JLPT N5 grammar comparison
が (subject) vs いちばん (superlative)
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The difference
From the いちばん (superlative) lesson
が (subject): Question words and the answer to them take が.
Side by side
が (subject)
ga (subject) · JLPT N5
- Meaning
- Marks the grammatical subject; identifies "which one"; used with question words, existence, likes/abilities, and descriptions.
- Formation
Question word + が (誰が、何が)Noun + が + あります／いますNoun + が + 好き／嫌い／上手／下手／分かる／できる／ほしい
誰が来ましたか。
だれが きましたか。
Who came?
猫がいます。
ねこが います。
There is a cat.
いちばん (superlative)
ichiban · JLPT N5
- Meaning
- "the most ~ / the ~est" among three or more, or within a group.
- Formation
Group + の中で + Noun + が + 一番 + adjective ／ Question word + が + 一番 + adjective + か
スポーツの中で何が一番好きですか。
スポーツの なかで なにが いちばん すきですか。
Among sports, what do you like best?
クラスで田中さんが一番背が高いです。
クラスで たなかさんが いちばん せが たかいです。
Mr Tanaka is the tallest in the class.
Frequently asked questions
When do you use いちばん (superlative) instead of が (subject)?
Question words and the answer to them take が.