Meanings
Particle
1. indicates sentence topic
pronounced わ in modern Japanese
2. indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
3. adds emphasis
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Examples (200 in total)
I'm Farshad.
This has zero calories.
This is Wonder Music Shop.
Let's begin, then.
You've got to go even if you don't want to.
I didn't do it.
I did what I could.
I can't do that now.
That's me.
I didn't think so.
I haven't seen that.
I will not go.
I tried.
You can't see it from here.
You can't use this.
I'm a human.
I was okay.
However, this is not good.
Is that the teacher?
He's strong.
Fine. And you?
I don't want to eat here.
I can't talk with you right now.
Well, see you later.
I understand how you feel.
No, I don't think so.
That's right.
All is over.
God exists.
How's your arm?
I can stay.
This is surprising.
I have to leave now.
Do not come here.
I understand what you're saying.
I don't think I want to go.
She knows me.
Don't ask me that.
I won't allow it!
"Is he coming?" "No, I don't think so."
That's just what I was going to say.
I don't want to know that kind of story.
I don't know what'll happen.
You should not go there.
I did all I could.
I didn't see it.
I got it for free.
Is his story true?
It may be true.
She did not say anything.
What did you make?
You will be laughed at.
That's all I can say at the moment.
This isn't a bad thing.
You are already dead!
What do you guys think?
Where is your room?
Everyone likes her.
Can it be true?
I know him.
He was unable to move.
That's not good for your health.
You're a bad boy.
Your house is big.
Where would you like to go next?
You don't eat anything.
Who's that girl?
Who is standing there?
I want to stay outside.
What are you worrying about?
It's a big world.
You are the light of the world.
Let's stop talking about this.
That's normal here.
She looks very happy today.
Are you a believer?
She has no enemies.
I swear that's true.
"I forgot," she said.
To live is to fight.
What did you write?
I'm not happy about this situation.
You can't stay for long.
No, that's impossible.
I'd prefer not to do that right now.
I knew that would happen.
That's what she said.
He came here again.
This isn't for me.
I haven't heard that story yet.
Oh! I know the man.
Is that all you want to say?
What does he have in his hand?
She wanted me to come.
I will go if you come.
No, that's not true.
So he went in.
The story seems to be true.
Is there something you'd like to do?
We don't need to do that today.
Do you know what the difference is?
These aren't yours, are they?
What are you two doing?
What are you doing here?
"Is his story true?" "I'm afraid not."
He seemed to have thought so.
Oh, what is this?
That house is mine.
He and I share a room.
I saw the figure of a man.
He wants to be like me.
I know what that is.
He is good-looking and smart.
This is a man, that is a woman.
She'd do that if she could.
He will come if you call him.
He has just come back.
She didn't appear to recognize me.
What made you think so?
What have you been doing all this while?
I thought we wouldn't see each other again today.
You tried to kill me.
What do you plan to do?
I'm walking with her.
Where am I? Who am I?
What's the point in doing that?
Be sure to come home early today.
It's the same for everyone.
You didn't know anything about this, did you?
It's because you don't want to be alone.
Do you know the reason?
You don't need to answer right away.
I've been told what to do.
It's going to be crowded everywhere today.
Didn't you hear your name called?
The man ran away.
I think that's a little too expensive.
Is this place safe?
What's your favorite thing about the Christmas season?
He can't do that.
He took me by the arm.
Where are you going to put this?
What do you think she is doing now?
You don't need to think about that now.
"Is this yours?" "Yes, that's mine."
I told you not to do that.
What is it that you really want to say?
I'm waiting for her to come here.
I don't know her, nor do I want to.
I want to, but I don't have the time.
I wonder what I should do today.
That is the man whom I know well.
You have to come with me.
You do not have to come here.
Where were you going?
He isn't supposed to come here.
You must work more.
Having finished my work, I went home.
You must go home at once.
She showed me her room.
Why are you always doing that?
It is true that he accepted this job.
I can hear you, but I can't see you.
She speaks as if she were a teacher.
What do you want to do while you're here?
There's no one by that name here.
He said that you ought to go.
This was her first job.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about you.
People do not live to eat but eat to live.
It was that sound that brought her eyes open.
I can't recall her name at the moment.
I think your work is very good.
I remember that man's name very well.
He doesn't seem to be aware of the problems.
That's not what I meant to say.
Don't do that in this room.
That's why I came here.
I could not help laughing when I saw him.
You don't have to tell the truth all the time.
This is all I can do for you.
She has changed greatly since I last saw her.
That house is much better than this.
If you’re a bad person, then it’s your problem.
I thought you were going to stay at home.
Of course, I will go there with you.
Please have someone else do that.
Don't talk with your mouth full.
Is there anything that I can do for you?
If he had known, he might have come earlier.
By the time you came back, I'd already left.
You must consider what kind of work you want to do.
I've been here for the past 2 hours.
I want to know more about your country.
You must let me know when you come here next time.
You are to stay here till they return.
I'll always remember the first time I saw her.
Can you speak another language?
Have you known her since 1990?
I have known him for more than ten years.