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Grammar Particles

Japanese Particle が (ga)

The particle is used for: Object of Ability / Desire (JLPT N5). The particle 'が' (ga) is used to mark the object of potential verbs (ability), desire (たい), or preference (好き/嫌い).

Context Example

日本語[が]話せます。
Nihongo ga hanasemasu.
I can speak Japanese. (Role: Object of Ability)
Which particle matches the function "Object of Ability / Desire" (e.g. inside "日本語[ ]話せます。")?
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