あの山の向こうに家がある
There is a house beyond that mountain.
Japanese
に
に
Meaning: particle indicating time, location, target, or indirect object
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Example sentences
I plan to meet friends on the weekend.
そこに座ってもいいですか
May I sit there?
実際にそこに行って自分の目で見ました。
I actually went there and saw it for myself.
このプロジェクトには多くの専門家が関わっています。
Many experts are involved in this project.
道に迷っている外国人に勇気を出して声をかけた。
I mustered up my courage and spoke to a foreigner who was lost.
山田氏は、この町の歴史について非常に詳しい。
Mr. Yamada is extremely knowledgeable about the history of this town.
映画を見た。そのあと、カフェに行った。
I watched a movie. After that, I went to a cafe.
別れ際に、彼女は笑顔で手を振った。
At the time of parting, she smiled and waved her hand.
彼は家族の仇を討つために、長年復讐の機会をうかがっていた。
He had been watching for an opportunity for revenge for many years to avenge his family.
Usage Notes
Multiple uses: marks specific time (when), location of existence (where something is), target/recipient of action (to whom/what), or purpose. Context determines meaning.
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