telling the listener something they don't know.
More examples: 〜よThe sentences below are extra reading and may use later grammar. Sentence questions in the quiz use the dialogue above.
One bar above the large person (大) — the heavens overhead.
A splash frozen mid-air — water.
Energy swirling around buried treasure — your spirit.
A leader with a lip ring — wait, what?
A wheel seen from above, axle and all — a car.
A viking child — studies conquest. Study.
A tree, a lid, and your father waiting — school (exam day).
question marker
what · なん; なに