What it means
は marks the topic of a sentence, showing what the sentence is about. It often introduces known information or a general subject, and the comment follows it. は is pronounced “わ” when used as this particle. It can also contrast the marked topic with other possible topics, depending on context.
Usage note
Do not confuse は with が. は presents or contrasts a topic, while が more directly identifies the subject or highlights new information. は can follow a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase; it is not normally attached directly to an adjective or verb without a suitable noun phrase such as の.
How to use it
この店は小さいです。
This store is small.
この店は小さい。
This store is small.
Example sentences
この図書館は午後六時まで開いています。
This library is open until six in the evening.
私は毎朝牛乳を飲みます。
I drink milk every morning.
駅は学校の近くです。
The station is near the school.
日曜日は店が休みです。
The store is closed on Sundays.
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