〜に

N5

direction / time / location particle

Formation

Noun + に

Explanation

に is a versatile particle indicating direction of movement, specific time, location of existence, or indirect object. Its meaning depends on context.

Examples

学校に行きます。
がっこうにいきます。
I go to school.
七時に起きます。
しちじにおきます。
I wake up at 7 o'clock.

Common Mistakes

  • !に marks a specific point (time/place); で marks where an action occurs

Related Grammar

〜でlocation of action / means particle〜へtoward / to (direction)〜をobject marker particle
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