Meaning
The particle は can be combined with other particles like には, では, のは, からは, and までは to emphasize the noun preceding these particle combinations. This emphasizes or contrasts the specific noun in that position. Note that は cannot be used together with the particles を or が.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 助词组合 | には／では／のは／からは／までは |
Examples
-
みんなには 言わないでください。
Please don't tell everyone. (emphasizing 'everyone' as the specific people not to tell) -
あしたからは 休みです。
Starting from tomorrow, it's a holiday. (emphasizing 'from tomorrow' as the specific starting point) -
この部屋では タバコを 吸っては いけません。
In this room, you must not smoke. (emphasizing 'in this room' as the specific location where smoking is prohibited)
Summary
- は combines with particles like には, では, のは, からは, までは to add emphasis
- This construction emphasizes or contrasts the noun that comes before the particle combination
- The particles を and が cannot be used with は in this emphatic construction