Japanese

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

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Handwriting

へ

Example sentences

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.
私は毎日学校へ行きます。
I go to school every day.
週末は家族と一緒に海へ出かけた。
I went to the sea with my family on the weekend.
早めに病院へ行った方がいいですよ。
You should go to the hospital early.
地図を広げて、目的地への道を確認した。
I opened the map and checked the route to the destination.
冬は南の国へ旅行に行きたいです。
I want to travel to a southern country in winter.
新しいアパートの契約を結ぶために、不動産屋へ行った。
I went to the real estate agent to sign a contract for a new apartment.
週末はデパートへ買い物に行きました。
I went shopping at a department store on the weekend.
彼は来月、仕事でアメリカへ行く予定だ。
He plans to go to America for work next month.

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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