の
Reading: の
Meaning: possessive particle indicating belonging, attribution, or relationship
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Example Sentence
Mother's cooking is the most delicious.
Usage Notes
Connects two nouns to show possession or attribution. The modifying noun comes before の, and the modified noun comes after. Can also connect clauses when nominalizing.
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