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Decoded Slug: Noun に~ (Noun ni~)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun に~ (Noun ni~)

Noun に~ (Noun ni~)

Short explanation:

Express a specific direction, target or purpose; 'to', 'toward', 'for'

Formation:

Noun + に

Examples:

彼女にプレゼントをあげました。
Kanojo ni purezento wo agemashita.
I gave a present to her.
日本に行きます。
Nihon ni ikimasu.
I am going to Japan.
6時に集合しましょう。
Roku-ji ni shuugou shimashou.
Let's meet at 6 o'clock.
友達に手紙を書きます。
Tomodachi ni tegami wo kakimasu.
I will write a letter to my friend.

Long explanation:

The 'Noun に' grammar point is used to express a specific direction, target, or purpose in relation to a noun. It can be translated as 'to', 'toward', or 'for' in English. The に particle is added directly after the noun which indicates direction, target or purpose.
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