This is a verb for actions that happen by themselves. No one makes them happen. The subject of the sentence changes or does something on its own.
Noun + が + VerbPrimary
This is a verb for actions that happen by themselves. No one makes them happen. The subject of the sentence changes or does something on its own.
会議の後、電気が全部消えました。
After the meeting, all the lights went out.
授業が始まる前に、教科書を準備してください。
Please prepare your textbook before the class begins.
何度試しても、パソコンが動かない。
No matter how many times I try, the computer won't turn on/work.
風で木の枝が折れた。
A tree branch broke because of the wind.
This is different from transitive verbs. Transitive verbs show someone doing something. They use "o" (を) for the thing being acted on. Intransitive verbs show something happening by itself. They use "ga" (が) for the thing that changes.
Watch out: Do not use "o" (を) with these verbs. These verbs do not take a direct object. Use "ga" (が) instead. For example, say "doa ga shimatta" (The door closed). Do not say "doa o shimatta".
Use this when you want to say something happened. You do not say who did it. This is good for facts. It can also help you avoid blame.
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