indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions)
conjunction
but; however; still; and
regardless of; whether (or not)after the volitional form of a verb
Generated definitions (experimental)
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object)
"が" is used to indicate the subject of a sentence, and occasionally the object. It is commonly used to mark the doer of an action.
。。
She is running.
indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions)
In literary expressions, "が" can indicate possession, similar to the English "'s".
たろう太郎
Taro's book
but; however; still; and
"が" can express contrast or addition in a sentence, similar to the English words "but," "however," "still," and "and."
、、。。
Today is hot, but tomorrow will be cool.
regardless of; whether (or not)
When used in questions or phrases, "が" can indicate regardless of a condition or imply "whether or not."
まいまい、、。。
The event will be held regardless of whether it rains or not.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to have (used to indicate existence)to be necessarythat is importantnot having moneyIt's okay, but...to do one's bestthis is important, but...please do your bestto have friendsto be busy with workwhat will happen regardless