Meaning of 主語 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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主語JLPT 2
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Kana Readingしゅご
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Romajishugo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- subject
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Example Sentences
主語, しゅご used in context
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動詞は述語動詞のことです。述語動詞は、主語や表す時によって形を変えます。
'Verb' refers to the predicate verb. Predicate verbs change their form depending on the subject and the time expressed.
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これらはどちらも”意志未来”と呼ばれるもので、主語の意図が含まれています。
These are both called "future volitional" and include the intent of the subject.
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A sentence normally has a subject and a verb.
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In English, a sentence structure is usually Subject Verb Object/Complement.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
On: シュ, ス, シュウ
Kun: ぬし, おも, あるじ
5 strokes
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