Japanese

には

には
Meaning: to/in/at (with emphasis or contrast)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

に
は

Example sentences

There are many people at the station.
私の家の近所には美味しいパン屋がある。
There is a delicious bakery in my neighborhood.
植物が育つには、日光と水を必要とする。
Plants require sunlight and water to grow.
海外旅行にはパスポートが要る。
A passport is required for overseas travel.
新しいシステムの運営には多額の費用がかかる。
Operating the new system costs a large amount of money.
この計画にはまだ改善の余地がある。
There is still room for improvement in this plan.
その決定を下す権限は私にはありません。
I do not have the authority to make that decision.
そのコンサートには五百人以上の観客が集まった。
Over five hundred spectators gathered at that concert.
砂浜には子供の足跡が残っていた。
There were child's footprints left on the sandy beach.
繁忙期には人手が足りなくて大変だ。
It is tough because of the labor shortage during the busy season.

Usage Notes

Combination of particles に and は. The は adds emphasis or contrast to what に marks (location, time, target, etc.). Often indicates 'as for in/at/to...' Can show contrast with other locations or highlight the specific place/time/target being discussed.

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