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.
Japanese
には
には
Meaning: to/in/at (with emphasis or contrast)
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Example sentences
駅には人がたくさんいる
There are many people at the station.
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.
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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