N5
こと
Used to present an alternative name, title, or description; indicates a naming convention or reference.
無効
化
する
こと
は
でき
ない
。
It cannot be invalidated / It is impossible to make it invalid.
やる
べき
こと
は
山積み
だっ
た
。
There were mountains of things to do.
やる
べき
こと
は
たくさん
ある
。
There are many things that should be done.
どこ
か
で
聞い
た
こと
の
ある
名前
だっ
た
。
It was a name I had heard somewhere before.
なぜ
そんな
こと
を
言わ
れ
なく
て
は
なら
ない
Why must I be told something like that?
余計
な
こと
は
知ら
ない
ほう
が
いい
。
It’s better not to know unnecessary things.
曲がる
事
を
知ら
なかっ
た
。
(I/he/she/they) didn’t know that the road/the path/its course would turn.
そんな
こと
おっしゃら
ない
で
ください
。
Please don't say such things.
N5
の
Indicates possession, similar to 's in English.
N3
実は
Used to introduce a truth or fact that may be surprising or contrary to what was previously thought.
N5
〜んです
Used to provide explanation or emphasis in a sentence.
N5
どこ
Indicates a location or place.
N5
この
Modifies a noun, referring to something near the speaker.