ja (02_Particles in Asaxi)


ja

Grammatical function

  • Particle type: Connective Particle (Coordinator)
  • Function: Nominal Conjunction (“And”)
  • Meaning: Connects nouns or noun phrases within a single argument slot.

Syntax Rules

  • Placement: Placed before the last item in a list.
  • Comma Usage: Asaxi uses commas (or pauses) between earlier items.
  • Scope: When used inside a particle block (like or ), the relational particle applies to the entire group.

Pronunciation

IPA: /Ʝa/

Antonyms

  • jhaná (But Not): Excludes the following item. A jhaná B (A but not B).

Example sentence

John zá Tom, Jerry ja Barry xoxo. John leaves with Tom, Jerry, and Barry.