Particle
の (Possession and Belonging)
- One of the uses of the particle の to indicate the possessive or belonging relationship between two nouns.
- "N1 + の + N2" indicates that N2 is owned by N1 or that N2 belongs to N1.
- It can be used to connect three or more nouns as in "N1 + の + N2 + の + N3".
Meaning
one's; of
Example Sentences
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私の姉です。This is my older sister.
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会社の車です。This is the company's car.
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アメリカのコンビニの店員でした。I was an American convenience store clerk.
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姉は、中学校の教師です。My older sister is a middle school teacher.
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学校のアルバイトじゃありません。I am not a part-time worker at the school.
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あなたは、英語のガイドですか。Are you an English guide?
Tags
JLPT N5; みんなの日本語初級(1)