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Japanese

Meaning: to, toward (directional particle)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

学校へ歩いて行く
I walk to school.
私たちは毎日一緒に学校へ行きます。
We go to school together every day.
お客さま、こちらへどうぞ。
Dear customer, please come this way.
早めに病院へ行った方がいいですよ。
You should go to the hospital early.
渡り鳥は本能に従って南へ移動する。
Migratory birds move south according to their instinct.

Usage Notes

Indicates direction or destination of movement. More directional than に which can indicate static location. Cannot be used for time expressions (use に). Pronounced 'e' despite being written へ.

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