〜は／が 動詞被動形

Meaning

This grammar pattern uses the passive form of verbs to express important events, facts, or discoveries. It's commonly used when the subject is plural, the doer is unknown or unimportant, or when describing inventions and discoveries. The pattern can also describe what materials something is made from, using particles 'から' (from) or 'で' (with/of) to indicate the raw material.

Formation

Examples

1. この寺は江戸時代に建てられました。
   This temple was built during the Edo period.

2. この絵は17世紀に描かれました。
   This painting was drawn in the 17th century.

3. 電報はいつ発明されたの？
   When was the telegraph invented?

4. ワインはぶどうから作られます。
   Wine is made from grapes.

5. この家は木で作られました。
   This house was built with wood.

Summary

• Use passive voice to emphasize the action or result rather than the doer
• Common for describing discoveries, inventions, and historical events
• Use 'から' or 'で' with the passive form to indicate materials (made from/of something)