JLPT N5 grammar
Question marker か — Meaning & Examples
Add か to the end of any statement to make a yes/no question. これはほんですか？ (Is this a book?). In casual speech, rising intonation alone forms questions without か.
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This point is part of the “Questions and Question Words” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N5 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Question marker か mean?
Add か to the end of any statement to make a yes/no question. これはほんですか？ (Is this a book?). In casual speech, rising intonation alone forms questions without か.
Is Question marker か on the JLPT N5 test?
Question marker か is taught in the JLPT N5 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Questions and Question Words”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise Question marker か?
Open the “Questions and Question Words” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N5 mock exams, with no ads.