How to use Japanese particle と
How to use Japanese particle と . In Japanese there are many particles used commonly such as を, が ,は , も … These words are used very commonly in ordinary conversation. In this article, Learn Japanese daily will introduce to you particle と
How to use particle と :
1. Used to link nouns :
私とキムさんはスーパーでりんごとバナナーを買いました。
watashito kimusanha su-pa-de ringoto bananaawo kaimashita
Kim and I bought apples and bananas at the supermarket.
食べ物はパンと卵です。
tabemono ha pan to tamago desu.
Foods are bread and egg.
2. Express results:
今回の試験で合格となった人数は21人だ。
konkaino shikende goukakuto nattaninzuha 21ninda
21 people passed this exam.
3. Express transformation
いよいよ日曜日となった。
iyoiyo nichiyouto natta
It was finally Sunday.
彼は二十歳となった。
kareha hatachito natta
He was 20 years old.
4. Used to quote in an indirect sentence
田中さんは今日来ないと言いましたよ。
Tanakasanha kyou konaito iimashita
Mr. Tanaka said he would not come today.
けんたくんは、あそこのスーパーは安いと言いました。
Kentakun ha, asoko no suupaa ha yasui to omoimashita.
Kenta said that supermarket was cheap.
5. Express the content of the think, imagine:
合格できると思う。
goukakudekiruto omou
I think I can pass.
日本語は難しいと思いいます。
nihongo ha muzukashii to omoiimasu.
I think Japanese is difficult.
6. Used in conditional sentences, if the preceding condition occurs, the following will happens
天気が悪くなると、彼がやすむ。
tenkiga warukunaruto karega yasumu
He will rest when the weather is bad
お金がないと何も変えません。
okanega naito nandemo kaemasen.
If you don’t have money, you can’t change anything.
7. Express the continuation of the action
彼は会社に来るとすぐトイレに入る。
kareha kaishani kuruto sugu toireni haiiru
He goes to the toilet as soon as he comes to company.
起きるとすぐ顔洗う。
Okiruto sugu kao arau
Wash my face as soon as I wake up
Above is the common how to use particle と. Please learn other particles in Japanese particles on Learn Japanese daily.
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